Virtual Conversation

In this virtual conversation we will explore ways to incorporate ChatGPT into assignments as a way to develop students' critical thinking and information literacy skills. For questions about this virtual conversation, contact Dr. Eric Fournier, Director of Educational Development.   Registration

As instructors, we have a sense of how our courses are going for us, but it’s more challenging to gain an accurate sense of how the course is going from our students’ perspectives. In this virtual conversation, we’ll discuss how to make the most out of the upcoming student midterm […]

In this virtual conversation, we will consider the importance of adopting inclusive language practices in the classroom. In particular, we will focus on best practices for addressing students, suggestions for adoption of gender inclusive alternatives to binary assumptive language, and suggestions for inclusive descriptive language practices. We will also consider […]

In this virtual conversation, we will consider the importance of adopting inclusive language practices in the classroom. In particular, we will focus on best practices for addressing students, suggestions for adoption of gender inclusive alternatives to binary assumptive language, and suggestions for inclusive descriptive language practices. We will also consider […]

The process of learning to think, fail, and create with disciplinary content requires students to engage deeply with your course concepts and reflect on their own professional growth. This virtual conversation will explore how to design specific prompts and questions in your midcourse or final assignments that focus on process […]

The process of learning to think, fail, and create with disciplinary content requires students to engage deeply with your course concepts and reflect on their own professional growth. This virtual conversation will explore how to design specific prompts and questions in your midcourse or final assignments that focus on process […]

In a jigsaw, students work in small, interdependent groups with individuals given the responsibility for becoming “expert” in one aspect of a topic that they then teach to their peers in order to accomplish a group learning goal. Participants in this virtual conversation will learn how to design and manage […]

In this virtual conversation, we’ll first reflect on reasons why students might be reluctant to participate during class time. Then, we’ll discuss strategies for responding to “crickets” in the classroom including some options (both high tech and low tech) for changing things up when large group discussion isn’t working as […]

In this virtual conversation, we’ll first reflect on reasons why students might be reluctant to participate during class time. Then, we’ll discuss strategies for responding to “crickets” in the classroom including some options (both high tech and low tech) for changing things up when large group discussion isn’t working as […]

In a jigsaw, students work in small, interdependent groups with individuals given the responsibility for becoming “expert” in one aspect of a topic that they then teach to their peers in order to accomplish a group learning goal. Participants in this virtual conversation will learn how to design and manage […]

Instructors have the opportunity to add up to three custom questions to their student course evaluations during the question personalization period. In this session, we'll discuss how to write effective questions, increase student response rates, and generally make the most out of the student course evaluation process. For questions about […]

Artificial intelligent (AI) technology will likely be used in your classes, given that it is widely available and incorporated into many other technologies. This session will provide a practical approach to addressing how you want your students to use AI in your classes. You'll leave with ideas for how you […]

Students read on screens all the time, but due to constraints in digital reading tools, they may not be engaging deeply with the new ideas, worlds, and people available at their fingertips. This virtual conversation introduces several ways to support digital reading, particularly when reading with PDFs, a common document […]

The CTL is reviving the popular iTeach conference in January!  Started in 2002, iTeach is a biennial symposium where WashU instructors from all eight schools gather for cross-disciplinary discussions on teaching. iTeach 2024 will feature a variety of sessions including panel discussions, short presentations, interactive workshops and more! Learn how […]

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. For questions about this event, contact Dr. Eric Fournier, Director of Educational Development.   Registration

In this session, we will learn skills to incorporate principle and practices of mindfulness, and cultural humility to teaching. 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 […]

We usually think of exams as solo endeavors, but two-stage exams add a second group component to the process. In a two-stage exam, students first take an exam by themselves and then retake the same exam together in a group. In this virtual conversation, we will discuss two-stage exams, their […]

One small way to show your students compassion and help reduce their stress is by giving them opportunities to provide feedback about themselves and their experiences in your course. In this session, we will talk about short surveys you can give your students. For questions about this event, contact Dr. […]