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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260420T135525Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T121500
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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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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T195233Z
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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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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
CREATED:20260702T193201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T205716Z
UID:11542-1787914800-1787918400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
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;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260812T192004Z
CREATED:20260812T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T192004Z
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SUMMARY:Priority Deadline: Application to Join a SoTL Faculty Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nThe Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Faculty Cohort is a year-long professional development program for faculty who are new to SoTL or just beginning to develop a classroom-based inquiry project. Through regular cohort meetings\, one-on-one mentoring\, peer feedback\, and structured accountability\, participants move from curiosity about their teaching to a completed scholarly project ready for dissemination. \nOver the course of the academic year\, cohort members will design and implement a SoTL project\, analyze findings to inform evidence-based practice\, and produce a scholarly product. Faculty facilitators provide individualized support throughout the process. \nPriority deadline for applications: September 1\, 2026\nFinal deadline: September 15\, 2026\nProgram begins October 5\, 2026. \nNote: Only participants of this program are eligible to apply for SoTL Curriculum and Teaching Leadership Funds.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/priority-deadline-application-to-join-a-sotl-faculty-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T100000
DTSTAMP:20260813T135220Z
CREATED:20260729T142013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T135220Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Reading as Active Learning in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett \n\nHow many times have you asked your class a question only to realize that only a few (or maybe none) of your students have done the assigned reading? Working with students who are not prepared for class is a common frustration among STEM faculty especially since there is often a large amount of material to cover in any given course. In this workshop\, you will learn how to turn reading assignments into opportunities for active learning. We will discuss some of the research on how students learn from reading\, how to teach your students to get more out of reading\, as well as how to design more engaging reading prompts\, guides and classroom activities. The small changes discussed in this workshop can have large and long-lasting impacts for your students\, so be sure to join the session! \nPart of the Level 1 Foundational Practices in STEM Education Cluster. \n\n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above. \nDates of workshops in this Cluster:\nMonday\, September 14 10:00-11:00am or Tuesday\, November 3 10:00-11:00am (attend first hour of workshop)\nWednesday\, September 16 – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nWednesday\, October 7 – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-reading-as-active-learning-in-stem/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Cluster,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T103000
DTSTAMP:20260804T202452Z
CREATED:20260804T202247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T202452Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Collaborative Research on Education + AI (CORE+AI)
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nInterested in shaping the future of AI in teaching and learning? Join us for an informational session to learn about the Collaborative Research on Education + Artificial Intelligence (CORE+AI) initiative — a multi-institutional\, cross-disciplinary effort connecting faculty\, staff\, postdocs\, and graduate students across Virginia and beyond. \nSince 2023\, CORE+AI has been building research connections and developing professional learning resources for higher education instructors navigating AI in teaching and learning. At this session\, you’ll hear about current projects\, collaboration opportunities\, and how to get involved. \nThere are two information sessions; however\, you only need to attend one – whichever best fits your schedule.  \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/info-session-collaborative-research-on-education-ai-coreai/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T202435Z
CREATED:20260804T202435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T202435Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Collaborative Research on Education + AI (CORE+AI)
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nInterested in shaping the future of AI in teaching and learning? Join us for an informational session to learn about the Collaborative Research on Education + Artificial Intelligence (CORE+AI) initiative — a multi-institutional\, cross-disciplinary effort connecting faculty\, staff\, postdocs\, and graduate students across Virginia and beyond. \nSince 2023\, CORE+AI has been building research connections and developing professional learning resources for higher education instructors navigating AI in teaching and learning. At this session\, you’ll hear about current projects\, collaboration opportunities\, and how to get involved. \nThere are two information sessions; however\, you only need to attend one – whichever best fits your schedule.  \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/info-session-collaborative-research-on-education-ai-coreai-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T163140Z
CREATED:20260729T163103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T163140Z
UID:11605-1788865200-1788868800@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:AI Book Club: The Science of Learning Meets AI
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\n\nAre you interested in discussing how learning is impacted by generative AI? Then this book club is for you! We will meet three times to discuss each part of the book and create actionable take aways from the reading. The first 12 registrants are eligible for a free copy of the book. You will need to arrange to pick up your copy on a Monday\, Wednesday\, or Thursday at Innovation Hall before the first session if you would like your free copy of the book. \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above. \nDates of Sessions:\n\nSeptember 08\, 2026 – 11 a.m.-12 p.m.\nOctober 13\, 2026 – 11 a.m.-12 p.m.\nNovember 10\, 2026 – 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/ai-book-club-the-science-of-learning-meets-ai/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Book Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T184823Z
CREATED:20260617T184823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T184823Z
UID:11516-1789045200-1789048800@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-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T163444Z
CREATED:20260729T130549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T163444Z
UID:11586-1789120800-1789124400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop: Fundamentals of Student Engagement for Graduate Instructors
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth\nDo you wonder about the students you will encounter in a college classroom and how best to engage with them as a graduate instructor or teaching assistant? In this workshop\, graduate instructors will consider a case study on how to engage an unmotivated student. They will also learn about the characteristics of today’s students\, different types of student engagement\, and how to address common issues that may arise in class. Participants will also engage in discussion with fellow graduate instructors.\n\nOpen to all graduate students\, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential. \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-fundamentals-of-student-engagement-for-graduate-instructors-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Bluth":MAILTO:sbluth@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T132021Z
CREATED:20260729T132021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T132021Z
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SUMMARY:Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson\n\nAre you interested in developing learning experiences where students can apply their skills and competencies in and beyond the classrooms? In this first of a two-part series\, you will participate in two workshops. The Fundamentals of Effective Teaching (Required) workshop explains the critical elements of teaching today’s students. The High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and Applied Learning (Design) workshop shows you how to use transparent assignment design for courses with internships\, undergraduate research and project-based learning. \nBy completing Part 1 and Part 2\, you can earn a CPD Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential as part of Stearns Center’s Continuing Professional Development program. If you also complete the Mason Core Enhancement “Solving the Puzzle” workshop\, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification. \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/cluster-high-impact-practices-part-1-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Cluster
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T212226Z
CREATED:20260825T212159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T212226Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Hours: Advanced Alternative Grading
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nAlready using some form of alternative grading in your courses? Join colleagues who are actively implementing alternative grading practices — not to learn the basics\, but to share what’s working\, troubleshoot challenges\, and think through new ideas together. We will meet via Zoom every 3rd Monday at 2pm (dates below). \nEven if you cannot attend all of the meetings\, feel free to register for each occurrence as it fits your schedule; you must register for each separate event. This group is focused on discussion and sharing\, and participants will have the opportunity to bring examples from your own courses to share and get feedback on. We will not have a set list of readings\, but will focus on a different question or theme for each meeting\, in addition to whatever topics participants would like to address. \nContact Breana Bayraktar (bbayrakt@gmu.edu) with any questions! \nMeeting Dates & Tentative Themes\nSept 14: Starting lines — How did you introduce your grading system to students this semester?\nOct 5: First feedback cycles — What’s working in your early rounds of feedback or reassessment\, and what?\nOct 26: Resistance and confusion — How do you handle students who push back or misunderstand your approach?\nNov 16: Keeping momentum — How do you sustain student engagement with alt grading as end-of-semester pressure kicks in?\nDec 7: Institutional realities — How do you navigate final grades\, incompletes\, and systems that weren’t built for what we do?\nJan 11: One thing I’m changing — Based on last semester\, what are you iterating on and why?\nFeb 1: Revision and reassessment policies — What rules govern redos in your course\, and how are they holding up?\nFeb 22: Equity and access — Where do you see alt grading advancing equity — and where does it fall short?\nMar 15: Mid-spring check-in — What are you noticing right now about student learning\, motivation\, and stress?\nApr 5: The hard conversations — How do you talk to students about where they stand before the final stretch?\nApr 26: End-of-course practices — What does closure look like in an alt-graded course?\nMay 17: Year in review — What worked\, what didn’t\, and what are you still trying to figure out? \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/conversation-hours-advanced-alternative-grading/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Conversation Hours
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Application to Join a SoTL Faculty Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nThe Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Faculty Cohort is a year-long professional development program for faculty who are new to SoTL or just beginning to develop a classroom-based inquiry project. Through regular cohort meetings\, one-on-one mentoring\, peer feedback\, and structured accountability\, participants move from curiosity about their teaching to a completed scholarly project ready for dissemination. \nOver the course of the academic year\, cohort members will design and implement a SoTL project\, analyze findings to inform evidence-based practice\, and produce a scholarly product. Faculty facilitators provide individualized support throughout the process. \nPriority deadline for applications: September 1\, 2026\nFinal deadline: September 15\, 2026\nProgram begins October 5\, 2026. \nNote: Only participants of this program are eligible to apply for SoTL Curriculum and Teaching Leadership Funds.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-application-to-join-a-sotl-faculty-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T140039Z
CREATED:20260731T140039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T140039Z
UID:11634-1789552800-1789560000@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson \nAre you interested in developing learning experiences where students can apply their skills and competencies in and beyond the classrooms? In the second of this two-part series\, you will participate in two workshops. The Implementing High Impact Practices (Engage) workshop shows you how to get students involved in their own learning. The Grading High-Impact Practices (Assess) workshop shows you how to assess nonstandard cumulative assignments\, like research\, projects\, or internships. \nBy completing Part 1 and Part 2\, you can earn a CPD Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential as part of Stearns Center’s Continuing Professional Development program. If you also complete the Mason Core Enhancement “Solving the Puzzle” workshop\, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification. \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/cluster-high-impact-practices-part-2-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Cluster
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T201052Z
CREATED:20260702T195000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T201052Z
UID:11544-1789554600-1789558200@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\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;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260806T191148Z
CREATED:20260806T191113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T191148Z
UID:11675-1789689600-1789775999@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline: Register for 2026 ITL
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nRegistration is now open for this year’s ITL conference! The theme for the 2026 conference is Relevant Teaching. Our hybrid conference will take place via Zoom on Thursday\, September 24\, 2026 and in-person at the Johnson Center on Fairfax campus Friday\, September 25\, 2026. Registration closes September 18. Visit our website for more information and to view our conference program. \nWe are excited to announce that our keynote speakers on Thursday and Friday are Linda Apple Monson and Lisa Gring-Pemble\, respectively\, both of our 2026 David J. King Teaching Award Winners!
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-register-for-2026-itl/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T141138Z
CREATED:20260731T141138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T141138Z
UID:11636-1789729200-1789732800@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop: Solving the Puzzle: Engaging Non-Majors in Mason Core Courses
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laura Poms\nHow could teaching a Mason Core course possibly be any different from teaching a major course? There are an array of reasons\, resulting in some interesting instructional challenges. By definition\, the majority of students in Mason Core courses are non-majors. What does this mean for student engagement\, course content coverage\, scaffolding\, assignment design and even student support? This workshop focuses on the differences between teaching a major course and one with the broader learning outcomes associated with a Mason Core course. Whether this is your first time teaching a Mason Core course or you are a seasoned veteran\, this workshop will help you develop new strategies for increasing student engagement and success while better managing the additional workload that often comes with teaching a general education course. \nBy completing this workshop in addition to the High Impact Practices Cluster Parts 1 & 2\, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification. \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-solving-the-puzzle-engaging-non-majors-in-mason-core-courses-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Poms":MAILTO:lpoms@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260814T205405Z
CREATED:20260814T205328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T205405Z
UID:11801-1790073000-1790076600@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Pre-ITL Workshop: Lecture a Little Less
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Shelley Reid\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that replacing just 10% of your lecture time with a guided activity can improve student learning and performance? Lecture and active learning aren’t mutually exclusive teaching strategies. When you integrate each approach wisely\, you improve the effectiveness of both. Join us to plan some small changes with high benefits! \n\n\n\nThis event is part of our pre-ITL conference workshop series; however\, attendance at ITL is not required. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/pre-itl-workshop-lecture-a-little-less/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Reid":MAILTO:ereid1@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T124500
DTSTAMP:20260825T210849Z
CREATED:20260825T210514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T210849Z
UID:11864-1790077500-1790081100@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Pre-ITL Workshop: Rethinking Academic Integrity in the Age of AI Through Alternative Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nAI detection tools are inaccurate\, biased\, and not an effective solution to concerns about academic integrity. The real solution isn’t better surveillance\, it’s removing the conditions that make cheating feel worth it in the first place. This workshop will help you explore how alternative grading schemes can support authentic work and academic integrity. \nThis event is part of our pre-ITL conference workshop series; however\, attendance at ITL is not required. \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/pre-itl-workshop-rethinking-academic-integrity-in-the-age-of-ai-through-alternative-assessment/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260908T150913Z
CREATED:20260827T133558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T150913Z
UID:11901-1790154000-1790157600@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Pre-ITL Workshop: Creating Relevance in General Education Courses
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitators: Laina Lockett & Eva Erber\nResearch shows that when students consider course content relevant\, their motivation\, and thus learning\, increases. But how can we make sure this is the case? Whether you teach majors or minors\, freshmen or seniors: Whenever students can link class content to their lived experiences or future endeavors\, they are more engaged. But which approaches and methods help increase relevance for learners? And how can we encourage them to search for relevance themselves? In this interactive workshop\, we will explore possibilities that fit your specific general education course context.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/pre-itl-workshop-creating-relevance-in-general-education-courses/
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:20260923T101500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T111500
DTSTAMP:20260813T182428Z
CREATED:20260813T145158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182428Z
UID:11755-1790158500-1790162100@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Pre-ITL Workshop: Designing\, Teaching\, and Assessing Reflective Assignments
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Thomas Polk\n\nWant to more effectively guide students away from surface-level reflection toward deep\, transformative learning? This workshop will introduce you to strategies for designing\, teaching\, and assessing reflective assignments. Participants will explore frameworks for guiding students’ reflective learning and consider their assignments in light of these frameworks. This workshop is ideal for faculty teaching experiential and project-based learning\, including internships\, clinicals\, study abroad\, Mason Apex\, JS\, community-engaged\, and writing-intensive courses. \n\nThis event is part of our pre-ITL conference workshop series; however\, attendance at ITL is not required. \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-teaching-and-assessing-reflective-assignments/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T130034Z
CREATED:20260806T191442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T130034Z
UID:11681-1790242200-1790258400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference: Teaching Talks
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nRegistration will close September 19. If you did not register and would still like to attend\, please email stearns@gmu.edu. Zoom links are provided in our ITL Canvas course which you will be added to upon registering and accepting the course invitation. \nTo learn more about ITL\, please visit our webpage.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/2026-innovations-in-teaching-and-learning-conference-teaching-talks/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T130221Z
CREATED:20260806T191337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T130221Z
UID:11678-1790325000-1790352000@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference: Interactive Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nRegistration will close September 19. If you did not register and would still like to attend\, please proceed to the Registration Desk in front of Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center. Room numbers for Interactive Sessions will be provided on the printed programs and At-a-glance poster at the Registration Desk on Friday\, September 25. \nTo learn more about ITL\, please visit our webpage.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/2026-innovations-in-teaching-and-learning-conference-day-2/
LOCATION:Johnson Center\, 4477 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
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