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SUMMARY:Workshop: To AI or not to AI?: Key Considerations for Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett \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. 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. \n 
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-to-ai-or-not-to-ai-key-considerations-for-your-classroom-2/
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: AI Tools and...Inclusive Teaching?
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\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-ai-tools-and-inclusive-teaching/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
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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-2/
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:20260513T101500
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Can AI write my_?
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Thomas Polk\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. 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-can-ai-write-my_-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T123000
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CREATED:20260319T182558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T214020Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: AI Test Kitchen: Classroom Discussion
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 AI as part of classroom discussions. 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 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-ai-test-kitchen-classroom-discussion/
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:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T120040
CREATED:20260119T221518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T221518Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Fundamentals of Effective Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson\n\nDo you want to be an effective teacher? Do you want to know how to measure your teaching effectiveness? In this workshop\, you will learn about elements of effective teaching\, including engagement\, multiple modalities\, inclusive teaching and assignment design. You will also learn how to set achievable teaching goals and measure them. This workshop is required for the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential for the Continuing Professional Development Program. \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-effective-teaching-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T235900
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T235900
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Register for Online Symposium: Educator Agency in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Learn more here | Facilitators: JMU’s Center for Faculty Innovation\, JMU Libraries\, UVA’s Center for Teaching Excellence\, and Breana Bayraktar of George Mason’s Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning\nSymposium: Educator Agency in the Age of AI: Building AI Literacy and Designing Learning in a Changing World on May 19\, 2026 \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the ways knowledge is produced\, accessed\, and applied across nearly every field. While these changes create uncertainty\, they also present an opportunity: educators have a critical role in shaping how AI is understood and used by the next generation. This full-day Symposium session invites faculty from across Virginia to engage deeply with the question of how higher education should respond to AI—not simply through policies or restrictions\, but through intentional teaching and curriculum design. Presentations and workshops developed by researchers from the AI in Teaching and Learning Project. \nThe morning presentation\, provided both in person and online\, introduces the Critical AI Literacy Cultivation Framework\, developed by a research team from the AI in Teaching and Learning Project. Participants will explore the rapidly evolving AI landscape\, examine research on AI’s impact on learning and the workforce\, and consider the role educators play in shaping how AI develops within higher education. The session surveys three domains of AI literacy—Understanding AI\, Engaging with AI\, and Shaping AI’s Roles—and introduces an open educational resource designed to support institutions\, departments\, and individual courses. \nA facilitated networking lunch will be provided in person. \nThe in-person afternoon workshop moves from theory to practice. Participants will explore the SKEPTICS framework\, a classroom tool designed to help students assess how AI affects their learning\, cognition\, and academic performance. Through guided activities and collaborative discussion\, participants will adapt the framework to their own disciplinary contexts and develop an implementation plan for their courses. \nTogether\, the two sessions provide both a conceptual foundation for AI literacy and concrete strategies for implementation\, helping educators move from reacting to AI’s disruption toward actively shaping its role in teaching and learning. By the end of the day\, participants will have both a broader understanding of AI’s implications for higher education and practical tools for helping students engage with AI thoughtfully and responsibly. \nParticipants will leave with:\n-A research-informed framework for understanding AI literacy in higher education\n-A deeper perspective on AI’s implications for learning and disciplinary practice\n-Practical strategies for integrating AI literacy into courses and curricula\n-A draft plan for implementing student reflection on AI’s impact on learning \nThis event is organized by JMU’s Center for Faculty Innovation\, JMU Libraries\, UVA’s Center for Teaching Excellence\, and George Mason’s Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning. It is funded by an FFEI grant administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). \nRegistration Information: Participants can register for the whole day to attend in person\, or select only the morning or afternoon sessions along with lunch. The morning presentation will be available online. If funding is a consideration in your ability to attend in person\, you will be able to request a travel stipend of $50 to support your participation and will need to register by the priority deadline of May 1. After May 1\, we will email you to confirm selection for the travel stipend and collect the necessary information for payment. \nPriority registration deadline: Friday\, May 1\nFinal registration deadline: Friday\, May 15 \nSchedule for the Symposium:\n10:00 – 10:30: Registration Open. Coffee/tea and snacks available\n10:30 – 12:00: Presentation: Your Role in Shaping AI’s Impact: Fostering AI Literacy in Higher Education (Hybrid)\n12:00 – 1:00: Networking Lunch\n1:00 – 2:30: Workshop: Supporting Students in Assessing AI’s Impact on Learning: The SKEPTICS Framework (In-person only)\n2:30 – 3:00: Farewell Reception \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register by going to: https://www.jmu.edu/events/cfi/2026/05/19-educator-agency-age-of-ai.shtml
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-to-register-for-symposium-educator-agency-in-the-age-of-ai-2/
LOCATION:Hartman Hall\, 421 Bluestone Drive\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T120040
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SUMMARY:Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Register Here| Facilitator: Crystal Anderson \n\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. Fundamentals of Effective Teaching (Required) explains the critical elements of teaching today’s students. High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and Applied Learning (Design) 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 complete the Mason Core Enhancement with Part 2\, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification. \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-1-2/
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:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T190154Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Education Retreat: STEM for All: Applying UDL in Your Courses
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitators: Carley Fisher-Maltese and Laina Lockett \nFaculty are invited to participate in the second STEM Education Retreat\, an in-person professional development workshop focused on Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in STEM Courses. The workshop will be held on May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is open to any faculty who teach STEM courses across Mason’s colleges and schools. Participation is limited to the first 15 faculty who register. The Canvas course will open on May 6. \nDuring the workshop\, participants will explore how to apply UDL principles to the design and delivery of STEM courses\, with an emphasis on creating inclusive learning environments that proactively address learner variability. Faculty will learn strategies for aligning student learning outcomes\, instructional activities\, and assessments using the UDL framework. The session will include hands-on activities\, guided reflection on current course design\, and collaborative discussion. Participants will leave with practical\, actionable strategies to implement UDL in at least one STEM course\, including applications in laboratory\, quantitative\, and problem-based learning contexts. \n* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/stem-education-retreat-stem-for-all-applying-udl-in-your-courses/
LOCATION:Innovation Hall Rm 427\, 4699 Mattaponi River Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T120040
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SUMMARY:Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson\n\n\nAre you interested in developing learning experiences where students can apply their skills and competencies in and beyond the classrooms? In Part 2 of this thematic faculty development cluster\, you will learn how to get students involved in their own learning (Implementing High Impact Practices (Engage) workshop) and how to assess nonstandard cumulative assignments\, like research\, projects\, or internships (Grading High-Impact Practices (Assess) workshop). \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 complete the Mason Core Enhancement with Part 2\, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification. \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-2-2/
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:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T110000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Solving the Puzzle: Engaging Non-Majors in Mason Core Courses
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laura Poms\n\n\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 other faculty development programming from the Stearns Center\, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification. \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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T120040
CREATED:20260313T162804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T162804Z
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SUMMARY:AI Lunchtime Lab: Understand
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\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. \n**Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T120040
CREATED:20260225T231549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T231549Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-course: Introduction to Ai-Enhanced Teaching Practices
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nAre you interested in learning about how the best teaching practices are impacted by generative AI? If so\, this is the mini course for you! In this mini-course you will cover a wide variety of topics and have time to explore new AI applications. Topics will include large language model (LLM) impacts on academic integrity\, universal design\, inclusive teaching\, assessment\, as well as explore applications of other types of generative AI such as image and video tools. How to turn these classroom changes into research will also be covered. There are no prerequisites for this course. Registration will be limited to the first 40 participants. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above. \nDates of Sessions: \nJune 8\, 2026 (9 a.m – 10:30 a.m)\nJune 9\, 2026 (9 a.m – 10:30 a.m)\nJune 10\, 2026 (9 a.m – 10:30 a.m)\nJune 11\, 2026 (9 a.m – 10:30 a.m)\nJune 15\, 2026 (9 a.m – 10:30 a.m)\nJune 16\, 2026 (9 a.m – 10:30 a.m)
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/mini-course-introduction-to-ai-enhanced-teaching-practices/
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=UTC:20260803T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T120040
CREATED:20260319T185407Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Course: Introduction to AI Inspired Pedagogies 
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\n\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=UTC:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T110000
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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:20260812T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T121500
DTSTAMP:20260411T120040
CREATED:20260318T151416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T151416Z
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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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