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Designing and Managing Effective Group Projects

  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

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! If you have questions about this event, contact Eric Fournier. Registration

What is AI Literacy and Why Should You Care?

  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, Grad Students, Postdocs

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 […]

Spring 2026 Faculty Reading Community

  • Faculty Reading Community
TBD
Event For:
  • Faculty

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 […]

Fundamentals of AI for Beginners

  • Faculty Workshop
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

  • Teaching with Joy
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 […]

Building Engaging Lectures

  • Faculty Workshop
in-person on Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

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 workshop, you will learn ways to make lectures more engaging by using short activities designed to be inserted within existing […]

Learning in the Age of AI: The WashU Student Perspective

  • Panel Discussion
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty

This panel discussion centers the WashU student perspective on generative AI in higher education. 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 […]

Using the PAIRR Framework to Teach AI-Literate Writing

  • Virtual Conversation
via 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 […]

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

  • Advanced Pedagogies Workshop (Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences)
  • Advanced Pedagogies Workshop (STEM)
  • Faculty Workshop
in-person on Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty, 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

  • Teaching with Joy
in-person on Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty, 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✨ - […]

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

  • Virtual Conversation
via Zoom
Event For:
  • Faculty, 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 […]

Dialogic Pedagogy: Nourishing Engagement and Belonging

  • Teaching with Joy
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 […]

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

  • Other Programming
in-person on Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty, 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 […]

Language Teaching & Learning Spring Showcase

  • Co-Sponsored Event
  • Coalition for Language Teaching & Learning Event
in-person on Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty, 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

  • Faculty Workshop
in-person on Danforth Campus
Event For:
  • Faculty

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. […]