We are pleased to announce that the Induction Program for all new teaching staff members, including teaching support staff, joining UIC during the Academic Year 2024-2025 is launched. The aim of this program is to help new colleagues become familiar with outcomes-based teaching and learning, strategies for digital learning and teaching, pedagogical knowledge, and teaching support at UIC.

The following Induction Program workshops will be conducted between 3-13 September 2024.

Refreshments / light lunch will be provided.

Registration: Click Here (DDL: 13 Sep)

IP workshop 1： How to Master Teaching Skills and Enhance Teaching Effectiveness (掌握教学技能，提升教学水平)

Date & Time: 12:00 pm -1:00 pm, 3 September 2024 (Tue)

Facilitators: Prof. Yanan LIN 林亚南教授（国家级教学名师，UIC教师发展特别顾问/厦门大学特聘教授）

Venue: T2-202

Language: Mandarin

IP workshop 2: Practical Implications of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) and Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA)

Date & Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, 4 September 2024 (Wed)

Facilitators: Dr. Jesse Owen HEARNS-BRANAMAN (Associate Professor of International Journalism and Head of the Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences)

Venue: T2-202

Language: English

Abstract:

This workshop will help to ground the concepts of CILOs and CRA by looking at how to evaluate appropriate CILOs and corresponding assessments, how to appraise effective timing for assessments, how to judge the quality of rubrics, and how to create helpful rubrics.

IP workshop 3: Getting Started with Advance HE Fellowship

Date & Time: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm, 4 September 2024 (Wed)

Facilitator: Mr. Ian HALL (Advance HE Associate Fellow)

Language: English

Venue: Online (Meeting link and meeting code will be announced later via email)

Abstract:

Advance HE Fellowship is a global recognition for those that teach or support learning in higher education, achieved by over 180,000 people in 100 different countries. This session will:

l Describe the benefits and impact of being a Fellow

l Explore the Professional Standards Framework that underpins Fellowship

l Explore the requirements for the four categories of Fellowship

l Share resources to support those developing a Fellowship application

l Share what further support is available for drafting an application

l Provide an opportunity to ask questions

IP workshop 4：E-learning: Brief Introduction and Tutorial on iSpace 

Co-organizer: Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC)

Date & Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, 6 September 2024 (Fri)

Facilitator: Ms. Suri Suyi LI (Senior IT Technician, ITSC)

Language: English

Venue: T8-301

Abstract:

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to know:

1. What is iSpace/Moodle

2. How to login to iSpace

3. How to prepare courses in iSpace

4. More tutorial resources and contact information

IP workshop 5：Digital Authentic Assessment and Generative AI

Co-organizer: Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)

Date & Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 13 September 2024 (Fri)

Facilitator: 

Dr. Theresa Kwong

Director, Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, HKBU

Dr. Crusher WONG

Assistant Director, Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, HKBU

Dr. Kimmy CHENG

Senior Teaching and Learning Officer, Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, HKBU

Language: English

Venue: T2-202

Abstract:

This workshop provides an overview of the generative AI principles and guidelines established at HKBU with an emphasis on how they can be used in teaching and learning, and assessment. The participants will be able to learn various ways of applying generative AI and other digital tools in designing TLAs and alternative forms of assessments. The session will also discuss the ethical implications and challenges of implementing generative AI in higher education.

Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Arie JIN from CTL at ariexjin@uic.edu.cn or 3620692.

Looking forward to seeing you there.