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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching
In this overview session, you’ll familiarize yourself with different GenAI tools and begin to think through how you might address them in your classroom.
Film Screening: The Waste Commons
Join us for a film screening of The Waste Commons, which explores the lives and livelihoods affected by the closure of Dakar's Mbeubeuss dump, one of Africa's largest open-air waste sites. The film will be followed by a discussion with the director.
Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
Gain valuable insights about neurodivergent learners and take a strengths-based approach to teaching. Learn practical techniques to foster a more inclusive classroom.
Let's Talk About Grade Inflation
Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's.
Let's Talk About Grade Inflation
Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's. Join colleagues for a facilitated conversation.
An Introduction to Community-Engaged Course Design
Explore the foundations of community-engaged course design. Learn key values, partnership and project models, and the campus policies and supports that shape this work.
LEAP Preschool Program Playground Dedication
Dedication of LEAP's New Playground
Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement
Build community partnerships that are mutually beneficial and built to last. Explore partnership models, map key stakeholders, and learn what to share, ask, and listen for.
Getting Started with Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
Whether you’re starting from scratch or finalizing a draft, join this workshop to get guidance and clarity on articulating an effective teaching philosophy.
Redesigning Your Programming Assignments for AI
Explore how AI affects your programming assignments
Reflection: Deeper Learning From Community Engagement
Turn community experiences into meaningful learning. Explore reflection models, assignments, and assessment strategies that help students move beyond retelling to deeper learning.
Alternative Grading Strategies
Do you wish your grading practices better reflected what you value in your discipline? This workshop will introduce you to the principles of alternative grading and explore practical strategies for making grading more transparent, equitable, and learn...