Saturday December 13
Pajama Jammy Jam
Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST
Location available upon RSVP!
Celebrate the holidays in your coziest pajamas! Join us for brunch, games, and giveaways for the whole family at our festive Pajama Jammy Jam Party. Hosted in collaboration with UCLA Residential Life, Students with Dependents Program, and Bruin Underground Scholars Program.
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SwD x BUS Pajama Jammy Jam
Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Join us for a festive and cozy holiday Pajama Party with brunch, games, and crafts for all families! Come dressed in your cozy PJs (not required)
Wednesday December 17
FALL OPT WEBINAR FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS
Wed 12/17 • 2PM - 3PM PST
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Student Training for myCAE
Wed 12/17 • 12PM - 1:01PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Tuesday December 30
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 12/30 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE. Trainings are held via Zoom, and students must register to attend. Registrants will get a Zoom link and calendar invite upon completing their RSVP for the training.
Thursday January 1
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/1 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Friday January 2
Student Training for myCAE
Fri 1/2 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Monday January 5
Student Training for myCAE
Mon 1/5 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Mon 1/5 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for CAE-affiliated students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Tuesday January 6
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 1/6 • 6PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Tue 1/6 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Wednesday January 7
Student Training for myCAE
Wed 1/7 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Wed 1/7 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 1/7 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy Hall
Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions! We provide legal counseling on: -Landlord-Tenant issues -Immigration issues (zoom only) -Employment issues -Family law -Criminal/traffic matters -University-related concerns (Disciplinary, Title IX) -Personal injury -And more!! Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685 9:00 am - 11 am and 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Thursday January 8
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/8 • 6PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/8 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Introduction to the GRM, GSRM
Thu 1/8 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will explain best practices for writing the essay component of the Graduate Research Mentorship (GRM) and Graduate Summer Research Mentorship (GSRM) fellowships that are reviewed and awarded by the UCLA Division of Graduate Education. After a presentation, the workshop facilitators and additional writing consultants who have received these fellowships will be available to answer questions.
Friday January 9
Student Training for myCAE
Fri 1/9 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Fri 1/9 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Monday January 12
Student Training for myCAE
Mon 1/12 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Mon 1/12 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Tuesday January 13
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Saving Time with Alternative Assessment Strategies
Tue 1/13 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
What if you could grade less, while still providing students with meaningful assessment experiences? This session explores how alternative assessment strategies—such as completion grading, peer and self-assessment, and “ungrading”— can ease your grading burden while supporting students in developing key skills. Presenter: Sammy Solis, Assistant Director for Teaching Development, Instructor Engagement and Educational Development #alternativeassessment #ungrading #efficientgrading Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 1/13 • 6PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Wednesday January 14
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Wed 1/14 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Self-Editing Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English
Wed 1/14 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM PST RSVP
This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and preposition usage in their own writing projects.
Thursday January 15
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/15 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Strategic Reading
Thu 1/15 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Note: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques.
Friday January 16
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Fri 1/16 • 11AM - 12PM PST
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyEvents on MyUCLA.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Fri 1/16 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Tuesday January 20
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Five factors that accelerate active learning
Tue 1/20 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
While the benefits of active learning are clear, sustainably implementing it may still seem elusive. In this session, participants will reflect on current active learning practices, analyze five factors that accelerate active learning, and consider ways to integrate (or amplify) these factors in their classrooms. Presenter: Kem Saichaie, Executive Director of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center #activelearning #fivefactors #supportstudentlearning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 1/20 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Wednesday January 21
Project Organization for Writing
Wed 1/21 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components.
Thursday January 22
Info Session - Collegium of University Teaching Fellows (CUTF)
Thu 1/22 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22 or 28 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/22 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Time Management and Productivity Tips for Writing
Thu 1/22 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components.
Friday January 23
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Saturday January 24
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Sunday January 25
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Monday January 26
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Tuesday January 27
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Office Hours Reimagined: A Collaborative Approach
Tue 1/27 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
This talk focuses on increasing student engagement during office hours to support student learning. It includes a discussion of the research supported benefits of attending office hours and practical strategies to encourage students to come to office hours that can be implemented throughout the quarter across disciplines and course types. Presenter: Megan Abraham, Ph.D Candidate in Education #taandpostdocteachingconferenceflashtalk #officehours #supportingstudents Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Wednesday January 28
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Info Session - Collegium of University Teaching Fellows (CUTF)
Wed 1/28 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22 or 28 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.
Strategies for Writing the STEM Dissertation Proposal
Wed 1/28 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop, geared toward students in STEM fields, will cover dissertation proposal structures and components, as well as writing process strategies and time management. In addition, we will address issues related to the oral defense portion of the proposal.
Thursday January 29
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Monday February 2
From Pitch to Publish in the Public Humanities
Mon 2/2 - Tue 2/3 RSVP
Royce 314
Join award-winning writers and journalists Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold for two days of panels and workshops. When: February 2–3, 2026 Location: Royce 314 Free and open to the public. Today, it is vital that scholars’ work is made widely available and accessible to the public. Is your research part of the public discourse? Do you have stories the public at large would benefit from knowing? Do you want to reach a broader audience, an audience beyond the peer-reviewed academic outlets? Do you want to learn how to pitch your specific story and research to non-academic publications? We have invited two writers and journalists, Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold, to offer insights on the public humanities writing, pitching, and publication process in a series of panels, workshops, and individual feedback sessions.
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Tuesday February 3
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Teaching Across Levels
Tue 2/3 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Learn about the concept of differentiated instruction and explore how to effectively support students with varying academic backgrounds in large lectures, labs, and discussion sections. Through real-world scenarios and reflective activities, participants will identify common challenges, analyze inclusive teaching strategies, and consider how to adapt their practices to better support all learners. Presenter: Elyse Gueidon, Associate Director for Graduate Student Professional Development with Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement #differentiatedinstruction #realworldscenarios #commonchallenges Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Aligning Learning Objectives with Lesson Planning (In-person workshop)
Tue 2/3 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
This foundational pedagogical workshop prepares participants to create student-centered and effective lesson plans using the framework of backward design. Participants will explore the three steps of backward design–developing student learning objectives, determining assessment evidence, and choosing activities and instruction – and practice applying that structure to design of sample lesson plans. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
From Pitch to Publish in the Public Humanities
Mon 2/2 - Tue 2/3 RSVP
Royce 314
Join award-winning writers and journalists Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold for two days of panels and workshops. When: February 2–3, 2026 Location: Royce 314 Free and open to the public. Today, it is vital that scholars’ work is made widely available and accessible to the public. Is your research part of the public discourse? Do you have stories the public at large would benefit from knowing? Do you want to reach a broader audience, an audience beyond the peer-reviewed academic outlets? Do you want to learn how to pitch your specific story and research to non-academic publications? We have invited two writers and journalists, Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold, to offer insights on the public humanities writing, pitching, and publication process in a series of panels, workshops, and individual feedback sessions.
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Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (STEM Focus)
Tue 2/3 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis for students in STEM fields. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.
Thursday February 5
Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (Humanities and Social Science Focus)
Thu 2/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis or project of similar length (like a qualifying paper) for students in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.
Monday February 9
Aligning Learning Objectives with Lesson Planning (Online workshop)
Mon 2/9 • 2PM - 3PM PST RSVP
This foundational pedagogical online workshop prepares participants to create student-centered and effective lesson plans using the framework of backward design. Participants will explore the three steps of backward design–developing student learning objectives, determining assessment evidence, and choosing activities and instruction – and practice applying that structure to design of sample lesson plans. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Register to receive the Zoom link. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Mindful Writing Retreat (Feb 9)
Mon 2/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PST RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Tuesday February 10
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) Question Personalization
Tue 2/10 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
This session will introduce you to the new question personalization feature available in Explorance Blue, UCLA’s course feedback platform. Please join us to learn how you can add up to five additional questions to your Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) surveys. Presenter: Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager, Student Experience Initiatives, TLC #SET #questionpersonalization #exploranceblue #studentfeedback #newfeatures Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Strategies for Writing the Master's Client/Capstone Project
Tue 2/10 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's client project or other master's capstone (projects other than the academic thesis). It will include strategies for developing topics, timeline, goals, and document structure. We will also present effective strategies for drafting and revision, as well as managing the project overall.
Wednesday February 11
Trauma-Informed and Care-Centered Pedagogies (Online workshop)
Wed 2/11 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
What is trauma, and how does it impact student learning? This online workshop answers these questions with psychology and neuroscience-based research on the cognitive impacts of trauma, after which participants will explore principles of trauma-informed and care-centered pedagogy. Participants will practice applying a trauma-informed approach in case studies, in addition to identifying care-centered and compassionate teaching practices to support the learning of all students. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Register to receive the Zoom link. This workshop will be hosted and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Tuesday February 17
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Two Truths and a Lie: Gamifying Generative AI Through Analyses of L.A.
Tue 2/17 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
In the age of generative AI, ensuring that students accomplish the first-year writing seminar learning objectives of defining their perspective and understanding writing as a process presents a unique concern. Taking the example of the first writing seminar "Los Angeles: City of Contradictions," this interactive talk presents a method of engaging students in a discovery process of the limits of AI and invites participants to experience it first hand. Presenter: Avery Weinman, Ph.D Candidate in History #taandpostdocteachingconferenceflashtalk #gamifyingGenAI #writingasaprocess Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Friday February 20
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Monday February 23
Mindful Writing Retreat (Feb 23)
Mon 2/23 • 1:30PM - 4PM PST RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Tuesday February 24
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How to Compare and Evaluate AI Tools
Tue 2/24 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Choosing the right AI tool can be a real challenge. This short presentation provides a practical framework, using the Diffusion of Innovation model, to help you choose the best tools. We will explore the five key attributes, which are relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, trialability, and observability. The discussion will support you to confidently select GenAI solutions that enhance teaching and learning. Presenter: Sirui Wang, Senior Instructional Designer with Instructional Design and Media Production #GenAI #pick-your-innovation #diffusion-of-innovation #enhancing-teaching-and-learning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Wednesday February 25
Strategies for Writing Longer Literature Reviews
Wed 2/25 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing longer literature reviews for theses, dissertations, proposals, and review papers. The workshop will also address organizational approaches and writing process issues.
Wednesday March 4
Strategies for Writing the Social Sciences Dissertation Proposal
Wed 3/4 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of the main components of a dissertation proposal in the social sciences and cover strategies for writing the research questions, literature review, and methods sections, as well as some tips for getting through this sometimes daunting process. (These strategies should be adapted to your department's and advisor's expectations about the structure and content of your proposal.) If you have preliminary drafts of an abstract or research questions, please bring them.
Thursday March 5
Strategies for Writing the Humanities Dissertation Prospectus
Thu 3/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop is geared towards giving prospectus writers the tools to write their prospectus over the course of two months. We will discuss literature review and argument development as well as how to turn the many different pieces of a prospectus into a coherent document. Please note: this is meant to be an addition to--not a substitution for--serious discussions with your advisor about what is expected of you in your home department.
Friday March 6
Bring Your Own Syllabus: Co-Working and Consultation Session
Fri 3/6 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
Powell 190
Are you looking to refresh, rewrite, or rethink your syllabus? Are you designing a new course, and want to learn about best practices for syllabus design? Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for a co-working and peer review session during which you will look at example syllabi; consider backward design principles for syllabus design; explore strategies to foster belonging in your syllabus; and, finally, create a digitally accessible syllabus. This session is open to all instructors, including TAs and postdocs.
Monday March 9
Mindful Writing Retreat (March 9)
Mon 3/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.