This workshop is for beginner/novice Generative AI users. Whether you have been secretly ignoring Generative AI, hoping it would go away or intimidated to get started, this workshop is for you! It is still early days in the presence of Generative AI, and yet these tools have quickly become embedded in many aspects of life,… Read More »An Introduction to Generative AI – Implications for Teaching and Learning
Everyone wants the best for their students. As educators, we want to do our jobs well. We want to be fair, we want to promote safe communities, and we want to support all our students in every aspect of their lives. BARWE's tools help you realize these goals that you already have. White teachers, even… Read More »Building Anti-Racist White Educators (BARWE) Reading & Inquiry Series – February Meeting
Difficult dialogues have the potential to lead to conflict in the classroom or awkwardness in the very least. The purpose of this session is to discuss difficult dialogues from a classroom management perspective and methods to keep difficult discussions aligned with course outcomes and the development of student skills such as critical thinking, effective communication,… Read More »Strategies for Engaging in Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom
This workshop is for beginner/novice Generative AI users. Whether you have been secretly ignoring Generative AI, hoping it would go away or intimidated to get started, this workshop is for you! It is still early days in the presence of Generative AI, and yet these tools have quickly become embedded in many aspects of life,… Read More »An Introduction to Generative AI – Implications for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation and Disability Services would like to invite you to a professional development opportunity focused on learning the tools and skills involved in communicating accessibly by email and Canvas as well as how to ensure you are distributing accessible documents. This session will provide examples and guidance. Please bring… Read More »Accessible Communication and Resources
Difficult dialogues have the potential to lead to conflict in the classroom or awkwardness in the very least. The purpose of this session is to discuss difficult dialogues from a classroom management perspective and methods to keep difficult discussions aligned with course outcomes and the development of student skills such as critical thinking, effective communication,… Read More »Strategies for Engaging in Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom
Everyone wants the best for their students. As educators, we want to do our jobs well. We want to be fair, we want to promote safe communities, and we want to support all our students in every aspect of their lives. BARWE's tools help you realize these goals that you already have. White teachers, even… Read More »Building Anti-Racist White Educators (BARWE) Reading & Inquiry Series – March Meeting
Motivational Interviewing is a technique developed in counseling that has emerging evidence as a useful teaching tool, both in the classroom and in office hours and consultations with individual students. The technique of Motivational Interviewing is particularly effective when someone is exhibiting resistance. It's a way to facilitate decision-making around change. In the classroom, for… Read More »Motivational Interviewing in Teaching: Engaging Change
Join Sam Bowers, VTSU STEM Development Coordinator, for an engaging and informative workshop on "Intro to Empowering Learners through Generative AI". This session will explore the role of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT 3.5, Grammarly, and Copilot in higher education. We'll delve into ethical considerations, share practical skills for effective use, and discuss how these… Read More »Intro to Empowering Learners through Generative AI
Everyone wants the best for their students. As educators, we want to do our jobs well. We want to be fair, we want to promote safe communities, and we want to support all our students in every aspect of their lives. BARWE's tools help you realize these goals that you already have. White teachers, even… Read More »Building Anti-Racist White Educators (BARWE) Reading & Inquiry Series – April Meeting
This workshop will focus on discussions in asynchronous online classes. Are you (or the students) uninspired and bored by the weekly discussion boards in your online courses? Do you ever find yourself avoiding responding to the student posts? If so, you are not alone. Join your colleagues in a lively journey into the world of… Read More »The Art and Learning Science of Vibrant Discussion Boards
Engaging with disruptive students can be a difficult process, especially for new faculty members who are facing instances of poor behavior for the first time. In this workshop, we’ll be discussing the various types of misbehavior, de-escalation methods, and Vermont State’s tips for resolving issues with disruptive students. By attending this workshop you will: *Learn… Read More »Strategies for Engaging with Difficult Students in the Classroom