The Training Plans presented here stem from the practical application of the RAPID model (Relationship, Assessment, Pedagogy, Innovation, and Digitalization) and aim to support the pedagogical and professional development of faculty members. The goal is to promote the integration of innovative and effective strategies into teaching practices, strengthening teaching quality and adaptation to current needs. Integrated “Pedagogia +” training, organized by the NDA and under the guidance of the CP. Details regarding the training sessions and respective trainers will soon be available in the annual training plan brochure. You can register using the form (to be made available shortly).

Training Plan Academic Year 2026/2027

• Session: Pedagogical Theory | Sérgio Pequito (Asynchronous)
• Alignment of Learning Objectives, Activities, and Assessment within a Course Unit (Constructive Alignment) | October 22, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Sérgio Pequito (room to be determined)
• Assessment and Reflective Feedback | October 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Sérgio Pequito (room to be determined)
• Hands-on: Advising Master’s and PhD Students | October 26, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Sérgio Pequito (room to be determined)
• Presentation Skills for the Classroom | October 27, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Sérgio Pequito (room to be determined)
• From Prompts to Learning Assistants (2 Sessions) | Sofia Sá and Mário Lúcio (Online):
  • Session 1/2: October 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (online);
  • Session 2/2: October 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (online).
• Flash Active Learning (3 Sessions) | Sofia Sá (In-person):
  • Session 1/3: January 27, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Sofia Sá (room to be determined)
  • Session 2/3: January 29, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Sofia Sá (room to be determined)
  • Session 3/3: February 19, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Sofia Sá (room to be determined)
• Teaching with AI @ Técnico* (4 Sessions) | Sérgio Pequito
  • Session 1/4 – How to Create a Virtual Tutor | January 25, 2027, from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM / 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (room to be determined)
  • Session 2/4 – Assessment with Gradescope and Creating Rubrics – Assessment Grids | January 26, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (room to be determined)
  • Session 3/4 – Creating New Content with Copilot+NotebookLM | January 28, 2027, from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (room to be determined)
  • Session 4/4 – Teaching with AI @ Técnico | Final Presentation | April 2, 2027, from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (room to be determined)
• Collaborative Learning with JIGSAW | March 2, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Sofia Sá (room to be determined)
• “What a FUC? Course Unit Syllabus” (3 Sessions) | Sofia Sá (online)
  • Session 1/3: June 1, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (online)
  • Session 2/3: June 2, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (online)
  • Session 3/3: June 16, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (online)
• Interculturality in the Classroom | date to be determined
• Students with Special Educational Needs | date to be determined | NDA (Portuguese)

– Training funded by Caixa Geral de Depósitos

* Sessions can be attended individually, but access to the AI tool requires attendance in all 4 sessions.

By Topic

How to increase student engagement and attendance?

• Flash Active Learning
• Collaborative Learning with JIGSAW
• Presentation Skills for the Classroom
• Session: Pedagogical Theory

How to integrate Artificial Intelligence into my course unit ethically and productively?

• From Prompts to Learning Assistants
• Teaching with AI

How to plan my course and ensure fair assessment?

• Alignment of Learning Objectives, Activities, and Assessment (Constructive Alignment)
• Assessment and Reflective Feedback
• What a FUC? – Course Unit Syllabus (Sessions I, II, and III)

How to improve my relationship with and mentoring of students?

• Students with Specific Educational Needs
• Interculturality in the Classroom
• Hands on: Advising Master’s and PhD Students

How to communicate better and make complex concepts clearer?

• Presentation Skills for the Classroom
• Session: Pedagogical Theory
• From Prompts to Learning Assistants