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<\/a><\/p>\nheld in january each year, gradstep<\/strong> provides several workshops and discussions on teaching, learning, and professional development issues across the disciplines. this year’s line-up includes a session on alternative and non-academic careers featuring dr. ruth schemmer, assistant dean for career development.\u00a0\u00a0registration and more details<\/a> about gradstep are now available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n so, you\u2019ve been to a gradstep in previous years, maybe even a few. in fact, you\u2019re already a pro at grading, lecturing, and discussion leading. you may even have your dissertation signed, and a job offer waiting in your inbox. why should you come to this year\u2019s gradstep?<\/p>\n in a word, workshops<\/em><\/strong>!<\/p>\n we\u2019ve listened to your feedback over the years, and this year\u2019s workshops will offer some traditional options for early-career teachers, along with some first-time workshop topics, supplemented by some more advanced skills-based workshops for more experienced ta\u2019s and instructors. this year, there\u2019s something for everyone, whether you just finished your first semester at vanderbilt, or whether you are about to start your first academic position. we\u2019ve also tailored this year\u2019s workshops to your disciplines; for example, at this year\u2019s grading workshop, you\u2019ll hear about some principles of grading, and then get to workshop grading essays or problem sets with colleagues from your own discipline. as another example, the \u201cspatial dimensions of teaching\u201d workshop will demonstrate a few examples of spatial technologies that can be integrated into your teaching and then allow you to break out into disciplinary subsections to develop a classroom activity with those technologies.<\/p>\n this year will feature traditional topics, like powerpoint design, grading, discussion leading, and the academic job search. but this will also be the first year for some new topics, like flipping the classroom, writing in stem disciplines, teaching with case studies, spatial teaching, and teaching in the field.<\/p>\n we\u2019ve also brought in the most diverse array of faculty and staff experts yet to offer perspectives and advice for overcoming challenges in our classrooms. we look forward to exciting discussions and new networks of learning that will emerge from this year\u2019s gradstep!<\/p>\n