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Events from January 7, 2026 – March 6, 2026 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy Events from January 7, 2026 – March 6, 2026 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

The AI Card Deck: Designing with Generative AI in Mind

Seminar Room 444 Career Explorations and Success 106 Somerset Street, 4th Floor College Avenue Campus

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

Building an Effective Partnership with TAs

Zoom

Are you an instructor who works with a graduate teaching assistant (or a team of TAs)? Then join us! In this interactive session, you will learn about how to create a productive, collaborative relationship with your TAs by discussing practical strategies for clear communication, defined roles and expectations, and intentional mentorship and guidance.  Using a … Read More

AI as Accessibility Improvement Tool

Zoom

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

SNAFU.edu: Book Group

Zoom

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

Teaching Strategies that Support Introverted Learners

Zoom

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

SNAFU.edu: Book Group

Zoom

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

Teaching and GenAI Explorations: Images

Zoom

Curious about how generative AI can support creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in your courses? In this interactive, one-hour virtual session, you will explore a range of AI image generators, compare their strengths and limitations, and experiment with hands-on prompts to see how each tool responds. You will leave with practical strategies for incorporating AI-generated … Read More

Beyond ChatGPT – Navigating Alternative Models

Zoom

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