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Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn
In this workshop, Prof. Surbhi Goel will discuss her experiences with teaching courses such as CIS 5200 (Machine Learning), and what she has learned along the way about how to become a more effective teacher. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Computer & Information Science department, and so […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Using In-Class Exercises to Help Students Learn About AI
Many instructors see using AI appropriately as a key skill for students. In this conversation, Matt O’Donnell of the Annenberg School and Simon Richter of FIGS will consider how to design in-class activities to show students how and when they can use AI effectively.
Faculty Conference Room
Enabling Student Success in Introductory Chemistry
In introductory chemistry courses, our students arrive on the first day of class with a broad range of problem-solving skills, prior chemistry background, and commitment to learning. Many of our students are actually in the course against their will, and even our best students have conceptual misunderstandings that must be dislodged in order for them […]
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Incorporating AI in the Classroom and Assignments
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Annenberg School for Communication, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
135 (Faculty Lounge)
Teaching Theory
Theory is intimidating, regardless of how familiar one might be with it. What can we do to make it accessible—if not also exciting—for our undergraduate students? This graduate student workshop will tackle how to teach theory in the undergraduate classroom, focusing specifically on the role theory plays in discussion-based or seminar-style classes. All graduate students […]
Class of ‘68 Seminar Room, 124
Student Presentations
Having students present in class can help students develop their own presentation skills and be an effective way for the students to take ownership of their learning. Jeffrey Babin of MEAM and Liz Brannon of Psychology will consider how they have used presentations to effectively engage students and develop students’ interests and abilities.
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Showcasing Your Teaching Experience in Your CV
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the East Asian Languages and Civilizations department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
300
Meeting the Needs of Students with Varying Professional & Educational Experiences
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the School of Nursing, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. This will be a hybrid workshop. Zoom links will be sent to those wishing to join virtually. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
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Teaching, Engaging, and Mentoring Students Inside and Outside the Classroom
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Annenberg School for Communication, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Designing Exams for Large Classes
Exams can be difficult to create and administer especially in large classes. In this conversation, Ivan Dmochowski of Chemistry and Loren Goldman of Political Science will discuss how they craft questions and design exams that treat students equitably, support student learning, and can be graded without overwhelming the teaching team.
Effective Proctoring Practices
Giving students in-person exams often requires proctors. In this session, participants will consider scenarios that feature common proctoring problems (all of which have occurred at Penn over the last semester) and leave with a set of strategies and considerations to use as they prepare for and administer exams. Faculty are encouraged to bring head TAs, […]
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Teaching Texts in Translation
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Classical Studies department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Accessible Pedagogy: PowerPoint Presentations
Learn strategies for creating accessible PowerPoints, and use Microsoft’s built-in accessibility checker to easily review and remediate existing slide decks.
Museum Library First Floor Teaching Area
Demystifying the Term Paper: Teaching Undergraduate Students to Research Effectively
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Anthropology department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
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Vulnerability and Reflexivity in the Classroom
How do I talk about sensitive topics with students who come to my course with varying identities and lived experiences that shape their engagement? In this workshop we will discuss what kids of prompts and ways of being as an instructor can support students’ ability to be vulnerable in our courses. We’ll consider how to […]
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Object-based Learning in the Museum
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the East Asian Languages and Civilizations department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
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Navigating Divisive Political Conversations in the Classroom
University classrooms are not isolated from the broader political climate. Students inevitably bring their personal experiences, perspectives, and evolving political commitments into the classroom, even in courses that seem “apolitical.” As educators, we are called to create classroom environments where students can participate freely while ensuring that discourse remains respectful and constructive. This workshop will […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Motivating Students to Prepare for Class
This conversation will focus on a common problem: student preparation. Carlos Santana of Philosophy and Katie Shuler of Linguistics will kick off this discussion by talking about how they structure their classes so that students know how to prepare and see the value of preparation.
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Utilizing Student Evaluation Data for Course Development
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the School of Nursing, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. This will be a hybrid workshop. Zoom links will be sent to those wishing to join virtually. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
3rd Floor North Conference Room
Learning and Unlearning Our Education
Which pedagogical models have shaped you as an educator, whether consciously or unconsciously? What can we learn—and unlearn—from our own experiences as students? Professor Fabricius will discuss uncovering the pedagogical thinking that has influenced us, and how we can use this knowledge to inspire the way we want to teach. All graduate students are welcome. […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Creating a Syllabus that Sets Clear Expectations to Help Students Learn
One useful way to think about a syllabus is as a document that helps students learn in your class. Jessa Lingel of the Annenberg School and Stefano Puntoni of Marketing will kick off this conversation by talking about their own syllabuses and how they use these documents to guide and support students.
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Integrating Sustainability into Engineering Coursework
Russ Composto (MSE) and Dustyn Roberts (MEAM) will share their experiences incorporating principles of sustainability into their teaching. Participants will discuss how different areas of sustainability can be integrated into different types of classes.
Accessible Pedagogy: Captioning & Transcription Basics
Explore auto-captioning tools available at Penn, learn how to manually add or edit captions, and determine when to include captions versus a transcript.
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Preparing to Teach: Perspectives from ESL Faculty
This workshop will feature a panel discussion on strategies for leading a classroom in English as an instructor who speaks English as a second language. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the School of Nursing, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. This will be […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Talking to Your Students About Inappropriate AI Use
Instructors often feel unsure of how to talk to students when the instructor suspects cheating, particularly if AI is involved. Staff from CSA and CETLI will facilitate this open conversation which will encourage instructors to talk about their experiences, and what has worked (and what hasn’t) to start an honest conversation with a student about […]
135, Faculty Lounge
Teaching Demonstrations
Teaching Demonstrations are important parts of campus visits that often get overshadowed by a candidate's job talk preparations. This workshop will introduce participants to the teaching demonstration as a genre, focusing specifically on the formal features that committees look for when they watch you give one. In addition to answering basic questions about what a […]