Introduction to Teaching at Penn: Structuring Your Course for Student Success
Planning a course by focusing on what you want students to learn allows instructors to use their time efficiently. This session will give new faculty a set of questions to use as they plan out the weeks of the semester and tie assignments and class activities to what they hope students will learn. Although all […]
Introduction to Teaching at Penn: Penn’s AI Landscape for Teaching
This beginner-friendly workshop will help you start the semester with a clear understanding of Penn’s AI tools and policies. We’ll explore ways to determine whether AI is the right tool for a given task and discuss considerations for AI-related course policies, helping you make informed decisions about AI’s role in your classroom. Although all faculty are welcome, this workshop […]
Introduction to Teaching at Penn: Penn Tech Tools Roundup
This workshop will introduce Penn’s suite of teaching technology tools, including Gradescope, Poll Everywhere, and Perusall. Instructors will be encouraged to consider how these different tools may or may not support their individual classes while protecting student’s privacy and grades. Although all faculty are welcome, this workshop is most appropriate for newer instructors and is offered as part of Penn’s […]
Introduction to Teaching at Penn: To Do List for the First Week of Class
This workshop will lead instructors through a structured set of questions to consider as they prepare for the first week of class. Participants will discuss essential syllabus policies, the basics of opening your course Canvas site, and tips for a successful first week that establishes norms and gets students excited for your course. Although all faculty are […]
Active In-Class Uses of AI
Participants will consider how to design in-class activities that use generative AI in productive ways. The group will explore ideas for AI-based activities that expose students to new material, promote critical thinking, and provide timely feedback on their learning.
Reading in the Age of AI
Participants will discuss how to motivate students to read for class on their own by setting clear expectations for how students should be reading as well as accountability (by using quizzes or online tools like Perusall) so that students value the process of reading as part of learning.