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SUMMARY:A Mindful Approach to Teaching with Joy
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, Lorien Carter (Brown School) will provide a set of mindfulness techniques designed to reduce stress and enhance emotional resilience and joy. We’ll also explore barriers to and opportunities for integrating mindfulness into our teaching\, with the goal of leaving with concrete ideas for creating mindful learning experiences for ourselves and our students. \nRegistration\n\nTo join the waitlist or ask questions\, contact Elina Salminen.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/mindfulness-and-teaching/
LOCATION:McDonnell 362
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T140000
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SUMMARY:AI Tools: NotebookLM
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has reached capacity\, but another session has been added on Feb. 7th from 12:00-1:00 PM.  \nJoin us for a Zoom workshop series designed to help instructors explore the possible uses of AI tools beyond ChatGPT. Each hour-long workshop will provide an overview of a specific AI tool and showcase creative ways to use the tool to enhance teaching and learning activities. Workshop participants will be invited to experiment and engage with the tools\, discuss their experiences\, and brainstorm potential applications with colleagues. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit and discover innovative ways to incorporate AI into your educational practices! \nIn this session\, we’ll be exploring NotebookLM\, a free AI tool where you can control the source material. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this session is at capacity. If you have questions\, please reach out to Natalie Monzyk.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/ai-tools-notebook-lm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T130000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Padlet
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to revitalize your class discussions with Padlet! Padlet is a virtual pinboard-based tool that makes it easy to facilitate student interaction both inside and outside of class. During this session\, we’ll go over getting started with Padlet\, creating multimedia Padlet boards\, and using Padlet’s new Sandbox tool. \nGot questions about this session? Please contact Natalie Monzyk to learn more! \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-padlet/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241210T212132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161452Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Student Names: Why You Should\, Why It’s Hard\, How You Can
DESCRIPTION:Learning student names is one of the most effective ways to create an inclusive and effective classroom environment\, but for many of us learning names is hard. Drawing on insights from a recently published book by cognitive scientist and educational developer Michelle Miller\, A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Student Names\, we will share strategies and offer resources to help you effectively learn your students’ names this semester. \nGot questions about this session? Please contact Rick Moore to learn more! \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/learning-student-names-why-you-should-why-its-hard-how-you-can/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241210T210334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155304Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Effective Learning Goals
DESCRIPTION:Writing course learning goals can be challenging. In this virtual conversation\, we will share advice for composing effective and and meaningful course goals that provide guidance for students and clarity for instructors. \nGot questions about this session? Please contact Eric Fournier to learn more! \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/writing-effective-learning-goals/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241211T192553Z
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SUMMARY:Poll Everywhere New Feature Training: Course Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn more about Poll Everywhere’s new Course Management feature\, which streamlines course administration and simplifies class management. In this session\, we’ll cover Poll Everywhere’s new workflow for creating and scoring assignments that are fully integrated with the Canvas gradebook. \nGot questions about this session? Contact Natalie Monzyk for more information. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. Please contact Natalie Monzyk with any questions.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/poll-everywhere-new-feature-training-course-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241210T205738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155304Z
UID:18860-1736254800-1736256600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Incorporating Student Feedback Into Your Course
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to gather student feedback over the course of the semester in order to adjust your teaching? In this virtual conversation\, we’ll discuss a variety of ways to solicit student input and formative feedback that can lead to actionable insights about your course. \nGot questions about this session? Please contact Rick Moore to learn more! \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/incorporating-student-feedback-into-your-course/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T103000
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SUMMARY:Building Community in the First Weeks of Class
DESCRIPTION:Creating a sense of community in the classroom has been shown to positively influence student motivation and help students succeed in your course. But how does one actually go about doing it? In this session\, we’ll discuss strategies to build a sense of community in your course during the first weeks of class and beyond. \nGot questions about this session? Please contact Rick Moore to learn more! \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/building-community-in-the-first-weeks-of-class/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T110000
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SUMMARY:Course Design Institute: January 6th - January 10th
DESCRIPTION:Redesigning a course over winter break? Tackling a new-to-you course or a brand new course in the spring? New to WashU and/or new to designing your own course? The CTL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is for you! \nThis week-long intensive course design institute will guide you in planning and preparing to teach a course that is supported by the latest research in teaching and learning. During the CDI\, facilitators will model and discuss a range of tools and strategies that can enhance your instruction\, increase student engagement\, ensure alignment between course goals and assessments\, and establish an inclusive learning environment for your students. \nParticipants who fully engage in the program will leave with a significant portion of their course planning finished\, including clearly delineated learning goals\, an assessment/assignment plan\, strategies for student engagement and Canvas use\, a draft of the syllabus and course policies\, and a detailed plan for the first day of class. \nThe CDI will be conducted through a combination of daily self-paced learning modules in Canvas and three\, hour-long synchronous Zoom meetings. Overall time commitment for participating includes 3 hours of live engagement\, plus an average of 1-2 hours each day for asynchronous work in Canvas (reading\, watching videos\, working on drafting aspects of your course). \nLive sessions will take place from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Central Time via Zoom on January 6th (Monday)\, 8th (Wednesday) and 10th (Friday). To participate\, faculty must commit to attending the three live sessions. \nProgram Learning Objectives:\nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about and employ backwards design to develop a course plan;\nDesign\, develop\, and build materials for their course including learning goals\, assessment plan\, syllabus\, and more;\nDiscover strategies for helping students thrive\, including ways to promote meaningful interaction and support equitable learning; and\nExperience Canvas from the perspective of a student in a course.\n\nPlease contact the CTL with questions about the program. \nNote that this course design institute is primarily open to faculty teaching this Fall at WashU. If you are a graduate student who will be an instructor of record in an upcoming semester and would like to participate\, please contact the CTL for next steps. A limited number of spots will be available for graduate students who are getting ready to teach independently. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/course-design-institute-jan6-jan10-2024/
LOCATION:Via Canvas Course and Synchronous Zoom Sessions
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T150000
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UID:18508-1733837400-1733842800@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. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Elina Salminen. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/power-of-reflection/
LOCATION:DUC 233
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241001T180422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163843Z
UID:18681-1733140800-1733142600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Unlocking Insights with Annoto: Analyzing Engagement and Performance
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of data-driven teaching with Annoto’s Analytics and Insights. In this session\, we’ll explore the Annoto dashboard\, which provides you with real-time data on student engagement with your videos. Learn how to track participation\, identify knowledge gaps\, and make informed decisions to improve learning outcomes. You’ll gain the ability to filter interactions by user\, see detailed insights on video usage\, and understand how to harness this information to boost student performance and engagement. This session will focus on how you can leverage these insights to tailor your course content\, ensure students are keeping up\, and enhance their learning experience through detailed metrics and continuous improvement strategies. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/unlocking-insights-with-annoto-analyzing-engagement-and-performance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T093000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241107T173801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155304Z
UID:18780-1732266000-1732267800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Effective Student Evaluations and Question Personalization
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor questions about this Virtual Conversation\, please contact Rick Moore. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/effective-student-evaluations-and-question-personalization/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
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UID:18561-1732114800-1732120200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Exploring the Art of Improv in Our Teaching Practices
DESCRIPTION:How can the art of improv support your teaching activities and bring more joy into the classroom? 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! \nFor questions about this event\, contact Elina Salminen. \nRegistration\nThis event is now at capacity. If you wish to be added to a waitlist\, contact Elina Salminen.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/exploring-the-art-of-improv/
LOCATION:Eads Hall 115
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241001T182000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163843Z
UID:18683-1732104000-1732105800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Elevate Learning with Annoto Quizzes and Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Annoto’s in-video quizzes and assessment criteria transform the way you engage students and measure their progress. In this session\, you’ll learn how to seamlessly embed quizzes into your videos to check understanding in real-time\, automatically sync grades with your LMS\, and gather detailed insights into student performance. We’ll also explore customizable assessment criteria that allow for tailored feedback\, helping students improve while saving you time. Whether you’re looking to enhance interactivity or streamline grading\, this session will provide you with practical tools to enrich your teaching. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/elevate-learning-with-annoto-quizzes-and-assessments/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240925T205637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163843Z
UID:18661-1730196000-1730197800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Elevating Learning with Annoto Video Feedback: Peer Review\, Self-Reflection\, and Instructor Insights
DESCRIPTION:Feedback is a powerful tool for skill development\, and it comes in many forms: Skills Assessment\, Peer Review\, Self-Reflection\, and more! In this session\, you’ll learn how to easily integrate precise\, time-based video feedback into your teaching with Annoto\, directly within Canvas. Whether you’re working with physical\, cognitive\, or performing skills\, Annoto makes the feedback process intuitive and efficient for both you and your students. We’ll cover how to effortlessly embed feedback in the Canvas activities you already use—Assignments\, Discussions\, and even SpeedGrader. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/elevating-learning-with-annoto-video-feedback-peer-review-self-reflection-and-instructor-insights/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240925T164302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153122Z
UID:18658-1729857600-1729863000@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating Charged Topics in the Classroom: A Panel of WashU Instructors
DESCRIPTION:Higher education has been said to have three core missions: research\, teaching\, and a social-political mission. But is this social-political mission really just a “third mission” on the periphery of the other two? Or should those of us who teach at universities see it as central to providing rigorous\, relevant\, engaging\, and thought-provoking education? \nThe 2024/25 academic year presents ample opportunities to address this question in practical terms\, not merely philosophical ones. As St. Louis and the nation commemorate ten years since Michael Brown’s death amid a heated election season and with global conflicts spilling onto our campuses\, faculty are compelled to rethink the social-political mission of higher education and consider ways of integrating this mission into course policies and classroom practices\, while facilitating conversations that arise from the charged current context. \nThis panel offers a unique space for a courageous conversation among faculty members who teach socially and politically charged topics. Together\, we will explore different approaches to facilitating conversations about politics and share successful policies and practices for doing so. \nPanelists:\nDewitt Campbell\, Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement\nAyala Hendin\, Jewish\, Islamic\, and Middle Eastern Studies\nCaitlin McMurtry\, Brown School\nFroggi VanRiper\, Environmental Studies \nFor questions about this panel discussion\, contact Elina Salminen. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/navigating-charged-topics-in-the-classroom-a-panel-of-washu-instructors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240806T203049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171329Z
UID:18356-1729609200-1729614600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Science of Happiness: Joyful Teaching and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Many of us were inspired to teach at the university level because we enjoyed our own college coursework and wanted to emulate professors who brought joy to their work each day. Even the best teachers\, however\, can struggle to find happiness in their daily work\, especially as the semester wears on. During this Teaching with Joy gathering\, Tim Bono from Psychological & Brain Sciences offers perspectives from his course “The Science of Happiness\,” with discussion centered on ways we can reignite a spark of joy in our personal and professional lives. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/science-of-happiness/
LOCATION:January Hall 20
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240919T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161535Z
UID:18636-1729252800-1729254600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:WashU's New Academic Conduct Process: Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask
DESCRIPTION:As of the Fall 2024 semester\, there is a new process for academic integrity violations that applies to all undergraduate students and some graduate students. This interactive session aims to facilitate an exchange of information between our new Academic Integrity Coordinators and participants\, covering topics such as policies\, procedures\, frequently asked questions\, and strategies to foster a culture of academic integrity at WashU. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Dr. Rick Moore\, Associate Director of Faculty Programs. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/washus-new-academic-conduct-process-everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240918T183132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163856Z
UID:18633-1729090800-1729094400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Creative Ways to Use Social Annotation with Hypothes.is
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will discuss various protocols and active learning strategies that can help make social annotation more engaging and fun! \nParticipants will come away from this session with a variety of ways to creatively use social annotation in their courses. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Natalie Monzyk. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/creative-ways-to-use-social-annotation-with-hypothes-is/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240918T183206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T152526Z
UID:18632-1729036800-1730332799@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Faculty AI Institute
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about generative artificial intelligence (AI) and teaching but don’t know where to begin? Curious about how you might use AI in the classroom? Concerned about the implications of AI for student learning and academic integrity? Then our Fall AI Institute is for you! \nOur Fall AI Institute takes place from October 16 – October 30 and consists of three components: \n\nAI Quick Study Series: Participants complete four self-paced Quick Study modules from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) . Through these high-quality sessions\, instructors will learn effective methods for prompting AI\, how to use AI to efficiently develop course resources\, how to foster responsible use of AI tools\, and how to develop AI-inclusive as well as AI-resistant learning experiences. In total\, the four modules are expected to take approximately 4 hours to complete. The Office of the Provost is making this course available to institute participants at no cost.\nTeaching with AI: Participants will also receive a copy of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson. This book offers thoughtful chapters on Thinking with AI\, Teaching with AI\, and Learning with AI. As a supplement to the Quick Study Series\, the book presents another perspective on the issues surrounding generative AI and instruction.\nWashU Discussion Sessions: Participants take part in two synchronous moderated discussions on Zoom where instructors can share their thoughts\, ideas\, and concerns about generative AI with other WashU instructors.\n\nOctober 16th\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: The first session at the start of the institute provides WashU instructors an interdisciplinary space to discuss their questions and concerns regarding generative AI with colleagues from across the university.\nOctober 30th\, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: The second session at the end of the institute is an opportunity to talk about what was learned about AI over the course of the institute\, share ideas to use in upcoming courses\, and ask further questions about the role of generative AI in teaching and learning.\n\n\n\nParticipants in the institute will also have an opportunity to contribute to the CTL’s Open AI Assignment repository. \nThe Fall AI Institute is open to all WashU faculty and staff\, although space is limited. Advanced registration is required. \nPlease contact Eric Fournier efournier@wustl.edu or Natalie Monzyk monzykn@wustl.edu with any questions. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fall-ai-institute-october/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20241007T204707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T152620Z
UID:18694-1728914400-1728918000@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to AI Workshop (10.14.24)
DESCRIPTION:Have you meant to look into the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for teaching and learning but just haven’t had the chance yet? Wondering if you should change anything in your classes because of AI? Curious what all of the AI fuss is about? Join us for this workshop that covers the basics of generative AI\, implications for teaching and learning\, and recommendations for WashU courses. \nNote that this is an introductory workshop best suited to instructors who have not yet participated in our AI Institutes. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Natalie Monzyk.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-ai-workshop-10-14-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T095000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240930T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165654Z
UID:18673-1728550800-1728553800@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching and the 2024 Elections
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by staff at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement\, this extended conversation builds upon the virtual conversation offered in late August and will offer a chance for instructors to connect and share resources and strategies for teaching during difficult and contentious civic moments\, with special attention on the US general elections in November. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Rick Moore. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-and-the-2024-elections-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Co-Sponsored Event,- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T103000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
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SUMMARY:Background Knowledge Probes as Classroom Assessment Technique
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive conversation on the use of Background Knowledge Probes (BKPs) as an effective classroom assessment technique. BKPs can be useful tools for quickly identifying students’ familiarity with a specific concept—​helping teachers to make informed decisions about where they should focus their instruction. In this session\, we’ll look at samples of classroom-tested BKPs and discuss best practices for integrating these probes into our courses. \nTo celebrate the release of an updated version of Classroom Assessment Techniques by Thomas Angelo and Pat Cross\, the CTL will be offering a series of short\, 30-minute Virtual Conversations—each focused on one or two of these classroom assessment techniques (CATs). The sessions will introduce the CATs\, share recommendations for use\, provide step-by-step examples\, and offer ideas for modifying and expanding them. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. Please contact Natalie Monzyk with questions.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/background-knowledge-probes-as-classroom-assessment-technique/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T125000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023357
CREATED:20240910T152629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165654Z
UID:18577-1727870400-1727873400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Supporting First Generation and Low Income Students in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Melissa Osborne\nPlease note the correct date for this event is Wednesday\, October 2nd. An earlier email announcement contained an error.  \nToday\, one quarter of WashU’s current first-year class is low income and nearly one in five is first generation\, which represents a dramatic three-fold increase over the last ten years. What does this change mean for us as instructors\, and what can we do to help these talented students thrive? In this hour-long workshop we will discuss common experiences of first generation and low income students while exploring concreate\, simple-to-implement strategies to support them in the classroom and beyond. \nThis workshop is facilitated by staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Provost\, along with special guest Dr. Melissa Osborne\, author of Polished: College\, Class\, and the Burdens of Social Mobility. Space is limited. \nThis event is sponsored by Here & Next. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rick Moore\, Associate Director of Faculty Programming. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/supporting-first-generation-and-low-income-students-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:McDonnell 362
CATEGORIES:- Co-Sponsored Event,- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023358
CREATED:20240916T172019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T191954Z
UID:18614-1727798400-1727805600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Polished: College\, Class\, and the Burdens of Social Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Melissa Osborne\nWashU is pleased to welcome Dr. Melissa Osborne\, Associate Professor of Sociology at Western Washington University\, to our campus to speak about first-generation and low-income students. A reception will follow Dr. Osborne’s presentation. \nPolished: College\, Class\, and the Burdens of Social Mobility\nFor low-income and first-generation students at elite schools\, college can feel like entering a whole new world. Along with academic and financial challenges\, their emotional lives also shift as they navigate different cultural and class backgrounds. These students often face a difficult choice: blend in with their peers and abandon their former lives\, or stay true to themselves\, risking isolation from other students. In this talk\, Melissa Osborne\, PhD will share insights from their book Polished\, based on interviews and ethnographic fieldwork with 150 first-generation and low-income students at 18 selective colleges and universities. Osborne reveals how the support systems meant to help these students can unintentionally reshape their identities\, often creating tension between their aspirations and their connections to family and community. Without direct institutional support\, this emotional struggle can lead to feelings of alienation\, mental health challenges\, and difficult decisions about balancing upward mobility with authenticity. \nThis event is sponsored by Here & Next. \nFor further details and registration\, please see the event listing in Happenings at WashU or contact Máire Murphy\, Project Coordinator\, Office of the Provost.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/polished-college-class-and-the-burdens-of-social-mobility/
LOCATION:Holmes Lounge
CATEGORIES:- Co-Sponsored Event,- Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023358
CREATED:20240816T002539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171300Z
UID:18404-1727103600-1727109000@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Visual Thinking Strategies: Art for Learning and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:How can engaging with art support learning and well-being in and outside of the classroom? During this Teaching with Joy session at the Kemper Art Museum\, museum educator José Garza will introduce innovative strategies to explore art that can enrich and deepen your teaching. Participants will practice close looking\, collaborative discussion\, and creative response activities that foster social connection and self-reflection. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Elina Salminen. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/visual-thinking-strategies-art-for-learning-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Kemper Art Museum
CATEGORIES:- Workshop (50-90 minutes, interactive)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T125000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023358
CREATED:20240902T173027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162056Z
UID:18545-1726747200-1726750200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Faculty Reading Community (FRC)
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow faculty and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning. \nThe Faculty Reading Community discussions in Fall 2024 will involve chapters from Kevin Gannon’s book Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto. We are revisiting this popular 2020 book in order to facilitate conversations on the nature of teaching during the current social and political moment. Gannon argues that teaching is by definition emancipatory and hopeful. Taking this axiom as our starting point\, how can maximize our positive impact on our students in the classroom? \nParticipants are required to attend 4 of 5 meetings. Faculty will receive a copy of the book courtesy of the CTL. Seats are limited. \nMeeting Mode: This semester’s faculty reading community will meet in person on the Danforth campus (DUC 248).  \nMeetings will be from noon-12:50pm on the following Thursdays:\n\n\nSept 19: Chapters 1-2 (Classrooms of Death; The Things We Tell Our Students)\n\n\nOct 10: Chapters 3-4 (Cultivating Transformative Teaching; Teaching & Learning Inclusively)\n\n\nOct 17: Chapters 5-6 (Making Access Mean Something; Encouraging Choice\, Collaboration\, and Agency)\n\n\nOct 31: Chapters 7-8 (A Syllabus Worth Reading; Pedagogy Is Not A Weapon)\n\n\nNov 21: Chapters 9-10 (Platforms and Power; I Don’t Know . . . Yet.)\n\n\nThe reading community will be co-facilitated by Rick Moore\, along with faculty member Sabnam Ghosh. \nFor questions about the Faculty Reading Community\, please contact Dr. Rick Moore at rick.moore@wustl.edu. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fall-2024-faculty-reading-community-frc/
LOCATION:Danforth Campus
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023358
CREATED:20240830T164107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T154938Z
UID:18515-1726741800-1726743600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:The Enduring Power of the Minute Paper
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual conversation we will explore the history and impact of minute papers—brief responses that ask students to reflect on what was most important in class and what questions they still have.  We will explore how these can be employed in a variety of class settings as a low effort/high impact way to assess student learning. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Eric Fournier. \nNote new time of 10:30a.
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/power-of-minute-paper/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023358
CREATED:20240829T192209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T154419Z
UID:18510-1726498800-1726502400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching & Learning in the Age of Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:With the advent of easy-to-use artificial intelligence (AI) text generation tools like ChatGPT\, educators must grapple with what these technologies mean for their course and assignment designs. In this practical session with noted author and faculty developer Derek Bruff\, we will briefly survey the landscape of AI tools for generating text and other media\, then dive into the teaching choices they present. What changes do we need to make to our learning objectives\, if any\, in light of ChatGPT and other AI tools? How can we design assignments that either leverage or minimize AI tools to meet those learning objectives? This session will feature teaching principles and examples of practice to help answer these questions as the AI landscape continues to change. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Eric Fournier. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-learning-in-the-age-of-generative-ai/
LOCATION:Umrath Lounge\, Umrath Hall\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T144500
DTSTAMP:20260524T023358
CREATED:20240905T175054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162321Z
UID:18565-1726495200-1726497900@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Intentionally Teaching with AI: Faculty Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the CTL and noted author and experienced faculty developer Derek Bruff as he leads a semester-long faculty learning community on Intentionally Teaching with AI.  This virtual learning community is designed for WashU faculty interested in thoughtfully designing assignments and activities that explore the use of AI in teaching and learning. This will be an opportunity for faculty to learn from Derek\, connect with each other\, explore disciplinary connections and applications for AI\, and deepen understanding of these emerging tools. \nThe learning community will kick off in person on September 16 at 2:00 pm (prior to Derek’s address/workshop) and will include six Zoom-based meetings in the fall semester; those meetings will be determined based on the schedules of registered participants. In addition\, participants will have an opportunity for one-on-one consultations with Derek. \nFor questions about this Faculty Learning Community\, contact Eric Fournier. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/intentionally-teaching-with-ai-faculty-learning-community/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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