Past Events

Curiosity Fair

Oct 27, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Curiosity

The Curiosity Fair is a collection of demonstrations from a variety of disciplines that promote the role of curiosity in higher education, by inviting participants to engage in interactive demos designed to highlight an area of interest or research that sparks curiosity about learning something new. Everyone at UK and the Lexington community is invited to attend.

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Ignite Learning: Mind the Gap

Oct 18, 2022, 3:00 – 3:50 PM

Science of Learning

At the end of the semester, have you wondered why there was a gap among students’ learning? In this session, we'll explore three small teaching changes that have been shown to increase learning for all students and to narrow the achievement gap for underrepresented groups.

"What is my problem?": Regulating Our Executive Functions

Oct 11, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Executive Functions, Self-Regulation

The ups and downs and unknowns of the last two years have increased stress and anxiety not just for students, but also instructors. Stress and anxiety have a profound effect on Executive Function, and we will talk about some strategies you can use to help you regulate yourself.

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Motivation: Engaging Students and Encouraging Attendance

Sep 8, 2022, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Attendance, Curiosity, Motivation, Student Engagement

This workshop will focus on growing our understanding of how motivation and curiosity work in connection with learning. From that understanding, we will then look at tactics we can employ to enhance their motivations to learn, and, particularly, come to class!

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Student Panel: What Makes Major Assignments & Exams Meaningful?

Apr 21, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Assessment, Exams, Student Panel

Since March 2020, we have adjusted our approaches to assessment to account for the phases of the pandemic and provide students with fair opportunities—in the face of often-overwhelming challenges—to show us what they've learned (and to prompt learning in the first place).

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Transparent Assignment Design

Apr 14, 2022, 3:00 – 3:45 PM

Assessment, Assignment Design

Students produce higher quality and more creative products when they clearly understand the assignment’s purpose, the tasks involved in successfully completing the assignment, plus the criteria upon which they will be graded. When gaps exist in our instructions, students flood us with questions as the deadline approaches and/or submit products that do not meet our expectations. We may unintentionally generate these gaps when our disciplinary expertise hinders us from identifying all the skills and knowledge novices need to complete complex assignments.

Think Cinematic: Presentations That Will Impress

Apr 13, 2022, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Presentations, Slide Design

CELT is happy to host Dr. Luke Lefebvre, Assistant Professor in the School of Information Science in the College of Communication & Information, for a session on slide presentation design. Learn how to impress and captivate audiences with dynamic presentation skills. Transform your slide deck into a cinematic work that will leave people wanting more. Integrate powerful techniques to give your communication abilities an edge in the classroom, boardroom, and anywhere else.