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The Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI) at The University of Queensland offers a variety of workshops and short courses designed to enhance educational practices. These events cover a wide range of topics, including the use of digital tools for creating interactive content, the application of innovative technologies in education, and methods for indigenising curriculum and fostering inclusive practices.

Buddycheck (group member evaluation)

14 July 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This course will introduce participants to Buddycheck

Reimagine your reading list

13 July 2023 2:30pm–3:30pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
In this session participants will learn how to create an engaging course reading list using Talis Aspire.

Crucible campus moments: debrief

13 July 2023 12:00pm–12:30pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This session will follow the scavenger hunt that participants should have hopefully completed during Ready to Teach Week. Participants will engage in an informal discussion to reflect on the experience. The scavenger hunt instructions will be shared with staff throughout the week.

Collaborative learning tools

13 July 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
In this webinar you will create awareness and develop skills of using Ed Discussion Board and Padlet in your course.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning

12 July 2023 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This interactive session will: introduce what Generative AI is; review current tools; explore examples of their use and potential; provide an overview UQ’s guidance about Generative AI; and will discuss data and privacy implications

Why does assessment need to change? Explore benefits and ideas for enhancing assessment

12 July 2023 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
In this workshop participants will be explore ideas about the benefits of inevitable assessment change; research-informed approaches; engagement through chat and video; and identify changes to enhance existing assessments.

Coordinating courses – setting up for a successful semester

12 July 2023 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This workshop is for new teaching staff at UQ. It will include tips and tricks for how to best use your Electronic Course Profile (ECP) and Learn.UQ sites to minimise hassle, as well as examples of implementing a communication strategy and managing student expectations

What's new in eLearning

12 July 2023 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This session will include an overview of new functions and capabilities within a range of eLearning systems

Beyond Orientation: supporting the first-year classroom

11 July 2023 2:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
participants will hear from staff and students involved in a Student-Staff Partner Project that focuses on the first-year student experience in the classroom.

T&L challenges and solutions exchange

Cancelled
11 July 2023 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
Join this casual event where you will be able to network with colleagues and discuss specific teaching challenges and problems you might have in the upcoming semester.

Active Learning with EchoPoll

11 July 2023 11:00am–12:30pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This session will introduce participants to the new tool EchoPoll and how it is utilised in teaching.

Engaging your students – Teaching and Learning with intent

11 July 2023 9:30am–11:00am
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This session will look at ways to engage your students through what you do and they do in class. In this session we will unpack what good teachers do in real time.

How are students engaging in your course? Using Course Insights to understand student behaviour

10 July 2023 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This session introduces Course Insights, a powerful learning analytics tool, to educators, coordinators, teams, and designers.

Generative AI and assessment: designing questions, communication, and support

10 July 2023 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
The rapid changes in availability and power of Generative AI have created opportunities and challenges for our assessment. This workshop will focus on a range of approaches for us to improve our assessment questions, communicate expectations, and support students in this challenging space.

What’s Working – Generative AI?

10 July 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
ITaLI’s What's Working? webinar series facilitates UQ staff sharing innovative practices and challenges in teaching and learning. As the University shifts to new ways of teaching and learning, the series aims to explores emerging pedagogies and assessment practices. 

Upskill your students - utilise the Learning Development team (Learning Advisers)

10 July 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
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.

Editing educational video

10 July 2023 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Editing educational media in Adobe Premiere

Small changes, big impact: Increasing participation and inclusion in our classrooms

10 July 2023 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
This session will cover some simple things we can do in the classroom and reveal existing services to help us reduce stress while using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

Student experiences of 2023

10 July 2023 9:30am–10:30am
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
Join a panel conversation with students who have been exploring different aspects of our students’ experiences in 2023.

Crucible campus moments: Scavenger hunt

10 July 2023 6:00am–13 July 2023 12:00pm
 
in Ready to Teach Week Sem 2 2023
Step out of your classroom for a self-paced scavenger hunt of the UQ campus (30 to 60 minutes anytime before Thursday 12 midday)!

H5P (Interactive Learning Objects) Workshop

5 July 2023 10:00am
 
in 2023 eLearning webinars
This course is an introduction to H5P, an open-source online toolbox of activities that allows staff to create and share interactive content in courses.

Ed Discussion Board Workshop

4 July 2023 10:00am
 
in 2023 eLearning webinars
This course will introduce participants to Ed  Discussion board - a tool,  that can be used to promote active learning.

Turnitin GradeScope Workshop

3 July 2023 10:00am
 
in 2023 eLearning webinars
This course will familiarise participants with how to use Turnitin GradeScope for the submission and marking of handwritten assignments and exams.

PadletUQ Workshop

30 June 2023 10:00am
 
in 2023 eLearning webinars
This course will introduce participants to PadletUQ, a virtual wall that can be used in both face-to-face and online learning environments to promote active learning.

Turnitin Workshop

28 June 2023 10:00am
 
in 2023 eLearning webinars
In this course, participants will be guided through the process of creating a Turnitin assignment, the student assignment submission process and setting up rubrics.

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Pedagogical workshops
A range of hands-on workshops and professional learning activities (in-person and online) designed to help you develop your teaching practice.
eLearning workshops
Practical workshops run by the ITaLI eLearning team (in-person and online) on using centrally-supported systems and tools.
Entrepreneurial Education
Two workshops, an online course and a Community of Practice designed to support you in embedding entrepreneurial education in your teaching.
Educational media production
A series of workshops (in-person and online) designed to build your skills in creating, producing and editing your own educational audio/video content.
Online courses on edX (Edge)
Self-paced online courses tailored for UQ academic and professional staff in teaching and learning.