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SUMMARY:AI Lunchtime Lab: Understand
DESCRIPTION:Register Here| Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nRegistration for this event is now full. Please be on the lookout for another offering next year.  \nDo you ask your students to comprehend informational details? Do you ask your students to explain\, interpret summarize or translate in your course? Then apply to participate in the AI Lunchtime Lab: Understand. This program consists of an in-person session to design and get feedback on an AI infused assignment focused on helping students understand concepts in your course during the Fall 2026 semester. This paid opportunity requires participation in the in-person session as well as submission of the activity that you design and the student feedback about the assignment. This program is limited to the first 8 accepted applicants. It is open to any instructor of record in Fall 2026. Please submit this form by April 30th.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/ai-lunchtime-lab-understand/
LOCATION:Innovation Hall Rm 427\, 4699 Mattaponi River Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Lab
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Alternative Grading Design Studio: Part 2 Online Option
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nAlternative Grading Design Studio\nOPTION 1: Friday\, May 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | in-person – Innovation Hall 427\nOPTION 2: Monday\, June 1-Thursday\, June 4 | 1:00-2:30 p.m. | via Zoom \nThis hands-on design workshop moves beyond theory to implementation. Participants will develop a practical alternative grading approach through structured design\, feedback\, and revision. By the end\, you will have a clear\, testable system you can use immediately\, along with strategies to communicate it effectively to students. Attend either the one-day\, on-campus workshop on May 22 (with snacks!)\, or the 4-day online workshop June 1-4. Both options will prepare you for the Design Charrette. \nAlternative Grading “Share & Tell” Design Charrette\nFriday\, June 5 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | in-person on the NOVA Annandale Campus\nThis opportunity is designed for participants to share their alternative grading materials in a structured environment with other faculty. All participants will submit materials in advance to the workshop facilitators (e.g. Course Policies\, Grading Contract\, Assessment) and plan to share feedback with others during the event. The “share & tell” will be an interactive\, engaging\, collaborative experience. Free parking and lunch will be provided. \nIf you attend both a design studio and the charrette\, and complete a short post-event survey\, you will be eligible for a $50 Amazon gift card! \nOpen to all instructors and graduate students. Please reach out to Breana Bayraktar (bbayrakt@gmu.edu) with any questions. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/alternative-grading-design-studio-part-2-online-option/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Alternative Grading Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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