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Past Events from April 4, 2025 – April 21, 2025 – Page 3 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy Past Events from April 4, 2025 – April 21, 2025 – Page 3 – Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

AI in the Classroom: Navigating Tricky Talks with Students

In this online workshop, participants will develop practical strategies for navigating challenging conversations about generative AI with students. Through interactive role-playing and empathy-focused activities, participants will learn how to address … Read More

Teaching Non-Major Students: Challenges and Possibilities

Presented by the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning as part of the University of Equity and Inclusion’s Classroom Inclusivity Series: From Introduction to Academic Writing to General Chemistry: Nearly every academic study requires their students to take mandatory classes, particularly at the introductory level. Throughout our own teaching careers and in our positions as … Read More

Sensus Access/Reformating Your Documents

Offered by the Office of Information Technology: Join us for a hands-on training session on making your documents more accessible! We'll explore Sensus Access, a powerful tool that converts PDFs into more accessible formats. We'll also cover other ways to reformat your documents, including using built-in features in popular software like Microsoft Office and Adobe … Read More

Adding Questions to SIRS for Faculty

Offered by the Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research (OTEAR): This quick half an hour session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to SIRS in Blue. Best practices for question design and tips for promoting engagement will also be covered. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session … Read More

Inclusive AI Part 1: Picking the right AI tool & Identifying Possible Biases 

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

Best Practices for Peer Review of Online Teaching (Virtual Interactive Workshop)

This session will be offered by the Office Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research: Peer review of teaching plays a crucial role in the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors across all ranks. Many educators now teach courses with significant online components, including asynchronous online, synchronous online, and hybrid formats. Peer review of these courses … Read More