The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites Purdue West Lafayette instructors to join weekly Pedagogy Circles each Monday, 1-2 p.m., in the Purdue Black Cultural Center, 1100 3rd St. These casual one-hour discussions are led by Student Pedagogy Advocates (SPAs), undergraduate students interested in enhancing teaching and learning at PWL….
The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites Purdue West Lafayette instructors to join weekly Pedagogy Circles each Monday, 1-2 p.m., in the Purdue Black Cultural Center, 1100 3rd St. These casual one-hour discussions are led by Student Pedagogy Advocates (SPAs), undergraduate students interested in enhancing teaching and learning at PWL.
Throughout the semester, each session of Pedagogy Circles will feature topics for conversation, such as:
-How to encourage engaging classroom discussions.
-Strategies to implement inclusive and accessible pedagogies.
-Using artificial intelligence for course materials.
Through collaborative conversation between students and instructors, the SPAs look forward to seeing how Pedagogy Circles positively influences teaching and learning at PWL. Everyone is welcome to the weekly conversations. For questions, contact Dan Guberman at dguberma@purdue.edu.
CIE is a member of Innovative Learning, Purdue West Lafayette’s hub approach to connect PWL instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Other members include Libraries and the School of Information Studies and Purdue University Online. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.
A new three-part series of Zoom workshops designed to provide PWL instructors and staff with hands-on experiences in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) runs Tues., Aug. 15, Wed., Aug. 16, and Fri., Aug. 18. A second, identical series will run Sept. 5-7. You may register for…
A new three-part series of Zoom workshops designed to provide PWL instructors and staff with hands-on experiences in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) runs Tues., Aug. 15, Wed., Aug. 16, and Fri., Aug. 18. A second, identical series will run Sept. 5-7. You may register for each of the Zoom sessions here or individually by following the links below.
The hour-long sessions are interactive, with participants provided time and space to practice working with these LLMs. Attendees are invited to create an account with OpenAI (for ChatGPT-3.5/4) and Anthropic’s Claude 2 to enhance the participation experience in session activities.
Session 1, Introduction and Queries
Tues., Aug. 15, 4-5 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 5, 2-3 p.m.
This workshop introduces the basic structure of the most popular LLM, ChatGPT. Attendees will learn the way LLMs work, engage in some prompts, and explore how they might work with instructors who are interested in using these bots.
Session 2, Using LLMs as Generative Tools
Wed., Aug. 16, 2-3 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 6, 9-10 a.m.
During this session, participants will explore some more in-depth practice as well as specific types of queries that might be helpful for generating conversation and critical analysis for students.
Session 3, Compare LLMs and their outputs
Fri., Aug., 18, 11 a.m.-noon
Thurs., Sept. 7, 10-11 a.m.
During this session, participants will explore some more in-depth practice as well as specific types of queries using Chat-GPT and Claude 2.
The Office of the Provost’s Innovation Hub, Innovative Learning, and the Purdue Teaching Academy are collaborating on this project. David Nelson, associate director of the Center for Instructional Excellence, will lead the series. Questions may be directed to him at davenelson@purdue.edu.
Innovative Learning is Purdue West Lafayette’s hub approach to connect PWL instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Members include CIE, Libraries and the School of Information Studies and Purdue University Online.To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.
The Teaching Academy and the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invite instructors to join Purdue West Lafayette’s faculty teaching and learning reading group this fall semester to read and discuss the second edition of James Lang’s Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning. These reading groups bring together…
The Teaching Academy and the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invite instructors to join Purdue West Lafayette’s faculty teaching and learning reading group this fall semester to read and discuss the second edition of James Lang’s Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning.
These reading groups bring together faculty from around the campus in small groups to discuss how recent books about the classroom and teaching and learning may inform what they do. This semester’s selection is a significantly expanded edition of one of the most influential books on teaching and learning from the past decade, and a favorite of many former reading group participants.
Participants will read the book over three meetings throughout the semester to discuss the ideas, theories, and application for this semester and in the future. They may choose to join meetings either in-person or virtually:
-In-person on Thursdays 2-3:30 p.m., Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 7.
-Virtually on Fridays noon-1:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8.
Faculty who would like to participate during fall 2023 may complete the online questionnaire by Thurs., Aug. 31, providing information about themselves and their availability.
Those who cannot make it this semester but are interested in faculty reading and learning communities, or who have suggestions for future books/topics, may contact Dan Guberman at dguberma@purdue.edu.
CIE is a member of Innovative Learning, Purdue West Lafayette’s hub approach to connect PWL instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Other members include Libraries and the School of Information Studies and Purdue University Online. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.
The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites Purdue West Lafayette instructors to join weekly Pedagogy Circles, casual one-hour discussions led by Student Pedagogy Advocates (SPAs), undergraduate students interested in enhancing teaching and learning at PWL. Throughout the semester, each session of Pedagogy Circles will feature topics for conversation, such as:-How…
The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites Purdue West Lafayette instructors to join weekly Pedagogy Circles, casual one-hour discussions led by Student Pedagogy Advocates (SPAs), undergraduate students interested in enhancing teaching and learning at PWL.
Throughout the semester, each session of Pedagogy Circles will feature topics for conversation, such as:
-How to encourage engaging classroom discussions.
-Strategies to implement inclusive and accessible pedagogies.
-Using artificial intelligence for course materials.
Through collaborative conversation between students and instructors, the SPAs look forward to seeing how Pedagogy Circles positively influences teaching and learning at PWL. Everyone is welcome to the weekly conversations. Those interested in joining may complete this Qualtrics survey.
CIE is a member of Innovative Learning, Purdue West Lafayette’s hub approach to connect PWL instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Other members include Libraries and the School of Information Studies and Purdue University Online. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.
UPDATE: Capacity has been reached for the Fall 2023 Certificate of Foundations in College Teaching Program, but please complete this form to be added to the waitlist, which will also have first priority for the Spring 2024 offering. The four-week Fall 2023 online session of the Certificate of Foundations in College Teaching runs Monday,…
UPDATE: Capacity has been reached for the Fall 2023 Certificate of Foundations in College Teaching Program, but please complete this form to be added to the waitlist, which will also have first priority for the Spring 2024 offering.
The four-week Fall 2023 online session of the Certificate of Foundations in College Teaching runs Monday, Oct 16, through Friday, Nov 10., and is open to all Purdue West Lafayette faculty/graduate students/postdocs/staff, Purdue Polytechnic Statewide, and Purdue Global faculty/instructors/staff. Register here by Fri., Sept. 29. We can accept the first 80 registrants.
The Certificate of Foundations in College Teaching Program is one of two certificate programs offered by the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE). It provides an overview of evidence-based teaching practices and strategies. There will be no synchronous meetings, but participants are expected to engage with and respond to and engage with others on discussion boards and submit weekly reflections. Participants should plan to devote approximately three hours during each week of the program.
Foundations covers central topics in college teaching and asks participants to reflect on concepts, experiences, and applications at the end of each topic. Core topics include:
1. Making Learning Accessible
2. Assessing Student Learning
3. Creating a Learner-Centered Environment
4. Applying the Science of Teaching and Learning
Questions about the Certificate of Foundations in College Teaching Program may be emailed to Leslie A. Miller at teachercertificate@purdue.edu.
CIE is part of Innovative Learning, Purdue West Lafayette’s hub approach to connect PWL instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Other members include Libraries and the School of Information Studies and Purdue University Online. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.
PWL instructors, course coordinators, teaching assistants, and advisors are invited to bookmark the Innovative Learning homepage to see its calendar of instructional development workshops for Fall 2023. Details are available by clicking on the calendar or by viewing the IL News webpage. Sessions and drop-ins cover topics such as Brightspace and instructional technology,…
PWL instructors, course coordinators, teaching assistants, and advisors are invited to bookmark the Innovative Learning homepage to see its calendar of instructional development workshops for Fall 2023. Details are available by clicking on the calendar or by viewing the IL News webpage.
Sessions and drop-ins cover topics such as Brightspace and instructional technology, artificial intelligence/large language model (AI/LLM) workshops, and Teaching and Learning at Purdue (TLCoP) conversations on AI/LLM. You may also sign up for faculty reading groups, Pedagogy Circle discussions, and Foundations for College Teaching. Other reminders of IL Programs, Services, and Tools & Resources will be posted throughout the semester.
For questions or suggestions for workshops or resources, email InnovativeLearningTeam@Purdue.edu.
The IL News is an instructor-focused newsletter designed to help all who teach at Purdue. It is sent regularly via email to all instructors, as a collaborative effort of Innovative Learning, Purdue’s hub approach to connect instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any modality, and enhance learning across the University.
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