Faculty Workshop

While as faculty we hope to engage student learners, facilitating a true discussion in the classroom is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching with active learning. In this workshop, participants will examine strategies for structuring a successful, inclusive discussion and consider ways to move beyond instructor-student-instructor patterns of […]

*Back by popular demand!* While as faculty we hope to engage student learners, facilitating a true discussion in the classroom is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching with active learning. In this workshop, participants will examine strategies for structuring a successful, inclusive discussion and consider ways to move […]

Note: this workshop is only open to instructors teaching a class in an active learning classroom in this spring semester.  This workshop focuses on fostering student collaboration and engagement in active learning classrooms (ALCs). ALCs are designed for students to move around, work collaboratively, and engage together in the learning […]

Lectures can be an effective way to transmit new information, model problemsolving, and communicate enthusiam for the subject. Learn simple, research-based techniques to plan and deliver dynamic lectures and to boost student engagement. For questions about this faculty workshop, please contact Dr. Eric Fournier, Director of Educational Development. Registration

Help your students identify effective learning strategies and, importantly, follow through on using them. We will discuss self-regulation, which helps students plan, monitor, and assess how they learn, as they learn. Self-regulation can promote transparency about students' learning processes and outcomes as well as clarity around obstacles that may impede […]

Instructors dedicate many hours each semester to commenting on and evaluating student work, but is this feedback helping students to improve in the ways that we want it to? Are the students actually reading our feedback and are they interpreting it in the ways that we hope they are? In […]

Instructors dedicate many hours each semester to commenting on and evaluating student work, but is this feedback helping students to improve in the ways that we want it to? Are the students actually reading our feedback and are they interpreting it in the ways that we hope they are? In […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]