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Mentorship: Teaching Outside of the Classroom
This panel explores how meaningful learning happens beyond formal education in the classroom. This workshop empowers participants to become effective mentors, fostering growth, confidence, and curiosity in others through real-world guidance and support. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and so may be most useful to […]
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Teaching in Multiple Settings: Lessons and Stories from K-12, Universities, and Communities
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Earth & Environmental Sciences department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI Essentials
In this introductory workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will engage in hands-on activities to explore the core functions of popular generative AI tools, including those available at Penn. You will learn how to identify appropriate tools for common tasks and evaluate the reliability of their outputs. No prior AI experience is […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Designing Your Own Class
Whether you are planning a single recitation or designing a full-semester course, common strategies and tools can help you become an effective educator. This workshop will help participants think through the various stages of course design to create classroom experiences that align with their learning goals for students. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching Students AI Literacy
Faculty play a critical role in guiding students to engage with AI tools in ways that encourage students to use these tools effectively. In this session, Professors Karen Detlefsen of Philosophy and Chris Callison-Burch of Computer and Information Science will share how they ensure their students understand AI, and the assignments they use to show […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching and Mentoring in the Research Lab
Students develop core research skills in laboratory settings that transfer to broader academic, professional, and real-world contexts. Through practical examples and evidence-based strategies, participants in this workshop will examine pedagogical approaches that enhance learning, confidence, and engagement in the lab environment. Participants will also reflect on their own roles as mentors and learn techniques for […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Classroom
In this interactive session in the AI Principles & Practices Series, we will explore ways to support student learning by integrating AI into teaching, setting expectations, and encouraging open dialogue around student AI use. You will learn how to determine whether AI supports specific pedagogical goals and leave with actionable strategies to leverage AI in […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Beyond the Term Paper: Thinking Creatively About Assignments
The term paper's efficacy for evaluating students' learning has been challenged by the current state of higher education, particularly with the greater use of generative AI. In this workshop, participants will explore innovative ways to create challenging and engaging assignments to help students develop necessary research, writing, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Participants will […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Workplace
In this skills-focused workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will use generative AI tools to make common workplace tasks easier and more efficient. You will learn to craft effective prompts and identify use cases where AI does or does not add value to your work. No technical background is needed – just […]
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Treating Students as Whole People
Finding ways to allow students to be honest about what they think, their experiences, and thoughts, as well as the challenges they face, is part of welcoming students to class as whole people. In this conversation, Brian Kim of REES and Rand Quinn of GSE, will talk about how they support students in their first-year […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Preparing Students for Exams
Professors Lori Ann Winner of Nursing and Swapneel Sheth of Computer and Information Science will kick off the conversation by discussing their approaches to preparing students throughout the semester, review sessions that foster deeper understanding, and how they alleviate student stress and anxiety around exams.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Generating and Responding to Student Feedback
In this conversation, participants will explore strategies for collecting feedback from students that can be translated into better teaching and improved student learning. Professors Tobias Baumgart of Chemistry and Travis McGaha of Computer and Information Science will start the conversation by sharing their approaches to gathering feedback to refine their teaching.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Making an Effective Lesson Plan
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to transform a list of teaching topics into a flexible lesson template with easy-to-modify and “stackable” action items. As part of lesson planning, this workshop will address learning objectives, pre-class preparation, scaffolding complex material, student-centered multimodal learning components, and more. Participants will leave with effective lesson-planning strategies […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI Essentials
In this introductory workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will engage in hands-on activities to explore the core functions of popular generative AI tools, including those available at Penn. You will learn how to identify appropriate tools for common tasks and evaluate the reliability of their outputs. No prior AI experience is required. […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Exploring and Defining Your Relationship to Generative AI as an Educator
Before we can guide students in navigating AI, we need to understand our own stance toward it. This interactive workshop invites graduate students to reflect deeply on their personal relationship with generative AI in teaching and learning. Through open conversation and collaborative activities, participants will examine ethical principles, transparency, and accessibility to consider how generative […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Using Writing to Support the Process of Thinking
Writing allows students to clarify their own thinking and deepen their understanding of course material. To start the conversation, Professors Elly Truitt of History and Sociology of Science and Henry Towsner of Math will explain how and why they integrate writing into their classes to foster students’ intellectual growth.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching Students to do Research in the Social Sciences
In the age of AI, teaching students how to do their own quality research is more critical than ever. Participants in this interactive workshop will focus on ways to teach students in the social sciences how to do research. They will receive resources and engage in discussions to explore how to help students formulate a […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Classroom
In this interactive session in the AI Principles & Practices Series, we will explore ways to support student learning by integrating AI into teaching, setting expectations, and encouraging open dialogue around student AI use. You will learn how to determine whether AI supports specific pedagogical goals and leave with actionable strategies to leverage AI in teaching […]
Accessible Pedagogy: Graphs & Equations
In courses where graphs, equations, and data displays are common teaching tools, accessibility can be particularly challenging. In this session, participants will learn about some strategies and tools for making these digital course items more accessible.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
How to Stay Excited and Energized by Teaching
Balancing teaching alongside other graduate responsibilities can be challenging. In this workshop, participants will discuss techniques for remaining energized and positive in the classroom. Through collaborative conversations, participants will gather tangible strategies to cultivate passion for teaching amid daily obligations. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Feedback Without Frustration: Leveraging Canvas Features for Student Feedback
Are you looking for more efficient ways to provide feedback? Join this session to learn about some new and lesser known Canvas features and to discuss strategies with other instructors to help streamline the feedback process while providing quality feedback that students are more likely to read and apply.
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Workplace
In this skills-focused workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will use generative AI tools to make common workplace tasks easier and more efficient. You will learn to craft effective prompts and identify use cases where AI does or does not add value to your work. No technical background is needed – just curiosity […]
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Teaching Research
This workshop examines the art of teaching research as both a process and a mindset. Through discussion and activities, participants will consider how to mentor students in designing studies, analyzing data, and communicating their findings with clarity and purpose. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Fostering Empathy and Dialogue in the Classroom
Teaching students with varied academic backgrounds and expectations creates opportunities for rich discussions, but it can also pose challenges for building a cohesive classroom community. In this interactive workshop, participants will consider why connections between students are essential for learning and will brainstorm strategies for fostering those connections. Through discussion and small-group activities, participants will […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
What is a Teaching Statement and How do I Start Writing One?
A teaching statement, or statement of teaching philosophy, is a common requirement on the academic job market. This workshop will help participants understand what a teaching statement is and how to write a compelling one. Through discussion and group activities, participants will explore effective ways to convey their teaching qualifications and goals, as well as […]
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Teaching in Politically Uncertain Times
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Education, Culture and Society & Sociology departments, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI Essentials
In this introductory workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will engage in hands-on activities to explore the core functions of popular generative AI tools, including those available at Penn. You will learn how to identify appropriate tools for common tasks and evaluate the reliability of their outputs. No prior AI experience is required. […]
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Getting Students to Ask and Answer Good Questions
First-year seminars are intended to introduce students to the research process, which starts with asking questions. In this session, Pete Harnish of Physics and Jo Park of English will kick off the conversation by discussing how they support student learning by making asking questions a normal, comfortable part of class. This workshop is a collaboration […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Workplace
In this skills-focused workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will use generative AI tools to make common workplace tasks easier and more efficient. You will learn to craft effective prompts and identify use cases where AI does or does not add value to your work. No technical background is needed – just curiosity […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Creating a Classroom that Welcomes International Students
International students bring unique perspectives and strengths to American classrooms. Yet, they may also feel marginalized or unwelcome. To start this conversation, Professors Tom Daniels of City and Regional Planning and Anne Pomerantz of the Graduate School of Education will share how they create welcoming environments and messages that include and encourage international students.