Upcoming Events
Upcoming Workshops & Events
The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering AI-related and other workshops throughout this year. Individuals who participate in 4 AI workshops (at least 3 different one-hour sessions) and submit reflections will be eligible to earn special recognition for their commitment to learning about AI. Click here to learn more about the AI-Ready Educator Recognition. Works that can count towards the AI-Ready Educator Recognition are identified as such. You can find the list of AI-related workshops by clicking on this page.
Brain-Based Learning Workshop Series:
We know you’re already juggling so much—but what if a few small shifts could make how you facilitate learning more effective, engaging, and even energizing? This workshop series is designed to help you save time, make the most of your resources, and bring fresh strategies into your work. From the neuroscience of learning to quick, evidence-based practices, we’ll explore ways to help learners engage during your sessions and retain information. Whether you're cross-training into a new role or refining your approach, this series will give you tools to work smarter, not harder. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning and People, Culture and Belonging to spark new ideas and enhance the way you support learners!
Where Are We Going? (Module 2)
Effective learning experiences start with the end in mind. This session will guide faculty in understanding their learners, analyzing learning needs, and designing with clear goals to ensure meaningful outcomes. Participants will explore how to distinguish between 'need to know' and 'nice to know' content while identifying when true learning has been achieved.
Click here to register for the April 10th 2:00p - 3:00p Teams Workshop
It’s Not Me... It’s the Content! (Module 3)
Keeping learners engaged in content-heavy sessions—whether face-to-face or virtual requires intentional strategies. This session will introduce quick methods that boost comprehension, retention, and active participation. Participants will walk away with practical techniques to make dense material more digestible and dynamic.
Click here to register for the May 1st 2:00p - 3:00p Teams Workshop
How to Engage Learners (Module 4)
Deep learning happens when learners are motivated, connected, and actively engaged. Building on earlier sessions, this module explores strategies for fostering social and emotional connections while making learning more interactive and purposeful. Participants will experience active learning techniques and discuss what works for in-person, virtual, and asynchronous environments to create richer, more impactful learning experiences.
Click here to register for the May 20th 10:00am - 11:00am Teams Workshop
Creating a Positive Learning Environment (Module 5)
Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum—context shapes every experience. This session will help participants think critically about the physical environment, modality, cultural influences, individual learner needs, and other contextual factors. Participants will explore strategies for getting to know their learners in real time and providing meaningful resources that enhance learning in the moment and those that can support learning beyond the session.
Click here to register for the June 17th 10:00am - 11:00am Teams Workshop
Beat Brain Boredom (Module 6)
How information is presented impacts how it’s processed, remembered, and applied. In this final session, participants will explore how the brain engages with words, images, color, and layout to enhance learning—not overwhelm it. Through practical discussions and examples, participants will learn to design visuals that support cognition, reinforce key ideas, make learning more effective, and are learner friendly.
Click here to register for the July 8th 10:00am - 11:00am Teams Workshop
The Great Kent State Teach-Off: Async Prelim
Learn more about our first ever Teach-Off. Be a viewer or a competitor - all in good fun! Instructors record a 5 minute video and turn in their video by March 19th. Each 5 minutes is on something they do in their course (activity, technology, tool, assessment, etc.) - what it is, how it works and hints on how others can use it. Viewers will watch submitted videos and vote between March 24th & April 11th for their top videos. Top competitors videos will be shown live during the End of Year Extravaganza on April 11th when the champion will be vote for an selected!
Click here to sign-up to compete for this asynchronous bracket
Click here to register to get updates on videos available for viewing March 24th - April 10th.
The Great Kent State Teach-Off: Live Prelim
Learn more about our first ever Teach-Off. Be a viewer or a competitor - all in good fun! Instructors will present for 5 minutes during one preliminary round on something they do in their course (activity, technology, tool, assessment, etc.) - what it is, how it works and hints on how others can use it.
Click here to sign-up to compete for this live round
Click here to register to view this virtual prelim round on March 26th from 1:00pm - 2:00 pm
AI Playground Series
Starting Tuesday February 25th at 9am we will facilitate 30-minute workshops on different AI uses. Each workshop will be held via Teams twice during the same week; Tuesday at 9am and Wednesday at 3pm. We hope to see you at a few of them!
- Enhancing Engagement with AI:
February 25th&February 26th - Image & Visual Content Creation:
March 4th&March 5th - Creating Case Studies with A
I:March 18th&March19th - AI-Assisted Quiz & Assessment Questions: April 1st & April 2nd
- Summarization with AI Tools: April 15th & April 16th
- AI-Assisted Rubric & Feedback Generation: April 22nd & April 23rd
Click the date to register for the date/topic that interests you
CTL End of Year Extravaganza
This year we are bringing as many of you together to celebrate the great work you've done here at KSU. A few of the things we will celebrate include Teaching Recognition Award & AI-Ready Educator Recognition Earners, share the great research of our 2024-2025 Teaching Scholars, and have THE GREAT KENT STATE TEACH-OFF Championship.
April 11th - 11:00a - 1:00p | DI Hub Auditorium 219
Click here to register for the April 11th 11:00am - 1:00pm event