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Teaching support & resources for you as UMN instructors

August 6, 2026

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https://z.umn.edu/CISAug2026

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Goal for this session

Actively engage you in getting familiar with four teaching-related sources of support at UMN.

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Two-part jigsaw activity

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Then, jigsaw groups meet to learn from each other

First, expert groups learn, collaborate and prepare

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Activity Instructions

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Part 1: In 5 minutes, become “experts” on the UMN resource on your table tent. What is this resource for instructors? What’s one thing you’d like the group to know? What’s one question you have about it?

You’ll hear a signal to stop and move to part 2.

Part 2: Find your assigned number to form your “jigsaw” group. Take 2-3 minutes each to share the three things you learned. You’ll get a signal after 3 min. to switch.

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Let’s hear a few nuggets you found that you

want everyone to know about.

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Center for Educational Innovation

Aug 19 Explore UMN GenAI tools

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Aug 20 Designing AI-aware assignments

Aug 24 Crafting your AI syllabus statement

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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

…on GenAI

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Center for Educational Innovation

Aug 11 Teaching with intention

Aug 13 Explore digital accessibility checkers

Aug 13 Supporting neurodivergent students

Aug 20 Strategies for Day 1 success

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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

…for this moment

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Free Coursera access as a UMN instructor!

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BONUS!!

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Your one-stop hub for all UMN teaching-related questions

teachingsupport.umn.edu

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Questions?

cei@umn.edu

Thank you!

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