Bringing Equity into Assessment

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
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  • Faculty

How can we make sure that our assessment practices are equitable for all of our students? In this workshop, we will discuss principles of equitable assessments and consider how we might implement these in our courses. Participants in the workshop will leave with concrete strategies to revise existing assessments and […]

Navigating Uncertain Terrain: A Critical Examination of AI-assisted Tools in Instruction of Writing Intensive Courses

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
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  • Faculty

Join the CTL for an interactive half-day workshop, focused on the challenges and opportunities associated with AI-assisted writing tools.  If you are concerned (or curious) about the rise of AI-assisted tools in writing instruction, this is your opportunity learn more (and to prepare for the coming semester). Together, we will […]

Applying the Latest Research on Learning to Collaborative Learning

  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
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  • Faculty

Learn three new findings from the latest research on how students learn and get support in applying the implications of these findings to your classes during this 1.5 hour workshop. We will examine findings from rigorous studies that investigate the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of learning sciences research, providing […]

Supporting Students in Distress

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
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  • 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 […]

Adapting Your Assessments in Light of AI

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

ChatGPT and other AI composition tools challenge instructors to revisit and potentially rethink their assessment practices. In this workshop, we will explore and discuss various ways that instructors can adapt their homework, exams, and writing assignments to take in account our new AI-assisted normal. We will consider both the potential […]

Adapting Your Assessments in Light of AI

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

Workshop Repeated Due to Popular Demand! ChatGPT and other AI composition tools challenge instructors to revisit and potentially rethink their assessment practices. In this workshop, we will explore and discuss various ways that instructors can adapt their homework, exams, and writing assignments to take in account our new AI-assisted normal. […]

Plus-One Principle: One Small Interaction towards Universal Design for Learning

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
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  • Faculty

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is often referenced as a great way to increase access and engagement for all students, but it can be overwhelming to figure out how to provide multiple ways of engagement, representation, and action & expression. This workshop will introduce small ways you can apply UDL […]

Scoping Your Open Pedagogy Project

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Faculty Workshop
John M. Olin Library, Room 142
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  • 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 […]

Mindfulness for Equity and Inclusion in Teaching

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
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  • Faculty

Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective tool in cultivating moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings which can enhance our ability to communicate more effectively with students and establish a positive learning environment. Mindfulness is also a powerful tool to promote and recognize equity and inclusion in the […]

Introduction to Alternative Grading Practices

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

Are you frustrated with your current grading practices? Maybe you've heard of things like ungrading, specifications grading, or contract grading and you're curious to learn more? Or perhaps you've already experimented with alternative grading and would appreciate a chance to discuss it with your peers? If so, join us for […]

Navigating Uncertain Terrain: A Critical Examination of AI-assisted Tools in Instruction of Writing Intensive Courses

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

Join the CTL for an interactive 90-minute workshop, focused on the challenges and opportunities associated with AI-assisted writing tools.  If you are concerned (or curious) about the rise of AI-assisted tools in writing instruction, this is your opportunity learn more. This workshop will take place in person on the Danforth […]

Navigating Challenging Conversations in the Classroom

  • Faculty Workshop
TBD
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  • Faculty

While the classroom can be a space for open, respectful discussion of sensitive or controversial topics, facilitating such discussions can be a challenging prospect. This workshop will help instructors develop strategies for fostering critical thinking, open-mindedness, and civil discourse in the classroom regardless of the topic. Participants will engage with […]

Generative AI Roundtable: Share Your Assignments in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
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  • Faculty

Join your peers to share or hear ideas for how they are tackling artificial intelligence in their course assignments. We will collect and organize your ideas by discipline, to add a library of ideas compiled by our team gathering cross-disciplinary AI assignments and resources from other universities. If you have […]

Refilling your Teaching Toolbox with the Pocket Guide on Evidence-based Instruction

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
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  • Faculty

The Pocket Guide on Evidence-Based Instruction is designed for faculty members to build a more comprehensive range of teaching techniques. The 32 concepts described in this resource may be used in a variety of courses. Participants will be introduced to the guide and explore ways that the ideas can be […]

Supporting Students’ Deep Reading Skills

  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty

Studies show students are increasingly unlikely to complete all their assigned reading. Furthermore, students often face an uphill battle as they learn to recognize, read, and join disciplinary conversations. In this workshop, participants will explore disciplinary reading practices, consider particular challenges that students face in reading for their courses, discover […]

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Teaching

  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty

This workshop has reached capacity, but another session has been added on Monday, August 26th from 12p - 1p.  Have you meant to look into the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for teaching and learning but just haven't had the chance yet? Wondering if you should change anything in […]

Teaching in Turbulent Times

  • Faculty Workshop
Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

Teaching during times of conflict and crisis isn't easy. Events such as the war in Gaza, campus protests, the U.S. election cycle, and others can readily overshadow coursework. What can you do when events in the world intrude on events in the classroom? What are some strategies to support students […]

AI in Writing-based Courses

  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty

Generative AI is here to stay, but it poses some profound questions about how to teach writing-based classes. This workshop is intended to be a discussion for instructors who teach courses where students frequently write - whether it's final papers, short reflections, or discussion forum posts. We'll start with a […]

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Teaching

  • Faculty Workshop
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty

This additional session of the workshop has been added due to high demand. Have you meant to look into the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for teaching and learning but just haven't had the chance yet? Wondering if you should change anything in your fall classes because of AI? […]

Supporting First Generation and Low Income Students in the Classroom

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Faculty Workshop
McDonnell 362
Event For:
  • Faculty

Dr. Melissa Osborne Please note the correct date for this event is Wednesday, October 2nd. An earlier email announcement contained an error.  Today, one quarter of WashU's current first-year class is low income and nearly one in five is first generation, which represents a dramatic three-fold increase over the last […]

Teaching and the 2024 Elections

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

Facilitated by staff at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, this extended conversation builds upon the virtual conversation offered in late August and will offer a chance for instructors to connect and share resources and strategies for teaching during difficult and contentious civic moments, with special attention on […]