Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

AI for Differentiating Instruction
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Zoom
This session will explore strategies for differentiating instruction, an inclusive teaching approach that involves modifying content, process, products, or the learning environment to meet the diverse needs of individual students in a classroom. We will also explore ways in which GenAI tools can be used to help you design and tailor these activities efficiently and easily, helping you do more for your students.
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A recording will be made available to view after the meeting has been completed.

Tea & Teaching with Jenevieve DeLosSantos
2025-11-21 10:00 | Zoom
A conversation with Andrés Mario Zervigón, Professor in the Department of Art History for a discussion about ways to leverage student usage of generative AI to support their development as writers. Andrés will share with us some strategies he has employed in developing new writing assignments that incorporate generative AI both in the brainstorming and writing processes and across a variety of levels, from a 400-level capstone experience to a 100-level introductory survey.
Together we will discuss his thinking about the potential of AI to help support academic writing skills and ways to discuss the ethics of these tools with students. We welcome all perspectives to join us for this event where we hope to explore the complexities of generative AI and writing through an informal and conversational exchange of ideas.
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Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs
2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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. To join the community, please fill out this registration form.

A Virtual Community Reading & Discussion: The Present Professor (Session #4 of 4)
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00
Description: This semester, take time to pause, reflect, and reconnect by joining our four-part virtual book group on The Present Professor by Elizabeth Norell. This empowering book invites educators to consider what it truly means to teach with presence, authenticity, and purpose, especially in times of burnout, overload, or disconnection. Through guided conversation and shared reflection, we’ll also highlight the book’s emphasis on inclusive teaching practices that value diverse identities and experiences. Each 1-hour session offers a supportive space to reimagine your teaching life with greater intention, equity, and clarity.

Audience: Open to all Rutgers instructors and administrative support staff.

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Promoting Your Research with Social Media
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Regardless of your research topic, finding effective ways to share your work is essential. This interactive workshop will introduce practical strategies and easy-to-use tools to help you promote your research across multiple platforms. Learn how to create engaging content tailored for websites and popular social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and BlueSky.
Join us to explore:

Why social media matters for research visibility

Tips for crafting impactful posts and visuals

Tools for scheduling and managing content efficiently

Best practices for reaching your target audience

Whether you’re new to social media or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with actionable techniques to amplify your research and connect with a broader audience.
This workshop is offered by Rutgers-NB Center for Faculty Success in cooperation with the Rutgers Communications and Marketing.
Facilitators: Melissa Blake, Petra Christmann
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Crafting an Inclusive Syllabus [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Facilitators: Jamie Kim, Clara Civiero
If you are teaching a class as a TA, you will be required to craft your own syllabus as well as plan your course schedule. This session will cover (1) components of a syllabus, (2) how to develop equitable and thoughtful course policies, and (3) incorporating flexible and accessible perspectives into your course design, as well as practical tools for structuring your course timeline. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Teaching Effectively During the Winter Session
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Join us for an interactive session designed specifically for instructors teaching during the upcoming Winter Session. Together, we’ll explore effective strategies and recommended practices for teaching accelerated asynchronous online courses to help you make the most of your time and your students’ learning experience. We invite you to share any topics or questions you’d like to discuss in the registration form. Your input will help shape a session that’s relevant and responsive to your needs.
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Launch Session: The Syllabus Resource Library (Online)
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
To support your syllabus preparations for the upcoming semester, we are excited to share a new resource with you, the Syllabus Resource Library! Co-created with a cohort of thoughtful students who served as student pedagogical partner fellows at TIIP in Fall 2025, this resource includes frameworks to design effective student-centered syllabi that can serve as learning tools for students. The resource includes not only traditional syllabi but also graphic and video-based forms and practical guidance for how and why those types of versions may also be used.
At the launch session we will give an overview of the resource, describe how it was co-created, and highlight various syllabus types just in time for the spring semester. We will also announce a special competition, The Syllabus Challenge, to highlight and recognize instructors at Rutgers-New Brunswick who reimagine their syllabi using the Syllabus Resource Library resources.
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The AI Card Deck: Designing with Generative AI in Mind
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 to be used for both you and your students with various possibilities for interaction.
This session fulfills Competencies 2 and 3 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.
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Building an Effective Partnership with TAs
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 simple before-during-after framework, the session will highlight what you can do at each stage of a semester to maintain a strong working partnership with TAs. You will leave with concrete approaches you can implement in your own course context.
Audience: Administrative staff, lecturers, teaching faculty (NTT), tenure-line faculty, postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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How to Use Accessibility Checkers and Update Course Materials
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Facilitators:

Omar Samkough, Instructional Technologist
Natalia Kouraeva, Senior Instructional Designer

This workshop will provide an overview of the primary accessibility tools available in the Rutgers instance of Canvas – TidyUp and Ally Accessibility Report. Come meet the experts from the UOES team who will demonstrate how to resolve some accessibility issues and update course materials. This session fulfills the requirement for the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Administrative staff, lecturers, teaching faculty (NTT), tenure-line faculty, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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AI as Accessibility Improvement Tool
2026-01-23 11:00 - 12:30 | 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 your expertise to refine it for accuracy and context. You’ll take part in hands-on activities, using readily available AI tools to generate and evaluate alt-text in real time. Whether you’re new to digital accessibility or looking to streamline your workflow, this session aims to provide practical skills and a fresh perspective on creating inclusive course materials. To get the most out of this session, come with a course and images in mind (or on your device) that you’d like to make more accessible.
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Fostering Communication between TAs and Faculty [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Facilitator: Gill Woody
This workshop is designed to help develop effective communication strategies with faculty members in the courses we facilitate. We will explore best practices for establishing clear expectations, managing responsibilities, and navigating potential challenges in the TA-faculty relationship. Participants will gain tools to build productive, collaborative partnerships with faculty. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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SNAFU.edu: Book Group
2026-01-27 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-02-17 12:15 - 13:15 | 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 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.
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Lecturer Faculty Community – Spring Kickoff
2026-01-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
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:

Thursday, January 29, 12:30-1:30pm

Thursday, February 5, 1:00-2:00pm

Tuesday, March 3, 12:30-1:30pm

Tuesday, April 14, 12:30-1:30pm

You 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.
Audience: Lecturers (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Developing a Teaching Philosophy Statement for Academic Employment [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]
2026-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Facilitator: Jamie Kim
This interactive session will help you consider and design your teaching philosophy statement which is often an integral component of the job application for faculty positions. Please bring a copy of your own drafts (or a general idea of what you might write about) to share during small group discussions as well as a laptop or pen and paper. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Accessibility: Using Kaltura in Canvas for Video Accessibility
2026-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Facilitators:

Omar Samkough, Instructional Technologist
Behi Abdi, Instructional Designer
Linda Lopez, eLearning Support Specialist

Let us introduce you to Kaltura’s built-in accessibility features for videos shared in Canvas, helping you make your video content more accessible and inclusive. You will learn how to enable and edit captions, support diverse learners, and align your videos with accessibility best practices, including captioning, editing captions, transcripts, chapters, and more.
This session is open to the Rutgers community and counts toward the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Administrative staff, lecturers, teaching faculty (NTT), tenure-line faculty, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Lecturer Faculty Community – February Gathering
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
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:

Thursday, January 29, 12:30-1:30 pm
Thursday, February 5, 1:00-2:00 pm
Tuesday, March 3, 12:30-1:30 pm
Tuesday, April 14, 12:30-1:30 pm

You 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.
Audience: Lecturers (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP)
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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.
This 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.
Spring Virtual Meeting Dates (Tuesdays at 11:00 am):

February 10
March 3
March 31
April 28

Whether 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.
Audience: Open to all members of the Rutgers community, including instructors at all ranks, graduate TAs, postdocs, staff, and administrators.
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Assessment: Ins and Outs of Canvas Gradebook
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Facilitators:

Eric Leupold, Instructional Technologist
Hanna Kim, Senior Instructional Designer

Canvas Gradebook helps you set up, manage, and communicate grades and student feedback. In this workshop, we will review Gradebook’s features and settings, cover how Canvas Assignments interact with Gradebook, weighting grades, hiding and releasing grades, using SpeedGrader for feedback, and managing group submissions, so you can streamline your grading workflow.
This session is open to the Rutgers community and counts toward the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Administrative staff, lecturers, teaching faculty (NTT), tenure-line faculty, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Accessibility: Creating Accessible STEM Equations
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Facilitators:

Mary Labrada, Senior Instructional Designer
Karen Harris, Senior Instructional Designer
Jason Khurdan, Manager, Disability Services

In this workshop, we will go over promising practices and tools for creating accessible math equations, including how to format equations in Canvas and within documents, and how to write appropriate alt-text, including in assessment contexts.
This session is open to the Rutgers community and counts toward the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Administrative staff, lecturers, teaching faculty (NTT), tenure-line faculty, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Teaching Strategies that Support Introverted Learners
2026-02-12 10:30 - 11:30 | 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 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.
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Engaging a Quiet Classroom [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Facilitator: Gill Woody
As instructors, a major motivator for us is getting to interact with students and see them grow as learners. But what happens when they don’t want to interact with us? How can we still be good instructors? In this workshop, we will dive into the world of the quiet classroom (both the physical AND the virtual) and how we can alter our teaching methods to engage effectively with these students. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs – February Gathering
2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:15 | Zoom
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.
Audience: 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)
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Teaching with Group Work [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Facilitator: Sophia Fox-Dichter
Everyone loves a group project, right? Come discuss strategies for implementing effective group projects while avoiding common pitfalls. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Planning for an Engaging Lecture [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:15 | Zoom
Facilitator: Jamie Kim
If you currently teach large lecture-based courses, give guest lectures, or expect to teach large courses in the future, this session is for you! In this interactive session, you will examine the relationship between lecturing and learning through findings from the science of learning and evidence-based teaching. You will discuss how to incorporate active learning into lectures, explore practical strategies for planning effective class sessions, and apply these strategies by beginning to design or refine your own lecture plan. Please come with a general topic of a potential lecture that you will likely teach in the future. Part of the Biomedical Postdoc Professional Development (PD3) program, this session is open to all graduate students and postdocs and fulfills the requirement for the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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Teaching and GenAI Explorations: Images
2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:30 | 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 images into learning activities that enhance, not replace, student thinking.
This session fulfills Competency 1 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.
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Teaching That Clicks: Tools and Techniques for Real Engagement Online [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00
Facilitator: Ramazan Güngör
This interactive workshop, offered in collaboration with the Institute for Teaching, Innovation & Inclusive Pedagogy, provides graduate instructors with evidence-based practices for fostering meaningful learner engagement across online and hybrid teaching environments. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience teaching fully online graduate courses and the latest educational research on the topic, Dr. Ramazan Güngör will guide participants through practical approaches that support student motivation, participation, and success, whether teaching asynchronous discussion-based courses, synchronous Zoom seminars, or hybrid classes that blend modalities.
Topics will include designing intentional learning interactions, building instructor presence, structuring activities that invite deeper thinking, facilitating inclusive discussions, providing effective feedback, and using simple technologies to enhance engagement without overwhelming students.
Examples and templates will be tailored to the realities of graduate students teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Rutgers, though faculty are also welcome to attend. Participants will leave with adaptable strategies they can apply immediately, along with a clearer understanding of how to create learning environments, online or otherwise, that are active, engaging, and supportive of deep learning.
This session fulfills the requirement for the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.
Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)
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