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AugOrientation
Spark 2025
Learn more about teaching at UVA as a new faculty member.
- August 13–14, 2025
- 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
- South Meeting Room, Newcomb Hall
Workshops & Events
- 13AugWorkshop
Using Generative AI as an Instructional Assistant
Gain a deeper understanding of AI's potential in your teaching and students' learning.
- August 13, 2025
- 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
- Ridley 139
- 14AugWorkshop
Integrating AI into Assignments to Support Student Learning
Explore how to work with our students through the use of assignments that thoughtfully integrate generative AI in the learning process.
- August 14, 2025
- 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
- Ridley 127
- 18AugLong Session
Integrating Principles of Course Design for All Learners in Canvas
For those less familiar with Canvas, learn best practices for digital accessibility and approaches to transparently structure your course in Canvas alongside technical Canvas skills.
- August 18, 2025
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Zoom
- 19AugShort Session
Integrating Principles of Course Design for All Learners in Canvas
For those more familiar with Canvas, learn about best practices for digital accessibility, strategies for fostering a sense of belonging in your Canvas course, and approaches to transparently structure your course in Canvas.
- August 19, 2025
- 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
- Zoom
- 21AugWorkshop
Teaching as a Graduate Student August 2025
Introducing new graduate instructors to teaching at UVA.
- August 21, 2025
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- In person and online
- 21AugShort Session
Integrating Principles of Course Design for All Learners in Canvas
For those more familiar with Canvas, learn about best practices for digital accessibility, strategies for fostering a sense of belonging in your Canvas course, and approaches to transparently structure your course in Canvas.
- August 21, 2025
- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Zoom
- 8SepLearning Community
Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT
Join us to discuss ChatGPT and practical strategies for using it in your instructional work.
- September 8, 2025
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Zoom
- 22SepLearning Community
Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT
Join us to discuss ChatGPT and practical strategies for using it in your instructional work.
- September 22, 2025
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Zoom
- 13OctLearning Community
Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT
Join us to discuss ChatGPT and practical strategies for using it in your instructional work.
- October 13, 2025
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Zoom