Past Events

Assignment Design Lab

Nov 16, 2022, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

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.

First-Gen Student Panel

Nov 8, 2022, 12:30 – 1:15 PM

Join CELT and the Office for Student Success's First Generation Student Services for a first-gen student panel designed for an audience of faculty, instructors, and instructional support staff. Listening to the students' candid reflections about their learning at UK, we'll hear about things instructors have done that have been particularly helpful, barriers that instructors may not always be aware of, and experiences both in and out of the classroom that are important to keep in mind for students' learning and success.

Curiosity Fair

Oct 27, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

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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Critical Pedagogy for Challenging Times

Oct 19, 2022, 10:00 – 11:15 AM

The diversity of students’ experiences and identities inevitably invites topics of public debate to our learning environments, and they often become a large part of class discussions whether we welcome them or not. This workshop considers the generative possibility of engaging tense topics and explores strategies to effectively facilitate classroom conversations and navigate "hot" moments.

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Ignite Learning: Mind the Gap

Oct 18, 2022, 3:00 – 3:50 PM

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

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

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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Sharing Strategies for Facilitating Community & Belonging

Aug 24, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Facilitating community and belonging in our classrooms can go a long way in supporting students, but that process can often seem daunting and unclear. During this session, participants will explore strategies for building community and belonging as we feature the expertise and experiences of UK instructors during fall 2020 and spring 2021. Featuring data collected in a campus-wide study during these semesters, this session will also offer participants insight into UK’s student and instructional communities.

Setting the Tone and Fostering Inclusion

Aug 19, 2022, 2:30 – 3:30 PM

How we begin during the first weeks of classes can have a lasting impact on the atmosphere of our courses for the duration of the semester. In this workshop, we will explore opportunities to immediately foster inclusivity and set the tone for an engaging and successful semester. Attendees will develop insights and learn practical tools for establishing and sustaining a welcoming classroom community for all students.

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Student Panel: What Makes Major Assignments & Exams Meaningful?

Apr 21, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

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).