Embracing our Diversity through Language: Foreign Language Association of Missouri (FLAM) Conference

  • Co-Sponsored Event
Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

We invite you to join us at Embracing our Diversity through Language at Washington University in Saint Louis on October 7 and 8, 2022, presented by FLAM and Center for Teaching and Technology at Washington University in St. Louis. ​Our Keynote Speaker is Akash Patel, ACTFL President-Elect, and Founder of […]

Supporting Students in Distress

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty

As we pass the middle of the semester, we enter a time when students increasingly struggle to maintain their mental health and well-being. In this workshop, we will discuss signs that a student may be in distress and work through a variety of scenarios to consider strategies for how instructors […]

Considering Religious Observances in Course Planning: A Virtual Conversation with the Office of Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

In this virtual conversation with staff from Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life, faculty will learn about ways to support students' observances of religious holidays that overlap with the semester. We’ll share key information about the new Religious Holiday Class Absence Policy and provide tips for helping all students feel included and respected while also keeping your courses on track. […]

Bringing the Museum to Your Classroom: A Virtual Conversation with the Kemper Art Museum

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

In this virtual conversation, instructors will learn about resources at the Kemper Art Museum to consider for Spring semester planning, including upcoming exhibitions and custom-designed tours. We'll share ways to incorporate art into course curriculum across a range of disciplines and provide some examples of how teaching with art can […]

Quick Tips for Responding in the Moment to Students in Distress

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Build your confidence to respond to student needs in this 30-minute session by adding more communication tools to your toolbox. Learn strategies and language to respond to students of concern during in-person meetings and via email communication. Learn what resources are at your fingertips to help students in crisis. This […]

Supporting Students in Distress

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty

As we pass the middle of the semester, we enter a time when students increasingly struggle to maintain their mental health and well-being. In this workshop, we will discuss signs that a student may be in distress and work through a variety of scenarios to consider strategies for how instructors […]

Supporting Students in Distress

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

In this workshop, we will discuss signs that a student may be in distress and work through a variety of scenarios to consider strategies for how instructors can communicate with and assist these students. We will also review when and how to make referrals to counseling resources on the Danforth […]

Understanding FERPA

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs the privacy of student educational records. But what does this law mean for us as instructors? In this session, the Office of the University Registrar will present FERPA best practices for faculty and answer your FERPA-related questions. For questions about this […]

5th Annual Language Teaching Fair

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Coalition for Language Teaching & Learning Event
Hybrid (Danforth Campus + Zoom)
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

The Center for Teaching & Learning and Coalition for Language Teaching and Learning Language Teaching Fair Planning Committee invite you to save the date and submit proposals to participate in a roundtable-style discussion on language teaching as part of the 5th Annual WashU Language Teaching Fair. The 5th Annual Language Teaching Fair will take […]

How to Build a Clear Map to Your Course  

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Tech Training
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Reduce emails about “How do I find Assignment X?” or “What is due this week?” with structures built into Canvas that can help students navigate your class and be prepared to engage with your course before and after class. You will experience challenges that students face by being a student […]

Support Accessibility and Literacy with Read&Write

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Tech Training
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Read&Write is a literacy support tool and assistive technology that makes online content more accessible, readable, and inclusive. It includes a variety of tools that support students in reading texts, learning unfamiliar words, researching materials, and proofreading written work. Learn more about how you and your students can use this […]

Increasing Student Access and Agency with Open Pedagogy and Open Educational Resources

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Some courses at WashU embrace open pedagogy practices and open educational resources (OERs), which involve students in the use or creation of shareable course materials, as opposed to using commercial texts and proprietary tools owned by publishers. We will share a range of examples from WashU instructors in different disciplines […]

Making the Canvas Gradebook Work for You

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Tech Training
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Grades and other types of feedback provide structure and support that help students learn in your courses. However, it can become a time drain without a grading system that helps clarify the assignment expectations and streamline feedback. This session will provide you with tips for utilizing the features in Canvas […]

Scoping Your Open Pedagogy Project

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Faculty Workshop
John M. Olin Library, Room 142
Event For:
  • Faculty

Join University Libraries and Center for Teaching and Learning staff for a guided workshop on how to scope, develop, and proceed with an open pedagogy project. Lunch will be provided. For questions about this event, contact Dr. Sally Wu, Assistant Director for Educational Technology. Registration Register at the University Libraries […]

Considering Religious Observances in Course Planning: A Conversation with the Office of Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

In this virtual conversation with Rev. Callista Isabelle, Director for Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life, faculty will learn about ways to support students' observances of religious holidays that overlap with the semester. We’ll share key information about the Religious Holiday Class Absence Policy and provide tips for helping all students […]

How To Use Copyright Materials in Your Courses

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Do you engage students with copyrighted material (such as literature, film, art) in your class? Learn how fair use empowers you to determine what copyrighted material you can share in digital spaces (like Canvas) while responsibly using digital and electronic resources. This event is co-facilitated by Treasa Bane (WashU Libraries […]

How To Use Copyright Materials in Your Courses: A Deeper Dive into Fair Use

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Join your colleagues for an honest dialogue about balancing student needs while taking advantage of a powerful copyright exemption: fair use. We will dig into specific scenarios and make confident choices about what instructors can do in each scenario. This event is co-facilitated by Treasa Bane (WashU Libraries Copyright and […]

Put Your Student Projects Online with WashU WebPubs

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

Help your students build digital literacy skills with WashU WebPubs, a service offered by the library, a tool available to WashU students, faculty, and staff for building digital projects. Join us to explore how WebPubs and the library can support your teaching. If you have questions about this event, please […]