• Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement

    • - Advanced Workshop (PDT)
    • - Job Market (PDT)
    Zoom
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    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 […]

    AI Learning Community: Teaching with Custom AI Chatbots

    • - Special Event
    Zoom
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    With generative AI making its way into all manner of domains, educators have a role to play in teaching students how to use AI effectively and ethically, as well as when to avoid using it altogether. One way we can exercise some agency in this work is to make use […]

    CTL Informational Session for Postdocs

    • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT)
    Zoom
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    Are you a postdoctoral scholar interested in pursuing a teaching-focused career or wanting to learn more about how our CTL can support your professional goals? You're invited to attend an informational session hosted by our dedicated GSPD Educational Development team. Please join us as we discuss how you can improve […]

  • GSPD Informational Session

    • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT)
    Zoom
    Event For:

    Are you a graduate student or postdoc (GSPD) interested in pursuing a teaching-focused career or wanting to learn more about how our CTL can support your professional goals? You're invited to attend an informational session hosted by our dedicated GSPD Educational Development team. Please join us as we present more […]

    Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement

    • - Advanced Workshop (PDT)
    • - Job Market (PDT)
    Zoom
    Event For:

    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 […]

    Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement

    • - Advanced Workshop (PDT)
    • - Job Market (PDT)
    Zoom
    Event For:

    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 […]

    GSPD Informational Session

    • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT)
    Zoom
    Event For:

    Are you a graduate student or postdoc (GSPD) interested in pursuing a teaching-focused career or wanting to learn more about how our CTL can support your professional goals? You're invited to attend an informational session hosted by our dedicated GSPD Educational Development team. Please join us as we present more […]

    Course AI Policies

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
    Event For:

    As generative AI tools become increasingly embedded in student workflows, clear and thoughtful syllabus policies are more important than ever. In this session, we’ll explore a range of options for addressing student use of AI in your course. Participants will review sample policy language, consider discipline-specific approaches, and discuss how […]

    Innovate with AI: Designing Engaging Learning Experiences

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    Looking for fresh ideas to energize your teaching? In this session, you will explore how generative AI tools can support creative course design—from crafting engaging assignments to developing active learning activities and more! Learn how to write effective prompts that inspire innovation, streamline planning, and spark new approaches to student […]

    Making the First Day of Class Count

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    The first day of class provides a unique opportunity to connect students to the course and to each other. Explore how first-day activities can create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that will boost student's sense of belonging and enhance their learning experience throughout the semester. If you have questions about […]

    Introduction to Equatio

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    Transform how you create, share, and teach math and STEM content with this introduction to Equatio, a toolbar that makes learning engaging and accessible. Equatio simplifies creating equations, capturing content, and supporting diverse input methods via features including a LaTeX editor, screenshot reader, and Desmos graphing and scientific calculators. You'll […]

    Building Community with Instructor Trivia

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    Looking for a way to connect with your students and build community? In this session, Teaching Professor Janie Brennan will explain a "Instructor Trivia" exercise you can use and share results from an ongoing study into its effectiveness. If you have questions about this session, contact Rick Moore. Registration

    Easy Wins: Low-Prep Active Learning

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    We all know active learning is a high-impact practice, but it can seem daunting to implement when pressed for time and energy. In this brief session, we'll focus on classroom activities that are engaging but don't require much prep or time. You'll leave with ideas you can implement in your […]

    Finishing Up Your Syllabus

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    The start of the semester is coming and it's time to make the final adjustments to your course syllabi. In this session, we will go over important considerations for writing and revising a syllabus. We will also discuss ways that the syllabus can help set the tone for a course […]

    Canvas Hidden Treasures: Tips & Tricks for Using Canvas

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    Join us as we learn about recently added Canvas features that can boost your productivity and increase engagement in your courses. This session is designed for both new and experienced Canvas users. This session will be facilitated by Tiffany Lang, Instructional Designer and Canvas Administrator, Arts & Sciences. If you […]

    Course AI Policies

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
    Event For:

    As generative AI tools become increasingly embedded in student workflows, clear and thoughtful syllabus policies are more important than ever. In this session, we’ll explore a range of options for addressing student use of AI in your course. Participants will review sample policy language, consider discipline-specific approaches, and discuss how […]

    Learning Student Names

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    Learning student names is one of the most effective ways to create an inclusive, engaging, and effective classroom environment, but for many of us learning names and putting them to faces is hard. Drawing on insights from recently published book A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Student Names by cognitive scientist […]

    Equitable and Effective STEM Teaching: a Report from the National Academies

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    In January 2025, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a report that synthesized decades of research on effective and equitable STEM teaching. This session will provide an overview of the report and share some highlights. We will discuss ways to increase awareness of the findings as we […]

    Introduction to Alternative Grading

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    Are you frustrated with your current grading practices? Maybe you’ve heard of things like specifications grading, standards-based grading, or ungrading and you’re curious to learn more? If so, join us for this virtual conversation where we will briefly introduce some of the most well-known alternative grading systems and offer suggestions […]

    Demystifying the Edtech Landscape at WashU

    • - Short Session (<30 minutes)
    Zoom
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    Did you know WashU has subscriptions to over a dozen educational technology tools you can use for free? Learn how to navigate WashU's educational technology ecosystem with confidence. In this practical 30-minute session designed for instructors and staff,, you'll discover the institutionally-supported tools available to you, learn the most efficient […]