Using Studio to Increase Student Engagement

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Led by: Tyler Shadick, Mary Buenz, Jackie Pomeranke, Seth Westfall

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – 12noon-1 pm – Lakeshore Room

Come to this program to learn how to use Studio in Canvas to increase student engagement with you, other students, and the content of your course. This program is geared toward all faculty, but attendance is strongly encouraged for any faculty who currently utilize VoiceThread in their courses, as our university VoiceThread subscription is ending. You will learn all the basics of Studio, as well as have time to ask questions.

Session Recording

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Canvas Studio v. VoiceThread Handout

WORKSHOP: “Artificial Intelligence is more that ChatGPT!”

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Led by: Mike Litman & John Fields – AI Lab Leaders

Dates: Nov 10, 3:30-4:30 PM

Location: Lakeshore RoomWORKSHOP: “Artificial Intelligence is more than ChatGPT!”

Professors Mike Litman and John Fields will show professors creative ways they can leverage various artificial intelligence to improve their workflow. This is a “hands-on” workshop, so bring your laptops and learn some of the amazing things that AI can do!


AI_Tools_Use_Cases.pdf

AI & our teaching: Preparing students for future vocations

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Brian Curry – CEO, Extended Intelligence

September 24, 12-1 PM, Lakeshore Room

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of our world.  Join entrepreneur and LICI instructor Dr. Brian Curry as he shares how AI assists him and his company with their vocation of supporting pastors’ health and wellness.  The presentation and discussion will provide ideas for you to apply in your teaching practice and interactions with students.

Link to Session Recording (Sound issues on YouTube videos. Please see below.)

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Canvas and Camaraderie for Adjunct Faculty

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Led by:  Rob Balza and Kate Robertson

Dates: April 10 from 5-7 pm

Location:  RP 320

All adjuncts welcome! Please join members of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) for a pizza dinner to show our appreciation for your work as adjunct faculty!  We will also conduct some training about our new learning management system, Canvas, so you will be prepared for the changes in your courses starting in May.  Please bring a laptop.

Spring Faculty Book Group

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Led by: Kate Robertson, Rob Balza

Dates: All sessions meet Thursday from 8:30-9:30 on January 30, February 20, March 13, and April 3

Location: Robert Plaster Free Ent Center – RP 125 Groth ConfFelten, P. & Lambert, L.M. (2020). Relationship-rich education: How human connections drive success in college. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Join this semester’s faculty book club focused on building an excellent educational experience for our students through fostering human relationships. Drawing on their research across hundreds of interviews and visits to 30 universities across the country, the authors provide strategies for how relationship-rich environments can exist for all students in higher education. Specific topics include mentoring conversations with students and building relationship-rich classrooms. Reading schedule (please read the following prior to each meeting): Jan. 30 – Intro and Chapter 1 Feb 20 – Chapter 2&3 March 13 – Chapter 4&5 April 3 – Chapter 6 and conclusion

CELT International Student Support Lunch n’ Learn

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February 5, 2025  

Presenter: Dr. Kate Robertson

11:00 – 12:00 Lakeshore Room  

International students make up a significant part of our student body and often have unique needs.  Please attend this session to learn more about what the International Center does, from recruiting to federal compliance to career support and everything in between.  Faculty will also come away from this session with tangible, actionable strategies to integrate into their teaching to help international students be successful. 


CELT-Feb5th2025.pptx

 
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Faculty Book Group – Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning

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Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 AM – September 25, October 23 and November 20 – Lakeview Conference Room

How will AI transform your teaching methods? Can we maintain academic integrity while embracing technological advancements? This book club will explore these critical questions, offering practical insights into integrating AI into your educational practices. Participants will discuss strategies to harness AI’s potential, navigate challenges like AI-assisted learning, and adapt to the rapidly evolving educational landscape. This book club is essential for educators committed to staying ahead in an AI-driven world.

Bowen, J.A. & Watson, C.E. (2024). Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning. Johns Hopkins University Press.