Generative AI Exploration sessions are interactive experiences supporting instructors in developing an understanding of various GenAI technologies and their implications in teaching and beyond. During this session, we will explore Google’s experimental model LearnLM. Google indicates that: “LearnLM is our new family of models fine-tuned for learning and grounded in educational research to make teaching … Read More
Teaching in the online environment means working with a new toolbox in order to help students achieve your learning goals. This 90-minute workshop, led by University Online Education Services (UOES), will focus on key considerations to keep in mind when planning active learning experiences online. Attendees will explore practical strategies to make optimal use of … Read More
This four-hour session, facilitated by David Wyrtzen, Associate Director for Faculty Training and Outreach, Digital Classroom Services will explore the fundamentals of active learning. Instructional Designers will discuss the pedagogic underpinnings … Read More
Peer review of teaching is an important part of the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors of all ranks.This workshop is primarily designed to prepare reviewers tasked with conducting … Read More
This workshop will explore the Guidelines for Effective Teaching, which adopts a framework showing what effective teaching looks like and encourages faculty to present evidence that shows their strengths across all … Read More
The Full DIG (Data Integrity Gateway) training session is recommended for department administrators who are newly responsible for validating instructor details for SIRS. This session covers navigating Blue, how to validate … Read More
Hear a panel of instructors and instructional designers from a variety of disciplines share their reflections on the student voices highlighted in the book Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education (Addy, Dube, & Mitchell, 2024) and how they are applying them in their teaching. Submit questions to … Read More
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
