Events

October

AT CAPACITY. This event is at capacity and no longer taking registrations.

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!  

November

Looking for alternatives to traditional papers and slide presentations? Adobe Express makes it easy for students to create polished multimedia projects that emphasize creativity, reflection, and communication without requiring advanced design skills. Colleen Ebacher from Spanish and Latin American Studies will share how these tools were integrated into a course project and the impact on student engagement and learning. Participants will leave with assignment ideas, practical implementation tips, and adaptable examples for a variety of disciplines. 

There are many AI tools that can help researchers produce graphs, graphics, and other visualizations of complex data sets. The question hinges on accuracy: can I produce effective visualizations that accurately represent data? In this workshop, we’ll introduce tools available to Towson University along with examples. 

Drop-in at CK404B or attend virtually.

Attend via Zoom

Fix Your Content Day is a 24-hour, global competition where institutions come together annually to improve the accessibility of their digital course content using Blackboard Ally. Every single fix helps remove barriers to learning and creates a more inclusive experience for students. It's also an opportunity to bring colleagues together, build accessibility awareness, and showcase the institution's commitment to inclusive education. 

How do you turn a great idea for a study abroad or away short-term experience into a strong program proposal? In this workshop, experienced faculty leaders will share practical insights from developing and running their own programs. We’ll explore how faculty-led study abroad and away programs are Degree Boost experiences that advance High-Impact global learning, walk through the proposal form and contact‑hour requirements, and give participants dedicated time to build elements of their program step‑by‑step. Come ready to explore possibilities and leave with real progress toward your own faculty‑led program. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m.


This will b
e an inaugural meeting of the CURE CoP to be focused on CUREs in non-STEM fields.
 

December

For the second time this semester, join FACET to learn from four panelists describe their accomplishments, challenges and recommendations for building, launching and sustaining community programs and research built from or into the program. 

AI tools offer several possibilities and several pitfalls for qualitative research. This workshop will consider each stage of qualitative research with regards to machine learning and generative AI, including problems that result from indiscriminate applications of AI.  Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

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

Developing a New Course Proposal

Panopto Video (00:53:17)

Blackboard Power Tools: Practical Features to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Panopto Video (00:48:40)
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)