February CFE Workshops: Student Engagement, AI, Project-Based Learning

By Lisa Farman, February 14, 2024

We have three Teaching Moves workshops in February at the Center for Faculty Excellence (Gannett 316). Please register below to reserve your spot. We hope to see you there!

Low- and High-Tech Options for Student Engagement (in Large Classes) 

Wednesday, February 21, 12-12:50pm

  • Join us for “Low- and High-Tech Options for Student Engagement," dedicated to exploring ways to engage students in large classroom settings (with strategies that also work in smaller class sizes!). In this session, co-hosted by the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Center for Instructional Design and Educational Technology, faculty presenters Hilary Greenberger and Teresa Chen from the Physical Therapy department will showcase various strategies and best practices for boosting student participation. Pros and cons of technology policies and a range of options and tools will be explored. We hope you will join us to explore ways to create a more dynamic, interactive learning environment for your students, regardless of class size.
  • Register now: https://ithaca.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9873023 

Brainstorm with AI: Getting Fresh Ideas for Teaching 

Thursday, February 22, 2:45-3:45pm 

  • Teaching.tools was developed to help faculty translate evidence-informed pedagogical research into easy-to-use online tools. The “Brainstorming Tool” allows you to put in your lecture topic and select from AI-powered ideas for objectives, effective lecture topics, discussion questions and case studies. The Plan a Lesson tool allows you to design structured lessons. The Active Learning Library allows you to choose a goal and get suggestions for student engagement or offer student metacognition. IC faculty Deb Wuest and Patrick McKeon have experimented with this tool and want to share what they have learned. Come to this session to see if it is something you want to try. Learn more at Teaching.tools. https://teaching.tools
  • Register now: https://ithaca.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9890378 

Leaping into Project-Based Learning 

Thursday, February 29, 2:35-3:50pm 

  • Join us on February 29th from 2:35 PM - 3:50 PM in the Center for Faculty Excellence for "Leaping into Project-Based Learning,” an event that will guide faculty through the integration of project-based learning emerging technologies such as digital fabrication, virtual reality, digital storytelling, and AI applications. Every semester, faculty work alongside staff and student workers in the Educational Technology Center and Makerspace to design projects that enhance student learning and promote experiential learning with cutting-edge emerging technologies. Ashley Mason from Occupational Therapy will highlight her students' projects using 3D printers to create accessibility aids, showcasing the increasing real-world impact of these technologies in and outside of the occupational therapy and education fields. This session is a fantastic opportunity for faculty looking to enhance their teaching with innovative, project-based learning methods.
  • Register now: https://ithaca.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9873039 

Please note, all Teaching Moves presentations are recorded and available on our Kaltura Channel.

Individuals requiring accommodations should contact cfe@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3734. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.