Winter 2027 Training Information
Instructor Checklists: Online Course Checklist In-Person Course Checklist
These lists will help ensure you are fully prepared to teach. They provide links to resources, including slides and videos.
If you have a Course Website, please submit your URL here.
New Instructor Orientation - Zoom
The OLLI at Duke New Instructor Orientation (NIO) is a required Zoom training session designed to prepare instructors who are new to teaching with the OLLI at Duke. Offered in distinct tracks for both in-person and online course formats, the orientation covers essential administrative guidelines, instructor expectations, and effective practices for engaging adult learners. It introduces key technology and logistics—including how to navigate the Instructor Portal—and connects new instructors with vital support tools, such as teaching checklists, technology rehearsals, and assistance from OLLI staff and volunteer moderators.
Engage, Connect, Inspire: Strategies for the OLLI Classroom - Zoom
The IRC will host a panel discussion focusing on learner engagement. Whether you teach using lecture, discussion, or hands-on strategies, there will be something for you. After a general presentation by a panel of veteran instructors, there will be an opportunity for you to meet with a group of instructors who teach the same course format so that you can share practical strategies and ask for ideas on how to handle challenges.
JRC Building Orientation and AV Training - In Person
For in-person instructors teaching at JRC: January 13, 10 a.m. This session is not recorded.
This session is required for instructors who have never taught at JRC before and recommended for returning instructors who need a refresher on the equipment and policies at JRC. If you cannot make this training but would like to practice in your classroom, please connect with Jenny Levine or Betina Huntwork via ([email protected]) before your class begins.
Click to review the Fall 26 JRC AV Training slide deck and the JRC Tech Handout.
These lists will help ensure you are fully prepared to teach. They provide links to resources, including slides and videos.
If you have a Course Website, please submit your URL here.
New Instructor Orientation - Zoom
The OLLI at Duke New Instructor Orientation (NIO) is a required Zoom training session designed to prepare instructors who are new to teaching with the OLLI at Duke. Offered in distinct tracks for both in-person and online course formats, the orientation covers essential administrative guidelines, instructor expectations, and effective practices for engaging adult learners. It introduces key technology and logistics—including how to navigate the Instructor Portal—and connects new instructors with vital support tools, such as teaching checklists, technology rehearsals, and assistance from OLLI staff and volunteer moderators.
- NIO for In-Person Instructors: December 3, 10-11 a.m. ET
- NIO for Online Instructors: December 3, 1-2 p.m. ET
- Fall In-person: Recording (updated 8.14.26) Slide Deck: nio__in_person_f26.pptx
- Fall Online: Recording (updated 8.14.26) Slide Deck: nio__online__f26.pptx.pdf
- NEW NIO handout with links
- Previous recordings:
- Slide Deck: nio__online__su26.pptx.pdf Summer 2026: Recording (updated: 4.10.26)
Engage, Connect, Inspire: Strategies for the OLLI Classroom - Zoom
The IRC will host a panel discussion focusing on learner engagement. Whether you teach using lecture, discussion, or hands-on strategies, there will be something for you. After a general presentation by a panel of veteran instructors, there will be an opportunity for you to meet with a group of instructors who teach the same course format so that you can share practical strategies and ask for ideas on how to handle challenges.
- TBD Fall 2026: Recording (updated 9.2.2026)
JRC Building Orientation and AV Training - In Person
For in-person instructors teaching at JRC: January 13, 10 a.m. This session is not recorded.
This session is required for instructors who have never taught at JRC before and recommended for returning instructors who need a refresher on the equipment and policies at JRC. If you cannot make this training but would like to practice in your classroom, please connect with Jenny Levine or Betina Huntwork via ([email protected]) before your class begins.
Click to review the Fall 26 JRC AV Training slide deck and the JRC Tech Handout.
Zoom Prep & Check (for online instructors)
Prep & Checks are one-on-one sessions with OLLI at Duke's Sr. Program Coordinator, Betina Huntwork. This term, we are spreading them out to allow for more sessions. You will be emailed a link to the Zoom meeting and additional information prior to your session.
Prep & Checks are one-on-one sessions with OLLI at Duke's Sr. Program Coordinator, Betina Huntwork. This term, we are spreading them out to allow for more sessions. You will be emailed a link to the Zoom meeting and additional information prior to your session.
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Prep & Checks Sign up: Click the button below and choose "continue as guest." Then use the calendar on the right to choose a day that works for you. The times that appear on the right are the time slots available for that day. If you are in a different time zone then Durham (ET), click on the little globe above the times to change time zones. Include any notes, such as tools you may want to practice in Zoom. You will get an email with a code in it to verify you’ve entered your email address correctly. Once complete, you will receive a calendar invitation with the Zoom link by email.
Online Rehearsal Week - January 11-16
OLLI staff holds Rehearsals and Team Introductions for online courses the week before your class start dates. These rehearsals are up to 30 minutes and where you will meet your assigned OLLI staff person and moderator, and run through the first few slides of your first class. This time is for you to ask any last minute questions and for your staff person and moderator to learn how you want to run the class sessions.
Rehearsals are held in your course link found in the Instructor portal. Each rehearsal will be held at the same time and day of your class.
You will receive an email with all the information regarding this session the week before. For questions please email [email protected].
Rehearsals are held in your course link found in the Instructor portal. Each rehearsal will be held at the same time and day of your class.
You will receive an email with all the information regarding this session the week before. For questions please email [email protected].
Previously Complete Training Sessions
The links below are to previous trainings that the Instructor Relations Committee has hosted. Inside each recording or slide deck, you'll find usual tips from how to share screen on Zoom to emailing students using the instructor portal.
Note: The checklists above link to specific excerpts of these Zoom videos and slides.
Online Teaching:
Links: Slide deck Zoom recording
Zoom for Instructors
Links: Slide deck Zoom recording
Zoom Advanced Topics
Links: Slide deck Zoom recording
Additional Training
Best Practices for Slide Presentations
Links: Slide deck
The links below are to previous trainings that the Instructor Relations Committee has hosted. Inside each recording or slide deck, you'll find usual tips from how to share screen on Zoom to emailing students using the instructor portal.
Note: The checklists above link to specific excerpts of these Zoom videos and slides.
- Engage, Connect, Inspire: Strategies for The OLLI Classroom - Zoom
- The IRC will host a panel discussion focusing on learner engagement. Whether you teach using lecture, discussion, or hands-on strategies, there will be something for you. After a general presentation by a panel of veteran instructors, there will be an opportunity for you to meet with a group of instructors who teach the same course format so that you can share effective strategies and ask for ideas on how to handle challenges.
- Slides: engage_connect_inspire_f25.pptx.pdf Spring 26 Recording: Recording (updated 1.12.26)
- The IRC will host a panel discussion focusing on learner engagement. Whether you teach using lecture, discussion, or hands-on strategies, there will be something for you. After a general presentation by a panel of veteran instructors, there will be an opportunity for you to meet with a group of instructors who teach the same course format so that you can share effective strategies and ask for ideas on how to handle challenges.
- Instructor Portal Demo with Q&A
- Recording: Instructor Portal Demo with Q&A (4.17.26)
Online Teaching:
Links: Slide deck Zoom recording
Zoom for Instructors
Links: Slide deck Zoom recording
Zoom Advanced Topics
Links: Slide deck Zoom recording
Additional Training
Best Practices for Slide Presentations
Links: Slide deck