TLC Summer Olympics 2024
We invite you to participate in an exciting new initiative: the TLC Summer Olympics 2024!
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 in August 2024.
Quick Overview: Who? What? When? How? What if?
Please email Kelly Jo Fulkerson Dikuua (kfulkers@uthsc.edu) if you have any questions or if you’d like to talk more about the program before committing.
Logistics and Structure*
Registration: February 1-May 15, 2024
Kick-Off: May 31, 12-1 PM CST via Zoom
Closing: July 17, 5 PM CST
Week One (6/3-6/7) -Introduction to your topic and your coach
Week Two (6/10-6/14)-Begin to develop project via asynchronous engagement, meet with coach to brainstorm
Week Three (6/17-6/21)- Continue to develop project, complete online asynchronous work
Week Four (6/24/6/28)- Group check in & brainstorming, support from coach (1-on-1 meetings as needed), complete online asynchronous work
Week Five (7/1-7/5)- Continue to develop project, complete online asynchronous work
Week Six (7/8-7/12)- Finalize product & submission packet, meet one-on-one with coach as needed
Week Seven (7/15-7/17)- Final submissions (packet & product) due by 7/17 at 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 by 7/17.
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!