OFE offers events, workshops, programs, and group or individual teaching consultations throughout the academic year. Offerings are based on research but focused on providing options based on concrete, usable strategies and best practices. OFE offerings are free and open to the Montclair community by registration.

Schedule a confidential, no-judgment teaching conversation with an expert instructor by clicking the "Schedule an Appointment" tab below or visiting Teaching Consultations. We offer support on issues such as course pace, activity design, plans for absent students, and engaging students in reading and discussion. We also offer Syllabus and Assignment Review.   

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Worried about Cheating? Strategies for Addressing Academic Dishonesty Online

What motivates students to cheat and what can we, as educators, do about it? As mid-semester, join us for a session to discuss strategies to mitigate cheating and how to address academic dishonesty...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  Instructors  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

Fostering Intellectual Engagement through Active Learning (FIEAL): Reflecting and Improving Critical Thinking with GenAI Online

Join us for the next session in OFE's series: Fostering Intellectual Engagement thorugh Active Learning (FIEAL). In this workshop, participants will design learning opportunities for students that...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Audience:
  Instructors  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 10 seats left

Wednesday Morning Writing & Research Group Online

This group is designed for faculty and instructors of all ranks who wish to work on a research or writing project, new or already in-progress, and would like the accountability of a writing group. We...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  Researchers  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 7 seats left

OFE Mini: Minimal Marking. Faster, simpler, stronger feedback on student work. Online

Looking for time-efficient strategies for midterm grading? Join us for a 30-minute session to learn about the minimal marking method. Minimal marking emphasizes actionable, concise feedback,...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Audience:
  Instructors  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 14 seats left

Student Success in the Classroom: Fall 2023 Grade Data Analysis Online

This session will report on student success in the classroom for Fall 23 as measured by grades and compared to previous semesters. In addition, we will report on aggregate grade data of...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 6 seats left

Community of Practice on Belonging: Thursday group Online

CoP members will share about what they found in their research. For the spring semester, we will meet in two groups: Thurdays and Fridays. Please pick the one that works best for you each month.
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Sprague Library 140
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 15 seats left

News Media 101: Sharing Your Expertise with the Public Online

Faculty members have a great deal of expertise on subjects that matter to the public, and reporters want to help share that knowledge with their readers, listeners, or viewers. Working with the news...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Audience:
  Community     Researchers  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

FIEAL Community of Practice Online

OFE invites you to join the Spring 2024 Fostering Intellectual Engagement through Active Learning (FIEAL) Community of Practice. In regular meetings, instructors will discuss and strategize...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

Just for Adjuncts: How are Things Going? Online

OFE welcomes adjunct instructors to drop into this Zoom session to meet colleagues, share successes and challenges, and ask questions. We have resources and advice to share, so feel free to come in at...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audience:
  Instructors  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Community of Practice on Belonging: Friday group Online

Research shows that a sense of belonging positively impacts students' motivation, engagement, retention and overall well being. By promoting belonging, instructors can ensure students feel...  More
Date:
Friday, March 22, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

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