Teaching and Learning Community (TLC) Meetings – Fall 2025
September, 2025
September 18, 2025 (Thursday, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Topic: Student Engagement Strategies
Presenter: Brodie Willard
Description:
Discover dynamic strategies to boost engagement among you students, including open-ended questions, low-stakes reflective tasks, and peer explanation. This seminar will explore engagement in both behavioral and cognitive contexts. Join us to explore how design and responsive facilitation can elevate your teaching.
October, 2025
October 2, 2025 (Thursday, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Topic: Digital Accessibility and You: Requirements & Best Practices
Presenter: Lisa Lund
Description:
A session on creating accessible course materials that meet legal standards and support all learners. This talk will cover key accessibility requirements, common pitfalls, and effective strategies to ensure your digital content is inclusive and compliant. Whether you’re designing new content or updating existing materials, this session will provide actionable guidance to enhance learning for everyone.
Inperson: Llyod 1521
October 23, 2025 (Thursday, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Topic: Creating Meaningful Online Learning Experiences
Presenter: Brodie Willard
Description:
This session will explore practical strategies for fostering meaningful student engagement in online courses. We’ll discuss how to build community, enhance teaching presence, and create interactive learning experiences that encourage participation and reflection. Whether you teach fully online or use digital tools in face-to-face classes, this session offers ideas you can apply right away.
Inperson: Llyod 1521
November, 2025
November 13, 2025 (Thursday, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Topic: Critical AI in Education
Presenter: Melika Ziba
Description:
In this session, Melika Ziba, a PhD in Education and HCI student and an Instructional Designer at CELT will share her insights and lead a discussion on the crucial aspects of implementing AI thoughtfully. The conversation will cover essential AI literacy, ethical considerations we face as educators, and effective pedagogical practices for the classroom.
Inperson: Llyod 1521