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TERP Teaching Essentials
Embark on an enriching adventure with our Welcome to Teaching at UMD digital course. Whether you're stepping into your first classroom or bringing years of experience from another institution, this course is your gateway to mastering UMD's educational technology systems.
Instructors
Instructors who have been teaching at the University of Maryland for more than two semesters will be awarded the TERP Teaching Essentials badge.
For new-to-us instructors, we offer a self-paced training.
Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA)
If you are new in your role as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Maryland, welcome!
Prepare for your role by choosing:
- A self-paced digital course, and/or
- An in-person Grad Orientation to Teaching (August)
These two options equip you with essential skills for success as a UMD TA. Take one, or both!