BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T121500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T131500 DTSTAMP:20260502T010156 CREATED:20251209T220432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T141205Z UID:3600-1769516100-1769519700@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:SNAFU.edu: Book Group DESCRIPTION: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 in real teaching contexts and how instructors can respond with clarity\, compassion\, and confidence. Each 1-hour session offers a welcoming space to share experiences\, reflect on the book’s insights\, and build a supportive network as you begin or continue your teaching journey.  \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/snafu-edu-book-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T113000 DTSTAMP:20260502T010156 CREATED:20251209T221934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190545Z UID:3608-1770892200-1770895800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Strategies that Support Introverted Learners DESCRIPTION: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 practical ideas they can use right away to make active learning feel more inviting and inclusive for everyone\, not just the loudest voices in the room. If you teach introductory or large courses\, this session is especially helpful.   \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-strategies-that-support-introverted-learners/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T010156 CREATED:20251110T202629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T160558Z UID:3491-1772794800-1772800200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Beyond ChatGPT - Navigating Alternative Models DESCRIPTION: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 Claude\, and even local AI models—can be leveraged for advanced research\, video summarization\, and handwriting recognition. Additionally\, we’ll look at the next generation of AI assistants and agents. The session will also dive into the critical benefits and pitfalls of AI in accessibility\, from text-to-speech that enables differentiated learning paths to the nuances of voice recognition. Discover how this new suite of technologies can foster integrative learning and help students make novel connections across the curriculum. Finally\, we’ll address the challenge of how to adapt your course policies for a world with a diverse range of AI tools. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/beyond-chatgpt-navigating-alternative-models/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T113000 DTSTAMP:20260502T010156 CREATED:20251209T222742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T222742Z UID:3612-1773397800-1773401400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching and GenAI Explorations: Research DESCRIPTION: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 research assistants (e.g.\, Consensus) and examine what they do well (and where they fall short). You will test a few tools hands-on and discuss how to guide students in using them ethically and effectively. A Rutgers librarian will join us to offer insights on integrating AI tools alongside traditional research methods. You’ll leave with practical ideas for assignments and classroom strategies that build students’ research skills while making thoughtful use of AI.  \nThis session fulfills Competency 1 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-and-genai-explorations-research/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T113000 DTSTAMP:20260502T010156 CREATED:20251209T223156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T223156Z UID:3614-1775125800-1775129400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Supporting Neurodivergent Learners in the Classroom DESCRIPTION: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 environments. Drawing on practical guides (including the work of Karen Costa and Jennifer Pusateri)\, you’ll reflect on how to leverage students’ assets rather than deficits and adjust course design\, communication\, and assessment practices. Whether you’re new to neurodiversity or want to deepen your practice\, you’ll leave with concrete ideas to make your teaching more welcoming and effective for all learners.  \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/supporting-neurodivergent-learners-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T010156 CREATED:20251110T203202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T133949Z UID:3497-1775818800-1775824200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Prompting Cookbook DESCRIPTION: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 assignments and assessments. Work alongside us as we use prompting to assist in course design preparation (by creating course goals\, defining module-level learning objectives\, draft assessments and create rubrics). This is to be followed by the use of prompting to generate active learning activities\, instructional aids for practices and assessments\, lesson plans and more. We will be examining available resources to review existing worked-through exemplars for strengths and possibilities for improvement. \nThis session fulfills Competency 1 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/prompting-cookbook/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T010156 CREATED:20251209T223404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T203053Z UID:3616-1777021200-1777024800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching and GenAI Explorations: Chatbots DESCRIPTION:*New Date/Time: Friday\, April 24th (9 – 10 am) \nWhat 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 like BoodleBox and PlayLab\, and examine how they can support inquiry\, metacognition\, and active learning. You will try out several chatbot features\, compare their strengths and limitations\, and consider how to integrate them into class activities\, discussions\, and assignments. We’ll also highlight practical strategies for guiding students’ use of chatbots responsibly and transparently.  \nThis session fulfills Competency 1 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-and-genai-explorations-chatbots/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR