Ready to Teach Week
9–13 February 2026

#R2TeachWeek

 

Semester 1 2026 Program

Ready to Teach (R2T) Week is a program of activities designed to help you prepare course materials for the upcoming semester.

  9–13 February 2026

Watch the Semester 1, 2026 recorded sessions.

 

Contact

ITaLI Communications and Events
italimarcomms@uq.edu.au

Learning in the Archives

13 February 2026 2:00pm3:00pm
The special collections at UQ's Fryer Library can provide a unique learning experience for students.  This session will introduce educators to the kinds of material and pedagogical activities that can be done in UQ's rare books collection.

Creating Engaging, Inclusive and Accessible PowerPoints

13 February 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn to create visually engaging, inclusive and accessible PowerPoint slide decks for your courses.

Presenting for Educational Media

13 February 2026 11:00am12:00pm
Master the art of presenting educational media in a studio setting.

Inspera Exams

13 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
In this session you will develop an understanding of how to mark an Inspera assessment.

How the Library Supports Your Students

12 February 2026 3:00pm4:00pm
Discover how the Library supports your students with access to learning resources, digital skills development, IT assistance, and guidance on using AI responsibly.

Using AI to Build Robust MCQs: Quality at Scale for Quizzes and Exams

12 February 2026 1:30pm2:30pm
Using AI prompts to draft, critique, and extend MCQs into linked reflective questions for valid, reliable quizzes and exams.

Turnitin (updated)

12 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop will cover the new Turnitin functionality, including mark range rubrics, decimal totals, and updates to the similarity reports

What Data Can and Can't Tell You About Your Student's Progress

12 February 2026 12:00pm1:00pm
This session explores what learning data can tell you about your students and shows how to practically access and interpret Course Insights and Ultra learning analytics to inform teaching decisions.

Ed Discussion Board

12 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This session is designed to provide UQ staff with skills and knowledge on how to use Ed Discussion Board in their courses.

Interactive Oral Assessments: Designing, Implementing and Reflecting

12 February 2026 10:00am11:30am
Join us for a practical and insightful workshop designed to help you confidently design, implement, and evaluate IOAs in your course.

Filming and Editing Educational Media

11 February 2026 2:30pm4:00pm
Transform your teaching with professional filming and editing skills.

Data-Driven Teaching: Using Reportal to Analyse SECaTs

11 February 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
This session will help you navigate all the places you need to extract data and how to analyse it to enhance your teaching practice.

Learn.UQ Accessibility Tools

11 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ Ultra Accessibility tools.

Upskill Your Students: What Academic Skills Advisers Can Do for You

11 February 2026 12:00pm12:30pm
The session gives an overview of learning support available to students via UQ’s Academic Skills Advisers.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics

11 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ

Indigenising the Curriculum Circle of Practice

11 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This session is part of Ready to Teach Week and is a great chance to connect with others doing this work, share ideas, and keep building confidence and practice in embedding Indigenous perspectives into teaching and curriculum.

An Update on UQ's Academic Integrity Work

10 February 2026 3:00pm4:30pm
An opportunity to learn about the work being done to support the University’s commitment to uphold academic integrity as a core value.

Student Access Plan (SAP) Case Study Session

10 February 2026 1:30pm2:30pm
In this interactive workshop, we’ll unpack cases involving Student Access Plans (SAPs) and explore practical strategies to create more inclusive and participatory classrooms.

Inclusive Teaching

10 February 2026 12:30pm1:30pm
In this session, we focus on everyday teaching practices that strengthen belonging and reduce unnecessary barriers for students.

Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Information Session

10 February 2026 11:15am12:00pm
Join us for an information session on the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice. During this session, you will discover:

Turnitin (updated)

10 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop will cover the new Turnitin functionality, including mark range rubrics, decimal totals, and updates to the similarity reports.

Practical Tips on Preparing Students for Learning With (and Without) Generative AI

10 February 2026 10:00am11:00am
Insights from the AI teaching trenches: how to prepare your students for AI use.

Lights, Camera, Learning: ITaLI Media Studios Tour and Information Session

10 February 2026 9:00am10:00am
Step inside the ITaLI media studios and explore creative ways to enhance your teaching and promote student success.

It's Not All About SECaTs: Evidencing Your Teaching Practice

9 February 2026 2:30pm3:30pm
This session will guide you on how to showcase your teaching expertise beyond SECaTs by building an evidence base of teaching quality.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics

9 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ

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