Upcoming Events
Upcoming Workshops & Events
The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering AI-related and other workshops throughout this year. Individuals who participate in 4 AI workshops (at least 3 different one-hour sessions) and submit reflections will be eligible to earn special recognition for their commitment to learning about AI. Click here to learn more about the AI-Ready Educator Recognition. Works that can count towards the AI-Ready Educator Recognition are identified as such. You can find the list of AI-related workshops by clicking on this page.
Brain-Based Learning Workshop Series Module 3: It's Not Me, It's The Content
This workshop in collaboration with People, Culture & Belonging. Faith Sheaffer-Polen (PCB) and Jennifer Marcinkiewicz (CTL) will lead this 3rd session in the series. Please know that you did not need to come to the first two workshops to attend this workshop. Keeping learners engaged in content-heavy sessions—whether face-to-face or virtual requires intentional strategies. This session will introduce quick methods that boost comprehension, retention, and active participation. Participants will walk away with practical techniques to make dense material more digestible and dynamic.
Brain-Based Learning Workshop Series Module 4: How to Engage Learners
Deep learning happens when learners are motivated, connected, and actively engaged. Building on earlier sessions, this module explores strategies for fostering social and emotional connections while making learning more interactive and purposeful. Participants will experience active learning techniques and discuss what works for in-person, virtual, and asynchronous environments to create richer, more impactful learning experiences.
Brain-Based Learning Workshop Series Module 5: Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum—context shapes every experience. This session will help participants think critically about the physical environment, modality, cultural influences, individual learner needs, and other contextual factors. Participants will explore strategies for getting to know their learners in real time and providing meaningful resources that enhance learning in the moment and those that can support learning beyond the session.
Brain-Based Learning Workshop Series Module 6: Beat Brain Boredom
How information is presented impacts how it’s processed, remembered, and applied. In this final session, participants will explore how the brain engages with words, images, color, and layout to enhance learning—not overwhelm it. Through practical discussions and examples, participants will learn to design visuals that support cognition, reinforce key ideas, make learning more effective, and are learner friendly.
Guest Presenter: Amanda Feaster, Ph.D., Director, Student Accessibility Services