Past Events

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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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2026 GradTeach Live! Finals

Feb 26, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Graduate TA

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.

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.

Building Rapport in the Classroom (ETL)

Feb 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Graduate TA

Supportive learning environments center on positive rapport with students. This workshop explores strategies for cultivating positive rapport and encouraging peer-to-peer connections. Participants will come away with practical strategies and approaches to build meaningful connections that enhance student learning. NB: This workshop counts towards CELT's Essentials in Teaching and Learning Badge.

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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.

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.

GradTeach Live! Preparation Workshop: Communicating Your Teaching Philosophy

Jan 30, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Graduate TA

We will hold a virtual workshop on "Communicating Your Teaching Philosophy" for all who are interested in participating. The workshop will provide more information on GradTeachLive!, including tips and guidelines for crafting and giving your presentation.

"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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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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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.