OHIO instructors invited to Ramp Up to Instruction workshops

All Ohio University instructors are invited to participate in the Ramp Up Instruction workshops this winter.

These specially-designed workshops offer OHIO instructors dedicated time to enhance their upcoming semester courses in a more flexible way.

Previously, workshops spanned three hours over three days, but now faculty can choose from 18 focused, a la carte sessions designed to fit their schedules.

Each 30-minute workshop includes 10–12 minutes of strategically targeted professional development followed by time for questions and hands-on practice.

Faculty experts and staff from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, the Office of Instructional Design and University Libraries will lead the interactive sessions that focus on elevating course design and delivery. Whether refining assessments, incorporating GenAI, or boosting student engagement, these workshops provide practical strategies that can implement immediately.

OHIO instructors are invited to register for the upcoming workshops at the links shown below.

Workshop dates and topics

Monday, Dec. 8

• 9 a.m. - Making Student Evaluations Work for Everyone
• 9:30 a.m. - Beyond the Fine Print: Making Your Syllabus Work for Everyone
• 10 a.m. - Access Granted: Making Course Materials Work for All Learners
• 10:30 a.m. - Library Support for Faculty
• 11 a.m. - Creating an AI Policy for your Course
• 11:30 a.m. - Boosting Student Engagement with AI

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• 9 a.m. - Aligning Assessments with Learning Outcomes
• 9:30 a.m. - Designing and Using Rubrics to Support Learning
• 10 a.m. - High-Impact Feedback: Balancing Support and Critique
• 10:30 a.m. - Assessment Strategies for Large-Enrollment Courses
• 11 a.m. - Engaged Classrooms: Strategies for Boosting Student Participation
• 11:30 a.m. - Big Class, Smart Design: Canvas Strategies that Scale

Wednesday, Dec. 10

• 9 a.m. - Telling Isn’t Teaching: Designing Lectures to Support Learning
• 9:30 a.m. - Beyond the Lecture: Engaging Students Through Active Learning
• 10 a.m. - Supporting Intellectual Diversity in the Classroom
• 10:30 a.m. - Meaningful Multimedia: Enhancing Engagement in Online Courses
• 11 a.m. - Strategies for Building Community in Online Courses
• 11:30 a.m. - Active Learning Online: Strategies for Engaging Digital Classrooms