Upcoming Sessions
August 14 – August 23, 2026
Facilitated by Lesley Cryderman.
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What is Gear Up?
Gear Up: Essentials for First Week Preparedness is an online workshop which provides faculty with the basic tools and resources to begin planning for the first week of an in-person, hybrid, or online course. Participants will enhance their ability to establish an inclusive and student-friendly learning environment through effective pre-semester and first-day preparation activities prioritizing student success and retention, regular substantive interaction among students and instructors, and providing resources for effective navigation and engagement within the course.
Gear Up Format
This online workshop is asynchronous and delivered through Canvas. There are 10 days to complete the three modules.
Module 1: Identify the level of planning and preparation needed for your course and provides you with the tools and resources to create a welcome or getting-started module for your students.
Module 2: Discover tools and resources to build community within your course.
Module 3: Actively engage students with your course materials in a meaningful way.
