Past Events

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2023 Commonwealth Computational Summit "AI in Education" Session

Oct 16, 2023, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

UK's Center for Computational Science and ITS/Research Computing Infrastructure is hosting the 7th Annual Commonwealth Computational Summit. For the first time, the Summit will host an “AI in Education” afternoon session in partnership with UK’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT).

Graduate Teaching Academy: Classroom Management Strategies

Oct 13, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

This zoom-based workshop is designed for teaching assistants and other graduate students serving the instructional mission of the university. Instructors can face challenging situations in the classroom that can leave them feeling unprepared on how to handle the situation in the moment. This workshop will discuss common challenges and approaches to addressing classroom management issues before, during, and after they arise. Click here to register! Facilitators:

2023 UK Teaching Excellence Symposium

Oct 13, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sponsored by the Office for Faculty Advancement and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, the symposium will be a space for sharing examples of exceptional teaching, exploring pedagogical frameworks, and fostering connections and community among UK educators. Anyone connected to the instructional mission of the university (faculty, instructors, teaching assistants, PTIs, etc.) are invited to submit proposals.

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Writing Assignment Design and AI

Oct 4, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Generative AI tools can process massive amounts of data and use that data to produce novel textual outputs like essays, blog posts, and other writing. Instructors who utilize writing in their courses will want to consider how to help students interrogate and, when appropriate, integrate these tools into their writing process.

Designing Assignments with Generative AI in Mind

Sep 20, 2023, 3:00 – 3:50 PM

With the proliferation of Generative AI tools capable of generating text, code, images, and other outputs, instructors continue to explore ways of leveraging these tools to enhance learning while also providing appropriate guardrails for responsible student use. During this in-person workshop, we will consider ideas for using AI within your assignments. We will also discuss strategies for clarifying appropriate use of AI to our students within assignment descriptions.

Utilizing iPads to Support Student Executive Functioning

Sep 6, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Smart Campus, Apple, and CELT are combining efforts to offer a workshop for UK instructors looking for ways to utilize the iPad for instruction and enhancing student executive functioning. The session will feature apps like Notability, OneNote, Freeform, and Apple Calendar and explore how instructors can use them for teaching and supporting students. There will also be time for open Q & A surrounding all things iPad, and we will hear from CELT Associate Director Dr. Jill Abney and Morgan Miller, our new UK Apple Ambassador.

GenAI Guided "Play" Session

Aug 28, 2023, 12:00 – 12:50 PM

This in-person, hands-on session is for instructors interested in exploring potential uses of AI in the context of teaching and learning. Participants should establish a free account with one text-based GenAI tool (i.e, ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) before coming to the session and bring a device so they can participate. CELT staff will provide example prompts and activities for instructors to use to explore the tool's functionalities.

GenAI Guided "Play" Session

Aug 23, 2023, 3:00 – 3:50 PM

This virtual, hands-on session is for instructors interested in exploring potential uses of AI in the context of teaching and learning. Participants should establish a free account with one text-based GenAI tool (i.e, ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) before coming to the session. CELT staff will provide example prompts and activities for instructors to use to explore the tool's functionalities. Click here to register. Facilitators:

Supporting Inclusion & Belonging by Leveraging Community Guidelines

Aug 21, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Engaging students in the creation and use of community guidelines can support belonging and community in the classroom. This in-person workshop will explore strategies for leveraging community guidelines as an inclusive teaching practice.

An Intro to Generative AI & Teaching

Aug 18, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This virtual workshop will serve as an introduction for instructors looking to learn more about what generative AI is, how it might impact instruction and learning, and strategies for designing AI policies for their classes. The session will include a demonstration of common generative AI tools to inspire ideas for possible classroom use.