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TLC Summer Olympics 2024

2024 TLC Summer Olympics

TLC Summer Olympics!

 
The purpose of this program is to give faculty a chance to work on a specific aspect of their teaching with support from TLC staff and in community (and fun, light-hearted competition) with others.

Faculty who enroll in this 7-week online summer program have the option to sign up for one of the following ‘events:’ 1) Developing a Microlecture; 2) Designing a Low-Fidelity Simulation/Role Play; or 3) Using Collaborative Academic Technology. You will then work with a coach to help you develop a useful product for your teaching. Winners will be selected from each category and will be recognized at the TLC Celebration of Teaching Excellence.

 

Quick Overview: Who? What? When? How? What if?

Who are the 2024 Winners?
Developing a Microlecture
Gold: Anne Zachry, College of Health Professions
Silver: Jennifer Henderson, College of Health Professions
Bronze: Lauren Woods, College of Health Professions
 
Using Collaborative AcademicTechnology
Gold: Orli Weisser-Pike, College of Health Professions
Silver: Nico Chiriboga, College of Medicine
Bronze: April Hilsdon, College of Health Professions
Who should register?
Any UTHSC faculty member or graduate student with teaching responsibilities
When will the program run?
The Opening Ceremony will be announced but will run from 12-1 PM CST via Zoom and the online courses will officially kick off the first week of June. All submissions will be due mid-July. (NB: Much of the work will be guided, self-paced, asynchronous work so participants do not have to commit to being available for seven straight weeks as long as final submission is made by TBA.)
What will I do in the program?
Participants will produce a teaching product and submission packet related to their event. To help build the product, participants will be enrolled in a seven week class on Blackboard that has guided, asynchronous activities (e.g. short videos, reflections, discussion boards, etc.) and check-ins related to their project. Participants will also meet in small groups and one-on-one with coaches for support. To provide flexibility, all work can be completed on the participant’s own schedule and timeframe within the seven-week period.
How do I sign up?
Please ask your chair to email Tom Laughner (tlaughne@uthsc.edu) providing support for you to enroll in the TLC Summer Olympics. You will then receive a follow-up email with information on how to select your event, etc. Registration closes on TBA.
What if I still have questions?

Please email the TLC (tlc@uthsc.edu) if you have any questions or if you’d like to talk more about the program before committing.

 

Logistics and Structure*

Registration: TBA

Kick-Off: TBA, 12-1 PM CST via Zoom

Closing: TBA, 5 PM CST

Week One-Introduction to your topic and your coach

Week Two-Begin to develop project via asynchronous engagement, meet with coach to brainstorm

Week Three- Continue to develop project, complete online asynchronous work

Week Four- Group check in & brainstorming, support from coach (1-on-1 meetings as needed), complete online asynchronous work

Week Five- Continue to develop project, complete online asynchronous work

Week Six- Finalize product & submission packet, meet one-on-one with coach as needed

Week Seven- Final submissions (packet & product) due by 5:00 PM CST

* Much of the work will be guided, self-paced, asynchronous work so participants do not have to commit to being available for 7 straight weeks as long as final submission is made.

Our hope is that the TLC Summer Olympics give faculty the ability to carve out time to invest in their teaching in a way that feels manageable, supportive, and fun. Thanks for joining us!

Aug 20, 2024