Teaching and Learning Community of Knowledge (UB TaLCK)

Teaching is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, but it’s no secret that it also comes with its share of challenges. That’s why we created UB TaLCK, a weekly community of practice designed to help faculty connect, collaborate, and recharge.

Whether you're refining your grading practices, navigating emerging instructional technologies, or simply managing the demands of a busy semester, UB TaLCK offers a supportive space to exchange ideas, address shared challenges, and strengthen our collective teaching community.

What we do

We meet Wednesdays from 1:00–1:45 p.m. via Zoom for energizing, solutions-focused conversations about teaching. Each session is shaped by your ideas, your questions and your needs. Bring a challenge, leave with strategies.

Recent topics we've covered:

  • Course evaluations: Turning feedback into growth (not dread)
  • Gamification: Motivating students beyond points and prizes
  • Inclusive Teaching: DEI practices that actually work
  • Grading Innovations: Rubrics, specs grading, and sanity-saving feedback
  • Peer Review: Making peer feedback more meaningful
  • Academic Integrity: Tools and partners to support honest learning

Why join?

Because you're not alone in the classroom. UB TaLCK is a space where faculty:

  • Crowdsource solutions to real teaching challenges
  • Explore new ideas in a low-stakes, supportive environment
  • Connect with peers across disciplines
  • Leave each week with something they can use right away

when:

Sessions hosted via Zoom on Wednesdays from 1-1:45pm.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Session Date:

Session Topic:
10/1/25 Beyond Accessibility: Creating Inclusive and Equitable Learning Experiences
Build courses that do more than include, they empower every student to thrive.
10/8/25 Teaching with Compassion: Supporting Student Well-Being and Success
Lead with empathy to foster engagement, care, and academic success.
10/15/25 Flipped and Active Learning Models
Flip your class to flip the script on student understanding and engagement.
10/22/25 Collaborative and Peer Learning
Let students learn with—and from—each other for deeper impact.
10/29/25 Fall Break – No Session
(Pause, recharge, and come back ready!)
11/5/25 Integrating Project, Problem-Based, and Experiential Learning
Make learning stick with real-world problems and hands-on experiences.
11/12/25 Reimagining Assessment: Feedback, Reflection, and Grading for Growth
Turn assessment into a launchpad for student learning and growth.
11/19/25 Fostering Metacognition and Lifelong Learning Skills
Empower students to understand how they learn—and why it matters.
11/26/25 Thanksgiving Break – No Session
(Take time to reflect and refill your plate—literally and figuratively!)
12/3/25 Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Learning
Cut costs and customize content with the power of OER.

Join our Community