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SUMMARY:Mini Course: Introduction to AI Inspired Pedagogies 
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nThis event is at capacity; registration is now closed. \nBy now you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT or one of the other various new large language models (LLMs) that have taken the world by storm. But do you know how to deal with the ever-evolving artificial intelligence technology as it relates to your teaching? In this mini course\, you will be exposed to the basics of redesigning your course as it relates to learning outcomes and instructional activities. We will also explore how to get feedback from students regarding the changes that you make. Bring your lunch and enjoy this five-session program (spread across four days). Successful completion will earn participants a Level 2 CPD credential. Registration will close at 40 participants. \nDates of Sessions:\nAugust 3\, 2026 11:00-1:30PM\nAugust 4\, 2026 11:00-1:30PM\nAugust 5\, 2026 11:00-1:30PM\nAugust 6\, 2026 11:00-1:30PM \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/mini-course-introduction-to-ai-inspired-pedagogies-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Mini Course
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260319T191712Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T113758Z
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SUMMARY:Bootcamp: Instructional Planning for Graduate Instructors Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth\n\nAre you a graduate instructor teaching for the first time? Would you like to learn how to plan your course to enhance student learning in a way that balances your workload? Join us for Instructional Planning Bootcamp for Graduate Instructors\, where you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings. In Part 1 of 2\, you will learn how to design an assignment or activity using the Transparent Assignment Design framework as well as a rubric to evaluate performance or gauge impact. \nThe bootcamp is made up of two 2-hour Zoom meetings and several hours of asynchronous work for a total of 10 hours of professional development. Upon completion\, participants are eligible to earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required. Those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential are eligible for the Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp. \nDates of Sessions:\nAugust 11\, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nAugust 13\, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/bootcamp-instructional-planning-for-graduate-instructors-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T121500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T111500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260319T192421Z
CREATED:20260319T192421Z
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UID:11162-1786615200-1786618800@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
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:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T114636Z
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UID:11573-1786615200-1786622400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Bootcamp: Instructional Planning for Graduate Instructors Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth\nAre you a graduate instructor teaching for the first time? Would you like to learn how to plan your course to enhance student learning in a way that balances your workload? Join us for Instructional Planning Bootcamp for Graduate Instructors\, where you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings. In Part 2 of 2\, you will create a work plan and contingency plan that anticipates common challenges for one week of instruction. \nThe bootcamp is made up of two 2-hour Zoom meetings and several hours of asynchronous work for a total of 10 hours of professional development. Upon completion\, participants are eligible to earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required. Those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential are eligible for the Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp. \nDates of Sessions:\nAugust 11\, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nAugust 13\, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/bootcamp-instructional-planning-for-graduate-instructors-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260702T195233Z
CREATED:20260702T190019Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
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UID:11513-1787745600-1787749200@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
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=UTC:20260828T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T205716Z
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SUMMARY:WAC Primer: Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Register Here| Facilitators: Thomas Polk & Katherine Miscavige \nAre you new to teaching a Writing Intensive course or looking for fresh ways to engage students through writing? WAC Primer is an engaging four session series designed to help faculty design writing assignments that advance meaningful student learning. Participants will explore effective assignment design\, feedback and assessment practices\, and active learning strategies for teaching writing in any discipline. WAC Primer offers a supportive\, collaborative space to discover new approaches\, reflect on your writing assignments\, and connect with colleagues across campus who share a commitment to student learning. \nDates of Sessions:\nAugust 28 11am-12pm\nSeptember 4 11am-12pm\nSeptember 11 11am-12pm\nSeptember 18 11am-12pm \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/wac-primer-teaching-writing-across-the-curriculum-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:WAC Primer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T184823Z
CREATED:20260617T184823Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T201052Z
CREATED:20260702T195000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T201052Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T200937Z
CREATED:20260702T200827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T200937Z
UID:11549-1790764200-1790767800@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T203931Z
CREATED:20260702T202152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T203931Z
UID:11553-1791455400-1791459000@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T204627Z
CREATED:20260702T204525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T204627Z
UID:11555-1792060200-1792063800@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
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.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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