Just-in-Time Workshop Series
About This Event
A pre-semester series of practical, ready-to-use workshops designed to help faculty prepare for the upcoming fall semester.
Event Details
Monday, August 17, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Central Library Author's Room
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Central Library Author's Room
Each session runs 60 minutes with 15-minute transitions between sessions.
Day 1: Monday, August 17, 2026
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Monday, August 17, 2026
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central Library Author's Room
Best Practices for Creating a Student-Centered Syllabus
Tune-up your syllabus for the fall semester.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Brightspace New Content Experience: What's Changing and How to Prepare
Learn about some important changes to Brightspace and how they will affect your course.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
1 – 2 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Redesigning Your Assignments for an AI-Enabled Classroom
Use the '4R' approach to incorporate AI tools into a course assignment.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Compelling Classroom Conversations
Handle sensitive and challenging discussions with your students.
Day 2: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central Library Author's Room
How to Design an Effective First Day of Class
Set the tone for a successful semester on Day One.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Using AI to Support Student Learning
Explore ways to use generative AI to enhance student learning.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
1 – 2 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Active Learning Strategies for Your Classroom
Practice dynamic techniques for making your classroom more interactive and engaging.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Building a Custom GPT for Your Course
Design, prompt, and test a custom GPT to deploy in your course. No prior technical experience required.