Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how to address accessibility in audiovisual content, including how to adopt accessible teaching practices that can reduce the need for remediation.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Take the guesswork out of grading in Canvas! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to set up your Gradebook for accuracy and efficiency. We'll cover how to apply grading schemes, control grade visibility with the hide/post feature, and ensure your grade calculations are working as expected—all to help you save time and reduce student confusion.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Stacey Cofield, PhD

Description: A course syllabus is more than just a list of due dates and course policies. It is a roadmap for student success and a reflection of your teaching philosophy. This workshop will guide graduate students through the process of creating a dynamic and effective syllabus for any type of course that sets the stage for a productive and engaging learning environment for everyone.

Join the CTL LIFT series & Lean Into Future Teaching

Lunch will be provided (if you are unable to attend at the last minute, please contact the CTL: uabctl@uab.edu)

Please note: Offered in partnership with the UAB Graduate School, these workshops are designed exclusively for graduate teaching assistants, or graduate students and postdocs who anticipate a career in positions with teaching responsibilities. Participants who complete eight workshops in the program will receive a LIFT certificate from the Center for Teaching and Learning to demonstrate their engagement with learning about good teaching practice.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how to address accessibility in audiovisual content, including how to adopt accessible teaching practices that can reduce the need for remediation.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by Michelle Wooten, PhD

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: What happens on the first day in the classroom sets the tone for the whole course. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to welcome the students, focus their attention, take attendance, organize rules and procedures, review the syllabus (the right way), and set your students up for success in what could become the best class they’ve ever taken.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Build a foundation in accessibility knowledge by learning key accessibility principles and practices that support identifying, and avoiding, potential accessibility barriers in your content from the start.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how to address accessibility in audiovisual content, including how to adopt accessible teaching practices that can reduce the need for remediation.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Build a foundation in accessibility knowledge by learning key accessibility principles and practices that support identifying, and avoiding, potential accessibility barriers in your content from the start.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Kathryn Williams-Walker, Senior Customer Service Manager

Description: Assessing student learning requires moving beyond the final submission to focus on the writing process itself. In this session, discover how Turnitin Clarity and Multipart Assignments empower you to support authentic student growth through scaffolded, transparent writing workflows. You will explore how Turnitin Clarity provides visibility into student drafting, and revision patterns, while offering guided, ethical AI assistance when permitted. Learn how Multipart Assignments let you connect multi-stage milestones, such as outlines, drafts, and final revisions, into a cohesive workflow that incorporates formative feedback at every stage. Hear directly from your peers who have integrated Turnitin Clarity into their courses, sharing real-world use cases, lessons learned, and the impact on learning integrity. Finally, get an exclusive preview of Turnitin’s product roadmap to see upcoming enhancements designed to support the future of teaching and learning.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by Ivory Sirmans, Office of Access and Engagement

A Center for Teaching and Learning Event

Description: Come explore how differing perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs impact workplace interactions and relationships. This course presents strategies to navigate and embrace civility and respect, to foster a more welcoming and harmonious work environment.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how accessibility affects common document content and how to author accessible documents in Microsoft Word.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Amy Chatham, PhD

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: In this interactive workshop, faculty will explore practical ways to integrate the NACE Career Readiness Competencies into existing course activities, assignments, and assessments. Participants will learn a clear, actionable approach for helping students develop the skills employers value while continuing to meet academic learning goals. This session will highlight both low-lift strategies that can be implemented with minimal course redesign and high-lift approaches, such as COIL projects, externships, and community- or industry-partnered learning experiences. Faculty will leave with concrete ideas and a framework for embedding career readiness into their courses.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Angela Stowe, Director of Student Counseling

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: Explore practical ways to support student mental health through thoughtful course design. This workshop offers actionable strategies for integrating well-being into your syllabus, instructional strategies, course format, calendar planning, and resource management - helping you create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: Kristen Gabriel, GoReact's Senior Training Specialist

Description: Learn the essentials of GoReact, including how to navigate the platform, create folders and activities, record or upload videos, provide time-stamped feedback, use rubrics, and understand the learner experience.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Student engagement is key for the success of online students! Come learn practical strategies and tools for delivering clear, timely, and impactful feedback in online courses that will engage your students and enhance their learning.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Build a foundation in accessibility knowledge by learning key accessibility principles and practices that support identifying, and avoiding, potential accessibility barriers in your content from the start.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Stacey Cofield, PhD

Description: Good teaching is a scholarly activity grounded in research. Learning to teach well is also an ongoing professional development process that involves self-reflection and objective, measurable change. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the concepts of good educating, what are the barriers to good teaching, and how to overcome those barriers.

Join this session to learn about foundational, evidence-based principles to enhance your effectiveness and confidence as an instructor.

Join the CTL LIFT series & Lean Into Future Teaching

Please note: Offered in partnership with the UAB Graduate School, these workshops are designed exclusively for graduate teaching assistants, or graduate students and postdocs who anticipate a career in positions with teaching responsibilities.

Participants who complete 8 workshops in the program will receive a LIFT certificate from the Center for Teaching and Learning to demonstrate their engagement with learning about good teaching practice.

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Presented by: Kristen Gabriel, GoReact's Senior Training Specialist

Description: Build on the basics by exploring advanced features such as AI feedback tools, Comment Composer, and best practices for creating efficient, engaging feedback workflows.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Understanding document items that require accessibility from typography to layouts.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Presented by UAB Libraries

Description: Experiential opportunities can enrich and reinforce learning objectives taught in the classroom. In this interactive course, attendees will gain insight on how to incorporate museum tours and resources into a course curriculum, explore the types of objectives a museum could supplement across a range of disciplines, discuss resources available in local and campus museums, and generate ideas for their own current and future courses.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Understanding document items that require accessibility from typography to layouts.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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**To participate in this teaching certificate, you MUST register for and attend both dates (September 16 & 18)**

Presented by the Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Are you designing a new course or redesigning an existing course? If so, we have the training for you! In this training, faculty will learn about the backward design process, create measurable learning objectives, learn about library resources and copyright, and explore types of activities, assessments, and instructional materials that align with those objectives. They will also have an opportunity to share ideas for their course and receive feedback from peers and the OLT Instructional Designers. Faculty who complete the training will earn the Designing Your Course certificate.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 100,000 pts. (after attending BOTH training days)

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how accessibility affects common document content and how to author accessible documents in Microsoft Word.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Consuelo Click-Clopeland, Assistant Director of Student Counseling

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Certification equips participants with a practical intervention model, Question-Persuade-Refer, that can be used to provide life-saving crisis support to individuals who may be considering suicide. In the state of Alabama, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 15 – 24. This workshop is facilitated by nationally certified trainers. This workshop also counts toward requirements for the UAB Cares Mental Health Advocate Level 1 Badge and employees may receive My Health Rewards for completing the course.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Build a foundation in accessibility knowledge by learning key accessibility principles and practices that support identifying, and avoiding, potential accessibility barriers in your content from the start.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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**To participate in this teaching certificate, you MUST register for and attend both dates (September 16 & 18)**

Presented by the Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Are you designing a new course or redesigning an existing course? If so, we have the training for you! In this training, faculty will learn about the backward design process, create measurable learning objectives, learn about library resources and copyright, and explore types of activities, assessments, and instructional materials that align with those objectives. They will also have an opportunity to share ideas for their course and receive feedback from peers and the OLT Instructional Designers. Faculty who complete the training will earn the Designing Your Course certificate.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 100,000 pts. (after attending BOTH training days)

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Presented by Meagan Malone, PhD

Description: Perhaps one of the most frequently expressed concerns about the widespread use of artificial intelligence applications is the potential impact on academic integrity. Join this workshop to learn about the latest conversations on the topic and discover steps you can take to mitigate the situation in your classroom.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Build a foundation in accessibility knowledge by learning key accessibility principles and practices that support identifying, and avoiding, potential accessibility barriers in your content from the start.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Teaching a large online class can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This workshop will equip you with practical strategies for designing and delivering engaging, manageable, and inclusive learning experiences at scale. Learn how to streamline communication, foster student interaction, and use technology to stay organized and connected—no matter how big your class gets.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Understanding document items that require accessibility from typography to layouts.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Stacey Cofield, PhD

Description: Deciding how to assess student progress and understanding of course material should be an early part of course planning, not something thrown together shortly before a test date. Good assessments take time, intention, and planning. Beyond writing quality test questions to considering a wide variety of alternative assessment types, this LIFT workshop will guide you through assessment development and how to align your assessments with your course materials, activities, and outcomes.

Join the CTL LIFT series & Lean Into Future Teaching

Lunch will be provided (if you are unable to attend at the last minute, please contact the CTL: uabctl@uab.edu)

Please note: Offered in partnership with the UAB Graduate School, these workshops are designed exclusively for graduate teaching assistants, or graduate students and postdocs who anticipate a career in positions with teaching responsibilities.

Participants who complete eight workshops in the program will receive a LIFT certificate from the Center for Teaching and Learning to demonstrate their engagement with learning about good teaching practice.

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Presented by: David Greene, Partner Engagement Manager

Description: What if your online discussions felt less like required posts and more like real class conversations? Join us for an upcoming training on Harmonize Discussions, where we'll explore how to create more engaging, accessible, and AI-resilient student interactions. In this session, you'll see how Harmonize can help you:

Move beyond traditional text-only discussion boardsEncourage richer student-to-student interactionSave time with tools for participation-based auto-grading plus prompt and rubric generationDesign discussions that are harder to outsource to AI and easier for students to make their ownWhether you are looking to increase participation, build community, support Regular and Substantive Interaction, or refresh an existing discussion activity, this session will give you practical ideas you can use right away.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how accessibility affects common document content and how to author accessible documents in Microsoft Word.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: Samantha Wadsworth, ADA Investigator/Faculty Advisor for DSS

Description: Interested in earning your Accessibility Certification? Earn your Accessibility Certification in just one day. Join us for our new comprehensive workshop that explores the why, who, and how of disability services for students in higher education. This training will provide faculty and staff with a more in-depth understanding of the legal obligations associated with their role, as well as tools and resources to create best practices to ensure equal access for students with disabilities.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 100,000 pts.

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Michelle Wooten, PhD

Description: Engaging students in active learning is a sure means towards student understanding and achievement. Glean multiple new ideas for a classroom environment that is motivating, interesting, full of variety, and deeply supportive of student learning.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Meagan Malone, PhD

Description: While Generative AI offers clear potential benefits for teaching and learning, research and experience confirm that it often creates problems that compromise the value of online education. This workshop explores the challenges of teaching asynchronous online courses in the age of GenAI, offering research-based strategies for holding students accountable for their learning while honestly acknowledging the limits of what individual instructors can do in this still-evolving moment.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Angela Stowe, Director of Student Counseling

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: Come learn to be REAL (Recognize, Empathize, Ask, and Link) in supporting mental health for our students and the UAB community. We’ll provide you with basic tools to better understand and support mental health for all. Participants will receive a 4x4" mental health decal to indicate to students that you are a person who supports mental health at UAB.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Teaching a large online class can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This workshop will equip you with practical strategies for designing and delivering engaging, manageable, and inclusive learning experiences at scale. Learn how to streamline communication, foster student interaction, and use technology to stay organized and connected—no matter how big your class gets.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by Melissa Hawkins, PhD

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

3 Wednesdays: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 30 - Intro to Teaching with COIL - Description: COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) is a teaching approach that connects students from institutions in different countries for collaborative projects embedded in existing courses, spanning 5-8 weeks during the semester, that are completed through online technology, either synchronously, asynchronously, or both. Incorporating COIL can introduce motivating international dimensions to a course and also give opportunity for high-impact learning, offering clear benefits in both intercultural competency outcomes and career readiness. Join us for this short, informative session on what teaching with COIL is like, why you might want to consider implementing it in your classroom, and how the CTL can support you in it.Wed., Oct. 7 - Infusing Your Course with Intercultural & International Learning Description: Preparing our students for engagement in our global community is supported when we include international and intercultural content in our courses. Whether you want to forward an international emphasis in a unit or assignment, build a new course on an international topic, or add intercultural learning activities to a course, this workshop will review the possibilities for promoting international learning and intercultural growth throughout the disciplines.Wed., Oct. 13 - Global Learning in Action: Experiences of 3 Teaching FacultyPlease note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

CTL Points: If you attend all three workshops, you’ll also be eligible to complete an assignment designed to help you apply the content of the block in your professional practice. For completing the full block, you’ll receive 35,000 points towards a CTL certificate. However, we know that schedules can shift unexpectedly, so even if you can’t come to every workshop, you’ll still get points for the ones you attend.

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Presented by: Samantha Wadsworth, ADA Investigator/Faculty Advisor for DSS

A Center for Teaching and Learning Event

Description: Interested in earning your Accessibility Certification? Earn your Accessibility Certification in just one day. Join us for our new comprehensive workshop that explores the why, who, and how of disability services for students in higher education. This training will provide faculty and staff with a more in-depth understanding of the legal obligations associated with their role, as well as tools and resources to create best practices to ensure equal access for students with disabilities.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 100,000 pts.

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One Day Intensive Interprofessional Faculty Development Workshop Level I

Presented by the UAB Office of Interprofessional Curriculum

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: A one-day intensive workshop where you will learn strategies to incorporate IP competencies into a variety of learning experiences and courses through thought-provoking activities and discussions. Participants can earn the Interprofessional Teams in Healthcare Teaching Certificate. Applications are being submitted for Nursing and Social Work CEUs for this activity.

Please Note: This One Day Intensive is designed for current UAB Teaching Faculty and Instructors of Record only.

This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 100,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how accessibility affects common document content and how to author accessible presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: Alex Penn, Instructional Designer

Description: Making course content accessible can be difficult without adding hours of manual work or replacing rich, media-based learning with text-only materials.

Join us for an upcoming training where we’ll explore how Harmonize’s AI accessibility features help instructors meet accessibility needs with less manual work. In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Save time with autogenerated accessibility supports, including closed captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and alt textReview and edit autogenerated accessibility content so it aligns with your course materials and instructional goalsBuild accessible, media-rich Harmonize Pages that combine text, media, links, polls, and other instructional contentSupport learning beyond accessibility requirements, including searchable transcripts for studying, audio descriptions for students listening on the go, and captions for students reviewing media in noisy or quiet spacesCopy transcript text for reuse in course materials, study guides, feedback workflows, or other student supportsReview student transcripts to save time while grading videos and presentationsWhether you are creating video lectures, sharing visual materials, building accessible course content, or looking for ways to reduce manual accessibility work while improving student access, this session will give you practical workflows you can use right away.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presenter: Carrie May, PhD

A Center for Teaching and Learning Event

Description: Participants in this group will create their 'shield of strength,' highlighting their personal armor. All art materials provided - no art experience or talent required!

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Learn how accessibility affects common document content and how to author accessible presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by Melissa Hawkins, PhD

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

3 Wednesdays: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 30 - Intro to Teaching with COIL - Description: COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) is a teaching approach that connects students from institutions in different countries for collaborative projects embedded in existing courses, spanning 5-8 weeks during the semester, that are completed through online technology, either synchronously, asynchronously, or both. Incorporating COIL can introduce motivating international dimensions to a course and also give opportunity for high-impact learning, offering clear benefits in both intercultural competency outcomes and career readiness. Join us for this short, informative session on what teaching with COIL is like, why you might want to consider implementing it in your classroom, and how the CTL can support you in it.Wed., Oct. 7 - Infusing Your Course with Intercultural & International Learning Description: Preparing our students for engagement in our global community is supported when we include international and intercultural content in our courses. Whether you want to forward an international emphasis in a unit or assignment, build a new course on an international topic, or add intercultural learning activities to a course, this workshop will review the possibilities for promoting international learning and intercultural growth throughout the disciplines.Wed., Oct. 13 - Global Learning in Action: Experiences of 3 Teaching FacultyPlease note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

CTL Points: If you attend all three workshops, you’ll also be eligible to complete an assignment designed to help you apply the content of the block in your professional practice. For completing the full block, you’ll receive 35,000 points towards a CTL certificate. However, we know that schedules can shift unexpectedly, so even if you can’t come to every workshop, you’ll still get points for the ones you attend.

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Presented by Glen Garrett, MacMillan representative

Description: Using a student response system such as iClicker encourages students to come to class prepared to create an interactive classroom experience emphasizing critical thinking and the application of knowledge. Come learn why and how iClicker can enhance classroom engagement and participation by actively involving students in their learning.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Gain support in understanding the accessibility issues related to Panorama flags and how to resolve them.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by: The Office of Learning Technologies

Description: Gain support in understanding the accessibility issues related to Panorama flags and how to resolve them.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts

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Presented by Angela Stowe, Director of Student Counseling

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: Explore practical ways to support student mental health through thoughtful course design. This workshop offers actionable strategies for integrating well-being into your syllabus, instructional strategies, course format, calendar planning, and resource management - helping you create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead.

Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 pts.

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