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:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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:20260211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20260105T191050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170908Z UID:20413-1770822000-1770827400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Students How to Read and Critically Evaluate Scientific Literature DESCRIPTION:Learning how to critically read and interpret scientific literature is an important skill for students to gain in their education and necessary for their continued success in STEM fields. However\, as instructors\, we must recognize that this is a new kind of writing that students may be unfamiliar reading or evaluating. In this workshop\, we will discuss strategies to scaffold student learning including technology to help students learn to annotate as they read\, in-class activities to help students build critical reading skills\, and individual and group assignments to help students learn to read and understand scientific literature. \nIf you have questions about this event\, contact Denise Leonard. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-students-how-to-read-and-critically-evaluate-scientific-literature/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T141500 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T103000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20260105T175645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170908Z UID:20409-1770022800-1770028200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Motivating Student Learners DESCRIPTION:Students who are motivated learn more and learn better than those whose interests\, attention\, and self-esteem lag during the semester. In this workshop\, we’ll examine the various factors which shape student motivation in the classroom. We’ll then consider potential strategies for motivating students to stay engaged throughout the term and to persist throughout difficulties encountered in the course. \nFor information about this Advanced Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdocs\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration has ended. To attend\, contact the session facilitator. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/motivating-student-learners-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 CREATED:20260105T200046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170752Z UID:20414-1769612400-1769617800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement DESCRIPTION:If you are applying for an academic position\, it is likely that you will be asked to submit a teaching philosophy statement during the application process. Participants in this Job Market series workshop will learn about why academic search committees request teaching materials such as the teaching philosophy statement and how search committees use these materials to assess candidates’ qualifications for teaching. Further\, this workshop will help participants navigate the genre of the teaching statement\, offering them the opportunity to begin to think about how they will frame their commitment to teaching\, and describe their teaching methods and goals to others in their academic fields. \nIf you have questions about this Job Market Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdocs\, please contact Denise Leonard. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/writing-a-teaching-philosophy-statement-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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:20260122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T125000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20260526T061343 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:20251204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T214104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20061-1764849600-1764855000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Pedagogical Scholarship DESCRIPTION:So\, you’ve heard the terms scholarly teaching\, SoTL\, TAR\, and DBER but what do they mean? How are they related? In this workshop for graduate students and postdocs\, we will define various modes of pedagogical research and discuss similarities and differences between them. Participants will also learn about qualitative and quantitative approaches to pedagogical research as well as about strategies to become more involved in pedagogical scholarship in their classroom. \n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-pedagogical-scholarship-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T103000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T213740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T185821Z UID:20060-1763110800-1763116200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Exploring the Art of Improv for Your Teaching and in Your Teaching DESCRIPTION:How can the art of improv strengthen your teaching and support your teaching activities? Traditional approaches to teaching in the college classroom can often be stilted and scripted. Yet\, in order to respond to our students’ needs and draw them into the learning process deeply we need to be present\, flexible\, and responsive as instructors. Improv is a great theatrical tool to improve public speaking and listening skills as well as helping one think quickly on their feet. Improv skills also helps our students to build strong collaboration skills and encourages them to take risks in the classroom. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how to incorporate improv principles into both our teaching and our students’ learning. Be prepared to try out simple\, fun activities – zero acting skills or experience required!\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/exploring-the-art-of-improv-for-your-teaching-and-in-your-teaching-2/ LOCATION:Medical Campus CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20251030T155224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20267-1763037000-1763042400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Backward Design II: Workshopping Your Course DESCRIPTION:This workshop is intended for graduate students or postdocs who participated in Backward Design I. \nIf you didn’t participate in the workshop this fall but are familiar with the framework\, please reach out to Elina Salminen to inquire about participating. \n  \nRegistration\n  \n\n\n \n \n Backward Design II: Workshopping Your Course- 11/13/25 @12:30p\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address*\n \n What is your role at WashU?*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*12345678910+Primary Program/Department*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)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/backward-design-ii-workshopping-your-course/ LOCATION:Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T213635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T201357Z UID:20058-1762963200-1762968600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Exploring the Art of Improv for Your Teaching and in Your Teaching DESCRIPTION:How can the art of improv strengthen your teaching and support your teaching activities? Traditional approaches to teaching in the college classroom can often be stilted and scripted. Yet\, in order to respond to our students’ needs and draw them into the learning process deeply we need to be present\, flexible\, and responsive as instructors. Improv is a great theatrical tool to improve public speaking and listening skills as well as helping one think quickly on their feet. Improv skills also helps our students to build strong collaboration skills and encourages them to take risks in the classroom. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how to incorporate improv principles into both our teaching and our students’ learning. Be prepared to try out simple\, fun activities – zero acting skills or experience required!\n\n\n\nThis workshop will be located in Cupples II Room 200. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/exploring-the-art-of-improv-for-your-teaching-and-in-your-teaching/ LOCATION:Cupples II Room 200\, Cupples II Room 200 CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 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:20251106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T213339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20057-1762419600-1762425000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Team Based Learning (TBL) DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about how to encourage students to come to class ready to engage actively with the material\, but wondering how to get started? Are you interested in incorporating more structured team learning into your teaching? Team-Based Learning (TBL) is a collaborative learning approach where students prepare to engage with course content before class and then spend class time working through application-based problems in teams. In this workshop\, faculty participants will learn about the benefits of using the core TBL structure\, while experiencing what it is like to be a student in a TBL classroom. Participants will also have the opportunity to brainstorm ways to incorporate the tenets of TBL into their own teaching.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-team-based-learning-tbl/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T213131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170752Z UID:20056-1762358400-1762363800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Preparing and Delivering a Teaching Demo DESCRIPTION:A campus visit invitation from a search committee is welcome news\, but it often comes with a challenging request for a “teaching talk” or “teaching demo.” In this workshop\, participants will discuss what makes an effective teaching demonstration that is aligned with other teaching-related job market materials. Participants will learn questions to ask the institution before the visit\, how to design a talk that is appropriate for each audience and purpose\, and how to include student interaction and other methods of demonstrating your effectiveness as an instructor.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/preparing-and-delivering-a-teaching-demo-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T213035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:20055-1762342200-1762347600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Preparing and Delivering a Teaching Demo DESCRIPTION:A campus visit invitation from a search committee is welcome news\, but it often comes with a challenging request for a “teaching talk” or “teaching demo.” In this workshop\, participants will discuss what makes an effective teaching demonstration that is aligned with other teaching-related job market materials. Participants will learn questions to ask the institution before the visit\, how to design a talk that is appropriate for each audience and purpose\, and how to include student interaction and other methods of demonstrating your effectiveness as an instructor.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/preparing-and-delivering-a-teaching-demo-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T103000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T212548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T203928Z UID:20054-1761901200-1761906600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching What You Don’t Know DESCRIPTION:Oftentimes\, in our AI teaching responsibilities or early teaching careers\, we may be called upon to teach content outside of our area of expertise. Maybe you are an ecologist assisting a microbiology course for the first time. Or a you are a literature scholar teaching writing for the first time. These teaching opportunities can be very exciting and cause a certain amount of uncertainty and anxiety. “What if students ask me a question I can’t answer?” “How do I maintain authority and confidence in the classroom space?” This Foundations in Teaching workshop will draw from the ideas of Therese Huston in her book Teaching What You Don’t Know and highlight teaching strategies to help you maximize every teaching opportunity.\n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, please contact Eric Fournier. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T061343 CREATED:20250818T212506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T204141Z UID:20053-1761753600-1761759000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching What You Don’t Know DESCRIPTION:Oftentimes\, in our AI teaching responsibilities or early teaching careers\, we may be called upon to teach content outside of our area of expertise. Maybe you are an ecologist assisting a microbiology course for the first time. Or a you are a literature scholar teaching writing for the first time. These teaching opportunities can be very exciting and cause a certain amount of uncertainty and anxiety. “What if students ask me a question I can’t answer?” “How do I maintain authority and confidence in the classroom space?” This Foundations in Teaching workshop will draw from the ideas of Therese Huston in her book Teaching What You Don’t Know and highlight teaching strategies to help you maximize every teaching opportunity.\n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, contact Denise Leonard. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR