Past Events

Think Cinematic: Presentations That Will Impress

Apr 13, 2022, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

CELT is happy to host Dr. Luke Lefebvre, Assistant Professor in the School of Information Science in the College of Communication & Information, for a session on slide presentation design. Learn how to impress and captivate audiences with dynamic presentation skills. Transform your slide deck into a cinematic work that will leave people wanting more. Integrate powerful techniques to give your communication abilities an edge in the classroom, boardroom, and anywhere else.

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Transparent Assignment Design

Apr 14, 2022, 3:00 – 3:45 PM

Students produce higher quality and more creative products when they clearly understand the assignment’s purpose, the tasks involved in successfully completing the assignment, plus the criteria upon which they will be graded. When gaps exist in our instructions, students flood us with questions as the deadline approaches and/or submit products that do not meet our expectations. We may unintentionally generate these gaps when our disciplinary expertise hinders us from identifying all the skills and knowledge novices need to complete complex assignments.

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Student Panel: What Makes Major Assignments & Exams Meaningful?

Apr 21, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Since March 2020, we have adjusted our approaches to assessment to account for the phases of the pandemic and provide students with fair opportunities—in the face of often-overwhelming challenges—to show us what they've learned (and to prompt learning in the first place).

Setting the Tone and Fostering Inclusion

Aug 19, 2022, 2:30 – 3:30 PM

How we begin during the first weeks of classes can have a lasting impact on the atmosphere of our courses for the duration of the semester. In this workshop, we will explore opportunities to immediately foster inclusivity and set the tone for an engaging and successful semester. Attendees will develop insights and learn practical tools for establishing and sustaining a welcoming classroom community for all students.

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Sharing Strategies for Facilitating Community & Belonging

Aug 24, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Facilitating community and belonging in our classrooms can go a long way in supporting students, but that process can often seem daunting and unclear. During this session, participants will explore strategies for building community and belonging as we feature the expertise and experiences of UK instructors during fall 2020 and spring 2021. Featuring data collected in a campus-wide study during these semesters, this session will also offer participants insight into UK’s student and instructional communities.

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Motivation: Engaging Students and Encouraging Attendance

Sep 8, 2022, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

This workshop will focus on growing our understanding of how motivation and curiosity work in connection with learning. From that understanding, we will then look at tactics we can employ to enhance their motivations to learn, and, particularly, come to class!

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Inclusive & Equitable Pedagogy: A Mindful Practice

Sep 20, 2022, 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Building on previous discussions about fostering community and belonging in the learning environment, this workshop focuses on inclusion as a pedagogical practice and invites participants to explore mindfulness as a tool for sustaining work in inclusive and equitable pedagogical praxis.

"What is my problem?": Regulating Our Executive Functions

Oct 11, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The ups and downs and unknowns of the last two years have increased stress and anxiety not just for students, but also instructors. Stress and anxiety have a profound effect on Executive Function, and we will talk about some strategies you can use to help you regulate yourself.

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Ignite Learning: Mind the Gap

Oct 18, 2022, 3:00 – 3:50 PM

At the end of the semester, have you wondered why there was a gap among students’ learning? In this session, we'll explore three small teaching changes that have been shown to increase learning for all students and to narrow the achievement gap for underrepresented groups.

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Critical Pedagogy for Challenging Times

Oct 19, 2022, 10:00 – 11:15 AM

The diversity of students’ experiences and identities inevitably invites topics of public debate to our learning environments, and they often become a large part of class discussions whether we welcome them or not. This workshop considers the generative possibility of engaging tense topics and explores strategies to effectively facilitate classroom conversations and navigate "hot" moments.