Past Events
The Center for Teaching and Learning hosts events at the Kent Campus and various Regional Campuses throughout the year.
Most of our events are recorded. Those recordings, along with workshop slides and handouts can be found on our CTL Workshop Channels in video.kent.edu.
. Workshop recordings include the following:
Playful Pedagogy for First Gen Success
Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
Hyflex Highlights: Faculty Research & Insights from Implementation
Collaborative Learning: Fostering Identity Safety and Community in the Classroom
. They are separated in their own channel.
Crafting and Communicating AI Policies for Your Classroom
Strategies to Support Responsible Student Use of Gen AI
The Impact of AI on Student Writing: Critical Considerations for Instructors
KSU Faculty Reflect on Gen AI
Responding to Unexpected AI Use
You can view resources from past events organized by type of event or theme within the Education Resources menu, "Event-Related Resources".
Spring 2024 and earlier events: You can find resources related to each event by clicking on the event title. Please note, not all events are recorded.
Collaborative Learning: Fostering Identity Safety and Community in the Classroom
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This session will discuss evidence-based strategies for collaborative learning that both reinforce learning and build bridges in our classrooms. Identity safe classrooms are an essential element of collaborative learning as they intentionally create environments in which students with diverse identities feel welcome, valued, and respected. You will leave with a greater understanding of what collaborative learning can look like in your classroom and be able to incorporate collaborative learning strategies in your courses this semester.
Unlocking Increased Instructor Efficiency and Creativity with Generative AI
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During this workshop, we will discuss some foundational knowledge related to artificial intelligence, share research findings about KSU instructor perception and usage of AI, and explore strategies to make your role as an educator more efficient, engaging, and creative through the use of AI.Workshop recording: link to channel with recording
Cultivating Student Engagement Through Dynamic Lecturing
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Thursday, November 30, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm | Microsoft TeamsDiscover the art of captivating students through effective lecturing techniques and explore opportunities for incorporating active learning strategies that promote interaction, critical thinking, and knowledge retention. Click here to view a recording of the workshop.
Supportive Connections & Conversations with First Gen Students
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In this interactive, virtual workshop, instructors will learn concrete strategies for supporting First Gen students in their courses by building supportive connections and conversations.Click here for the recording of this session & a place to comment/ask questionsClick here for the link the Student/Office Hours resource
The CATS Meow: Classroom Assessment Techniques
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Classroom assessment techniques (CATS) offer a real-time way for you to gauge student preparedness, comprehension, skills, and attitudes. In addition to exploring quick, easy strategies like minute papers or exit-tickets, we will explore more summative strategies including alternatives and helpful modifications to essay writing and multiple-choice examples.Click here to view a recording of the workshop
Steps and Tools for Equitable and Effective Assessment
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Wednesday, October 25th, 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm | Microsoft TeamsThis virtual workshop focuses on assessment at the undergraduate course level. Given the variety of backgrounds, resources, experiences, capabilities, knowledge, and identities students bring into our classrooms, how do we ensure we assess their learning and development from the course itself and 鈥渁llow for all students to show and demonstrate what they understand.鈥 (whilst also managing our own finite time and energy)?
Thinking Critically about Teaching Critical Thinking
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Monday, October 2, 10:30 am- 12:00 pm | Microsoft TeamsOne of the most commonly desired learning outcomes for our courses is that students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills. How do we, as educators, provide intentional support for our students in learning these skills? Please join us in this interactive, virtual session where we will explore a range of strategies for teaching critical thinking skills.
Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Faculty to Support Equity and Inclusion for Parenting and Caregiving Students
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Nationally, 20% of college students are parents, and many others have caregiving responsibilities; these numbers are expected to rise in upcoming years. This workshop will equip faculty members with strategies for building equity and inclusion for parenting and caregiving in their undergraduate and graduate courses. Upon completing this workshop, participants will have the skills to integrate accessibility into their course design and delivery.
