The federal government’s recent suspension of certain research funding to UCLA has a significant impact on faculty, staff, and students. This potential loss of hundreds of millions in funds has not only disrupted the critical work done by researchers but also created uncertainty on campus in the lead-up to a new academic year. As Chancellor Julio Frenk shared in a recent message, the funding cuts have serious implications for all those who benefit from the work being done at our university.
The UCLA Federal Updates webpage continues to have the latest information, and our maintaining instructional continuity resources offer insight into managing a learning environment during challenging times. Whether your classes start in weeks or more than a month, TLC resources, services, and upcoming programs are available to support your preparations for the new term. Additionally, take a look at our Preparing to Teach guides for teaching development best practices and course planning strategies.
Resources
Getting Started Checklist
This teaching resource provides an overview of key steps UCLA instructors—including teaching assistants, instructors new to teaching at the university, and those with more experience—might take at the start of each quarter.
Using Bruin Learn
This guide offers instructors information about how to use Bruin Learn, UCLA’s learning management system, to create engaging and accessible course activities.
Teaching with TAs
Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting undergraduate instruction. This resource offers strategies for how instructors can create effective teaching teams with TAs through active communication, collaboration, and mentorship.
Digital Accessibility
These resources will provide strategies for creating digital course content that all people can access and use. To meet upcoming federal guidance on digital accessibility standards, those teaching at UCLA may need to adjust their course materials.
Services
Consultations
The TLC collaborates with instructors to support course development, student learning assessment, and classroom technologies to foster an engaging classroom experience. Schedule a meeting with the TLC staff.
Media Production
Whether recording a single lecture or an entire course, our Media Production team supports instructors in creating impactful multimedia content that helps students connect to course material. Learn more about our production process.
Instructional Design
The TLC’s Instructional Designers assist educators in crafting innovative course materials and integrating technology that fosters an effective learning experience for all students. Learn more about how we can collaborate to meet your instructional goals.
Events
Designing Your Online Course Summer Workshop
September 8 to 12 | Zoom
Applications due August 21
The TLC’s Instructional Design and Media Production team will host a multi-session workshop exploring effective online instructional practices and course design strategies. The workshop will help instructors design an inclusive and engaging course that addresses their learning goals and is welcoming to all learners.
The one-week workshop includes asynchronous activities and three synchronous sessions (View the tentative schedule). Complete the application
Email idmp@teaching.ucla.edu for more information.
New Instructor Teaching Institute
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., September 9 | Luskin Conference Center
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., September 10 | Zoom
The TLC welcomes all instructors, new and relatively new to UCLA, regardless of teaching experience, to the New Instructor Teaching Institute (NITI). This two-day professional development event is designed to welcome you to UCLA by helping identify the TLC’s key resources and services as well as explore teaching frameworks to support all learners. You will also have the opportunity to build professional relationships with fellow instructors while gaining an understanding of UCLA’s institutional culture. Learn more
52nd Annual TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., September 16 | Zoom
9:30 a.m.–6:45 p.m., September 17 | Royce Hall and Haines Hall Classrooms
The TLC’s TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference will help you build the skills to start fall quarter strong and to develop advanced teaching practices that benefit a wide range of career trajectories. Whether you’re a novice or experienced instructor, join us to build community while developing your teaching toolkit. Learn more