Past Events

Establishing and Cultivating Community and Belonging in the Classroom (Graduate Badge Eligible)

Nov 19, 2024, 2:30 – 3:30 PM

A sense of belonging and community in the classroom can have a great impact on students’ learning. We will discuss strategies to build community, encourage participation, and address challenges that may arise in classrooms, as well as ways to create an inclusive learning environment. This event is open to everyone but counts for the graduate teaching badge.

Teaching Through Role Play

Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

In this participatory in-person workshop, we’ll explore how instructors might enhance student engagement and learning through role play. Join us as we explore how you might select, adapt, and implement various types of role play to help bring your course content to life.

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Graduate Badge: Learning Through Discussion

Nov 14, 2024, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Classroom discussions can be a powerful learning experience for students. This workshop will engage participants in reflecting on why discussions are an effective pedagogical tool, but also what the challenges and barriers are to holding effective discussions. What structures and strategies can we implement to facilitate deep discussions and motivate student engagement?

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UK Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Symposium

Nov 12, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

This event, hosted by the UK AI/ML Hub, explores cutting-edge techniques of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from both technical and applicational perspectives; Connects researchers from a breadth of colleges and disciplines to promote transdisciplinary collaboration; Includes an immersive, non-technical workshop introducing AI/ML applications to students and faculty with minimal previous experience; and Includes networking opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing AI/ML opportunities.

Launching Your SoTL Project: A Roadmap for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Nov 7, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) can provide enriching new insights into your teaching and complement your research. This Zoom workshop will provide a framework for you to use as your start your journey as well as time to begin conceptualizing your project.

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.