Past Events

Graduate Badge: Student Evaluations and Feedback

Apr 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Student Feedback and TCEs, Graduate TA

Student evaluations at the end of the semester can evoke a range of emotions and create moments of vulnerability for educators, yet they can also offer some valuable insight for reflecting on our teaching practice. This workshop will explore what the research says about the validity and reliability of student feedback, strategies to get the most out of end-of-semester evaluations, and steps instructors can take to interpret that feedback. This workshop is geared toward gradute teaching assistants and counts toward the Essentials of Teaching and learning Badge.

Learning Across Latitudes: Transforming your Course for Study Abroad

Apr 18, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Join us for an interactive workshop on integrating principles of experiential and transformative learning into existing or future faculty-directed study abroad courses. This workshop is offered through a collaboration between Education Abroad & Exchanges and CELT.

Teaching Portfolios and Statements

Apr 16, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Whether it’s needed as part of a position application, an annual review, as part of your tenure dossier, or for justifying a teaching award, a teaching portfolio allows you to document your instructional accomplishments and provides an additional source of evidence in addition to student evaluations and peer reviews. This workshop will address the various components of a teaching portfolio to include. The workshop will also focus on writing a teaching philosophy statement, which is the centerpiece of the portfolio.

Using AI to Teach Research Skills

Apr 9, 2025, 11:00 – 11:45 AM

Artificial Intelligence

As generative AI tools continue to develop capacity for information retrieval, organization, and synthesis, they present new opportunities for teaching key research skills. This workshop will explore ways instructors can leverage AI to help students develop essential research competencies - from refining research questions and identifying relevant sources to analyzing information and crafting literature reviews. An approach to teaching research that incorporates the critical use and exploration of AI can enhance students’ understanding of research principles while also helping them recognize when and if the use of those tools are appropriate in future projects.

Kentucky Network for Supporting High Impact Practices (KYnsHIP) Conference

Apr 4, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Active Learning, Student Engagement

Join us for the inaugural KYnsHIP Conference hosted by the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE), supported by The Bill Gatton Foundation. This conference aims to foster innovation in education by exploring high-impact practices in teaching and learning and features dynamic workshops, a keynote address from Dr. Sarah L. Bunnell from Elon University, and opportunities to connect with educators from across Kentucky and beyond.

Better Practices in Feedback on Student Writing

Mar 27, 2025, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Assessment, Grading

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for providing feedback on student writing that encourages growth and fosters a deeper understanding of the writing process. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to offer constructive, actionable feedback that helps students not only improve their drafts but also develop critical thinking and revision skills. Participants will learn how to balance positive reinforcement with areas for improvement, create clear feedback that aligns with learning objectives, and engage students in a process of reflection and self-assessment.

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Graduate Badge: Taming the Inner Teaching Critic

Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Graduate TA

Have you ever wrestled with persistent nagging doubts about being qualified enough for your instructional role or whether your students perceive you as being a capable and competent instructor? Up to 70% of people experience these feelings/thoughts of being a fraud or imposter at least once in their life. In this session, we will learn more about imposter phenomenon and techniques for taming your inner teaching critic. NB: Graduate teaching badge eligible.

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Authentic Assessments

Mar 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Assessment, Assignment Design

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for designing and implementing authentic assessments that align with real-world applications and engage students in meaningful ways. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to create assessments that go beyond traditional tests and encourage students to demonstrate their learning through projects, presentations, and other performance-based tasks. Participants will learn how to develop assessments that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity while also providing opportunities for reflection and self-assessment.

Persuall Engage Book Club on "The Opposite of Cheating"

Perusall Engage Book Event on The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI

Mar 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 PM

Academic Integrity, Artificial Intelligence

Perusall is facilitating a 4-week, asynchronous, author-facilitated communal reading experience on the forthcoming book "The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI." A Perusall Engage Book Event is an interactive virtual community event designed to explore, discuss, and engage deeply with a recently published book on teaching and learning.

TEK Faculty Fellows Q+A

Mar 6, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

The TEK office will hold a TEK Faculty Fellows Q+A for prospective applicants to hear from previous TEK Faculty Fellows, discuss ideas, and identify potential collaborators. Potential applicants are welcome to email the TEK Director, Jennifer Osterhage (jennifer.osterhage@uky.edu) with questions.