Past Events

Using AI for Formative Feedback

Mar 3, 2025, 3:00 – 3:45 PM

This session will introduce the affordances and constraints of using AI to generate formative feedback on writing at various stages of development, from ideation to copyediting, including strategic ways of engaging with AI for optimal output. Additionally, we will explore how instructors can integrate AI-generated feedback into students’ writing process while fostering the development of critical thinking and literacies, identifying and foregrounding the shortcomings of AI, and considering when it may not be appropriate or productive for learning.

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2025 GradTeach Live! Finals Contest

Feb 27, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join us for a lively, energetic event at the UK Esports Theater in the Cornerstone building featuring graduate student instructors from across the University delivering quick, engaging talks about their teaching philosophies and approaches. Winners will receive cash prizes in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place categories as well as a people's choice category. Help us celebrate the work and wisdom of our graduate instructors at UK!

Coaching Students on Reading

Feb 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for coaching students to become more active and strategic readers. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to guide students in developing essential reading skills, such as critical analysis, comprehension, and synthesis, while also encouraging deeper engagement with texts. Participants will learn how to scaffold reading assignments, provide targeted guidance on reading strategies, and help students build habits that promote long-term reading success.

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Better Practices in Student Peer Review

Feb 17, 2025, 3:00 – 3:30 PM

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for implementing student peer review that enhances both the review process and student learning. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to guide students in giving and receiving constructive feedback, while fostering a collaborative environment that supports skill development in critical thinking and revision. Participants will learn how to design peer review assignments that are clear, structured, and aligned with learning goals, as well as how to create a safe space for students to engage with each other’s work.

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Teaching Approaches for Student Wellbeing: UDL & Trauma-Informed Pedagogies

Feb 13, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, students face varied challenges and stressors. This workshop will explore versatile tools instructors can use to foster supportive learning environments where students can better manage stress and anxiety. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Trauma-Informed pedagogy offer practical approaches for proactively creating learning environments that support student learning and resilience.

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Using AI to Augment Reading

Feb 11, 2025, 3:30 – 4:15 PM

This session will introduce the affordances and constraints of using AI to engage with readings for different purposes and demonstrate how this works with different AI tools, including strategic ways of engaging with AI for optimal output. Additionally, we will explore how instructors can integrate AI-assisted reading in students’ learning while fostering the development of critical thinking and literacies, identifying and foregrounding the shortcomings of AI, and considering when it may not be appropriate or productive for learning.

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Generative AI 101: A Refresher and Catch-Up Session

Feb 6, 2025, 12:30 – 1:15 PM

The rapid pace of development in generative AI can feel overwhelming, but it's not too late to learn about these technologies and how you might approach them in your courses. Designed as a friendly introduction, the session will explore what generative AI is, how it works, and the varied capabilities and limitations of these tools can impact your teaching. Whether you are exploring generative AI for the first time or need a refresher, this workshop can help inform instructional approaches and choices related to generative AI.

Inviting Students to Reflect on their Learning: Exam Wrappers and other Strategies

Feb 3, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Have you ever wondered how you can help students process the results of an exam in a constructive way that further supports their learning? Asking students to spend time reflecting on their assessments and their preparation for those tasks can help students identify gaps in their understanding and rethink their steps for preparation. In this session, we will unpack a reflective learning technique known as “exam wrappers,” which can help students get the most out of assessment feedback to enhance their learning from exams.

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Better Practices in Student Group Work

Jan 28, 2025, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for fostering student engagement and skill development through collaborative group work. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to guide students in building essential skills such as assigning roles, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork while navigating group dynamics. Participants will learn how to design meaningful group projects that not only encourage active participation but also help students develop transferable skills that are crucial for success beyond the classroom.

Scaffolding Student Skills: Practical Strategies for Your Classroom

Jan 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Helping students build skills for success doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this session, we’ll explore practical scaffolding strategies to support students in developing transferable skills, from analytical thinking to effective discussion. Discover how to break complex tasks into manageable steps, provide targeted support, and guide students toward independence. Whether you’re teaching first-year undergraduates or advanced learners, these techniques can be adapted to fit any course or discipline.