Ready to Teach Week
Semester 2, 2025

Get Ready to Teach with a week of activities dedicated to developing and preparing Semester 2 course materials.

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Reading lists and Library tools for Indigenising curriculum

8 February 2024 3:00pm4:00pm
In this session participants will learn how to create an engaging course reading list using Talis Aspir

Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere

8 February 2024 1:30pm2:30pm
This hands-on course will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient post production.

Turnitin eLearning Workshop

8 February 2024 11:00am1:00pm
In this workshop, participants will be guided through the process of creating a Turnitin assignment, the student assignment submission process and setting up rubrics.

Navigating AI and assessments with students

8 February 2024 10:00am11:00am
The session explores integrating Generative AI in education, focusing on engaging students, ethical AI use, setting expectations, guiding responsible AI exploration, and fostering a positive assessment culture.

Integrity Officers update

7 February 2024 2:30pm4:00pm
UQ session covers misconduct prevention, detection, and Academic Integrity Action Plan outcomes, exploring cheating identification, responsibility chains, with case studies, training, resources and discussion.

Setting up for a successful semester

7 February 2024 1:00pm2:30pm
UQ's workshop prepares new instructors on using ECP, Learn.UQ, communication, and student expectation management for effective course administration.

Filming educational media with your phone

7 February 2024 11:00am12:00pm
This workshop runs via Zoom and will empower you to make your own quality videos for students.  

Active learning with EchoPoll: eLearning Workshop

7 February 2024 10:00am12:00pm
This session will introduce participants to the new tool EchoPoll and how it is utilised in teaching.

Failfest

6 February 2024 3:00pm4:00pm
Celebrate academic failure for creative learning! Join Dr Knaggs and Dr Zaphir to share your assessment mishaps and discover how embracing failure fosters innovation in education.

Upskill your students

6 February 2024 2:30pm3:00pm
This session will introduce and highlight the resources provided to all students by Learning Advisers (Student Services). It will introduce the student voice to show how the variety of services we offer can assist and inspire all types of students.

Managing difficult conversations in your class

6 February 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Explore evidence-based strategies for fostering a safe and open classroom environment when navigating challenging discussions.

Drop in session

6 February 2024 12:00pm12:30pm
This session will provide an opportunity to ask any questions of learning designers as you prepare for teaching this semester

Aligned by design: planning student activity and feedback

6 February 2024 10:00am11:30am
Join representatives from HaBs Learning Design Team and ITaLI's Digital Assessment Team for "Aligned by Design." This workshop focuses on providing effective feedback and implementing moderation.

Learn.UQ Basic: eLearning Workshop

5 February 2024 2:00pm4:00pm
This session will help participants to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to use Learn.UQ (Blackboard), UQ’s learning management system.

What’s new in eLearning

5 February 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
This session will include an overview of new functions and capabilities within a range of eLearning systems

Making a difference from week 1: applying UDL

5 February 2024 11:00am12:30pm
This session will cover practical steps, inclusive classroom strategies, support and resources that we can use to help more students engage in learning.

Helping students see the outcomes: panel discussion

5 February 2024 10:00am11:00am
Join our opening session as we uncover the significance of Graduate Attributes and employability within teaching and assessment. Explore strategies to illuminate these outcomes for students.

RiPPLE workshop

2 February 2024 10:00am12:00pm

Initial overview of Inspera

1 February 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
An introductory session on Inspera Assessment, covering components, features, navigation and efficiency tips.

H5P (Interactive Learning Objects)

1 February 2024 10:00am12:00pm
This course is an introduction to H5P an open-source online toolbox of activities that allows staff to create and share interactive content.

Turnitin Gradescope

31 January 2024 10:00am12:00pm

Active Learning with EchoPoll

30 January 2024 10:00am12:00pm
In this workshop, participants will develop skills in using EchoPoll.

Inspera Showcase

15 January 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
Discover the variety of ways Inspera Assessment is being used by nearly 12,000 UQ students each year.

Inspera Showcase

11 January 2024 1:00pm2:00pm
Discover the variety of ways Inspera Assessment is being used by nearly 12,000 UQ students each year.

Active Learning with EchoPoll

6 December 2023 1:00pm3:00pm
In this workshop, participants will develop skills in using EchoPoll.

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Learn from one another and celebrate creative and innovative teaching and learning practices designed to enhance student learning
10–14 February 2025. Twice a year, a program of online and in-person activities designed to help you prepare course materials for the upcoming semester
A range of hands-on workshops, in-person and online, covering eLearning tools training, pedagogy, educational media production and entrepreneurial education
CoPs and professional learning communities where you can share best practice and network with peers
Information sessions about applying for fellowships (e.g. HEA@UQ), awards/grants and ITaLI's induction programs (Teaching@UQ, GTA, etc.)
A selection of UQ courses that you can attend and observe fellow teachers and teaching practices
A selection of higher education conferences and external events focused on advancing the sector
Video recordings and other resources for past ITaLI events and workshops (UQ staff only - login required)