Past Events

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Teaching and Learning Research Roundtable

Apr 21, 2023, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Members of CELT's grad student and post-doc SoTL learning community will discuss their research in progress and implications for the future of teaching and learning. University of Kentucky faculty, staff, and students are invited to hear about the community’s work, engage in dialogue, and learn about the potential of the scholarship of teaching and learning.

SEC Generative AI Forum

Apr 14, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

The Southeastern Conference will host a virtual panel featuring faculty experts to discuss various generative artificial intelligence topics. An initiative through the SEC Artificial Intelligence Consortium, the panel consists of seven SEC faculty members who cover different AI disciplines.

Dr. Jeffrey Buller: Introverts as Leaders in Higher Education

Apr 4, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Most leadership books suggest that there’s a close overlap between the qualities of extraverts and the most desirable traits of leaders. But a significant portion of the faculty, staff, and administration in higher education consists of introverts. This session, presented by a self-identified introvert, offers practical advice on how introverts can succeed in academic leadership positions.

Alternative Textbook Grant Program Q+A

Mar 24, 2023, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Join UK Libraries for an informal Q+A session on the Alternative Textbook Grant Program. University of Kentucky faculty who would like to replace a traditional textbook with alternative course content in the academic year 2023-24 are welcome to submit a proposal to UK Libraries’ Alternative Textbook Grant Program. The grants will support adoption, adaptation or revision of existing open textbooks and creation of new course content.

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Ignite Learning: Feedback for Learning

Feb 23, 2023, 3:00 – 3:45 PM

Assessment, Assignment Design, Motivation, Student Engagement

At the heart of the matter, learning requires instructors to provide feedback. Yet, instructors often struggle with figuring out when to give feedback, what types of feedback work best in different situations/settings, and how best to frame feedback so students are more likely to take action to improve their learning and/or the quality of their deliverable. In this Zoom session, we explore these areas with the dual purpose of leveraging the valuable time of instructors in ways that will likely lead to learning. Format: 30 minute info Session followed by an optional Q+A session

Strategies for Facilitating Effective Discussions

Feb 8, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Community & Belonging, 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.

Assignment Design Lab

Jan 25, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Assessment, Assignment Design

For this hands-on session, bring an assignment that you'd like to work on. We'll apply principles of Design Thinking and University Design for Learning to strive for transparency and meaning so that the assignment sets students up for engagement and success.

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AI and Writing-Based Assessment Forum

Jan 10, 2023, 3:30 – 4:15 PM

Academic Integrity, Assessment, Assignment Design

Over the last few months, the conversation around AI-based writing tools such as ChatGPT has grown in volume and concern. This open forum will consider AI-based writing tools in the context of how and to what ends we assign writing-based assessments in our courses across the disciplines. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions, ideas, and experiences to the discussion.

Attendance policy resource available from CELT by emailing jill.abney@uky.edu

Designing (or Redesigning) your Attendance Policy

Jan 4, 2023, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Attendance

Join us for an interactive, discussion-based workshop to explore strategies for designing (or redesigning) your attendance policy in ways that attend to the needs of the students, support the core goals of the course, and accommodate your plans as the instructor.

Assignment Design Lab

Nov 16, 2022, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Assessment, Assignment Design, Universal Design for Learning

When the deadline approaches for a major assignment, have you been barraged by students asking clarifying questions or requesting extensions? Have you been perplexed by what students submitted? For this collaboratory, we ask that you bring an assignment so that together we will apply Design Thinking and Universal Design for Learning principles to make the assignment more transparent.