Spring Term 2024 Teaching Professional Development Events – Engage and Learn!

Teaching faculty, mark your calendar!

April 2024

May 2024

June 2024

Engage with colleagues in one or more of the following events brought to you by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Fellows Program partners in the CTL, UIT – Academic Technologies (AT), Ecampus, and the Library Research and Learning Department. Below are highlighted events. Check the CTL calendar, AT calendar, and Ecampus Faculty Development Training site for the latest updates and details. Also, stay updated on AI events and review past recordings.

AI Week and Global Future’s Forum

Learn more and register for events at the AI Week website.

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce AI Week, April 8-12. The April 12 AI Global Futures Forum will include a conversation between OSU President Jayathi Murthy and special guest Jen-Hsun Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. The forum will also include a series of panels regarding AI and climate science, AI impact on workforce and the economy and AI and creativity.

Empowering OSU: Stories of Harnessing Generative AI for Impact in Staff and Faculty Work

Register with ONID to receive the Zoom link. | Thursday, April 11th, 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

This panel will share six OSU colleagues’ personal takes on how they are using generative AI in creative ways to support their work, to enhance efficiency and productivity, and to improve teaching and learning. Speakers will describe how they got started with AI, how they’re currently using it, how they’re sharing their AI approaches with colleagues, and potential avenues for expanded use. Audience participation in chat and Q&A encouraged. Organized by Ecampus and the CTL.

Quality Teaching (QT) Talk – Mentoring and Supporting Students in Experiential Learning

Register. Tuesday, April 16, 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. | In Person | Austin 126 or Remote via Zoom

OSU strives to provide experiential learning opportunities for our students. Through healthy mentorship and support, we can build thriving learning communities around these transformational experiences. Come discuss mentoring students on projects outside of the traditional classroom environment.

Presenter: Kenneth C. Walsh, Ph.D., College of Science

Recordings and session materials will be accessible at QT Talks.

Sparkshop: “Why Aren’t They Using My Feedback?”

Register. Friday, April 19, 12:00 to 12:20 a.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom.

Looking for ways to help your students make sense of your feedback and use it to improve their learning? Attend CTL’s Sparkshop to discover evidence-informed strategies to help your students become feedback literate.

Facilitator: Funmi Amobi, CTL

Recordings and session materials will be accessible at Sparkshops.

Quality Teaching (QT) Talk – AI as a teaching discipline: Enhancing Teaching and Learning with Artificial Intelligence

Register. Tuesday, April 30, 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. | In Person | Austin 126 or Remote via Zoom

AI tools can enhance teaching and learning but also pose significant challenges. In this talk, we will explore how instructional faculty can incorporate AI as part of their teaching practice. We will also hear from students who have used or experienced AI in education and learn from their perspectives. Join us for this engaging and informative session on how to harness the power of AI in education while addressing its potential pitfalls.

Presenter: Bret Carpenter, Ph.D., College of Business

Recordings and session materials will be accessible at QT Talks.

Generative AI Open House: Drop-In Chats for Teaching Faculty

Drop In: Wednesday, May 1, noon to 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday May 21, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. | LINC 468 Faculty Lounge

Intrigued by the potential of generative AI to enhance education? Interested in integrating AI tools into your course prep or teaching but unsure where to start? Explore these questions with the Center for Teaching and Learning. These sessions are ideal for instructors who are curious about AI capabilities and eager to learn more. Optional: Bring a laptop or mobile device

17th annual Oregon State Ecampus Faculty Forum

View the full agenda, a list of presenters and register. Wednesday, May 8 will be virtual, and Thursday, May 9 will be hosted at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center.

This year’s Faculty Forum includes sessions for everyone — from those who are curious about teaching online, to seasoned online instructors, advisors and university leadership. Together, let’s explore the changing landscape of online education and how Oregon State is prioritizing quality.

Assessment Matters Bootcamp

Register. Friday, May 10 | 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. | LINC 345

This two-hour workshop provides opportunities to learn constructive and impactful ways to use assessment to build stronger, more flexible courses. Leave prepared to utilize assessment strategies to deeply analyze the effectiveness of your course by developing quality learning outcomes, aligning assessments, and using data to drive improvement.

Sparkshop: “It’s in the Wrap.” Tips for Using Exam Wrappers to Enhance Students’ Metacognitive Skills.

Register. Friday, May 10, 12:00 to 12:20 a.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom.

Want to know how to use course exams to help your students become reflective learners? Attend CTL’s Sparkshop to uncover ways to use exam wrappers to promote student metacognition.

Facilitator: Funmi Amobi, CTL

Recordings and session materials will be accessible at Sparkshops.

Quality Teaching (QT) Talk – Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Specific Teaching in Classes Large, Small, Online, and Face-to-Face

Register. Tuesday, May 14, 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. | In Person | Austin 126 or Remote via Zoom

Presenter: Kathy Becker-Blease, Ph.D., School of Psychological Science

Recordings and session materials will be accessible at QT Talks.

Course Design Bootcamp

Register. Friday, May 17 | 1:00 to 2:50 p.m. | Austin 126

This two-hour workshop provides opportunities to learn crucial decision-making approaches to (re)design a course, such as working backwards. Leave prepared to start the (re)design of a course after thinking about its alignment of learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities!

Generative AI Open House: Drop-In Chats for Teaching Faculty

Drop In: Wednesday, May 1, noon to 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday May 21, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. | LINC 468 Faculty Lounge

Intrigued by the potential of generative AI to enhance education? Interested in integrating AI tools into your course prep or teaching but unsure where to start? Explore these questions with the Center for Teaching and Learning. These sessions are ideal for instructors who are curious about AI capabilities and eager to learn more. Optional: Bring a laptop or mobile device

Center for Teaching and Learning Fellows Program Spring 2024 Showcase & Discussion

Registration Required. Use OSU ONID. Thursday, May 23 | 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

Hear highlights from CTL Fellows in the Colleges of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences; Engineering; Health; and Cascades. Then, join a discussion on what’s next in strengthening teaching and learning. Consider how partnering with the program can play a critical role in enhancing and innovating your college’s teaching faculty in the upcoming year.

Mutual Mentors Bootcamp

Register. Friday, May 24 | 1:00 to 2:50 p.m. | Austin 126

This two-hour workshop provides opportunities to learn and practice proven interpersonal skills, questioning techniques, and structured conversational tools to use while mentoring others.

Center for Teaching and Learning 2nd Annual Spring Celebration of Teaching Excellence

Register. Thursday, May 30, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. | MU Horizon 49

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites you to our 2nd Annual Spring Celebration of Teaching Excellence. Please save the date and register for the event. We look forward to celebrating teaching excellence at OSU together.

AI@Work Studio: Exploring Generative AI

Register. Friday, May 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | 124 Cascade Hall – Corvallis Campus

How can I leverage text-generating AI tools to support my daily workflow? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning in an open-studio approach to explore generative AI together. We’ll use an “explore, create, share, reflect” model to apply AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to common workplace tasks. All levels of experience with AI–including total beginners–are welcome.

Bring a laptop or mobile device to the workshop.

Want to tailor professional development for your college or academic unit?

Reach out to the CTL Fellows Assistant Director. CTL Fellows may be offering college or academic unit specific events in addition to the above. CTL Fellows are here to explore how to foster pedagogical successes in the colleges and are ready for discussion!