CATL Summer Events

Explore Tech Wednesdays

Explore Tech Wednesdays is a semesterly immersive experience to discover classroom features and integrate technology into your teaching. Each session demonstrates best practices for using classroom space and technology, offers teaching tips, and answers your questions. You’ll have time to experiment with the technology, and some sessions will feature a faculty or staff member sharing their firsthand experience.

Join us for an interactive experience focused on seamlessly using classroom technology and other educational software applications in face-to-face and hybrid environments. Maximize class time and minimize disruptions for a smoother teaching and learning experience. Ideal for new faculty or those needing a refresher on classroom technology.

Registration is highly encouraged so we can send a calendar invite and follow up with participants.

When and Where?

• Session is in-person, BSB 302
• June 19th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Summer Series

Join us for our annual educational development series as we come together to collaborate & enhance our skills to prepare for the upcoming Fall semester. Let's learn & grow!

Kick-Off Event

July 1st, 11am-1pm - Drug Discovery Lobby

Join us for an in-person networking event to celebrate our department's name change and highlight our partnership with EdTechs across various colleges and departments. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you!

FeedbackFruits: New Tool Unveiled

July 2nd, 12-1pm - BSB 502 with a virtual option

Gretchen Seif and Chelsea Dyer from the College of Health Professions will introduce a new educational tool. Bring a course syllabus for this interactive workshop as we guide you through its implementation.

Active Learning: Community Building & Beyond

July 9th, 12-1pm - Virtual Only

JacKetta Cobbs and Katie Lamb from the Masters in Public Health Program will share active learning strategies. JacKetta will provide examples from her own courses, emphasizing the importance of engaging learners.

Collaborative Pedagogies: Exploring Strategies

July 16th, 12-1pm - Virtual Only

Chris Wisneiwski and Lindsey Fuller from the College of Pharmacy will discuss dynamic instruction and collaboration opportunities in the classroom. Join the discussion for effective, hands-on experiences!

From Knowledge to Integration: Redesigning with AI

July 23rd, 12-1pm - BSB 502 with a virtual option

Following their successful session at our spring AI Conference, Julaine Fowlin and Mary Smith will lead an experiential workshop on redesigning course content with AI. Participants will have time to share and learn from each other.

Online Presence Institute

July 30th

Speaker: 10-11am, BSB 502 with a virtual option

Workshop (EdTechs only): 1-3pm, BSB 502

The 2023 student survey highlighted inconsistencies in Brightspace course design, affecting student learning. Our LMS should reflect our core values, mission, and commitment to excellence for all students—residential, distance, or low-residential. The Online Presence Institute will address these issues and discuss strategic positioning in the competitive online education market. This two-part event will feature leadership conversations in the morning and an afternoon session on the crucial role of Educational Technologists.