Agile Teaching: Adapting, Reflecting and Evolving Together
Facilitated by Preeti Oza
 9-10 a.m. (CTL Classroom and Zoom)

In this interactive workshop, we will explore approaches and guiding principles of agile teaching—a flexible, student-centered mindset that emphasizes adaptability and continuous improvement. Together, we will explore practical strategies for in-class and mid-semester adjustments that foster student agency and autonomy, supported by ongoing reflection from both students and instructors. 

Conversations with Humans and AI on the Future of Higher Ed 
Facilitated by James Hetrick
9-10 a.m. (CTL Classroom)
 
Storycraft for Scholars: Using Narrative to Teach Complex Ideas
Facilitated by Deepti Vyas
10:15-11:15 a.m. (CTL Classroom)

Stories are not just for entertainment; they can also be a powerful tool for learning. When framed as narrative, information becomes more memorable, meaningful and motivating. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discover how to apply storytelling elements such as tension, turning points and resolution to make complex or abstract material come alive. You will leave with a “Narrative Blueprint” for transforming concepts into short, engaging stories that enhance understanding and long-term retention. 

Designing Great Multiple-Choice Exams
Facilitated by Erica Bender 
10:15-11:15 a.m. (CTL Classroom and Zoom)

In this workshop, we'll explore how to design multiple-choice exams that promote learning, not just grading. Strategies will include understanding the assessment value of multiple-choice exams, writing effective questions, using exam blueprints for content alignment and leveraging exam wrappers for meaningful feedback. 

Mapping the Student Experience: Assignment and Course Journeys
Facilitated by Sebastian Dziallas 
11:30-12:30 p.m. (CTL Classroom)

This workshop introduces a practical framework for mapping the student journey through an assignment or course. Participants will explore students' experiences at each stage of the process and identify opportunities to improve assignment design and the learning experience. 
 
What Does an "A" Really Mean? Aligning Evaluation with Course Outcomes
Facilitated by Julia Olivieri 
11:30-12:30 p.m. (CTL Classroom and Zoom)

Have you ever reached the end of a semester only to realize that the grade you’re assigning a student doesn’t quite capture what they’ve actually learned? In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies to ensure that letter grades more accurately reflect student learning and progress. We’ll also look at ways to build regular grade checkpoints into your course so students can stay informed about their current standing and understand what steps they can take to improve. 
 
Spring Research Roadmap: Build a Plan for Scholarship Success
Facilitated by Leslie Bayers 
1:30-2:30 p.m. (CTL Classroom and Zoom)

Join this session to jump-start your spring scholarship among supportive colleagues. You’ll map out your spring 2026 research and writing schedule and create an accountability plan to stay on track. 
     
AI? More like Play-I: A Lighthearted Exploration of Pedagogical Possibilities
Facilitated by Cory Davia
1:30-2:30 p.m. (CTL Classroom)

Conversations about AI often feel high stakes. This session aims to turn down the pressure with some playful brainstorming about ways you can use AI with your students. We won’t eliminate concerns about academic integrity or achieve certainty about the future of higher ed, but we’ll have some fun thinking about creative uses for AI in a space where we have a lot of agency: our own classrooms. With any luck, we’ll find ways to make the higher stakes questions feel more tractable, too.