CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Building Community in the Classroom
Creating a welcoming classroom is essential for student success. This workshop explores practical strategies for building a sense of community that fosters connection and trust across any discipline. You will […]
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It’s No Trick, TA-ing Can Actually be a Treat
With this panel, we will cover some of the most frequently asked questions regarding TA’ing in BGS. Costumes encouraged! All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns […]
Accessible Pedagogy: PowerPoints
Learn strategies for creating accessible PowerPoints, and use Microsoft’s built-in accessibility checker to easily review and remediate existing slide decks.
The Planet and You: Integrating Planetary Concerns in Your Teaching
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. Counts toward the […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Presenting Didactic Material in Clinical Experiences
Students in clinics often need didactic information, but in the rush of a busy clinic, instructors may struggle to present the material effectively. In this session, clinical professors Flint Wang (PSOM) and Leslie Stone Hirsh (Dental) will talk about how they present information in ways that support student learning and patient care. This conversation will […]
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Teaching World History and Transnational History
This workshop explores what we mean by "world" or "transnational" history, and the particular challenges and opportunities on the job market. We will also consider themes and strategies for building a world […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Leading Effective Office Hours
In this workshop, we will explore a variety of methods for structuring office hours, strategies for setting boundaries and managing time during high-demand periods, and techniques to encourage independent student […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Effectively Leading a TA/LA Teaching Team
Careful organization and mentoring can help TAs and LAs to support our instruction effectively. Phil Gressman of Math and Silvia Porello of Chemistry will start this conversation by considering how they guide their instructional teams for large enrollment classes.
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 […]
543 (Cherpack Lounge)
Teaching a Multilingual Curriculum in a Multilingual Classroom
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Comparative Literature department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the […]
360
Helping Students Think Scientifically in the Age of AI
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 […]
250 (Blank Forum)
Finding Calm in an Unstable World
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Political Science department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Time Management for TAs
Working as a TA can be overwhelming, especially when you need to fit preparing and delivering classes, grading, and holding office hours into our already tight schedules of coursework and […]
300
Why Co-Teaching Matters?: Collaboration and Balance on a Teaching Team
Co-teaching is more than just a teaching strategy; it is a fundamental teaching principle. With this workshop, Drs. Nelanthi Hewa, a postdoctoral fellow for the Annenberg Center for Collaborative Communication, […]
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Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Managing Time, Energy, and Target Language in the Classroom
Starting your teaching journey can feel overwhelming — lesson prep, grading, burnout, and staying in the target language can quickly pile up. This interactive workshop will provide you with practical […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching Through Structured Active In-Class Learning
This workshop introduces the core concepts of Structured Active In-Class Learning (SAIL) and explores strategies for creating student-centered classroom environments. The facilitator and participants will discuss practical ways to encourage […]
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Teaching History with Library Resources and Collections
This workshop introduces a range of library resources and collections useful for teaching history, particularly for instructors teaching out of their primary period and regional fields. Open to all. Refreshments […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Courses that Introduce Graduate Students to Your Field
Creating courses that introduce graduate students to ways of thinking and professional practice in the discipline can be challenging. Karen Redrobe of Cinema and Media Studies and Abby Reisman of Teaching, Learning, and Literacies will begin this conversation by describing how they create courses to introduce students to their disciplines.
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 Economics and STEM Subjects to Business School Students
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Management department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI […]
225
Sparking Student Creativity Through Project-Based Courses
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Electrical and Systems Engineering department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts […]
Teaching Students About Technology with Technology
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Management department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI […]
224
‘Ground Level Entry’ Method: Teaching Complex Topics to Students with a Diverse Knowledge Base
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Comparative Literature and Communication departments, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Lunch […]
Using Gradescope for More Efficient and Effective Grading
Gradescope is a Canvas tool that enables you to more efficiently grade and provide feedback on exams, including multiple-choice tests, short-answer questions, and worked problems. In this session, we will explore how to set up and use Gradescope, and ways to structure exams to help you make the most of the tool’s features.
250 (Blank Forum)
Maximizing Teaching and Grading
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Political Science department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the […]
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 […]
Teaching Outside Penn: What to Expect and How to Prepare
This virtual session features two History alums who will share their experiences teaching at non-Penn institutions. We will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from teaching in a different […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching Ethics in the Professional Schools: Your Role as a Facilitator
This conversation is part of CETLI’s ongoing series of sessions for instructors who teach ethics in the professional schools. In this session, Julie Wollman of GSE and Brit Shields of SEAS will talk about their sense of the role of a facilitator in ethics discussions and how their roles, in turn, have shaped how their […]
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Owning the Lab: Practical Teaching Skills for Physics TAs
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Physics & Astronomy department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward […]
Class of 1968 Seminar Room (124)
Hands-On Learning: Teaching with the Materials Library
This workshop will introduce graduate student instructors and TAs across disciplines to potentially utilize the over 10,000 material samples available in the collection of the Fisher Fine Arts Library's Materials […]