Events

January

Register for the More Than Words Workshop

With AI tools reshaping how students write and communicate. VoiceThread provides a human-centered alternative for online discussions. Students can engage asynchronously through audio, video, and text, fostering authentic conversations that showcase their own voices and perspectives. This session highlights practical applications such as course introductions, social-emotional check-ins, reflections, and lively debates, all designed with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility in mind.

February

Register for the Making Group Work Work! Workshop
Group work offers learning benefits, but it also comes with challenges. Simplify student group work by leveraging OneDrive integration within Blackboard. Cloud-based collaboration makes it easier to design structured, manageable group activities that support accountability and successful outcomes. In this session, we’ll explore practical and creative ways to build effective collaborative experiences. 
Register to attend the Adobe Express Workshop
Imagine students demonstrating learning through the development of a website, a social media campaign, podcast, or digital storytelling project. With Adobe Express, now available to all TU students, it’s easier than ever to integrate alternative assignment options that promote critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful engagement. This workshop introduces faculty to Adobe Express and provides a high-level overview of its features, and shares Adobe’s student toolkit, which can be easily embedded into Blackboard courses to support student work and streamline assignment implementation. 
Register to attend and Be HIP
Learn how to use the High-Impact Practices framework to develop a community-engaged course or project for students or staff.  This virtual lunch and Learn is geared toward faculty and staff and is hosted by the Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility in collaboration with the High-Impact Practices Community of Practice and FACET. 
Register to attend the Beyond the Chat Workshop

Move beyond basic AI conversations!  A custom GPT is a personalized version of ChatGPT designed for a specific purpose, such as answering common student questions, supporting learning activities, or assisting with routine academic tasks. In this workshop, faculty will learn what custom GPTs are, how to create and test one, and the governance steps required to publish a GPT as part of TU’s ChatGPT pilot. 

Towson University will begin offering a bachelor's degree program to incarcerated men in a Maryland prison in fall 2026. Join us to learn more about the program and the possibilities for participation. There are roles for faculty, staff, and students to play in the program. 

Lunch will be provided.  Pleave RSVP.

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To register for the Fair Chance event
Register for the CoP Meeting by Feb. 20

The Imagining America Community of Practice (CoP) at TU provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to connect and to collectively build an infrastructure for collaboration, learning about community engagement. In these sessions we creatively re-imaging our teaching, practice, and scholarship.  

The next workshop takes place from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on February 23 in UU321. Refreshments and cookies will be provided.   

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join this creative workshop and conversation about the importance of community to foster a culture of collective care and wellbeing.  

March

Register to attend the What's New in Copilot Workshop

Microsoft Copilot continues to evolve, and this session highlights what’s new and relevant for faculty. We’ll take a quick look at recent Copilot updates, including the Teach app for instructional support, the Create app for generating editable infographics and visual content, and enhancements to Copilot Chat. Faculty will leave with a clearer understanding of how these tools can support teaching workflows and improve day-to-day productivity. 

Past Events

TEaching
Integrating AI Components into Course Syllabi and Assignments  Panopto (01:23:03 video)
Introduction to Podcasting Panopto (01:06:32 video)
The Myth of Grades as a System of Measurement and Standards Based Grading Powerpoint
 Youtube (00:48:00 video)
Engaging Learners During Online Instruction Youtube (00:24:49 video)
REsearch & Scholarship
Launching a Research Program at TU  Panopto (00:55:00 video)
Mentoring Award-Winning Students  Panopto (01:00:06 video)
Applying for a Fulbright Award Panopto (00:56:41 video)
Planning for and Writing a Winning NSF CAREER Proposal Panopto (00:54:49)  video
Emerging technology
Virtual Reality Environments Using 3D Models in Unity Youtube (1:09:00 video)
Gamification 2: Choose-Your-Own-Adventure YouTube Stories Panopto (00:56:21 video)
Creative Coding On and Through the Web  Panopto (01:28:42 video)