The Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a monthly Zoom-based gathering space where graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff engage in conversations about teaching and learning … Read More
Looking to reimagine your teaching in the age of AI, but not sure where to start? This hands-on session using the Analog Inspiration Card Deck encourages a more "human-centered" approach to AI. In this one-hour session, you will explore thought-provoking prompts ranging from care and belonging to critical thinking and friction. These cards are meant … Read More
How can we ensure your course images are accessible to all learners without spending hours writing descriptions? This interactive session dives into that question by showing how generative AI can serve as an assistant for creating high-quality alt-text. We’ll focus on a practical, human-centered workflow: using AI to generate a first draft and then applying … Read More
Start your semester with community and perspective by joining our five-part virtual book club on Snafu Edu by Jessamyn Neuhaus. This thoughtful and practical book helps educators, especially those newer to teaching, make sense of common classroom challenges related to inequity, disconnection, distrust, failure, and fear. Together, we will explore how these issues show up … Read More
Join us for a lively one-hour virtual session that flips the script on active learning by centering the needs and strengths of introverted students. We will explore simple strategies that create space for quieter thinkers, including low-pressure participation options, multiple modes of engagement, and reflective activities that still keep energy high. Participants will leave with … Read More
While ChatGPT has captured the headlines, the generative AI landscape is vast and rapidly evolving. This session moves past the familiar to navigate alternative AI models and specialized tools that can influence your teaching and research. We'll demystify concepts like Large Language Models (LLMs) and emerging "OMNI" models, exploring how different platforms—like Google's Gemini, Anthropic's … Read More
Generative AI tools are increasingly acting as “research assistants,” helping students brainstorm topics, locate sources, summarize complex texts, and plan projects. In this one-hour virtual session, we’ll explore several AI … Read More
Join us for a 1-hour virtual workshop on supporting neurodivergent students in higher education. We’ll explore evidence-based strategies, grounded in Universal Design for Learning, for building more inclusive, flexible learning … Read More
In this hands-on workshop you will explore prompt engineering as a key ingredient as you think about course design, while considering alignment between course objectives, module-level objectives to design of … Read More
What if classroom chatbots could help your students think more deeply, not just answer questions faster? In this one-hour virtual session, we’ll explore a range of educational chatbots, including tools … Read More