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:20260407T121500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T131500 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20251209T221356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T141458Z UID:3604-1775564100-1775567700@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-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club 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:20260821T233054 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=UTC:20260414T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T121500 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20260202T144220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T152844Z UID:3894-1776164400-1776168900@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs – April Gathering DESCRIPTION: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 in higher education. Each session is shaped by community members and offers opportunities to discuss pedagogy based on the scholarship of teaching and learning.   \nAudience: Administrative staff\, graduate students and/or postdocs\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-learning-community-for-graduate-students-and-postdocs-april-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20260120T201611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201628Z UID:3793-1776169800-1776173400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Lecturer Faculty Community – April Gathering DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to connect with fellow lecturers at Rutgers? Then join the Lecturer Faculty Community\, a supportive\, interdisciplinary space to exchange ideas and discuss effective teaching practices! Throughout the spring semester\, there will be monthly gatherings for which you will be asked to submit topics of interest in advance:  \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 29\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nThursday\, February 5\, 1:00-2:00 pm \nTuesday\, March 3\, 12:30-1:30 pm \nTuesday\, April 14\, 12:30-1:30 pm\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to join any or all of the gatherings\, as your schedule allows. Whether seeking inspiration\, new strategies\, or a sense of community\, you will find this space a valuable resource for professional growth.  \nAudience: Lecturers (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/lecturer-faculty-community-april-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20260122T193855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T212728Z UID:3839-1776686400-1776690000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Going Solo: Teaching as an Instructor of Record [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Alissa Persad  \nThe instructor of record role is a position where TAs are given the primary responsibility of a college level course. The Instructor of record role may require you to do some or all of the following: design your syllabus\, create assignments\, write exams\, and submit final grades for your course. This workshop is designed to help prepare TAs stepping into the instructor of record role by providing some effective practices on managing a course on your own. This will be useful especially if you are planning to teach a course this upcoming summer. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/going-solo-teaching-as-an-instructor-of-record-grad-postdoc-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20251013T210922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T155728Z UID:3402-1776816000-1776902399@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Anchoring Higher Education Conference DESCRIPTION:Rooted in Relationships: Cultivating Learning through Human Connection \nThe keynote address will be delivered by Peter Felten\, an expert on student engagement and co-author of the books “Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College” and “Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship-Rich Education”. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/anchoring-higher-education-conference/ LOCATION:Rutgers University\, Newark CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="The P3 Collaboratory at Rutgers-Newark":MAILTO:p3colab@newark.rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T113000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20251209T230246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T230733Z UID:3620-1777370400-1777375800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Intensive Summer Courses (Onsite) DESCRIPTION:Are you teaching a course at Rutgers this summer? Join the Institute for Teaching\, Innovation\, and Inclusive Pedagogy for one of two gatherings designed specifically to discuss and share effective teaching practices that support student learning in an accelerated period. The director of Summer & Winter Sessions will also be available during these sessions to answer any logistical questions that may arise.  \nPlease register to attend the April 28th or May 13th session as similar content will be discussed. The onsite session will include additional engagement activities for instructors\, and refreshments will be provided.  \nThis onsite workshop is one of two repeat sessions hosted by the Institute of Teaching\, Innovation\, and Inclusive Pedagogy and co-sponsored with the Office of Summer & Winter Sessions.  \nThis session also fulfills the requirement for the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-intensive-summer-courses-onsite-2/ LOCATION:Rutgers Lifelong Learning Center\, 3 Rutgers Plaza\, Room 144\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20260130T190816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T190816Z UID:3877-1777374000-1777377600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) DESCRIPTION:Interested in connecting with colleagues across Rutgers to think more deeply about generative AI in teaching and learning? Join our new Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP). We hope this to be a supportive\, interdisciplinary space for shared learning\, discussion\, and collaboration. \nThis virtual community is designed for ongoing conversation rather than one-off workshops. Select sessions may be eligible for the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program\, offering an opportunity to align your participation with broader professional learning goals. \nSpring Virtual Meeting Dates (Tuesdays at 11:00 am):  \n\nApril 28\n\nWhether you are experimenting actively\, feeling cautiously curious\, or somewhere in between\, you’re welcome here. Feel free to attend any or all sessions\, depending on your schedule. \nAudience: Open to all members of the Rutgers community\, including instructors at all ranks\, graduate TAs\, postdocs\, staff\, and administrators. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/generative-ai-community-of-practice-genai-cop-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T121500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T131500 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20251209T221539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T152514Z UID:3606-1778588100-1778591700@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-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20251209T230624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T230624Z UID:3623-1778666400-1778671800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Intensive Summer Courses (Online) DESCRIPTION:Are you teaching a course at Rutgers this summer? Join the Institute for Teaching\, Innovation\, and Inclusive Pedagogy for the second of two gatherings designed specifically to discuss and share effective teaching practices that support student learning in an accelerated period. The director of Summer & Winter Sessions will also be available during these sessions to answer any logistical questions that may arise.  \nPlease register to attend the April 28th or May 13th session as similar content will be discussed. The onsite session will include additional engagement activities for instructors\, and refreshments will be provided.  \nNote: This online workshop is the second of two repeat sessions hosted by the Institute of Teaching\, Innovation\, and Inclusive Pedagogy and co-sponsored by the Office of Summer & Winter Sessions.   \nThis session also fulfills the requirement for the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-intensive-summer-courses-online/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T110000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20260501T174556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175256Z UID:4847-1783418400-1783422000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Summer Virtual Book Group DESCRIPTION:Generative AI isn’t going away\, but the question of how to use it well in teaching is still very much open. This summer\, join us to read and discuss The Science of Learning Meets AI\, a practical guide for faculty who want to use AI in ways that actually support student learning. Using a three-stage progression model\, Ludwig and Zakrajsek connect AI integration to familiar frameworks like UDL\, Backward Design\, TILT\, and Bloom’s Taxonomy. Whether you’re skeptical\, curious\, or somewhere in between\, this book meets you where you are. Each 1-hour session will draw on the reflection prompts and discussion activities built into each chapter\, so come ready to think alongside colleagues from across disciplines.   \nVirtual sessions will be held on the following Tuesdays\, from 10 – 11 am: \n\nJuly 7\nJuly 14\nJuly 21\n\nA limited number of books will be provided; please register only if you can attend all three sessions.  \nThis session fulfills the Foundational Knowledge Pathway of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nAudience: Open to all Rutgers New Brunswick Instructors and Administrative support staff.  \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/summer-genai-virtual-book-group-the-science-of-learning-meets-ai/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T110000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233054 CREATED:20260501T175029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175420Z UID:4850-1784023200-1784026800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Summer Virtual Book Group DESCRIPTION:Generative AI isn’t going away\, but the question of how to use it well in teaching is still very much open. This summer\, join us to read and discuss The Science of Learning Meets AI\, a practical guide for faculty who want to use AI in ways that actually support student learning. Using a three-stage progression model\, Ludwig and Zakrajsek connect AI integration to familiar frameworks like UDL\, Backward Design\, TILT\, and Bloom’s Taxonomy. Whether you’re skeptical\, curious\, or somewhere in between\, this book meets you where you are. Each 1-hour session will draw on the reflection prompts and discussion activities built into each chapter\, so come ready to think alongside colleagues from across disciplines.   \nVirtual sessions will be held on the following Tuesdays\, from 10 – 11 am: \n\nJuly 7\nJuly 14\nJuly 21\n\nA limited number of books will be provided; please register only if you can attend all three sessions.  \nThis session fulfills the Foundational Knowledge Pathway of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nAudience: Open to all Rutgers New Brunswick Instructors and Administrative support staff.  \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/summer-virtual-book-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T110000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260501T175125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175503Z UID:4852-1784628000-1784631600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Summer Virtual Book Group DESCRIPTION:Generative AI isn’t going away\, but the question of how to use it well in teaching is still very much open. This summer\, join us to read and discuss The Science of Learning Meets AI\, a practical guide for faculty who want to use AI in ways that actually support student learning. Using a three-stage progression model\, Ludwig and Zakrajsek connect AI integration to familiar frameworks like UDL\, Backward Design\, TILT\, and Bloom’s Taxonomy. Whether you’re skeptical\, curious\, or somewhere in between\, this book meets you where you are. Each 1-hour session will draw on the reflection prompts and discussion activities built into each chapter\, so come ready to think alongside colleagues from across disciplines.   \nVirtual sessions will be held on the following Tuesdays\, from 10 – 11 am: \n\nJuly 7\nJuly 14\nJuly 21\n\nA limited number of books will be provided; please register only if you can attend all three sessions.  \nThis session fulfills the Foundational Knowledge Pathway of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nAudience: Open to all Rutgers New Brunswick Instructors and Administrative support staff.  \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/summer-virtual-book-group-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260805T190850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T192353Z UID:5776-1786060800-1788307199@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Virtual\, Asynchronous New TA Orientation DESCRIPTION:The 2026 New Teaching Assistant Orientation welcomes all new TAs at Rutgers University—New Brunswick! The virtual\, asynchronous orientation is designed to address various teaching topics\, such as preparing for the first day of class\, dealing with common challenges\, etc. Two Canvas sites will be available (general TA orientation for domestic and international TAs; and an accompanying International TA orientation for international TAs)\, and an email with information on how to access these sites will be sent in early August. In addition to the virtual orientation\, new TAs are invited to attend the onsite orientation on August 24 on the College Ave campus. See the registration link for more details.   \nPlease note: The launch date of the Canvas sites has been postponed to August 7\, 2026. New TAs will receive an email invitation with more details.   \nAlso note that only those whose TA appointment has been confirmed by their graduate program should register at this time. Those who have not received a confirmation should register once the appointment is finalized.  \nREGISTER  \nAudience: graduate students   URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/virtual-asynchronous-new-ta-orientation/ LOCATION:Canvas CATEGORIES:Orientation ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T111500 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260811T163908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165145Z UID:5843-1787220000-1787224500@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Elevating Your Online Course Media for a Professional Impact DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nFacilitator: Justin Smith\, Academic Media Producer\, UOES \nDiscover practical strategies for creating engaging\, high-quality course media that enhances student learning and instructor presence. In this interactive session\, you’ll explore how to select the most effective media for your course\, plan successful video projects through thoughtful pre-production\, and apply instructional design principles that improve engagement\, accessibility\, and learning outcomes. You’ll also learn best practices for collaborating with a media production team and gain tips for creating polished\, authentic course videos that connect with students. \nInteractive Activity: Participants will use Adobe Express to record a short video or audio reflection\, allowing them to experience an easy-to-use media creation tool firsthand. This hands-on exercise will demonstrate how faculty can quickly create engaging instructional content\, introductions\, announcements\, or student-facing messages that can be incorporated directly into their online courses. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/elevating-your-online-course-media-for-a-professional-impact/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T123000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260710T171951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T175003Z UID:5127-1787310000-1787315400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Beyond the Chatbot DESCRIPTION:Part of a six-session series from University Online Education Services (UOES)\, in partnership with TIIP. Each session consists of 60 minutes of content followed by a 30-minute work session. \nThis session is a high-level tour of what’s actually new this year and why it matters for the way you teach. Agents can now browse the web\, write\, and complete multi-step tasks on their own. Vibe coding lets you describe a Canvas page\, quiz\, or interactive activity in plain English and get working content back — no coding experience required. NotebookLM keeps an AI grounded in your own syllabus and readings instead of letting it wander the open web. And local AI tools — speech-to-text\, text-to-speech\, and small models — let you build course materials on your own laptop without anything leaving the room. We’ll look at what’s available through your ScarletMail account\, what students are arriving with\, and what each of these tools is actually good for. The 30-minute work session that follows is hands-on: pick one thing that caught your attention and try it on your own course material\, with help in the room. \nThis session fulfills Competencies 1\, 2\, and 3 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program and is open to Rutgers University staff and instructors of all ranks\, appointment types\, and disciplines. \nWhat to bring (optional): a Canvas page\, syllabus\, or reading you’d like to turn into something interactive. \nREGISTER \nQuestions about the Teaching with GenAI Faculty Workshop Series? Email Rick Anderson\, Director of Emerging Technology at UOES: rick.anderson@uoes.rutgers.edu URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/beyond-the-chatbot/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T121500 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260805T192029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T192029Z UID:5783-1787560200-1787573700@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Onsite New TA Orientation DESCRIPTION:The 2026 New Teaching Assistant Orientation welcomes all new TAs at Rutgers University—New Brunswick! In this in-person\, live orientation\, you will have an opportunity to meet your peers\, participate in a Q&A session with a panel of experienced TAs\, engage in discussions on relevant teaching topics in preparation for the upcoming academic year\, and learn about ongoing professional development opportunities available to all TAs. This in-person orientation complements the virtual orientation modules available through Canvas. Light refreshments will be served. \nPlease note: Only those whose TA appointment has been confirmed by their graduate program should register at this time. Those who have not received a confirmation should register once the appointment is finalized. \nREGISTER  \nAudience: graduate students URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/onsite-new-ta-orientation-2/ LOCATION:Scott Hall\, Rm 123\, 43 College Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States CATEGORIES:Orientation ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T113000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260710T154458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T140530Z UID:5098-1787653800-1787657400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:The Analog Inspiration (AI) Card Deck DESCRIPTION:Looking to reimagine your teaching in the age of AI\, but not sure where to start? We’re bringing back one of our previous sessions\, this time virtually. In this one-hour session\, you’ll use the Analog Inspiration Card Deck to explore the human values in your teaching and wrestle with how GenAI intersects with what matters most to you as an educator. Through a facilitated card deck exchange\, you’ll reflect on how GenAI is reshaping concepts like care\, trust\, and critical thinking\, and leave with new perspectives from colleagues across the discipline.  \nThis session fulfills Competencies 2 and 3 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program and is open to Rutgers University staff and instructors of all ranks\, appointment types\, and disciplines. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/the-analog-inspiration-ai-card-deck/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T153000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260813T205454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T174133Z UID:5876-1787732100-1787758200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Lecturer Orientation  DESCRIPTION:This orientation\, coordinated by the Center for Faculty Success\, is designed for lecturers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.  \n\nLocation: Rutgers Business School (100 Rockafeller Road\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854)\, Room 2071\nAudience: Lecturers \nOrganizer: Center for Faculty Success \n\nInterested in attending? Contact the Center for Faculty Success to register or with any questions: nbfacultyaffairs@echo.rutgers.edu. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/lecturer-orientation-2/ LOCATION:Rutgers Business School (100 Rockafeller Road\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854) Room 2071 CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T111500 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260811T164246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165205Z UID:5845-1787824800-1787829300@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Making Course Videos Accessible at Rutgers DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nFacilitator: Justin Smith\, Academic Media Producer\, UOES  \nLearn practical strategies for creating accessible course videos that support student success while meeting Rutgers’ accessibility expectations under Title II. In this interactive session\, you’ll explore simple recording practices that improve accessibility from the start\, understand faculty responsibilities for captions and visual descriptions\, and learn how to ensure that instructional videos provide equitable access for all learners. The session will also cover best practices for using Canvas and Kaltura\, working with transcripts\, and knowing when to partner with Rutgers Academic Media for additional support.  \nInteractive Activity: Participants will gain hands-on experience editing captions in Kaltura by reviewing an educational video\, correcting auto-generated captions\, and updating technical terminology\, names\, and acronyms. This practical exercise will demonstrate how a few simple edits can significantly improve the accuracy\, accessibility\, and overall learning experience for students.  \nREGISTER   URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/making-course-videos-accessible-at-rutgers/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260813T205923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T205953Z UID:5878-1787832000-1787835600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Lecturer Learning Community DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to connect with fellow lecturers at Rutgers? Then join the Lecturer Learning Community\, a supportive\, interdisciplinary space to exchange ideas and share effective teaching practices! In this first gathering\, you will have an opportunity to meet colleagues and discuss how you are preparing for the upcoming semester and learn from others (e.g.\, designing a welcoming\, inclusive syllabus\, building rapport with students\, planning for the first day of class\, etc.).   \nThroughout the fall semester\, there will be monthly gatherings for which you will be asked to submit topics of interest in advance. The dates and times for these subsequent gatherings will be determined based on the initial registration results.   \nWe look forward to meeting you!  \nAudience: Lecturers (please register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/lecturer-learning-community/ 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=America/New_York:20260831T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T113000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260821T165137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172732Z UID:5950-1788172200-1788175800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:GenAI Community of Practice Session DESCRIPTION:Overview\nXenia Morin (Plant Biology\, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences) will lead a discussion on syllabus and assignment policies for GenAI. We’ll also explore how these policies connect to our course learning goals. Bring your own policy statements to share! \nWhether you’re just starting to think about GenAI’s impact on your classroom\, actively experimenting with new approaches\, questioning whether GenAI belongs in your teaching at all\, or somewhere in between\, this community is for you. We welcome all position titles\, roles\, and ranks\, and we welcome critical\, skeptical\, and cautious perspectives alongside curious and enthusiastic ones. You’re welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as fit your schedule and interests.  \nHow to Attend\nAlready a registered member of this community? You will receive calendar invitations for all fall GenAI community sessions. \nInterested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to be added to fall sessions. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/genai-community-of-practice-session/ 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=America/New_York:20260910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260821T171417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172749Z UID:5959-1789038000-1789041600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:GenAI Community of Practice Session DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this bonus session\, guests Lucille Leung (Learning Centers) and Rick Anderson (University Online Education Services) will talk to us about the new GenAI resources and modules for students and instructors. \nWhether you’re just starting to think about GenAI’s impact on your classroom\, actively experimenting with new approaches\, questioning whether GenAI belongs in your teaching at all\, or somewhere in between\, this community is for you. We welcome all position titles\, roles\, and ranks\, and we welcome critical\, skeptical\, and cautious perspectives alongside curious and enthusiastic ones. You’re welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as fit your schedule and interests.  \nHow to Attend\nAlready a registered member of this community? You will receive calendar invitations for all fall GenAI community sessions. \nInterested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to be added to fall sessions. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/genai-community-of-practice-session-2/ 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=America/New_York:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260821T153030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T153030Z UID:5931-1789128000-1789131600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:First Time TA [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]  DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Yhosep Barba Blanco\, Jamie Kim  \nHave you started teaching a lab\, a class\, or a recitation section this semester and want to discuss some questions that have come up? This session is specifically designed to explore common teaching moments you might encounter as a first-time TA. We will share some tips and tricks for a great first-time teaching experience! This session is part of the Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/first-time-ta-grad-postdoc-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260821T153257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T153257Z UID:5933-1789387200-1789390800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Hosting Effective Office Hours [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]  DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Karen Bacalia\, Sophia Fox-Dichter  \nIn this workshop\, we will discuss common objectives of office hours and strategies for offering effective office hours that support undergraduate student learning and wellness. This session is part of the Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.   \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/hosting-effective-office-hours-grad-postdoc-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T123000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260820T200648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T200648Z UID:5923-1789470000-1789475400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Tech Toolkit Series: Introduction to Canvas DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Eric Leupold\, Instructional Technologist\, UOES  \nIn this workshop\, we will discuss the different tools available in Canvas to create a consistent and clear course site for students to navigate. You’ll learn the fundamentals of setting up your course in Canvas and creating assignments and assessments. We’ll explore how to navigate the Canvas interface\, add content to modules (files\, videos\, links\, etc.)\, upload your syllabus\, and communicate with students. You’ll also learn how to create Assignments and Discussions\, set up rubrics\, manage group work\, and use SpeedGrader and the gradebook to provide feedback and track student progress. This session is part of TIIP’s Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nREGISTER  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, graduate students and/or postdocs\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-tech-toolkit-series-introduction-to-canvas/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260811T164754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165114Z UID:5847-1789552800-1789556400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Explore the Rutgers iTV Studio  DESCRIPTION:Location: Rutgers iTV Studio on Livingston Campus (14 Berrue Circle\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854)  \nFacilitator: UOES staff  \nGet an inside look at the Rutgers iTV Studio and discover the professional production spaces available to support high-quality course media. During this guided tour\, participants will explore the studio’s video production capabilities\, learn about the different recording environments\, and see how faculty can create engaging instructional content with the support of Academic Media. Whether you’re considering recording lecture videos\, faculty introductions\, demonstrations\, or expert interviews\, this session will showcase the tools and resources available to elevate your online course media.  \nInteractive Activity: Participants will have the opportunity to experience the studio firsthand by trying out the single-person recording studio\, complete with a teleprompter\, annotation tablet\, and green screen. The tour will also include the main production studio\, featuring a three-camera setup designed for interviews and subject matter expert discussions\, as well as the interactive glassboard—a transparent writing surface that participants can use to create dynamic instructional content while facing the camera.  \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/behind-the-scenes-explore-the-rutgers-itv-studio/ LOCATION:Rutgers iTV Studio\, 14 Berrue Circle\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T123000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260710T172557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T174941Z UID:5130-1789729200-1789734600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:AI-Assisted Digital Accessibility Workflows: Text-to-Speech\, Vision\, and Content Conversion DESCRIPTION:Part of a six-session series from University Online Education Services (UOES)\, in partnership with TIIP. Each session consists of 60 minutes of content followed by a 30-minute work session. \nThe April 2027 digital accessibility deadline is closer than it looks\, and AI can do work on accessibility that used to take hours. This session walks through practical workflows: multilingual text-to-speech for course readings and announcements\, AI vision for generating meaningful alt text and descriptions of charts and diagrams\, and conversion of scanned PDFs and image-heavy slides into accessible Canvas content. We’ll keep the emphasis on repeatable routines you can run yourself — and on the verification step\, because AI-generated descriptions and audio always need a human check. The 30-minute work session lets you run the workflow on one of your own course documents. \nThis session fulfills Competencies 1 and 3 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program and is open to Rutgers University staff and instructors of all ranks\, appointment types\, and disciplines. \nWhat to bring: A course document you’d like to make accessible. \nREGISTER \nQuestions about the Teaching with GenAI Faculty Workshop Series? Email Rick Anderson\, Director of Emerging Technology at UOES: rick.anderson@uoes.rutgers.edu URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/ai-assisted-digital-accessibility-workflows-text-to-speech-vision-and-content-conversion/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260821T233055 CREATED:20260818T160906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T160906Z UID:5900-1790082000-1790085600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching for Student Success at Rutgers University: Translating Evidence to Practice DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives   \n\nIdentify evidence-based teaching approaches based on research findings \n\n\nApply research findings to student-focused efforts at Rutgers University \n\n\nDevelop a preliminary action plan for implementation \n\nDescription:  \nFounded in May 2024 as part of the Academic Master Plan\, the Institute for Teaching\, Innovation\, and Inclusive Pedagogy (TIIP) is a hub for instructors that advances instruction fostering student learning and academic thriving at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. During this interactive Research Spotlight session\, the founding director will share evidence-based approaches that support student success through effective teaching based on the institute’s recent studies and previous efforts. Participants will apply the findings to their own student-focused efforts to support the design of learning environments that foster a sense of belonging\, provide opportunities for high-impact learning\, and supporttimely graduation. This session will center us on what it means to teach and promote student success at the beginning of the academic year.    \nRegistration information forthcoming URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-for-student-success-at-rutgers-university-translating-evidence-to-practice/ LOCATION:Livingston Student Center Room 201AB CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR