Three Ideas for Piloting Scaled Alternative Grading Methods
Alternative grading systems are designed to address questions about traditional criterion and give students more agency over the learning process.

Gathering, Interpreting, & Using Midterm Survey Feedback
Join us on Sept. 26, for a workshop that discusses the value of collecting input from students and how you can customize midterm surveys to gather targeted feedback on different aspects of your course(s).

Fall 2022 Teaching Survey Information
Get a head start on requesting and customizing your midterm and end-of-term teaching surveys. Instructors can begin requesting midterm surveys on Sept. 6.

How to Create A Stellar Syllabus
In this video, you’ll learn how to set the right opening tone for your course and give your students reasonable expectations about what to expect from the learning experience. Even further, you’ll make sure that your syllabus covers all of the required elements, and learn what other options for material are available for you to consider.

Top Hat Updates Coming: Aug. 16
A few updates to Top Hat will appear in the system after Aug. 16, including a change to the integration connection in Canvas.

August Gradescope Workshops
Join the Gradescope team for workshops focused on modernizing assessment across all classroom formats and exam types while getting the most out of Gradescope in Canvas.

Cynthia Golden Reflects On Her Time At Pitt
As Cynthia Golden prepares to step down as the Teaching Center’s associate provost and executive director on June 30, she reflected on her journey at Pitt and what the future holds for teaching and learning at Pitt.

Resources for Teaching: Accessibility
The Teaching Center has developed a variety of support articles on accessibility that can supplement your instructional needs. From creating educational equity and accessibility, to how to use alt text, visit our resources for teaching hub of content to learn more.