EmpowerED: Enhancing Teaching Expertise Workshops
EmpowerED Workshops give practical tools and strategies for creating engaging, inclusive, and effective learning environments. Through interactive sessions, participants explore evidence-based teaching practices, develop student-centered approaches, and gain confidence in integrating technology and assessment techniques.
AI in Education Workshop
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
Schedule
Monday, January 13 at 11 am
Monday, January 13 at 3:30 pm
Monday, February 3 at 11 am
Monday, February 3 at 3:30 pm
Monday, March 10 at 10 am
Tuesday, March 11 at 3 pm
Monday, March 17 at 11 am
Monday, April 21 at 10 am
Universal Design for Learning Workshop
This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.
Schedule
Thursday, January 16 at 11 am
Thursday, January 16 at 3:30 pm
Monday, March 10 at 11 am
Tuesday, March 11 at 2 pm
Thursday, March 20 at 11 am
Monday, April 21 at 11 am
Inclusive Teaching Workshop
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
Schedule
Monday, January 6 at 11 am
Monday, January 6 at 3:30 pm
Thursday, February 6 at 11 am
Thursday, February 6 at 3:30 pm
Monday, March 10 at 1 pm
Tuesday, March 11 at 1 pm
Thursday, March 20 at 3:30 pm
Monday, April 21 at 1 pm
Inclusive Online Teaching Workshop
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.
Schedule
Monday, March 10 at 2 pm
Tuesday, March 11 at 11 am
Monday, April 21 at 2 pm
Wednesday, April 23 at 10 am
Wednesday, April 23 at 3 pm
Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Schedule
Monday, January 20 at 3:30 pm
Monday, January 27 at 3:30 pm
Monday, March 10 at 3 pm
Tuesday, March 11 at 10 am
Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
Schedule
Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am
Wednesday, March 12 at 2 pm
Thursday, April 24 at 3 pm
Friday, April 25 at 10 am
Friday, April 25 at 3 pm