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The Induction Program of Semester 2 of 2024-2025

The program aims to acclimate colleagues, particularly new hires this semester but all staff are welcome, to outcome-based teaching and learning, strategies for digital learning and teaching, and pedagogical knowledge at UIC.

The following Induction Program workshops will be conducted from 17-to 26 Feb 2025. Participants who complete at least four workshops will receive a certificate of completion.

Refreshments / light lunch will be provided. Please register at least 3 hours before each session for light lunch preparation.

IP Workshop 2：E-learning: Brief Introduction and Tutorial on iSpace
Co-organizer: Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC)
Date & Time: 12:00 noon-1:00 pm, 19 February 2025 (Wed)
Facilitator: Ms. Suri Suyi LI (Senior IT Technician, ITSC)
Venue: T8-303
Language: English
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 3: Future-Oriented Curriculum Reform Strategies
Date & Time: 12:00 noon-1:00 pm, 20 February 2025 (Thu)
Facilitators: Prof. Yu HUANG (Associate Vice President(Teaching and Learning)\Executive Director of ICSCC\Dean of GS), Dr. Milen JISSOV (Associate Director of CTL, Associate Professor of FHSS)
Venue: T2-202
Language: English
Abstract:
The recent rapid progress in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made innovation a hallmark of the contemporary era. Institutions of higher learning across the world are trying not only to keep up with innovation but also to take a global lead in it. UIC is no exception. This workshop discusses UIC’s plans to develop new transdisciplinary major programs and to refocus its general education curriculum on teaching AI. The purpose of these efforts is to train future-ready students with a broad academic foundation and a comprehensive range of unique competencies—to prepare students for productive participation in and leadership of the era of innovation.

IP Workshop 4：Introduction of a new Mentor Caring Program（MCP）
Date & Time: 12:00 noon-1:00 pm, 21 February 2025 (Fri)
Facilitators: Dr. Maggie Mei-Kit TANG (Associate Professor\Assistant Dean for Student Affairs of FHSS), Ms Joann CHEN (Assistant Director of SAO)
Venue: T2-202
Language: English
Abstract:
The session will outline the core objectives of the new MCP, which include providing tailored guidance to students through clearly defined mentorship roles, enhancing faculty professional development, and promoting resource efficiency. Participants will gain insights into the key mentorship categories—Academic Mentors, Mentors, Faculty Coordinators of Student Affairs, and Peer Mentors—and their respective roles in supporting students' academic, personal, and social growth.

IP Workshop 5：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 noon-1:00 pm, 26 February 2025 (Wed)
Facilitator: 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: Chinese
Abstract:
Prof. Yanan LIN, a distinguished educator and UIC Special Advisor, will draw upon his extensive teaching experience to provide valuable insights on mastering teaching skills and enhancing teaching effectiveness.

Recording and PPT Slide of the Induction Program Workshop 1: Practical Implications of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) and Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRA)

The recording and PPT slides are available on iSpace under "CTL Teaching and Learning Resources" in the folder "T&L Activities (Semester 2, 2024-2025)."
To access the video recording, copy the link from the text document into your browser. If you have any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG at yaowang@uic.edu.cn.

TALES 3 | AI Workshop Series: AI-Enhanced Assessment and Feedback

Date & Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, 19 Feb 2025 (Wed)
Facilitator: Dr. David SANTANDREU (Head of Educational Program Development, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Abstract: This workshop aims to equip teachers with how AI can enhance assessment and feedback, providing students more personalised and meaningful insights.

Call for Participation and Submission | Guangdong Education Evaluation Association Conference on Leadership Transition and the 2025 Annual Academic Meeting

Theme: Educational Evaluation Reform in the Context of Building a Strong Education Nation
Time: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, 22 March 2025 (Sat)
Venue: Guangzhou, exact location to be determined.
Registration Deadline: 6:00 pm, 13 March 2025 (Thu)

Conference Paper Submission Guidelines:
1. Certificates will be issued by the association to authors whose papers receive the Annual Conference Theme Paper Award after review.
2. Papers should be submitted as a Word document and sent to the association's secretariat email (jypgxh@126.com) by 6 March, 2025.

Note: The conference fee (including training fees, material fees, etc.) is 500 RMB per person. For full-time graduate students, the fee is 300 RMB per person. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. If you have any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG at yaowang@uic.edu.cn.

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