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.

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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.​

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