BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Teaching and Learning - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Teaching and Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T133000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260810T184830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T185301Z UID:21005-1787058000-1787059800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Leading Effective Paper Discussions: A 3-Rule Approach for Engaged and Impactful Seminars DESCRIPTION:Reading\, interpreting\, discussing\, and critiquing research papers are central to most graduate-level and upper-level undergraduate seminars. But these discussion-based classes sometimes don’t go as planned (if they are planned at all). This brief session is based on a recently published article by John Drake\, a professor in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. Drake advocates an approach called appreciative reading and offers three rules for leading discussion of a research paper: 1: start with a summary\, 2: plan for the life cycle of the discussion\, 3: ensure that disagreement is well-founded. This interactive session will explore Drake’s 3 rules and offer specific advice that you can employ in your next discussion-based class. \nIf you have questions about this Virtual Conversation\, contact Eric Fournier. \n  \nRegistration\n\n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address(Required)\n \n What is your role at WashU?(Required)Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program(Required)12345678910+Primary Program/Department(Required)Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)If you chose "Other\," please describe:The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/leading-effective-paper-discussions-a-3-rule-approach-for-engaged-and-impactful-seminars/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260807T185208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T194028Z UID:20999-1787443200-1787529599@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Triangles Fall 2026 Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:The Teaching Triangles program is a high-impact\, but low commitment\, peer classroom observation initiative to help faculty think through their teaching practices in a supportive environment. In Teaching Triangles\, faculty observe and are observed by two colleagues at least once over the course of the semester. Participants engage in non-judgmental\, formative feedback and discussion with other members of their Triangle following the observations. The CTL forms triangles and provides a structure for observation and reflection. Participants who fully complete the program will receive a $250 stipend. \nThe deadline to apply to the Fall 2026 cohort of Teaching Triangles is August 23rd. \nMore information can be found on the Teaching Triangles main page. Please contact Rick Moore with any questions. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-triangles-fall-2026-application-deadline/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T143000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260804T172811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T182243Z UID:20986-1787234400-1787236200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Low Lift\, High Impact: Quick Strategies for Improving Accessibility in Your Class DESCRIPTION:Making your course more accessible doesn’t require a complete overhaul. In this 30-minute session\, you’ll learn five practical\, low-effort strategies that help all students engage more fully with your course. We’ll focus on easy-to-use tools and changes you can make immediately\, without redesigning assignments or rethinking your whole teaching approach. Leave with concrete steps you can try immediately! \nFor questions about this session\, contact Natalie Monzyk. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/low-lift-high-impact/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T113000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260720T190111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T192520Z UID:20932-1786615200-1786620600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Writing Assignments in the AI Era DESCRIPTION:Many faculty wonder about what makes a good writing assignment\, especially when students now have ready access to generative AI tools. In this workshop\, we’ll examine what we are really asking students to do in our writing assignments. From there\, we’ll walk through a practical process for designing (or redesigning) assignments that help target the skills we want our students to develop. We’ll also discuss setting clear\, thoughtful expectations around AI usage and consider what makes writing assignments more resistant to shortcuts. You’ll leave with a portable framework for designing effective writing assignments in your courses. If you have a specific writing assignment in mind\, bring your assignment prompt if you’d like feedback during the session. \nFor questions about this faculty workshop\, contact Rick Moore. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/writing-assignments-in-the-ai-era/ LOCATION:Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T113000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260720T161354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T162554Z UID:20931-1787050800-1787052600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Poll Everywhere DESCRIPTION:Discover how Poll Everywhere  can breathe new life into your courses by increasing student interaction and providing real-time feedback. This session will equip you with tools to instantly gauge student understanding\, create memorable learning moments that boost knowledge retention\, and collect data to refine your teaching approach. Whether you’re teaching a course\, leading a workshop\, or giving a presentation\, Poll Everywhere makes it easy to connect with your audience in real time. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\nCreate and launch live polls \n\nUse polls to promote interaction and check understanding\n\nUse Poll Everywhere with PowerPoint \n\nIntegrate Poll Everywhere with Canvas\n\nFor questions about this Tech Training\, contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration\n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address(Required)\n \n What is your role at WashU?(Required)Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program(Required)12345678910+Primary Program/Department(Required)Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)If you chose "Other\," please describe:The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-poll-everywhere-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T163000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260716T211024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T183243Z UID:20929-1787238000-1787243400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Getting Started with WashU's AI Tools for Teaching DESCRIPTION:Wondering what AI tools are available to you as a WashU instructor and how to access them? This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce faculty to WashU’s suite of AI tools including how to log in\, write effective prompts\, and use these tools securely with course materials. Through live demonstrations\, participants will see practical applications for everyday teaching tasks\, such as organizing course readings and creating engaging class activities. No prior AI experience is necessary\, just bring a laptop to follow along and explore! \nFor questions about this event\, please email Anna Cunningham. \n  \nRegistration\n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address(Required)\n \n What is your role at WashU?(Required)Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program(Required)12345678910+Primary Program/Department(Required)Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)If you chose "Other\," please describe:The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/getting-started-washus-ai-tools-for-teaching/ LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T163000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260716T210029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T170918Z UID:20928-1787065200-1787157000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:POSTPONED - From Vulnerable to Vetted: Redesigning an Assignment for AI DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been postponed until later in the semester. Keep an eye out in our newsletter and on our events page for the new date! \nNot sure if your favorite assignment still holds up in the age of AI? This hands-on workshop will help you take an assignment you suspect may be vulnerable to AI misuse and redesign it to ensure your original learning goals are still met. Our time will be dedicated to hands-on work time and small-group collaboration\, so come prepared with an assignment you’d like to revise and you’ll leave with a substantially reworked version (or a strong start on one) that reflects your learning goals in light of possible AI use. \nPlease bring an assignment that you think may be vulnerable to AI misuse and a laptop. \nFor questions about this Faculty Workshop\, please contact Anna Cunningham. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/from-vulnerable-to-vetted-redesigning-an-assignment-for-ai/ LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T123000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260716T184636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T180710Z UID:20923-1787313600-1787315400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Crafting Effective AI Use Policies DESCRIPTION:The more transparently you communicate your AI use expectations upfront\, the more likely students are to follow them… and the less you’ll have to navigate ambiguous cases later on! This session will provide practical language and strategies for communicating AI expectations transparently in both syllabi and on individual assignments. Participants will learn about sound pedagogical frameworks to ground their policies and will leave with practical tools to create AI guidelines that are clear\, consistent\, and tailored to their own course goals. \nFor questions about this Virtual Conversation\, contact Anna Cunningham. \nRegistration\n\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address(Required)\n \n What is your role at WashU?(Required)Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program(Required)12345678910+Primary Program/Department(Required)Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)If you chose "Other\," please describe:The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/crafting-effective-ai-use-policies-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260716T183032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T180515Z UID:20922-1787047200-1787049000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Crafting Effective AI Use Policies DESCRIPTION:The more transparently you communicate your AI use expectations upfront\, the more likely students are to follow them… and the less you’ll have to navigate ambiguous cases later on! This session will provide practical language and strategies for communicating AI expectations transparently in both syllabi and on individual assignments. Participants will learn about sound pedagogical frameworks to ground their policies and will leave with practical tools to create AI guidelines that are clear\, consistent\, and tailored to their own course goals. \nFor questions about this Virtual Conversation\, contact Anna Cunningham. \nRegistration\n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address(Required)\n \n What is your role at WashU?(Required)Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program(Required)12345678910+Primary Program/Department(Required)Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)If you chose "Other\," please describe:The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/crafting-effective-ai-use-policies/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260715T174725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T175341Z UID:20920-1787306400-1787308200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Demystifying the EdTech Landscape at WashU DESCRIPTION:Did you know WashU has subscriptions to over a dozen educational technology tools you can use for free? Learn how to navigate WashU’s educational technology ecosystem with confidence. In this practical 30-minute session designed for instructors and staff\,\, you’ll discover the institutionally-supported tools available to you\, learn the most efficient ways to get technical support\, find useful resources\, and understand the process for requesting new educational technology tools. \nFor questions about this session\, contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/demystifying-the-edtech-landscape-at-washu-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T123000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260715T171753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143900Z UID:20918-1786968000-1786969800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Easy Wins: Low-Prep Active Learning DESCRIPTION:We all know active learning is a high-impact practice\, but it can seem daunting to implement when pressed for time and energy. In this brief session\, we’ll focus on classroom activities that are engaging but don’t require much prep or time. You’ll leave with ideas you can implement in your next class. \nFor questions about this session\, contact Elina Salminen. \nRegistration\n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address(Required)\n \n What is your role at WashU?(Required)Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program(Required)12345678910+Primary Program/Department(Required)Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)If you chose "Other\," please describe:The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/easy-wins-low-prep-active-learning-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T121500 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260609T123015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T123312Z UID:20816-1782297900-1782303300@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Strategies for Incorporating AI into Pedagogy: A Nuanced Approach DESCRIPTION:We all have questions about AI and education: Does it serve a relevant purpose in our teaching? Are students actually learning if they use AI? What research has been done to help us make decisions about our approach? \nJoin us as we attend an online CIRTL workshop* that proposes “strategies for integrating AI into pedagogy\, such as inquiry-based learning\, scaffolded assignments\, and competency-based approaches” as a group. This discussion is open to all\, regardless of your current viewpoint on AI in education. We will spend some time getting to know each other\, then actively participate in the workshop together\, and end with a guided discussion about the experience. In particular\, there will be time to share your ideas regarding professional development in teaching for the WashU GSPD community that supports “deeper learning\, creativity and human-centered innovation”–with or without AI. \nThe full workshop description can be found on the CIRTL site. \n*You do not need to register separately through CIRTL. \nIf you have questions about this session\, contact Lisa Kuehne. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/strategies-for-incorporating-ai-into-pedagogy-a-nuanced-approach/ LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260527T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T190348Z UID:20808-1784201400-1784206800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Incorporating Active Learning into Lectures DESCRIPTION:Active learning has been defined as learning that “engages students in the process of learning through activities and/or discussion in class\, as opposed to passively listening to an expert. It emphasizes higher-order thinking and often involves group work.” Freeman\, S.\, et al. (2014). Research overwhelmingly supports the shift from passive learning environments to more active ones\, however this transformation can be difficult to envision in large lecture courses. Participants in this workshop will learn evidence-based strategies to make lectures a more active learning environment. \nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact Dr. Lisa Kuehne\, Assistant Director of Graduate Student and Postdoc Programs. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/incorporating-active-learning-into-lectures/ LOCATION:Hybrid (Danforth Campus + Zoom) CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T113000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260527T184508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T190449Z UID:20807-1780999200-1781004600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement DESCRIPTION:If you are applying for an academic position\, it is likely that you will be asked to submit a teaching philosophy statement during the application process. Participants in this Job Market series workshop will learn about why academic search committees request teaching materials such as the teaching philosophy statement and how search committees use these materials to assess candidates’ qualifications for teaching. Further\, this workshop will help participants navigate the genre of the teaching statement\, offering them the opportunity to begin to think about how they will frame their commitment to teaching\, and describe their teaching methods and goals to others in their academic fields. \nNote: We will also discuss the impact of AI tools on this process as part of an exercise that will include some excerpts from AI-generated statements. \nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact Dr. Lisa Kuehne\, Assistant Director of Graduate Student and Postdoc Programs. \n  \nRegistration\n\n  URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/writing-a-teaching-philosophy-statement-16/ LOCATION:Hybrid (Danforth Campus + Zoom) CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260420T203509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T203509Z UID:20668-1783508400-1783512000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Faculty Reading Community DESCRIPTION:Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. \nThe featured book for the Summer 2026 Faculty Reading Community will be One Classroom at a Time How Better Teaching Can Make College More Equitable by David Gooblar. \nFrom the publisher’s website: \nOne Classroom at a Time provides practical\, research-based recommendations for teachers and administrators who want to narrow academic gaps. David Gooblar explains the psychological hardships facing many marginalized students—including stereotype threat and belonging uncertainty—and provides detailed remedies. This wide-ranging guide also offers advice for mitigating burdens of financial insecurity and designing classes that work for all students regardless of disabilities. The emphasis throughout is on helping instructors and administrators understand not just the principles of equitable pedagogy but also the reasoning; not just what works\, but why it works. \nIn the twenty-first century\, college courses shouldn’t be built for imaginary students of yesteryear. One Classroom at a Time shows how we can tailor pedagogy to the students of today\, so that all of them can secure the education and the success they deserve. \nMeeting Mode and Time:\nThe FRC will meet on Zoom from 11am – 12:00pm on the following consecutive Wednesdays: \n\nJuly 8th\nJuly 15th\nJuly 22nd\nJuly 29th\n\nParticipants are asked to attend at least 3 of the 4 meetings in order that we can sustain a productive community. Faculty will receive a print copy of the book courtesy of the CTL. Seats are limited. \nThe Summer 2026 reading community will be facilitated by Rick Moore\, Associate Director for Faculty Programming. For questions about the Faculty Reading Community\, please contact Rick (rick.moore@wustl.edu). \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/summer-2026-faculty-reading-community/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T110000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260420T160359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T160359Z UID:20662-1785232800-1785236400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Course Design Institute: July 28 - Aug 6 DESCRIPTION:This intensive course design institute\, spread out over 2 weeks\, will guide participants in planning and preparing to teach a course that is supported by the latest research in teaching and learning. During the CDI\, facilitators will model and discuss a range of tools and strategies that can enhance your instruction\, ensure alignment between course goals and assessments\, and establish an inclusive and engaging learning environment for your students. \nParticipants who fully engage in the program will leave with a significant portion of their course planning finished\, including clearly delineated learning goals\, an assessment/assignment plan\, a draft of the syllabus and course policies\, and a detailed plan for the first day of class. \nThe CDI will be conducted through a combination of daily self-paced learning modules in Canvas and 4 synchronous Zoom meetings (1 hour each). Overall time commitment for participating includes 4 hours of live engagement\, plus an average of 1-2 hours each day for asynchronous work in Canvas (reading\, watching videos\, working on drafting aspects of your course). \nThe content for the two-week August CDI is the same as our previous one-week versions\, but we have spread it out over two weeks based on participant feedback to allow for deeper engagement with the material. \nLive sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:00am via Zoom (Tuesday\, July 28th\, Thursday\, July 30th\, Tuesday\, August 4th\, and Thursday\, August 6th). \nTo participate\, faculty must commit to attending three of the four live sessions. \nProgram Learning Objectives\nParticipants will:\n\nLearn about and employ backwards design to develop a course plan;\nDesign\, develop\, and build materials for their course including learning goals\, assessment plan\, syllabus\, and more;\nDiscover strategies for helping students thrive\, including ways to promote meaningful interaction and support equitable learning; and\nExperience Canvas from the perspective of a student in a course.\n\nNote that this course design institute is primarily open to faculty at WashU. If you are a graduate student who will be an instructor of record in an upcoming semester and would like to participate\, please contact the CTL for next steps. A limited number of spots will be available for graduate students who are getting ready to teach independently. \nQuestions? Contact us at ctl@wustl.edu. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/course-design-institute-july-28-aug-6/ LOCATION:Via Canvas Course and Synchronous Zoom Sessions CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260401T165252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T165252Z UID:20628-1778670000-1778671800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Panopto (5.13.26) DESCRIPTION:Join the CTL for a practical\, 30-minute tech training designed to get you up and running with Panopto\, WashU’s new video platform. This session will focus on the most essential instructor workflows within Canvas. We’ll demonstrate how to locate your content\, set up the Zoom-to-Panopto integration\, use Smart Search to help find key video moments quickly\, and build interactive quizzes to boost engagement. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-panopto-5-13-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260323T193844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T200232Z UID:20605-1777390200-1777395600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:2026 Graduate Student and Postdoc (GSPD) Programs Recognition Reception DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for a reception honoring graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who have participated in CTL programs this year. We will celebrate fellows and those who have completed a level of the Professional Development in Teaching (PDT) program\, recognizing their thoughtful engagement with teaching and learning at WashU. \nThis gathering offers an opportunity to connect with colleagues across disciplines\, reflect on shared work\, and acknowledge the contributions of those committed to developing their teaching practice. \nLight hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. We hope you’ll join us in marking this important work together. \n  \nAre you a participant and need to check on your progress in the PDT program? Contact us ASAP! \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/2026-gspd-reception/ LOCATION:Umrath Lounge\, Umrath Hall\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States CATEGORIES:- Special Event,PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T163000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260317T180441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T165449Z UID:20591-1776092400-1776097800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Stop and Smell the Roses: Incorporating Learning Outdoors to Your Teaching DESCRIPTION:Get some fresh air and sample experiential pedagogy ranging from quick activities to sustained partnerships! During this workshop\, you’ll walk about 0.25 miles between three stations and hear from instructors who’ve organized outdoors learning activities on native plants and environmental justice\, photographic perspectives to WashU’s campus\, and ethnographically documenting St Louis. You’ll also workshop ideas for how you might incorporate “fieldtrips” to your classes\, whether it’s for ten minutes or a full class assignment. \nIf you have questions about this Teaching with Joy session\, or if you have mobility concerns\, please reach out to Elina Salminen for information about the route and options for participation. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/stop-and-smell-the-roses-incorporating-learning-outdoors-to-your-teaching/ LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260316T164255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T172605Z UID:20588-1774609200-1774612800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Commit to Submit: AI Curriculum Corps DESCRIPTION:Interested in submitting an application for the AI Curriculum Corps? Have questions about the process? Have an idea but need to talk it through? Or maybe you simply want company while you submit your application? Whatever your reason\, please join us for a session to support the AI Curriculum Corps application process — from brainstorming to submission. Staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Digital Intelligence and Innovation (DI2) Accelerator will be on hand for questions and guidance. \n  \nRegistration\nRegister for this event at the AI+ Perspectives Week programming page URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/commit-to-submit-ai-curriculum-corps/ LOCATION:Danforth Campus\, McDonnell 361 CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T161500 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260316T162150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193824Z UID:20587-1774364400-1774368900@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:BYOB (Build Your Own Bot) DESCRIPTION:Interested in building a custom chatbot but not sure where to start? Join us for this hands-on workshop designed to help instructors design\, build\, and deploy your own custom AI chatbot! Beyond course assistants\, we’ll discuss how to create role-play conversation partners\, scenario simulators\, and tutoring agents. Participants should bring a laptop with access to the internet. Though the focus will be on creating Google Gemini for Education’s custom chatbots\, Gems\, the scaffolding presented will be applicable to any chatbot creator interface. \n  \nRegistration\nRegister for this event at the AI+ Perspectives Week programming page URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/byob-build-your-own-bot/ LOCATION:Danforth University Center (DUC) 276 CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T113000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260304T192057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T195141Z UID:20570-1787137200-1787139000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Panopto DESCRIPTION:Join the CTL for a practical\, 30-minute tech training designed to get you up and running with Panopto\, WashU’s new video platform. This session will focus on the most essential instructor workflows within Canvas. We’ll demonstrate how to locate your content\, set up the Zoom-to-Panopto integration\, use Smart Search to help find key video moments quickly\, and build interactive quizzes to boost engagement. \nFor questions about this Tech Training\, contact Natalie Monzyk. \nRegistration: URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-panopto-8-19-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T143000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260219T170138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T220355Z UID:20550-1774445400-1774449000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to NotebookLM DESCRIPTION:Did you know that WashU now provides access to NotebookLM? Join us for a Zoom workshop designed to help instructors explore potential uses of NotebookLM for the classroom. This hour-long\, interactive session will cover how to securely access the tool and demonstrate ways to use NotebookLM to enhance teaching and learning activities. We’ll look at some of NotebookLM’s most popular features\, including video and audio overviews\, mind maps\, and learning guides. Throughout the workshop\, participants will be invited to engage and experiment with NotebookLM\, discuss their experiences\, and brainstorm additional applications with colleagues. \nNote: NotebookLM is currently only supported on WashU’s Danforth campus. It is not HIPAA-compliant.  \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-notebooklm/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260218T215131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164414Z UID:20546-1778590800-1778594400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Course Design Institute: May 11-22\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:This intensive course design institute (CDI)\, spread out over 2 weeks\, will guide participants in planning and preparing to teach a course that is supported by the latest research in teaching and learning. During the CDI\, facilitators will model and discuss a range of tools and strategies that can enhance your instruction\, ensure alignment between course goals and assessments\, and establish an inclusive and engaging learning environment for your students. \nParticipants who fully engage in the program will leave with a significant portion of their course planning finished\, including clearly delineated learning goals\, an assessment/assignment plan\, a draft of the syllabus and course policies\, and a detailed plan for the first day of class. \nThe CDI will be conducted through a combination of daily self-paced learning modules in Canvas and 4 synchronous Zoom meetings (1 hour each). Overall time commitment for participating includes 4 hours of live engagement\, plus an average of 1-2 hours each day for asynchronous work in Canvas (reading\, watching videos\, working on drafting aspects of your course). \nThe content for this two-week CDI is the same as our previous one-week versions\, but we have spread it out over two weeks based on participant feedback to allow for deeper engagement with the material. \nLive sessions will take place from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, May 12th\nThursday\, May 14th\nTuesday\, May 19th\nThursday\, May 21st\n\nTo participate\, faculty must commit to attending three of the four live sessions. \nProgram Learning Objectives\nParticipants will:\n\nLearn about and employ backwards design to develop a course plan;\nDesign\, develop\, and build materials for their course including learning goals\, assessment plan\, syllabus\, and more;\nDiscover strategies for helping students thrive\, including ways to promote meaningful interaction and support equitable learning; and\nExperience Canvas from the perspective of a student in a course.\n\nNote that this course design institute is primarily open to faculty at WashU. If you are a graduate student who will be an instructor of record in an upcoming semester and would like to participate\, please contact the CTL for next steps. A limited number of spots will be available for graduate students who are getting ready to teach independently. \nQuestions? Contact us at ctl@wustl.edu. \nRegistration\nPlease contact the CTL with any questions: ctl@wustl.edu URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/course-design-institute-may-11-22-2026/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:Via Canvas Course and Synchronous Zoom Sessions CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260218T215131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164414Z UID:20547-1778763600-1778767200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Course Design Institute: May 11-22\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:This intensive course design institute (CDI)\, spread out over 2 weeks\, will guide participants in planning and preparing to teach a course that is supported by the latest research in teaching and learning. During the CDI\, facilitators will model and discuss a range of tools and strategies that can enhance your instruction\, ensure alignment between course goals and assessments\, and establish an inclusive and engaging learning environment for your students. \nParticipants who fully engage in the program will leave with a significant portion of their course planning finished\, including clearly delineated learning goals\, an assessment/assignment plan\, a draft of the syllabus and course policies\, and a detailed plan for the first day of class. \nThe CDI will be conducted through a combination of daily self-paced learning modules in Canvas and 4 synchronous Zoom meetings (1 hour each). Overall time commitment for participating includes 4 hours of live engagement\, plus an average of 1-2 hours each day for asynchronous work in Canvas (reading\, watching videos\, working on drafting aspects of your course). \nThe content for this two-week CDI is the same as our previous one-week versions\, but we have spread it out over two weeks based on participant feedback to allow for deeper engagement with the material. \nLive sessions will take place from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, May 12th\nThursday\, May 14th\nTuesday\, May 19th\nThursday\, May 21st\n\nTo participate\, faculty must commit to attending three of the four live sessions. \nProgram Learning Objectives\nParticipants will:\n\nLearn about and employ backwards design to develop a course plan;\nDesign\, develop\, and build materials for their course including learning goals\, assessment plan\, syllabus\, and more;\nDiscover strategies for helping students thrive\, including ways to promote meaningful interaction and support equitable learning; and\nExperience Canvas from the perspective of a student in a course.\n\nNote that this course design institute is primarily open to faculty at WashU. If you are a graduate student who will be an instructor of record in an upcoming semester and would like to participate\, please contact the CTL for next steps. A limited number of spots will be available for graduate students who are getting ready to teach independently. \nQuestions? Contact us at ctl@wustl.edu. \nRegistration\nPlease contact the CTL with any questions: ctl@wustl.edu URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/course-design-institute-may-11-22-2026/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Via Canvas Course and Synchronous Zoom Sessions CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260218T215131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164415Z UID:20548-1779195600-1779199200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Course Design Institute: May 11-22\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:This intensive course design institute (CDI)\, spread out over 2 weeks\, will guide participants in planning and preparing to teach a course that is supported by the latest research in teaching and learning. During the CDI\, facilitators will model and discuss a range of tools and strategies that can enhance your instruction\, ensure alignment between course goals and assessments\, and establish an inclusive and engaging learning environment for your students. \nParticipants who fully engage in the program will leave with a significant portion of their course planning finished\, including clearly delineated learning goals\, an assessment/assignment plan\, a draft of the syllabus and course policies\, and a detailed plan for the first day of class. \nThe CDI will be conducted through a combination of daily self-paced learning modules in Canvas and 4 synchronous Zoom meetings (1 hour each). Overall time commitment for participating includes 4 hours of live engagement\, plus an average of 1-2 hours each day for asynchronous work in Canvas (reading\, watching videos\, working on drafting aspects of your course). \nThe content for this two-week CDI is the same as our previous one-week versions\, but we have spread it out over two weeks based on participant feedback to allow for deeper engagement with the material. \nLive sessions will take place from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, May 12th\nThursday\, May 14th\nTuesday\, May 19th\nThursday\, May 21st\n\nTo participate\, faculty must commit to attending three of the four live sessions. \nProgram Learning Objectives\nParticipants will:\n\nLearn about and employ backwards design to develop a course plan;\nDesign\, develop\, and build materials for their course including learning goals\, assessment plan\, syllabus\, and more;\nDiscover strategies for helping students thrive\, including ways to promote meaningful interaction and support equitable learning; and\nExperience Canvas from the perspective of a student in a course.\n\nNote that this course design institute is primarily open to faculty at WashU. If you are a graduate student who will be an instructor of record in an upcoming semester and would like to participate\, please contact the CTL for next steps. A limited number of spots will be available for graduate students who are getting ready to teach independently. \nQuestions? Contact us at ctl@wustl.edu. \nRegistration\nPlease contact the CTL with any questions: ctl@wustl.edu URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/course-design-institute-may-11-22-2026/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:Via Canvas Course and Synchronous Zoom Sessions CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260218T215131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164415Z UID:20549-1779368400-1779372000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Course Design Institute: May 11-22\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:This intensive course design institute (CDI)\, spread out over 2 weeks\, will guide participants in planning and preparing to teach a course that is supported by the latest research in teaching and learning. During the CDI\, facilitators will model and discuss a range of tools and strategies that can enhance your instruction\, ensure alignment between course goals and assessments\, and establish an inclusive and engaging learning environment for your students. \nParticipants who fully engage in the program will leave with a significant portion of their course planning finished\, including clearly delineated learning goals\, an assessment/assignment plan\, a draft of the syllabus and course policies\, and a detailed plan for the first day of class. \nThe CDI will be conducted through a combination of daily self-paced learning modules in Canvas and 4 synchronous Zoom meetings (1 hour each). Overall time commitment for participating includes 4 hours of live engagement\, plus an average of 1-2 hours each day for asynchronous work in Canvas (reading\, watching videos\, working on drafting aspects of your course). \nThe content for this two-week CDI is the same as our previous one-week versions\, but we have spread it out over two weeks based on participant feedback to allow for deeper engagement with the material. \nLive sessions will take place from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, May 12th\nThursday\, May 14th\nTuesday\, May 19th\nThursday\, May 21st\n\nTo participate\, faculty must commit to attending three of the four live sessions. \nProgram Learning Objectives\nParticipants will:\n\nLearn about and employ backwards design to develop a course plan;\nDesign\, develop\, and build materials for their course including learning goals\, assessment plan\, syllabus\, and more;\nDiscover strategies for helping students thrive\, including ways to promote meaningful interaction and support equitable learning; and\nExperience Canvas from the perspective of a student in a course.\n\nNote that this course design institute is primarily open to faculty at WashU. If you are a graduate student who will be an instructor of record in an upcoming semester and would like to participate\, please contact the CTL for next steps. A limited number of spots will be available for graduate students who are getting ready to teach independently. \nQuestions? Contact us at ctl@wustl.edu. \nRegistration\nPlease contact the CTL with any questions: ctl@wustl.edu URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/course-design-institute-may-11-22-2026/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Via Canvas Course and Synchronous Zoom Sessions CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T100000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260216T173229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T165524Z UID:20527-1772787600-1772791200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awardee Roundtable Series DESCRIPTION:The Excellence in Teaching Awards program\, sponsored by Emerson\, annually recognizes K-16 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area who are examples of excellence in their field. In 2025\, ten outstanding WashU faculty were honored with this distinction. \nThroughout Spring 2026\, the CTL is proud to host three virtual roundtable sessions in which these exceptional educators will give us a glimpse into their pedagogical processes.  \nRegister below to receive the Zoom link! \n \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/emersonroundtables2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T110000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260216T173229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145838Z UID:20528-1774346400-1774350000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awardee Roundtable Series DESCRIPTION:The Excellence in Teaching Awards program\, sponsored by Emerson\, annually recognizes K-16 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area who are examples of excellence in their field. In 2025\, ten outstanding WashU faculty were honored with this distinction. \nThroughout Spring 2026\, the CTL is proud to host three virtual roundtable sessions in which these exceptional educators will give us a glimpse into their pedagogical processes. \nOn Tuesday\, March 24th we’re excited to host Jon Bogard (Olin)\, Abby Jager (A&S)\, and Heather McPherson (A&S). \n \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/emersonroundtables2026-2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T101326 CREATED:20260216T173229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T174016Z UID:20529-1776078000-1776081600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awardee Roundtable Series DESCRIPTION:The Excellence in Teaching Awards program\, sponsored by Emerson\, annually recognizes K-16 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area who are examples of excellence in their field. In 2025\, ten outstanding WashU faculty were honored with this distinction. \nThroughout Spring 2026\, the CTL is proud to host three virtual roundtable sessions in which these exceptional educators will give us a glimpse into their pedagogical processes.  \n\nMonday\, April 13 @ 11-12p\n\nJamie Adams (Sam Fox)\nRay Ehrhard (McKelvey)\nVijay Ramani (McKelvey)\nCraig Smith (A&S)\n\n\n\nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/emersonroundtables2026-2026-04-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR