Teaching Assistants often face the tough job of maintaining respectful classroom environments—sometimes without much training on what to do when things go wrong. This TA Café offers concrete strategies to address challenging behavior before, during, and after it occurs. Please register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HmwhqGNNUkOMO1D6HxR1se7Wj7M16LJBljSvvG_OiKpUM05BSFg2SEpSMFRPU0JDQTQzVldYMU1NRy4u

As an instructor, you have more control over the learning environment in your classroom than you might guess. Research tells us that when students feel a sense of belonging in your classroom, and sense that their instructor is invested in their success as learners, they are more likely to attend class, participate in discussions, and […]

eLC allows users to create new content and resources directly in their courses. The files created and uploaded in this way are more accessible for students who need to make use of screen readers, mobile devices, and translation services. Join this session to learn about creating new files using eLC to provide a more accessible […]

As an instructor, you have more control over the learning environment in your classroom than you might guess. Research tells us that when students feel a sense of belonging in your classroom, and sense that their instructor is invested in their success as learners, they are more likely to attend class, participate in discussions, and […]

This workshop will introduce attendees to the process of creating interactive video quizzes using Kaltura and eLC. Instructors will guide participants through the steps of adding quizzes to Kaltura videos, setting up the quizzes in eLC, and reviewing the results. This session is part of a series for instructors and TAs who are looking for […]

Perusall is a collaborative annotation tool that enhances student engagement with course readings and multimedia. In this workshop, we'll guide you through setting up Perusall in your eLC course, connecting it to your course content, and configuring it to align with your learning goals. You’ll learn how to create assignments, manage settings, and access the […]

Join us for this workshop to learn how to create and manage discussion forums and topics in eLC. We’ll guide you through setting up forums, adding topics, and managing student discussions. This session is part of a series that supports instructors and TAs in foundational eLC skills for their teaching and is ideal for those […]

As research on how learning works has advanced over the last several decades, scholars have shifted their focus to a “learner-centered” model for education. With students as the focus and drivers of their own learning, instructors become partners and facilitators, creating learning opportunities for students. In this workshop, we’ll explore the learner-centered framework and the […]

The gradebook is an essential tool in eLC and can be used to communicate student performance in a variety of ways to best suit your course. Join us to learn about setting up your gradebook, creating grade categories, customizing the display, and entering grades for students. This session is part of a series that supports […]

Join us for a thorough review of the Content and Class Progress tools in an eLC course. We’ll start by covering the basics of adding modules to your course shell, uploading your course syllabus, and adding content and assignments. Then, we will dig into setting up content timing, restrictions, and release conditions to support the […]

We’ve rounded up a showcase of 10 of our most powerful features. See Top Hat in action and learn how some of our capabilities can increase your impact in preparing lectures, assessing and grading your students. You’ll also learn about Top Hat Ace, our new AI powered study assistant which helps customize learning experiences for […]

UGA's eLC can be used to store, facilitate, and grade quizzes and exams in courses. Join attendees for this workshop to learn all about the eLC Quiz and Question Library tools. By the end of this workshop, attendees should be able to create their own quizzes and exams in eLC. This session is part of […]

eLC’s Assignments tool offers robust features to make assignment grading fast and efficient. Join this session to review various assignment submission types, discover how to utilize the Quick Eval tool and write digital annotations, and learn the options for delivering impactful digital feedback, including audio and video tools. This session is part of a series […]

This workshop will introduce attendees to the process of creating interactive video quizzes using Kaltura and eLC. Instructors will guide participants through the steps of adding quizzes to Kaltura videos, setting up the quizzes in eLC, and reviewing the results. This session is part of a series for instructors and TAs who are looking for […]

In this workshop, we'll fully introduce you to Turnitin: we will walk you through how to set Turnitin up in an eLC course and enable TurnItIn for an eLC assignment. You’ll learn how to navigate and interpret the Similarity Report and the AI Report as a guide to understanding students’ areas of need for improvement. […]

Yes, humans may be wired for distraction, but today’s classrooms face a perfect storm. Technology, social media, competing demands, and, yes, stress create an environment where attention is constantly under siege. While distraction is a major barrier to learning, it doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion. In this workshop, we’ll unpack what distraction really […]

How can we intentionally connect our curriculum to real-world events, popular culture, and media to make learning more relevant and impactful for our students? In this TA Café, we will underscore the value of incorporating relevant, real-world examples into your teaching to bridge the gap between textbook content and the world students experience every day. […]

Have you ever wondered how much your students are learning from what you just covered? How do you know whether your students are ready to apply what they have learned? Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) can help us to find out! CATs are simple and often ungraded in-class activities that help instructors and students alike monitor […]

Join us for this intermediate-level workshop to delve more deeply into the eLC gradebook and communication tools. You'll learn how to create and apply custom grading schemes tailored to your course needs and configure Intelligent Agents to automate communication with students based on specific criteria, such as missed deadlines or progress milestones. We'll also discuss […]

Have you ever wondered how much your students are learning from what you just covered? How do you know whether your students are ready to apply what they have learned? Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) can help us to find out! CATs are simple and often ungraded in-class activities that help instructors and students alike monitor […]

Teaching with real-time insight empowers educators to unleash their students' potential. This webinar will examine what teaching with insight means in higher ed, and what some successful approaches look like. Please register here: https://tophat.zoom.us/meeting/register/qgKvsVtMSPalGLjbuuG-YA