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SUMMARY:Using Sticky Notes as a Low-tech Way to Boost Student Engagement
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you have questions about this Virtual Conversation\, contact Eric Fournier. \n  \nRegistration\nSorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/using-sticky-notes-as-a-low-tech-way-to-boost-student-engagement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212303
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. \n \nThe 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 global expert on human cognition\, productive failure\, and learning methods\, Productive Failure shows you how to design the experience of failing. Research shows that repeated experiences of intriguing\, constructive failure can help students (and our own children\, and anyone else we lead) develop creativity and learn more deeply. When carefully curated\, failure can become a signal for learning\, not the noise detracting from it. The result? Learners gain a lifelong readiness to push themselves outside of their comfort zones\, using setbacks as launchpads for learning and innovation. \nParticipants are required to attend 4 of 5 meetings. Faculty will receive a print copy of the book courtesy of the CTL. Seats are limited. \nMeeting Mode and Time: \nThe FRC will meet in person at 1PM on the following Fridays: \n\nJan. 30th\, 2026\nFeb. 13th\, 2026\nFeb. 27th\, 2026\nMarch 27th\, 2026\nApril 10th\, 2026\nApril 24th\, 2026\n\nOur meeting room will be on the Danforth campus and will be announced soon. \nThe Spring 2026 reading community will be facilitated by Natalie Monzyk\, Assistant Director of Educational Technology. \nFor questions about the Faculty Reading Community\, please contact Natalie (monzykn@wustl.edu). \n 
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/spring-2026-faculty-reading-community/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T163000
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SUMMARY:Less Intimidation\, More Fun: Wielding AI to Create Innovative Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION: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✨ – with you firmly in the driver’s seat. We’ll introduce some AI tools and helpful prompts\, guide you in identifying places where AI can add (rather than detract from) joy to your teaching\, and finally provide time to work with peers to craft your own activity. Come curious\, leave with ready-to-implement pedagogical fun! \nIf you have questions about this Teaching with Joy workshop\, contact Elina Salminen. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/less-intimidation-more-fun-wielding-ai-to-create-innovative-learning-experiences/
LOCATION:DUC 233
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212303
CREATED:20260114T193713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170507Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Fluency Illusion: Teaching and Learning to Do Language Better Using an IPA (Integrated Performance Assessment) Framework
DESCRIPTION: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. Then\, participants will be guided step-by-step through brainstorming and sketching their own IPA-structured project. Walk away with practical tools\, fresh ideas\, and a clear plan you can implement right away! Please note: This session is focused on language instruction\, so we ask that only instructors who teach (or will teach) languages sign up. \nMark Dowell started teaching Spanish in WUSTL-RLL in 2015 and has been teaching both Spanish and Portuguese classes here since 2018. \nIf you have questions about this workshop\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/breaking-the-fluency-illusion-teaching-and-learning-to-do-language-better-using-an-ipa-integrated-performance-assessment-framework/
LOCATION:Seigle Hall 109
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212303
CREATED:20251216T193206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T193847Z
UID:20465-1770987600-1770991200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. \n \nThe 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 global expert on human cognition\, productive failure\, and learning methods\, Productive Failure shows you how to design the experience of failing. Research shows that repeated experiences of intriguing\, constructive failure can help students (and our own children\, and anyone else we lead) develop creativity and learn more deeply. When carefully curated\, failure can become a signal for learning\, not the noise detracting from it. The result? Learners gain a lifelong readiness to push themselves outside of their comfort zones\, using setbacks as launchpads for learning and innovation. \nParticipants are required to attend 4 of 5 meetings. Faculty will receive a print copy of the book courtesy of the CTL. Seats are limited. \nMeeting Mode and Time: \nThe FRC will meet in person at 1PM on the following Fridays: \n\nJan. 30th\, 2026\nFeb. 13th\, 2026\nFeb. 27th\, 2026\nMarch 27th\, 2026\nApril 10th\, 2026\nApril 24th\, 2026\n\nOur meeting room will be on the Danforth campus and will be announced soon. \nThe Spring 2026 reading community will be facilitated by Natalie Monzyk\, Assistant Director of Educational Technology. \nFor questions about the Faculty Reading Community\, please contact Natalie (monzykn@wustl.edu). \n 
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/spring-2026-faculty-reading-community/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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SUMMARY:Using the PAIRR Framework to Teach AI-Literate Writing
DESCRIPTION: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 build stronger writing skills\, enhance metacognition\, and develop essential AI literacy. Attend this brief workshop to learn how to seamlessly adapt and implement this innovative approach in your own assignments. \nIf you have questions about this Virtual Conversation\, contact Anna Cunningham. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/using-the-pairr-framework-to-teach-ai-literate-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T141500
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20260105T171600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153122Z
UID:20401-1770382800-1770387300@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Learning in the Age of AI: The WashU Student Perspective
DESCRIPTION: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 feel they need from faculty to use AI responsibly and productively as well as what they wish educators understood about navigating college in the age of artificial intelligence. This event will be virtual with the opportunity for participant questions via moderated Q&A. \nIf you have questions about this panel discussion\, please contact Anna Cunningham. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/learning-in-the-age-of-ai-the-washu-student-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T132000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251211T204624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165653Z
UID:20357-1770206400-1770211200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Building Engaging Lectures
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been postposed and is now tentatively rescheduled for August 2026. Please contact Rick Moore with any questions. \n\nDo 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 workshop\, you will learn ways to make lectures more engaging by using short activities designed to be inserted within existing classes. You will then work together in groups to transform one of your existing lectures into an engaging interactive session with a small number of new activities. This workshop is aimed at instructors teaching courses that are built around traditional didactic lectures. Participants should bring a laptop to the workshop with slides or lecture notes from a lecture that they would like to work on. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rick Moore. \nRegistration\nThis workshop has been postponed.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/building-engaging-lectures/
LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251216T193206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T193846Z
UID:20382-1769778000-1769781600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. \n \nThe 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 global expert on human cognition\, productive failure\, and learning methods\, Productive Failure shows you how to design the experience of failing. Research shows that repeated experiences of intriguing\, constructive failure can help students (and our own children\, and anyone else we lead) develop creativity and learn more deeply. When carefully curated\, failure can become a signal for learning\, not the noise detracting from it. The result? Learners gain a lifelong readiness to push themselves outside of their comfort zones\, using setbacks as launchpads for learning and innovation. \nParticipants are required to attend 4 of 5 meetings. Faculty will receive a print copy of the book courtesy of the CTL. Seats are limited. \nMeeting Mode and Time: \nThe FRC will meet in person at 1PM on the following Fridays: \n\nJan. 30th\, 2026\nFeb. 13th\, 2026\nFeb. 27th\, 2026\nMarch 27th\, 2026\nApril 10th\, 2026\nApril 24th\, 2026\n\nOur meeting room will be on the Danforth campus and will be announced soon. \nThe Spring 2026 reading community will be facilitated by Natalie Monzyk\, Assistant Director of Educational Technology. \nFor questions about the Faculty Reading Community\, please contact Natalie (monzykn@wustl.edu). \n 
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/spring-2026-faculty-reading-community/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20260105T173226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171602Z
UID:20405-1769698800-1769704200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:From the Stage to the Classroom: Tools for Teaching from the Actor's Practice
DESCRIPTION: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 help you boost presence\, engagement\, and intentionality in your teaching. No need to become an actor—just come ready to try out some new approaches that you can use right away.  \nBill Whitaker is a Professor of Practice in Performing Arts where he teaches courses in Acting\, Directing and Public Speaking. \nFor questions about this Teaching with Joy workshop\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/from-the-stage-to-the-classroom-tools-for-teaching-from-the-actors-practice/
LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251211T181845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165654Z
UID:20351-1769612400-1769617800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of AI for Beginners
DESCRIPTION: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 how LLMs work\, and examine their capabilities and limitations in the support of teaching and learning. You’ll get hands-on experience with tools\, learn how to craft effective prompts\, and revisit Bloom’s Taxonomy through the lens of AI. \nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fundamentals-of-ai-for-beginners/
LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T125000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251114T170832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T205602Z
UID:20289-1769083200-1769086200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) seminar is designed to support graduate students and postdocs who are interested in deepening their involvement in and understanding of educational research. \nSoTL is a field of study dedicated to systematic and reflective inquiry of the effects of one’s teaching practices on student learning. SoTL incorporates knowledge from educational and cognitive psychology research\, and it leads to the dissemination of new knowledge. \nThrough biweekly synchronous meetings over Zoom and participating in asynchronous content during the Spring 2026 semester\, participants in the SoTL seminar will gain exposure to SoTL research from varied disciplines\, design a SoTL project\, and engage in conversation and build relationships with other seminar attendees. Learn more about the seminar and see descriptions of projects designed by past participants on the seminar’s main page. \nThe SoTL Seminar is open to advanced graduate students and postdocs at WashU. Interested graduate students and postdocs are highly encouraged to discuss their interest with a member of the Center for Teaching and Learning staff to ensure that the SoTL seminar will be the best fit for their needs. \nThe biweekly synchronous meetings will be on Thursdays\, 12-12:50pm starting on January 22nd\, 2026 and will continue throughout the Spring semester. \nPlease contact Rick Moore with any questions. \nRegistration for the Spring 2026 SoTL Seminar is now closed. Please contact Rick Moore with any questions: rick.moore@wustl.edu
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-sotl-seminar-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251211T191845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161450Z
UID:20353-1769000400-1769002200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:What is AI Literacy and Why Should You Care?
DESCRIPTION:You’ve likely heard the term “AI Literacy\,” but what does it truly encompass\, and why should you care? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Assistant Director for Teaching Innovation for a short\, virtual session designed to provide a clear\, working definition of AI literacy. We’ll also cover practical strategies to not only increase your own understanding of the topic\, but to also help your students navigate and thrive in an AI-powered world. \nPlease contact Anna Cunningham if you find that you’re unable to attend or if you have questions about the event. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/what-is-ai-literacy-and-why-should-you-care-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251211T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161450Z
UID:20355-1768989600-1768991400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Designing and Managing Effective Group Projects
DESCRIPTION:While some students (and faculty) dread group projects\, their use can boost learning and impart valuable skills. Well-designed and managed group projects can develop and enhance leadership\, time management\, problem-solving\, and collaboration abilities. Join us to learn more! \nIf you have questions about this event\, contact Eric Fournier. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/designing-and-managing-effective-group-projects/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251211T184447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163324Z
UID:20352-1768487400-1768489200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to SensusAccess
DESCRIPTION:Want to make your course materials more accessible? Join us as we introduce SensusAccess\, a new document conversion tool that can easily change your course texts into audio\, braille\, eBooks\, and more. In this session\, we’ll explore how you can use SensusAccess to incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and give students flexible ways to engage with content. This session will explore both the Canvas integration and the website tool. \nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-sensusaccess-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251212T192628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T192628Z
UID:20366-1768089600-1768175999@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching Triangles Spring 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 Spring 2026 cohort of Teaching Triangles is January 11th. \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-spring-2026-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:- Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251211T165733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161450Z
UID:20350-1767952800-1767954600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Low Lift\, High Impact: Quick Strategies for Improving Accessibility in Your Class
DESCRIPTION:**POSTPONED. To be rescheduled later this semester.**\nJoin us to discover quick\, practical strategies to make your course more accessible without spending hours overhauling your materials. Learn to improve document accessibility\, implement flexible assignments\, and other strategies that support diverse learners. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/low-lift-high-impact-quick-strategies-for-improving-accessibility-in-your-class/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251209T200456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163325Z
UID:20339-1767870000-1767871800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Make PDFs More Accessible and Interactive with OrbitNote
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover how OrbitNote transforms PDFs into interactive\, accessible learning tools. Add text\, voice\, and visual annotations\, create pushpin instructions\, and facilitate collaborative discussions—all supporting Universal Design for Learning principles. Learn to make existing course materials more engaging and accessible for diverse learners across multiple platforms. \nIf you have questions about this session\, contact Natalie Monzyk. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/make-pdfs-more-accessible-and-interactive-with-orbitnote/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251031T142511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T163213Z
UID:20270-1767744000-1767830399@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:iTeach 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Teaching and Learning and our partners from University Libraries\, the Office of the Provost\, and Arts & Sciences Computing are pleased to announce the next iTeach Conference on January 7th\, 2026.  This one day conference will be held in the Brown School’s Hillman Hall on the Danforth Campus. This event brings instructional staff from all WashU’s schools for cross-disciplinary discussions on teaching and teaching-related research. \nThis conference is an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from other schools\, programs\, and departments and to rediscover innovative approaches to teaching and learning. \nFor registration\, the conference program and additional information\, visit the iTeach Conference main page.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/iteach-2025-conference/
LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250908T145200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171553Z
UID:20128-1765202400-1765207800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:The Power of Reflection: Finding Joy in Your Teaching Practice
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session participants will explore techniques for developing a sustained practice of reflection on their teaching. Reflection involves considering past or present experiences\, learning from those experiences\, and thinking about how to approach similar situations in the future. This session will focus on the formative powers of reflection to help faculty become more effective\, satisfied\, and joyful teachers. Participants will receive a journal to help them begin this process in the year ahead. \nIf you have questions about this session\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/the-power-of-reflection-finding-joy-in-your-teaching-practice/
LOCATION:Seigle Hall 305
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251022T175635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T175635Z
UID:20255-1763715600-1763722800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:CTL Graduate Student & Postdoc Open House
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to learn how the CTL supports graduate students and postdocs through engaging programs and resources. \nChat with Educational Development Staff and Fellows about:• Enrolling in the Professional Development in Teaching program• Getting involved in CTL programming and learning communities• Joining in at our “Teaching is Fun” activity tables• Sharing your thoughts at the AI in Teaching & Learning station \nCome for the conversation and refreshments; leave with new ideas\, connections\, and opportunities for growth! \n 
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/ctl-graduate-student-postdoc-open-house/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Gallery\, lower level Mallinckrodt
CATEGORIES:- Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250917T185220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171539Z
UID:20178-1762959600-1762965000@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Crafting Critical Thought: Hands-On Creativity for Classroom Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Crafting – the physical act of creating and making tangible objects – isn’t just a fun past-time. It can spark critical thinking\, focus\, and creativity in educational settings. In this interactive session\, participants will engage in a hands-on activity while discussing practical strategies to integrate crafting into their own teaching\, encouraging risk-taking\, problem-solving\, and playful exploration that deepens learning. \nIf you have questions about this session\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/crafting-critical-thought-hands-on-creativity-for-classroom-engagement/
LOCATION:Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20251006T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165654Z
UID:20215-1761564600-1761570000@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Academic Integrity in the AI Era
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed or lost when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and academic integrity? You’re not alone! Join the Assistant Director of Teaching Innovation in the Center for Teaching and Learning\, Anna Cunningham\, and the Senior Academic Integrity Coordinator in the Office of the Provost\, Andrea Melrose\, to discuss. We will provide process-oriented strategies to tackle genAI-related academic integrity concerns\, scenario-based opportunities for discussion\, and guidance for course design that promotes student adherence to genAI use expectations. \nIf you have questions about this workshop\, contact Anna Cunningham. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/academic-integrity-in-the-ai-era/
LOCATION:Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250908T143354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153532Z
UID:20126-1761138000-1761139800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty Informational Session on CTL GSPD Teaching Resources and Programming
DESCRIPTION:Are you supporting graduate students and/or postdocs who are teaching and interested in teaching as a future faculty member? You are invited to this virtual conversation to learn of the vast teaching resources and programming the CTL offers graduate students and postdocs (GSPD) and share ways that you can support your student or trainee’s teaching professional development in teaching. \nIf you have questions about this session\, contact Denise Leonard. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/faculty-informational-session-on-ctl-gspd-teaching-resources-and-programming/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Special Event,PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250916T155727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171515Z
UID:20175-1760626800-1760632200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Nourishing Feedback: Reclaiming Student Input
DESCRIPTION:How can we gather useful feedback from our students that feels nourishing instead of draining? In this 90-minute workshop we’ll talk about how to effectively gather actionable feedback from your class in a way that turns the process into one that’s more joyous than dreadful. We’ll also discuss strategies for processing that feedback whether it comes from something you gathered yourself or is from the official course evaluation process. If the stress of student evaluations gives you hives but you still want to learn about your students’ experience in your course\, then this workshop is for you! \nIf you have questions about this workshop\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/nourishing-feedback-reclaiming-student-input/
LOCATION:Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250825T132214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170046Z
UID:20090-1760540400-1760544000@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Graduate Student and Postdoc Reading Community
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow graduate students\, postdocs\, and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning.  \nParticipants will read 2-3 chapters of the semester’s book for each meeting\, and we will also provide executive summaries of the chapters. We will meet in person on campus\, and participants should commit to attending all five sessions. Participants will receive a copy of a book we’ll be reading\, and the Center for Teaching and Learning provides refreshments and snacks for each meeting. \nThe Fall 2025 Reading Community book is Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom by Jessamyn Neuhaus. The Reading Community will meet in-person five times on Wednesdays 3-4pm\, on Sept 17\, Sept 24\, Oct 1\, Oct 8\, and Oct 15. \nRegistration has been extended until Sept 15. Please use the form below. \nFor questions about the GSPD Community\, please contact Dr. Elina Salminen at elinasalminen@wustl.edu. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fall-2025-graduate-student-and-postdoc-reading-community/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Eads Hall 205
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250924T185136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T152104Z
UID:20191-1760090400-1760095800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. Justin Shaffer: The Importance of Structure and Scaffolding in STEM Course Design
DESCRIPTION:The CTL is pleased to welcome Dr. Justin Shaffer for this special workshop focused on designing effective STEM courses. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Here & Next. \nAbout the workshop: High structure course design is an evidence-based strategy used to engage and scaffold students throughout the learning process via pre-class content acquisition and formative assessment\, in-class active learning and problem solving\, after-class review and practice\, and frequent summative assessment. This model of course design has been shown to increase student learning\, reduce performance gaps\, and promote development of students’ self-regulated learning skills. By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to explain what high structure course design is\, describe how high structure course design is beneficial to student learning and other outcomes\, and develop ideas for implementing principles of high structure course design into their own courses. \n  \nDr. Justin Shaffer\nAbout Justin Shaffer: Justin Shaffer\, PhD\, is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and a Teaching Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering and in Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Justin is the author of the book High Structure Course Design which gives practical hands-on advice for creating STEM courses that engage students in and out of the classroom and improve student outcomes. Justin is an award-winning educator who has taught 8500+ students since 2012 in the areas of chemical engineering\, biomedical engineering\, biology\, and anatomy and physiology and has published 25+ peer-reviewed journal articles and teaching materials on the efficacy of high structure courses\, active learning\, and related topics. Justin is the founder of Recombinant Education where he provides STEM program characterization and professional development to faculty and administrators in the areas of course and curriculum design\, evidence-based teaching practices\, and discipline-based education research. \n  \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email Eric Fournier. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/justinshaffer/
LOCATION:Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Co-Sponsored Event,- Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250825T132214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170047Z
UID:20089-1759935600-1759939200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Graduate Student and Postdoc Reading Community
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow graduate students\, postdocs\, and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning.  \nParticipants will read 2-3 chapters of the semester’s book for each meeting\, and we will also provide executive summaries of the chapters. We will meet in person on campus\, and participants should commit to attending all five sessions. Participants will receive a copy of a book we’ll be reading\, and the Center for Teaching and Learning provides refreshments and snacks for each meeting. \nThe Fall 2025 Reading Community book is Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom by Jessamyn Neuhaus. The Reading Community will meet in-person five times on Wednesdays 3-4pm\, on Sept 17\, Sept 24\, Oct 1\, Oct 8\, and Oct 15. \nRegistration has been extended until Sept 15. Please use the form below. \nFor questions about the GSPD Community\, please contact Dr. Elina Salminen at elinasalminen@wustl.edu. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fall-2025-graduate-student-and-postdoc-reading-community/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Eads Hall 205
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250825T132214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170047Z
UID:20088-1759330800-1759334400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Graduate Student and Postdoc Reading Community
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow graduate students\, postdocs\, and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning.  \nParticipants will read 2-3 chapters of the semester’s book for each meeting\, and we will also provide executive summaries of the chapters. We will meet in person on campus\, and participants should commit to attending all five sessions. Participants will receive a copy of a book we’ll be reading\, and the Center for Teaching and Learning provides refreshments and snacks for each meeting. \nThe Fall 2025 Reading Community book is Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom by Jessamyn Neuhaus. The Reading Community will meet in-person five times on Wednesdays 3-4pm\, on Sept 17\, Sept 24\, Oct 1\, Oct 8\, and Oct 15. \nRegistration has been extended until Sept 15. Please use the form below. \nFor questions about the GSPD Community\, please contact Dr. Elina Salminen at elinasalminen@wustl.edu. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fall-2025-graduate-student-and-postdoc-reading-community/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Eads Hall 205
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T212304
CREATED:20250911T174922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161451Z
UID:20152-1759233600-1759235400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:What is AI Literacy and Why Should You Care?
DESCRIPTION:You’ve likely heard the term “AI Literacy\,” but what does it truly encompass\, and why should you care? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Assistant Director for Teaching Innovation for a short\, virtual session designed to provide a clear\, working definition of AI literacy. We’ll also cover practical strategies to not only increase your own understanding of the topic\, but to also help your students navigate and thrive in an AI-powered world. \nAdvanced registration is required. \nIf you have questions about this event\, contact Anna Cunningham. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/what-is-ai-literacy-and-why-should-you-care/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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