Past Events

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Graduate Badge: Identifying Your Teaching Personae

Jan 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Graduate TA

Who are you as a teacher? This workshop will guide graduate teaching assistants in exploring and defining their unique teaching personas. Through interactive activities and reflective discussions, participants will uncover their teaching values, strengths, and areas for growth. By aligning their personal characteristics with effective teaching practices, attendees will leave with a clearer sense of their identity in the classroom and practical strategies to enhance their teaching confidence and effectiveness.

Syllabus Preparation Workshop

Jan 10, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

As you prepare for the start of the spring semester, join us for a collaborative opportunity to build, review, or polish up your syllabi. This Zoom session will provide some resources for getting your syllabus ready and offer opportunities for working one-on-one or in small groups with CELT consultants.

Introduction to Specifications Grading

Jan 8, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Grading

Curious about an alternative to traditional grading methods? In this info session, we’ll introduce you to specifications grading, a system designed to promote clarity, equity, and student accountability. Learn how this approach shifts the focus from points to mastery, offering students clear criteria for success while simplifying the grading process. Whether you’re considering a small-scale trial or a complete grading overhaul, this session will provide practical insights and resources to get started.

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Ignite Learning: Impact of Instructor Mindset on Learning Info Session

Dec 12, 2024, 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Mindfulness

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 the emerging research on instructor mindset, beliefs about their students’ capacity to learn, and its impact on student achievement. Please note that this info session is followed by an optional Q&A.

Designing Slides To Reduce Cognitive Load & Support Memory

Dec 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Executive Functions, Slide Design, Universal Design for Learning

Many instructors use slides to support course content and engage their students. However, there are some simple ways to create slides that are more effective for both learners and instructors. This Zoom workshop will suggest best practices and help you get started designing your slides to reduce cognitive load and better support memory.

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Aligning Classroom use of AI with your Discipline and Instructional Goals

Nov 25, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence

As generative AI technology evolves, it can be tempting to incorporate it into our classes simply for the novelty. However, the most effective use of AI in teaching and learning occurs when the use aligns with the core principles of our disciplines and the learning objectives of our courses. Join us to explore strategies for integrating AI in your teaching in a way that supports your disciplinary goals and enhances student learning.

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

Nov 19, 2024, 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Community & Belonging

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

Curiosity, Motivation, Student Engagement

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

Active Learning, Student Engagement

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

Artificial Intelligence

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.