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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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/designing-and-managing-effective-group-projects/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T150000
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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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-sensusaccess-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T113000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/make-pdfs-more-accessible-and-interactive-with-orbitnote/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Short Session (<30 minutes)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T163213Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T133000
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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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-pedagogical-scholarship-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T103000
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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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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 
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T163000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-team-based-learning-tbl/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- STEM (PDT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
CREATED:20250818T212340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T203851Z
UID:20052-1761737400-1761742800@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
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
CREATED:20250818T212106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z
UID:20051-1761210000-1761215400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Backward Design I: Introduction to Designing Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Backward design is a key tool for designing effective learning experiences\, and it’s commonly used across many educational contexts to ensure your day-to-day teaching aligns with your goals. The approach moves from desired outcomes to assignments and activities\, which makes it a powerful framework for centering the key learning you want to see in your class (as opposed to the material that needs to be “covered”). It can be applied to everything from an individual lesson to an entire course. In this workshop\, you’ll learn the basics of the model and then apply it to your own teaching. You’ll write clear learning outcomes\, then start drafting an assignment based on those goals\, and finally brainstorm some activities that allow your students to practice the skills you want them to master. Participants in this workshop will have the option to join a second workshop\, during which they’ll have extended time to develop teaching materials using the framework.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/backward-design-i-introduction-to-designing-learning-experiences/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T133000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
CREATED:20250818T211917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z
UID:20050-1760544000-1760549400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Creating a Teaching Portfolio
DESCRIPTION:This Job Market series workshop will explore the ways in which graduate students and postdocs can frame their teaching experiences and teaching-related qualifications in a teaching portfolio for the academic job market. Participants will discuss the essential components of a teaching portfolio\, potential organizational structures and strategies\, the benefits and possible pitfalls associated with digital portfolios\, and how to provide a clear narrative that communicates evidence of your commitment to teaching.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/creating-a-teaching-portfolio-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Graduate Student and Postdoc Reading Community
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow graduate students\, postdocs\, and CTL staff for sustained cross-disciplinary conversation on critical topics in teaching and learning.  \nParticipants will read 2-3 chapters of the semester’s book for each meeting\, and we will also provide executive summaries of the chapters. We will meet in person on campus\, and participants should commit to attending all five sessions. Participants will receive a copy of a book we’ll be reading\, and the Center for Teaching and Learning provides refreshments and snacks for each meeting. \nThe Fall 2025 Reading Community book is Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom by Jessamyn Neuhaus. The Reading Community will meet in-person five times on Wednesdays 3-4pm\, on Sept 17\, Sept 24\, Oct 1\, Oct 8\, and Oct 15. \nRegistration has been extended until Sept 15. Please use the form below. \nFor questions about the GSPD Community\, please contact Dr. Elina Salminen at elinasalminen@wustl.edu. \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/fall-2025-graduate-student-and-postdoc-reading-community/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Eads Hall 205
CATEGORIES:- Multiple Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
CREATED:20250818T211809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z
UID:20049-1760527800-1760533200@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Creating a Teaching Portfolio
DESCRIPTION:This Job Market series workshop will explore the ways in which graduate students and postdocs can frame their teaching experiences and teaching-related qualifications in a teaching portfolio for the academic job market. Participants will discuss the essential components of a teaching portfolio\, potential organizational structures and strategies\, the benefits and possible pitfalls associated with digital portfolios\, and how to provide a clear narrative that communicates evidence of your commitment to teaching.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/creating-a-teaching-portfolio-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T113000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
CREATED:20250818T211645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213712Z
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SUMMARY:Building Community and Civility in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In order for deep and effective learning to occur\, students must experience the classroom space as a place to take risks\, collaborate\, articulate ideas and be heard. In this workshop\, we will unpack terms such as community and civility\, highlight activities to build community and strategies to create and maintain a culture of civility in the classroom space.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/building-community-and-civility-in-the-classroom-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T163000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
CREATED:20250818T211529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z
UID:20047-1760022000-1760027400@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Developing Effective Summative Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Summative assessments are designed to evaluate how much students have learned in a unit or a course. These assessments are often high-stakes\, graded\, and formal. The vast majority of college classes have summative assessments\, but what does it take to make a particularly effective one? In this advanced-level workshop\, we will discuss the benefits of using various assessment techniques (exams\, papers\, and alternative assessments) and aligning your assessments with course goals. Overall\, we will examine how to design an assessment so that it is a truly authentic measure of student learning in the course.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/developing-effective-summative-assessments/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- STEM (PDT)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T210813
CREATED:20250818T211354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213524Z
UID:20046-1759939200-1759944600@ctl.wustl.edu
SUMMARY:Building Community and Civility in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In order for deep and effective learning to occur\, students must experience the classroom space as a place to take risks\, collaborate\, articulate ideas and be heard. In this workshop\, we will unpack terms such as community and civility\, highlight activities to build community and strategies to create and maintain a culture of civility in the classroom space.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration
URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/building-community-and-civility-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT)
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