Student Engagement

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Digital Tools for Student Engagement (feat. Perusall and Lucid)

May 1, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Student Engagement

Explore how digital tools like Perusall and Lucid can foster active, collaborative student engagement through shared annotation, visual thinking, and interactive learning that extend beyond traditional discussion formats adaptable to multiple teaching modalities and contexts.

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Co-Creating Rubrics with Students

Mar 3, 2026, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Motivation, Student Engagement

In this interactive workshop, instructors will explore practical strategies for co-creating rubrics with students to foster transparency, engagement, and shared responsibility in assessment. Through examples and guided discussion, participants will leave with tools to implement collaborative rubric design in their own classrooms.

Ignite Learning: Coaching Students to Build Durable Knowledge

Feb 19, 2026, 2:00 – 2:30 PM

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 session, we explore practical ways to coach students on how to study more effectively and efficiently while building more durable knowledge. Please note, this 30-minute information session will be followed by an optional Q&A (~15minutes) where you can share ideas and ask additional questions.

"I'm here because it's required": Strategies for Engaging Students in Core Courses

Jan 28, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Student Engagement

Teaching a Core course can be rewarding, but it can also bring instructional challenges related to student motivation and engagement. In this Zoom session, we will explore strategies that help students recognize the relevance and purpose of Core courses, which can encourage deeper engagement. NB: This workshop counts toward CELT's Essentials in Teaching and Learning Badge.

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Building Community Guidelines

Jan 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Student Engagement

Creating community guidelines as a class at the beginning of the semester can level-set expectations and enhance students’ ownership of their own classroom experience. We'll discuss practices for constructing community guidelines together with your students, building in flexibility while maintaining structure. This workshop will also provide space to think through how to use community guidelines to turn abstract concepts like "being respectful" into practice to support thoughtful discussion and a positive learning environment.

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Facilitating Discussions Around Challenging Topics

Nov 20, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Student Engagement

Leading an effective class discussion depends on many variables and requires introspection, attention to the tendencies of students, and extensive preparation. There is no set formula for running a perfect discussion but there are helpful steps instructors can take when planning those discussions. Join us for this in-person session where we will explore some of these strategies and troubleshoot challenges that can arise during discussion-based activities. NB: This workshop counts toward the Inclusive Teaching Badge.

Lucid Education Suite for Canvas

Nov 10, 2025, 10:00 – 10:30 AM

Active Learning, Student Engagement

If you’re looking for ways to boost student engagement, comprehension, and collaboration, Lucid’s whiteboard and diagramming applications may be a solution. Join this workshop to learn more about Lucid Education Suite for Canvas and see tool demonstrations.

Strategies for Student Collaboration and Group-Based Learning

Oct 7, 2025, 9:00 – 9:30 AM

Student Engagement

This workshop will focus on resources and strategies for teaching students to collaborate effectively in alignment with the Kentucky Graduate Profile essential skill. We will focus on ways to create opportunities for students to practice the skill in specific disciplinary contexts.

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Pedagogy of Play Summer Camp

Jun 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – Jun 18, 2025, 3:30 PM

Active Learning, Assignment Design, Motivation, Student Engagement

Playful learning in higher education can deepen engagement, foster creativity, and support well-being—all without sacrificing academic rigor. When students interact with curricula through play, they become more motivated, curious, and willing to take intellectual risks. During this three-day "summer camp" participants will apply play-based approaches to their teaching, and design a playful assessment for their course(s).

CELT Participates in KYnsHIP Conference

Apr 11, 2025

Active Learning, Student Engagement

On Friday, April 4, CELT participated in and supported the KYnsHIP conference, hosted by the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment and focusing on students-as-partners programs, high impact practices, and creative approaches to student engagement.

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