• Fundamentals of AI for Beginners

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    in-person on Danforth Campus
    Event For:
    • Faculty

    Have you felt overwhelmed by the subject of AI? You’re not alone! This session is intended for instructors who are entirely new or relatively new to AI. Join us for an interactive session designed to demystify AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. We'll introduce key AI concepts, explore […]

    From the Stage to the Classroom: Tools for Teaching from the Actor’s Practice

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    in-person on Danforth Campus
    Event For:
    • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

    Want to feel a bit more comfortable in front of students in that large auditorium, or looking to be more present in your small seminar? This interactive workshop will explore how skills from the world of acting can be brought into the university classroom. Lively exercises and practical tips will […]

    Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community

    • - Multiple Meetings
    TBD
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff

    Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. The featured book for the Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community will be Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur. From the publisher’s website: Written by a leading […]

  • POSTPONED – Building Engaging Lectures

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    in-person on Danforth Campus
    Event For:
    • Faculty

    This workshop has been postposed and is now tentatively rescheduled for August 2026. Please contact Rick Moore with any questions. Do you love the traditional lecture format but want to try something new? Would you like to experiment with interactive elements in class without redesigning your whole course? In this […]

    Learning in the Age of AI: The WashU Student Perspective

    • - Special Event
    Zoom
    Event For:
    • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

    Student panelists will discuss how they are using AI tools in their coursework and daily lives, their perceptions of AI’s capabilities and limitations in facilitating their learning, and the questions and concerns they have about the use of this technology in higher education. The conversation will also highlight what students […]

    Using the PAIRR Framework to Teach AI-Literate Writing

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
    Event For:
    • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

    This virtual conversation will explore the Peer and AI Review + Reflection (PAIRR) framework. This five-step process strategically integrates peer review with guided, criteria-based AI feedback, ultimately empowering students to become critically engaged users of AI. The PAIRR model emphasizes reflection, helping students assess both human and machine suggestions to […]

    Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community

    • - Multiple Meetings
    TBD
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff

    Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. The featured book for the Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community will be Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur. From the publisher’s website: Written by a leading […]

    Breaking the Fluency Illusion: Teaching and Learning to Do Language Better Using an IPA (Integrated Performance Assessment) Framework

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    Seigle Hall 109
    Event For:
    • Grad Students, Postdocs

    Join us for a dynamic 90-minute workshop that introduces Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) and demonstrates how they can transform and improve language teaching and learning outcomes. We’ll begin with a quick exploration of a IPA-based, semester-long podcast project as an example of how meaningful, authentic tasks can drive student engagement. […]

    Less Intimidation, More Fun: Wielding AI to Create Innovative Learning Experiences

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    DUC 233
    Event For:
    • Grad Students, Postdocs

    Creative learning activities, such as escape rooms, role-playing, or customized case-studies, can be meaningful and fun, but they can also seem daunting because of the work involved. In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore how AI tools can spark creativity, lighten your design load, and help craft active learning ✨magic✨ - […]

    Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community

    • - Multiple Meetings
    TBD
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff

    Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. The featured book for the Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community will be Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur. From the publisher’s website: Written by a leading […]

  • Using Sticky Notes as a Low-tech Way to Boost Student Engagement

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
    Event For:
    • Grad Students, Postdocs

    Give yourself (and your students) a technology break by employing sticky notes to enhance classroom learning activities. Learn how you can use this inexpensive and versatile tool to boost student engagement, bring a sense of fun to your class, and stimulate creative thinking. If you have questions about this Virtual […]

    Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awardee Roundtable Series

    • - Special Event
    Zoom
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff, Grad Students, Postdocs

    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. Throughout Spring 2026, the CTL is proud to host three virtual roundtable […]

    Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awardee Roundtable Series

    • - Special Event
    Zoom
    Event For:
    • Grad Students, Postdocs

    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. Throughout Spring 2026, the CTL is proud to host three virtual roundtable […]

    BYOB (Build Your Own Bot)

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    Danforth University Center (DUC) 276
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff

    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 […]

    Dialogic Pedagogy: Nourishing Engagement and Belonging

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    in-person on Danforth Campus
    Event For:
    • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

    Dialogic Pedagogy is an approach that utilizes conversation as a critical component of the learning process. Through dialogue, students bring their perspectives and learn to listen deeply to their peers. In this session, we will explore key components of dialogue that can be used to design classrooms for engagement and […]

    Introduction to NotebookLM

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    Zoom
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff, Grad Students, Postdocs

    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 […]

    Coffee, Tea & ChatGPT: Review of What We Know about AI and Learning So Far

    • - Special Event
    Seigle Hall 301
    Event For:
    • Grad Students, Postdocs

    Come enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks with a side of research into AI's impact on learning! While the internet is full of writing about AI, the pool of peer-reviewed, evidence-based research is much smaller. In this session, we'll provide an overview of and commentary on what we really know about […]

    Commit to Submit: AI Curriculum Corps

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    Danforth Campus, McDonnell 361
    Event For:
    • Faculty

    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 […]

    Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community

    • - Multiple Meetings
    TBD
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff

    Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. The featured book for the Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community will be Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur. From the publisher’s website: Written by a leading […]

    Language Teaching & Learning Spring Showcase 2026

    • - Co-Sponsored Event
    • - Special Event
    Hillman Hall 130
    Event For:
    • Grad Students, Postdocs

    The CTL and Coalition for Language Teaching & Learning invite language instructors from across departments to participate in our Spring Showcase Show & Tell Event on Friday, March 27th, from 3-4pm, with happy hour to follow from 4-5pm. This event is meant to be a fun, low-stress (post-Spring Break) opportunity […]

  • Immersive Education: An Introduction to AR/VR Teaching Resources at WashU

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    in-person on Danforth Campus
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff

    Are you curious about how Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can transform your classroom and engage your students in powerful new ways? Join the Center for Teaching & Learning and the University Library for an introductory workshop designed to demonstrate how these powerful tools can support student learning. […]

    Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community

    • - Multiple Meetings
    TBD
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff

    Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. The featured book for the Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community will be Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur. From the publisher’s website: Written by a leading […]

    Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awardee Roundtable Series

    • - Special Event
    Zoom
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff, Grad Students, Postdocs

    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. Throughout Spring 2026, the CTL is proud to host three virtual roundtable […]

    Stop and Smell the Roses: Incorporating Learning Outdoors to Your Teaching

    • - Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
    in-person on Danforth Campus
    Event For:
    • Faculty/Staff, Grad Students, Postdocs

    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 […]