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Understanding Student Expectations: The First Week of Class (ETL)

Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Graduate TA

In this workshop, participants will explore student expectations and learn strategies for enhancing student understanding of the syllabi, policies, and class expectations. We will also discuss how transparency and communication contributes to building and sustaining a positive learning environment throughout the semester. This workshop is designed with graduate teaching assistants in mind but all are welcome. NB: This workshop counts toward CELT's Essentials in Teaching and Learning Badge.

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Building Community Guidelines

Jan 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Student Engagement

Creating community guidelines as a class at the beginning of the semester can level-set expectations and enhance students’ ownership of their own classroom experience. We'll discuss practices for constructing community guidelines together with your students, building in flexibility while maintaining structure. This workshop will also provide space to think through how to use community guidelines to turn abstract concepts like "being respectful" into practice to support thoughtful discussion and a positive learning environment.

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Make It Your Own: How to Incorporate Active Learning Into Preset Courses

Jan 21, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Active Learning

While some instructors teach courses they develop themselves, many instructors and TAs are tasked with teaching courses with preset curricula. This Zoom session will offer some simple ways to build active learning strategies and creative instructional approaches into these courses to support student learning and engagement.

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"I'm here because it's required": Strategies for Engaging Students in Core Courses

Jan 28, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Student Engagement

Teaching a Core course can be rewarding, but it can also bring instructional challenges related to student motivation and engagement. In this Zoom session, we will explore strategies that help students recognize the relevance and purpose of Core courses, which can encourage deeper engagement. NB: This workshop counts toward CELT's Essentials in Teaching and Learning Badge.

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Teaching Statements and Portfolios

Feb 4, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

A teaching portfolio allows you to document your instructional accomplishments and provides an additional source of evidence, complementing student evaluations and peer reviews. This workshop will address the various components of a teaching portfolio with emphasis on writing a teaching philosophy statement as a means of communicating effectively to others about your teaching.

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Digital Accessibility Open Lab (via Zoom)

Feb 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Accessibility

As we approach the ADA digital accessibility deadline (April 24, 2026), CELT is offering a 2-hour Digital Accessibility Open Lab where instructors can get answers to their digital accessibility questions. Pop into the Zoom room at any time during the session. No registration needed.

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Ignite Learning: Coaching Students to Build Durable Knowledge

Feb 19, 2026, 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Student Engagement

The Ignite Learning Series dives into the science of learning to provide instructors with evidence-driven ideas for enhancing learning within their courses. In this session, we explore practical ways to coach students on how to study more effectively and efficiently while building more durable knowledge.  Please note, this 30-minute information session will be followed by an optional Q&A (~15minutes) where you can share ideas and ask additional questions.

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Co-Creating Rubrics with Students

Mar 3, 2026, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Motivation, Student Engagement

In this interactive workshop, instructors will explore practical strategies for co-creating rubrics with students to foster transparency, engagement, and shared responsibility in assessment. Through examples and guided discussion, participants will leave with tools to implement collaborative rubric design in their own classrooms.

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Digital Accessibility Open Lab (via Zoom)

Mar 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Accessibility

As we approach the ADA digital accessibility deadline (April 24, 2026), CELT is offering a 2-hour Digital Accessibility Open Lab where instructors can get answers to their digital accessibility questions. Pop into the Zoom room at any time during the session. No registration needed. 

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Efficient Strategies in Student Feedback and Assessment

Apr 7, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Assessment

Providing high-quality feedback to students—whether formative feedback on in-process work or summative assessment of completed assignments—is both one of the most important aspects of teaching and often one of the most time-intensive. This workshop focuses on making intentional and strategic use of that time by exploring feedback approaches, structures, and tools that can help instructors prioritize what matters most to support student learning.

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