Keep Calm & Teach On
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your course preparations? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join us on August 20th – 22nd for the renowned Keep Calm & Teach On (KCTO) workshop series, and let us help you conquer your course to-do list with ease.
Whether you’re a seasoned faculty member, dedicated staff, an adjunct professor, or a graduate teaching assistant, our focused and timely workshops are designed to empower you for the upcoming semester. With a wide range of topics, you’ll gain invaluable insights, practical strategies, and cutting-edge techniques to enhance your teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a transformative learning experience that will equip you with the tools and confidence you need to tackle any challenge that comes your way.
Boost your dossier
Did you know you get a letter of attendance when you participate in KCTO?
Virtual Sessions
August 20th and August 21st
All sessions are virtual. Choose from a selection of 20 concurrent workshops that will help you finish up your course in time for classes.
In-Person Classroom Orientations
August 20th, 21st, and 22nd
10am- 2pm @ 116 Willard Hall Educational Building
August 22nd 9am-12pm @114 Pearson Hall
Get hands-on experience with new technology in UD Capture + Zoom classrooms and existing UD Capture Classic classrooms.
Please feel free to bring your device with you.
KCTO Open Lab and Consultation Day
August 22nd, 9am to 12pm @ 116 Pearson
Continuing our commitment to empowering educators, the KCTO Open Lab and Consultation Day provides a dedicated space for you to further explore, practice, and receive personalized guidance from our experienced instructional designers. Don’t miss this invaluable chance to turn theory into practice and maximize the impact of the KCTO Workshop Series.
Concurrent Workshop Sessions
Explore our curated selection of workshops designed to enhance your teaching skills.
For full session details, please visit the registration page.
August 20
Incorporating Study Skills into Your Classes to Support Student Learning
Amanda Brunson & Sally Healy
9:30AM – 10:30AM
August 20
A Hands-On Workshop: Using Generative AI Tools for Optimizing Writing & Research
Lauren Kelley & Maria Barefoot
9:30AM – 10:30AM
August 20
Design Considerations for Equitable Access
Andrew Jenks
11:00AM – 12:00PM
August 20
Canvas Discussions Redesigned Interface
Beth Cartwright
11:00AM – 12:00PM
August 20
Zoom 6.0 Enhancements
Stacy Weile
12:30PM – 1:30PM
August 20
First Year Common Reader Book Club
Meghan Biery & Lauren Wallis
12:30PM – 1:30PM
August 20
Nothing Like The Real Thing
Lori Birrell, Ashley Rye-Kopec, Arline Wilson, Alexander Johnston, Rebecca Johnson Melvin, Curtis Small
2:00PM – 3:00PM
August 20
Multimedia Assignments Made Easy: Utilizing Library Resources and Support
Amanda McCollom & Jessica Barth
2:00PM – 3:00PM
August 20
OER in the Classroom: An Affordable Approach to Teaching
Jeanne Kambara & Molly Olney-Zide
3:30PM – 4:30PM
August 20
A Hands-On Workshop: Crafting Canvas-Ready Assessments with Generative AI
Lauren Kelley
3:30PM – 4:30PM
August 21
Selecting and communicating an AI use policy
Kevin Guidry
9:30AM – 10:30AM
August 21
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the Classroom
Allison Coyne
9:30AM – 10:30AM
August 21
Alternative Assessments in the Classroom
Colleen Kelemen
11:00AM – 12:00PM
August 21
Exam Proctoring with Zoom
Stacy Weile
11:00AM – 12:00PM
August 21
Starting off Strong: Tools for creating engagement in the first week of classes
Rachel Lapp
12:30PM – 1:30PM
August 21
Understanding the Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities at the University of Delaware
Rebecca Jewell & Jess Monahan
12:30PM – 1:30PM
August 21
Using AI for Course Mapping: Ensuring Course Alignment
Xuan Cai & Lauren Kelley
2:00PM – 3:00PM
August 21
Canvas New Quizzes
Mark Serva & Beth Cartwright
2:00PM – 3:00PM
August 21
Using AI + EdTech to Build Case-Based Learning Experiences
Lauren Kelley
3:30PM – 4:30PM
August 21
Build an effective and engaging course using the basic Canvas tools
Steve Wright & Joseph Rapposelli
3:30PM – 4:30PM
