Past Events

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.

abstract icons of computer, brain, sound, eye, and person on a blue background

Digital Accessibility Open Lab

Jan 12, 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.

students walking on student center pedway with view of campus buildings behind them, with the ground and walls stylized to look like computer circuits

AI Takeaways: Three Years Later

Jan 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence

This session will devote 20-30 minutes to covering high-level takeaways from CELT's three years of experience in working on generative AI in education across UK and beyond, with the remainder of the time for discussion and questions on issues that are pertinent for the spring 2026 semester.

Digital Accessibility Open Lab

Jan 7, 2026, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Accessibility

These open virtual and in-person (King Library 502) office hours address questions about making digital course content accessible in compliance with rule changes to Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bring questions, issues, etc. Pop in at any time during the session.

a sketchpad-like image of icons related to UDL with and overhead view of people at the edges of the image working on notebooks, etc.

PDF Accessibility Party

Jan 7, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Accessibility

In this hands-on workshop, instructors will learn the basic steps for making PDFs accessible. Be sure to bring your own device to participate in the hands-on portions of the workshop.

Ignite Learning: Teaching with a Mentor Mindset

Jan 6, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

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 virtual session, we explore the emerging research on teaching with a mentor mindset. We will consider research around wise-feedback, stress/anxiety, and neuroscience of 17-25 year-olds.

Teaching Students to Think Critically

Dec 5, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Foundational Skills

This workshop will explore resources and strategies for teaching students to think critically in alignment with the Kentucky Graduate Profile essential skill, “Think critically to solve problems and create new ideas and solutions.” We will focus on case studies as one strategy to help students generate ideas, critically analyze real-world scenarios, and apply course content to consider and arrive at creative solutions.

Teaching Critical Thinking with GAI Deep Research

Dec 2, 2025, 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence

This 30 minute session will explore the "deep research" function of Perplexity (and common in many other AI tools) as an opportunity to teach critical thinking with students.

Getting Started with Google NotebookLM

Dec 1, 2025, 10:00 – 10:30 AM

Active Learning, Artificial Intelligence

This workshop will feature an introduction and overview of Google NotebookLM as a tool for learning and teaching. Explore the uses of Google NotebookLM as a study, research, and reading tool as well as an opportunity for students to examine and critique generative AI.

view of a classroom from the back of an instructor speaking to students

Facilitating Discussions Around Challenging Topics

Nov 20, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Student Engagement

Leading an effective class discussion depends on many variables and requires introspection, attention to the tendencies of students, and extensive preparation. There is no set formula for running a perfect discussion but there are helpful steps instructors can take when planning those discussions. Join us for this in-person session where we will explore some of these strategies and troubleshoot challenges that can arise during discussion-based activities. NB: This workshop counts toward the Inclusive Teaching Badge.