BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Teaching and Learning - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Teaching and Learning X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Teaching and Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20260316T164255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T172605Z UID:20588-1774609200-1774612800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Commit to Submit: AI Curriculum Corps DESCRIPTION: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 application process — from brainstorming to submission. Staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Digital Intelligence and Innovation (DI2) Accelerator will be on hand for questions and guidance. \n  \nRegistration\nRegister for this event at the AI+ Perspectives Week programming page URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/commit-to-submit-ai-curriculum-corps/ LOCATION:Danforth Campus\, McDonnell 361 CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T163000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20260105T210028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191428Z UID:20426-1774364400-1774369800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Dialogic Pedagogy: Nourishing Engagement and Belonging DESCRIPTION: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 belonging\, for students and instructors alike. We’ll also engage in a dialogue of our own to experience the connection that dialogue can cultivate. \nJennifer Pacheco\, PhD\, is the Director of The Dialogue Across Difference Program at WashU. \nIf you have questions about this Teaching with Joy workshop\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration\n\n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address(Required)\n \n What is your role at WashU?(Required)Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program(Required)12345678910+Primary Program/Department(Required)Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)If you chose "Other\," please describe:The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/dialogic-pedagogy-nourishing-engagement-and-belonging/ LOCATION:in-person on Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20260105T164857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155304Z UID:20400-1770897600-1770899400@ctl.wustl.edu 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T141500 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T132000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T163000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T163000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T103000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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:20260512T161026 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:20260512T161026 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:20260512T161026 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:20260512T161026 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:20251112T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T133000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T163000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T133000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250829T200148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163325Z UID:20106-1758546000-1758547800@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 remediation tool that easily converts 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. \nPlease contact Natalie Monzyk with any questions: monzykn@wustl.edu \nAdvance registration is required below. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-sensusaccess/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250812T034527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161649Z UID:19965-1758276000-1758281400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Dr Tori Mondelli\, Mizzou: Using Game-Inspired Design to Spark Engagement and Deep Learning DESCRIPTION:Join colleagues for an energizing workshop with national thought leader Dr. Tori Mondelli\, Founding Director of the University of Missouri’s Teaching for Learning Center and author of The Educator’s Guide to Designing Games and Creative Active-Learning Exercises (Teachers College Press\, 2023). \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll explore practical ways to boost student engagement using both simple and complex game mechanics. Discover how serious play can captivate learners—even at the college level—and learn how to harness the allure of play to invigorate your teaching in the 2025–2026 academic year. \nAdvance registration is required (see below). \nIf you have questions about this workshop\, contact Elina Salminen. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/the-allure-of-play-using-game-inspired-design-to-spark-engagement-and-deep-learning/ LOCATION:January Hall 110 CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250731T184031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162056Z UID:19802-1757930400-1757934000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Faculty Reading Community (FRC) DESCRIPTION:Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. \nThe featured book for the Fall 2025 Faculty Reading Community will be The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger. From the publisher’s website: In these days of an ever-expanding internet\, generative AI\, and term paper mills\, students may find it too easy and tempting to cheat\, and teachers may think they can’t keep up. What’s needed\, and what Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger offer in this timely book\, is a new approach—one that works with the realities of the twenty-first century\, not just to protect academic integrity but also to maximize opportunities for students to learn. The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive\, forward-looking\, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era\, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly\, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity. \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: The Faculty Reading Community will meet in person on the Danforth Campus\, at 10-11am on the following Mondays: Sept 15\, 29; Oct 13\, 27; and Nov 10. \nThe Fall 2025 reading community will be facilitated by Natalie Monzyk\, Assistant Director of Educational Technology\, and Elina Salminen\, Assistant Director of Educational Development. \nFor questions about the Faculty Reading Community\, please contact Natalie (monzykn@wustl.edu) or Elina (elinasalminen@wustl.edu). \n\nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fall-2025-faculty-reading-community-frc-2/ LOCATION:Ridgley 107 CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T153000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250829T195617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161451Z UID:20105-1756998000-1756999800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Digital Blue Books? Using LockDown Browser for Secure\, In-Class Exams DESCRIPTION:Concerned about AI use in student assessments? This 30-minute virtual session explores how LockDown Browser can help you maintain academic integrity while still allowing students to type their responses. Learn the Canvas integration workflow\, see a live demonstration\, and engage in an honest discussion about when this approach works well—and when it doesn’t. \nAdvanced registration is required (see below). \nFor any questions\, please contact Eric Fournier: efournier@wustl.edu  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/digital-blue-books-using-lockdown-browser-for-secure-in-class-exams/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250812T041500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T171337Z UID:19967-1756821600-1756825200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:AI Learning Community: Teaching with Custom AI Chatbots DESCRIPTION:With generative AI making its way into all manner of domains\, educators have a role to play in teaching students how to use AI effectively and ethically\, as well as when to avoid using it altogether. One way we can exercise some agency in this work is to make use of custom AI chatbots. By designing interactive AI agents that fit our teaching goals\, might we be in a better position to help students learn with and about AI? \nThis learning community is for instructors interested in experimenting with custom AI chatbots in their teaching. We will look at tools for building chatbots\, from ChatGPT’s “GPTs” and Gemini’s “Gems” to education-focused platforms like BoodleBox and Cogniti. We will also explore use cases for custom chatbots in teaching and learning along with promising practices for using custom chatbots to support student learning. \nFormat\nSeven sessions on Zoom from 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST on the following Tuesdays:\n•September 2\, 16\, 30\n•October 14\, 28\n•November 11\n•December 2 \nA Teams environment will be available for notes\, questions\, comments\, collaboration\, and resource sharing. \nFor questions about this learning community\, contact Anna Cunningham. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/ai-learning-community-teaching-with-custom-ai-chatbots/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250730T171720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161741Z UID:19784-1756299600-1756310400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Pedagogy Bonanza! DESCRIPTION:Want to say hi to colleagues old and new? Need a notebook or Gen Z-friendly pop culture references on your way to class? Want to tweak your one-minute paper ideas or adjust those pesky Canvas settings? Quick question about getting media to play on the classroom computer? We’re here for all of it!  \nSwing by Umrath Lounge and Bowles Plaza for an afternoon of pedagogical resources\, fun & games\, prizes & swag\, refreshments & fellowship and so much more! \n• Meet other WashU instructors\n• Mini-consults with Center for Teaching and Learning and Classroom Services staff\n• Information on Center for Teaching and Learning resources (including full-length consults)\n• Teaching Challenges with instant – and not-so-instant – prizes\n• Swag and snacks \nThis event is open house style\, so no registration is needed; come by any time! \nIf you’d like an email reminder in the days before this event\, fill out the form below. We hope to see you there. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/faculty-pedagogy-bonanza-2/ LOCATION:Umrath Lounge\, Umrath Hall\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T143000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250723T144011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T150033Z UID:19730-1755869400-1755873000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea & ChatGPT DESCRIPTION:Bring a coffee\, tea\, or any campus-friendly drink of choice and join the new Assistant Director for Teaching Innovation\, Anna Cunningham\, for open conversation about teaching\, learning\, and the evolving role of generative AI in the classroom—whether you’re curious\, skeptical\, or excited\, all perspectives are welcome! \nFor questions about this session\, contact Anna Cunningham. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/coffee-tea-chatgpt/ LOCATION:Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250723T144011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161451Z UID:19729-1755864000-1755865800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Course AI Policies DESCRIPTION:As generative AI tools become increasingly embedded in student workflows\, clear and thoughtful syllabus policies are more important than ever. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore a range of options for addressing student use of AI in your course. Participants will review sample policy language\, consider discipline-specific approaches\, and discuss how to promote transparency\, clarity\, and alignment with course goals. Whether you’re drafting your first AI policy or refining an existing one\, this workshop will help you start the semester with confidence and clarity. \nIf you have questions about this session\, contact Anna Cunningham. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/course-ai-policies-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T161026 CREATED:20250723T144011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165654Z UID:19691-1755856800-1755862200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:A Just-in-Time Workshop on Learning Objectives DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow instructors and staff from the Center for Teaching & Learning and Literacies for Life and Career for this results-oriented workshop and come away with a core part of your syllabus ready to go! \nDuring the 90-minute workshop\, you’ll write (or rewrite) your learning objectives with a focus on what’s most useful to you; depending on attendee interest\, we’ll have groups around academic disciplines\, AI\, equity\, and Literacies for Life and Career.  Join us to spend some time with fellow instructors (and free pastries and coffee) as we work together to get across the syllabus finish line! \nIf you have questions about this workshop\, contact Elina Salminen or Natalie Monzyk. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. You can still join - simply come to the event location! URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/a-just-in-time-workshop-on-learning-objectives/ LOCATION:McDonnell Hall\, Rm 361 CATEGORIES:- Co-Sponsored Event,- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR