Past Events

Curiosity Fair

Nov 6, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

The purpose of the Curiosity Fair is to celebrate the role of curiosity in education, by inviting participants to engage in interactive demos from a variety of disciplines, from science to art to humanities. The event is informal, fun, and free!

Using Canva for Collaborative Learning

Nov 6, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for a virtual workshop on using Canva to enhance collaborative learning. This session will feature an overview of the Canva platform and its tools, along with specific examples of how to incorporate Canva into your classroom activities. We'll wrap up with a discussion and time for questions, ensuring you leave with practical strategies for integrating Canva into your teaching.

Interactive Lecturing (Graduate Badge Eligible)

Oct 24, 2024, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Embedding opportunities for student participation within your lectures can enhance student’ learning and enjoyment. In this Zoom workshop, we’ll explore several concrete, evidence-based strategies for transforming traditional lectures into active, student-centered learning experiences. This session is designed with graduate teaching instructors but is open to anyone interested in learning about the topic. NB: this workshop counts towards the CELT Essentials in Teaching and Learning Badge.

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Using UDL to Leverage Trauma-Informed Principles

Oct 22, 2024, 12:30 – 1:30 PM

The practices of trauma-informed teaching and the evidence-based strategies of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) overlap in many areas. This session will help faculty understand some of the basic tenets of both of these teaching frameworks, and provide practical strategies that can be included in your course today.

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ITA Series: Active Learning Strategies to Mitigate Language Fatigue

Oct 17, 2024, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

If English is not your first language, you may find the first couple of years as a TA creates a sense of language exhaustion because of the constant verbal and written translation in the classroom. In this workshop, participants will learn and discuss teaching strategies that can help mitigate language exhaustion.

Ignite Learning: Science of Learning Essentials Information Session

Oct 16, 2024, 3:00 – 3:30 PM

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 info session, we will highlight essential techniques that will help your students become more self-directed learners. This info session is followed by an optional Q&A.

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Commonwealth Computational Summit "AI in Education" Session

Oct 16, 2024, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

The AI in Education session, hosted virtually and open to participants in and beyond the state of Kentucky, will feature panels focusing on AI and feedback on writing and reviews, research and training in development, analytics and administrative efficiencies, assignments and learning activities, and AI in education and professional life. Speakers represent EKU, NKU, UK, and WKU.

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Beyond the Hype Cycle: Generative AI in Work, Learning, and Life

Oct 11, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

For the concluding event of UK Libraries' AI Literacy Week, join us for a discussion that will unpack the research and the speculation on the role of generative AI for our work, learning, and lives. We'll review where we are now with generative AI and look to concrete possibilities that step out of the hype cycle.

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AI Literacy and Research: Teaching Students How to Critically Evaluate AI-Generated Information

Oct 9, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Teaching students why and how to evaluate information generated from AI tools is important but potentially challenging to implement. As part of UK Libraries' AI Literacy Week, this session will cover practical strategies for teaching students effective habits of mind and how to evaluate AI-generated information to sharpen their own research processes.

Better Practices in Feedback

Oct 9, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Giving and receiving feedback is an important part of any classroom experience. This Zoom workshop will help you identify the feedback loops present in your course and introduce tips and suggestions for improving feedback processes.