Events

Teaching with AI: Enhancing Learning with Custom Agents/Chatbots

Nov 5, 2026, 2:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence

Custom AI chatbots can provide engaging opportunities for students to interact with content, simulate practice scenarios, practice skills, and receive feedback. This hands-on session will introduce how to build and prompt tailored chatbots designed specifically for your courses. We will share some examples and explore the benefits and shortcomings of chatbots as an instructional tool. No advanced technical skills are needed.

Helping Students Learn from Reading Assignments

Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Active Learning

Students may struggle with course readings for many reasons: they may not complete them, may find them difficult to navigate, or may be unsure how to identify and retain the most important ideas. This workshop will explore practical strategies for helping students approach readings more purposefully and use them as tools for learning. Participants will consider ways to clarify the purpose of assigned readings, support students before, during, and after reading, and design activities that encourage deeper engagement with course texts.

Canvas & Accessibility Zoom Drop-In Office Hours

Nov 12, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Accessibility

Do you need some help making your course documents and Canvas course accessible? This 2-hour open Zoom lab provides one-on-one support for instructors who are in the process of making their course materials accessible. Log on anytime during this 2-hour window and bring your questions.

Ignite Learning: Coaching Students to Build Durable Knowledge

Nov 19, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Active Learning

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 practical ways to coach students on how to study more effectively and efficiently while building more durable knowledge plus support them in becoming more self-directed in their learning [e.g. "coach in the head”]. Please note that this 30-minute info session is followed by an optional Q&A.

Ignite Learning: Teaching with a Mentor Mindset

Dec 3, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Active Learning, Student Engagement

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 virtual session, we explore the emerging research on teaching with a mentor mindset. We will consider research around wise-feedback, stress/anxiety, and neuroscience of 17-25 year-olds.