This new workshop is a deep dive into what might be the most important piece of a teaching portfolio or teaching statement: the teaching philosophy statement. This reflective and highly personal narrative encapsulates an instructor’s instructional goals, teaching methods, and their approach to assessing student learning. In this interactive session we explore examples from different … Read More
Are you looking for ways to develop and refine your teaching and diversity statements for academic employment? Then join this interactive workshop that will be facilitated by Dr. Jamie Kim, Assistant Director of Teaching Development at TIIP! You will learn about the common elements of these statements and review sample statements. You will also have … Read More
While students are crucial stakeholders in the university’s teaching enterprise, their feedback should not be mistaken for “evaluation of teaching,” which is a task for instructional colleagues. Student feedback is an indicator which provides evidence that must be interpreted. In this workshop, we explore scholarly research on the limitations and potential biases of student feedback. … Read More
The outputs of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) might seem objective, but they are reflective of the datasets on which they are trained and their respective algorithms. Therefore, they might contain information that is inaccurate, biased, or misleading. During this interactive session, we will explore what is known about bias and GenAI and potential conversations that … Read More
This first virtual workshop in a two-part series will introduce you to the basics of generative AI as a tool for teaching and learning. We will explore the range of AI tools available like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Perplexity, and how they can be incorporated into assignments, rubrics, and assessments. We will also practice writing effective … Read More
The 2nd Annual Student Success Conference is a full-day event that invites Rutgers–New Brunswick faculty and staff to explore innovative strategies, share success stories, and strengthen efforts to advance student success across the campus. Highlights will include a keynote address by Dr. Amelia Parnell, engaging breakout sessions aligned with the Academic Master Plan, networking opportunities, … Read More
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened an ad hoc committee to develop a framework for "equitable and effective teaching in undergraduate STEM and identify policies and practices at the departmental, programmatic, and institutional levels that can facilitate implementation of the principles." STEM faculty, department chairs, program directors, administrators, and students are invited … Read More
The second virtual workshop in the series is intended to facilitate thinking through the impact of AI on your course design, especially your assignments. We will provide examples of assignments enriched by AI and provide guidelines for determining which assignments are better off left AI-free. By the end of the workshop, you will have practical … Read More
In this virtual workshop we will guide faculty to critically evaluate AI tools before integrating them into their teaching- paying attention to whether the tool could reinforce societal biases. The faculty will explore how AI can perpetuate bias in educational settings, focusing specifically on grading systems, adaptive learning tools, and AI detection platforms. Addresses Competency … Read More
While AI holds the potential to personalize and enhance learning experiences, there is a risk that overreliance on these tools could erode the human interactions that are at the heart … Read More