Events

September

You'll leave saying, "Wait...Copilot can do that?" Explore hidden capabilities in Microsoft Copilot that help faculty create engaging learning materials, accessible media, and interactive learning experiences without purchasing additional AI tools. New for this session, we'll also explore Copilot Notebooks and how they can organize, connect, and transform course content into meaningful teaching resources. 

Discover how AI-powered audio tools, including Adobe Podcast and Microsoft Stream, can transform both instructor-created course content and creative student assignments. Explore practical ways to incorporate audio into teaching, from AI-generated avatar voices and podcasts to narrated course materials, while learning how these tools simplify recording, editing, captioning, and production. Rob Caples from the College of Education will share how he integrated podcasts into one of his courses, highlighting the assignment design, student experience, and key lessons learned.

Clear assignments are a cornerstone of inclusive teaching and meaningful learning. In this interactive session, faculty will discover how to pair generative AI with the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework to redesign assignments in minutes. Participants will explore how transparent assignment design can reduce ambiguity, strengthen alignment between assignments and learning outcomes, to enhance student success. By clearly communicating why students are completing an assignment, how to approach it, and what success looks like, instructors foster purposeful, reflective, strategic, and action-oriented learning. Attendees will leave with practical AI prompts, adaptable templates, and evidence-based strategies for creating accessible assignments that deepen learning, strengthen self-efficacy, and promote success for every student. 

October

Leverage the power of OneDrive integration within Blackboard for crafting impactful collaborative activities that elevate student engagement in their courses. Engage in hands-on activities to gain practical experience with OneDrive integration in Blackboard, all while exploring creative opportunities for collaboration.   

In this interactive workshop, we'll explore strategies for transforming face-to-face class sessions into active learning experiences that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and application. Participants will experience several classroom activities firsthand, including role plays, polling, structured discussions, and decision-making exercises, and leave with adaptable ideas they can implement in any discipline.  

Lunch will be provided, arrive at 11:45 to grab a plate prior to the start of the session!  

Past Events

ACCESSIBILITY Format And Length
Accessible by Design: Creating Inclusive PowerPoint Presentations  Panopto 

(00:44:24 Video)

Accessibility in Action: Captioning and Transcription Tools You Already Have Panopto (00:50:06 video)
AI & Accessibility Panopto (00:36:46 video)
TEaching Format And Length
Making Group Work Work: M365 + Bb Collaboration!  Panopto Video (00:46:59)
VoiceThread: Engaging Discussions Panopto Video (00:45:39)
Integrating AI Components into Course Syllabi and Assignments  Panopto (01:23:03 video)
Creating a Culture of Care in the Classroom Panopto Video (00:51:16)
The Power of Pause: Strengthening Student Wellbeing with Check-ins  Panopto Video (00:51:10)
Care and Connections: Empowering Students with Wellbeing Practices and Resources Panopto Video (00:54:53)
ResearcH anD Scholarship Format And Length
Launching a Research Program at TU  Panopto (00:55:00 video)
Mentoring Award-Winning Students  Panopto (01:00:06 video)