The University of Texas at Dallas
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Center for Teaching and Learning Virtual Office Hours

Nailed It! Strategies for a Welcoming,
Engaging First Day of Class


Facilitated by Dr. Salena Brody, associate director

Thursday, August 1, 2024
4 to 5 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

Ice breakers. Syllabus policies. Attendance rules. For many students and faculty, these are the essential elements of the first day of class and a routine we’ve come to expect. As faculty prepare for fall courses, this is an excellent time to re-envision what the first day of class could be — an opportunity to spark curiosity and learning from the first point of contact. Dr. Salena Brody will share strategies to surprise, engage and motivate students to become active participants in the discipline on day one.

Faculty, staff, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are welcome to join.

Participating in the session may fulfill part of the requirements for the Graduate Teaching Certificate and Postdoctoral Teaching Certificate programs.

Join us for Virtual Office Hours on the first Thursday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m.

The University of Texas at Dallas

800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
972 883-2111

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