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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Scholarly Teaching Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\n\n\n\n\nEffective teaching often involves trying new approaches—but how do we know what actually improves student learning? Scholarly Teaching Inquiry/Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) offers a structured way to answer that question by treating the classroom as a site for systematic\, evidence-based investigation. In this session\, you will explore core principles of inquiry into teaching and learning\, reflect on your own instructional practices\, and identify a meaningful question about student learning in your course. You will begin designing a focused\, manageable inquiry project and consider practical methods for collecting and interpreting evidence\, with the goal of generating insights that can inform your teaching and contribute to broader conversations about learning. Attendees will be eligible for a drawing to win a copy of Nancy Chick’s Book\, SoTL in Action. Please reach out to Breana Bayraktar (bbayrakt@gmu.edu) with any questions.\n\n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-introduction-to-scholarly-teaching-inquiry-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Workshop: To AI or not to AI?: Key Considerations for Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\n\nIn this session\, we will review the Stearns Center’s AI Quick Start Guide. Topics include discussing the most common questions asked by GMU faculty about AI\, reviewing recommended resources including the GMU Guidelines for Faculty and Students\, demonstrate some of the tools that are available to use\, and consider ethical considerations for tool usage as instructors. \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-to-ai-or-not-to-ai-key-considerations-for-your-classroom-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Artificial Intelligence Tools and...Inclusive Teaching?
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nFormerly called “ChatGPT\, AI Text Generator Tools\, and…Inclusive Teaching?” \nAccess to artificial intelligence (AI) text generators has upended education – and many other sectors – as much or more than past technology advancements and innovations. Join us in this workshop as we discuss how we continue teaching with impact and to support all students in this new reality. We explore instructional approaches\, considerations\, and methods to help us teach with less stress and more strategy. This workshop is part of the Teaching with AI credential Level 1 series. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-artificial-intelligence-tools-and-inclusive-teaching/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Communicating with Students About Ethical AI Use
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nThis hands-on session will guide you in creating course policies that promote an ethical AI culture. Through engaging discussions\, case studies\, and individual work\, you will develop a coherent AI policy tailored to your courses and gain practical strategies for guiding your students in responsible AI use. This workshop is part of the Teaching with AI credential Level 1 series.  \nAudience: all instructors/graduate students. \nPlease 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/workshop-communicating-with-students-about-ethical-ai-use-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:AI Series,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Can AI write my_?
DESCRIPTION:Register Here| Facilitator: Thomas Polk\n\nThis hands-on workshop invites faculty to explore how students can use Generative AI as a writing tool to assist with their assignments. Together\, we’ll experiment with AI tools at various stages of the writing process\, including brainstorming\, drafting\, and revising\, to consider the strengths and limitations of AI as a writing tool.\n\n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-can-ai-write-my_-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: AI Test Kitchen: Assessments and Customization
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\n\nWhether you’re new to AI tools like Microsoft CoPilot or have a lot of AI experience\, join this session to explore prompts and discuss the role of generative AI in writing test questions. Based on the book Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. *Participation in past AI Test Kitchens is not required. This workshop is part of the Teaching with AI Credential. \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-ai-test-kitchen-assessments-and-customization/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T110000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: An Introduction to the Writing-Intensive Course
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Tom Polk\nAre you new to teaching a WI course or want a refresher on some of the basics? This workshop will focus on writing-intensive course design and help faculty prepare for the semester ahead. Join WAC staff to learn more about the new learning outcomes and begin drafting your WI course materials. \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-an-introduction-to-the-writing-intensive-course-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Scholarly Teaching Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\n\n\n\n\nEffective teaching often involves trying new approaches—but how do we know what actually improves student learning? Scholarly Teaching Inquiry/Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) offers a structured way to answer that question by treating the classroom as a site for systematic\, evidence-based investigation. In this session\, you will explore core principles of inquiry into teaching and learning\, reflect on your own instructional practices\, and identify a meaningful question about student learning in your course. You will begin designing a focused\, manageable inquiry project and consider practical methods for collecting and interpreting evidence\, with the goal of generating insights that can inform your teaching and contribute to broader conversations about learning. Attendees will be eligible for a drawing to win a copy of Nancy Chick’s Book\, SoTL in Action. Please reach out to Breana Bayraktar (bbayrakt@gmu.edu) with any questions.\n\n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-introduction-to-scholarly-teaching-inquiry-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Scholarly Teaching Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\n\n\n\n\nEffective teaching often involves trying new approaches—but how do we know what actually improves student learning? Scholarly Teaching Inquiry/Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) offers a structured way to answer that question by treating the classroom as a site for systematic\, evidence-based investigation. In this session\, you will explore core principles of inquiry into teaching and learning\, reflect on your own instructional practices\, and identify a meaningful question about student learning in your course. You will begin designing a focused\, manageable inquiry project and consider practical methods for collecting and interpreting evidence\, with the goal of generating insights that can inform your teaching and contribute to broader conversations about learning. Attendees will be eligible for a drawing to win a copy of Nancy Chick’s Book\, SoTL in Action. Please reach out to Breana Bayraktar (bbayrakt@gmu.edu) with any questions.\n\n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-introduction-to-scholarly-teaching-inquiry-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T103000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Designing Effective Peer Review
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Katherine Miscavige \n\nWant to facilitate better peer review activities? This workshop introduces participants to designing effective\, outcome-aligned peer review activities that support students learning and disciplinary writing goals. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can readily adapt to their own courses.\n\n\n\n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-designing-effective-peer-review-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T103000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Providing Effective and Sustainable Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Katherine Miscavige\n\nWant to develop a more sustainable and effective plan for providing feedback? This workshop focuses on key practices for increasing the impact and efficiency of the feedback you offer. We will explore the characteristics of effective feedback and strategies for implementing them.\n\n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-providing-effective-and-sustainable-feedback-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Designing Effective Peer Review
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Katherine Miscavige\n\nWant to facilitate better peer review activities? This workshop introduces participants to designing effective\, outcome-aligned peer review activities that support students learning and disciplinary writing goals. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can readily adapt to their own courses. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-designing-effective-peer-review-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T103000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Providing Effective and Sustainable Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Katherine Miscavige\n\nWant to develop a more sustainable and effective plan for providing feedback? This workshop focuses on key practices for increasing the impact and efficiency of the feedback you offer. We will explore the characteristics of effective feedback and strategies for implementing them. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-providing-effective-and-sustainable-feedback-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
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