- Register for workshops via the links following the descriptions. Some workshops are offered twice. You do not need to attend both unless otherwise indicated.
- If our sessions don't fit your schedule, contact us to schedule a one-on-one meeting. We are happy to meet via Microsoft Teams, over the phone, or in person.
- We also offer writing groups and learning communities that meet over the semester; those schedules are listed on their pages.
Adapting Your Teaching and Assignments in the Age of AI
This workshop explores the challenges and opportunities around teaching writing in light of the growing availability of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools. Join colleagues to talk about how your thoughts on assignments might be changing in this age of AI.
Developing Your AI Policy
No matter our stance on the role of generative AI in our discipline, each of us has a responsibility to develop course and assignment AI policies. In this workshop, we’ll explore heuristics for identifying values, beliefs, and action steps around genAI that will help you a draft policy ready for discussion with your students.
Turnitin: Let’s Talk About Plagiarism Checkers
Turnitin, a “similarity-detection” program, can be utilized by instructors. Join us to discuss WID’s observations regarding its function and limitations, and also to explore student motivation and writing integrity.
Register: Wednesday, 1/22, 1 pm
Register Thursday, 1/23, 12 pm
Communicating with Students About Your AI Policy
It’s vital that we engage students in open and clear dialogue about artificial intelligence course policies and other potential impacts. In this session, we will explore syllabi statements that address AI use and limits in varying contexts and how our expectations connect with ̽̽’s Code of Academic Integrity.
The Power of Clear Assignment Instructions
This workshop provides an overview of TILT, a research-supported framework focused on clearly communicating an assignment’s purpose, task, & criteria to improve understanding of assignment instructions. This framework has been shown to positively affect student learning, motivation, and confidence.
Register: Tuesday, 1/28, 2:45 pm
Accessible Documents in the Classroom or Lab
Creating course materials with accessibility in mind makes your courses more welcoming and sets students up for success. In this workshop you’ll explore simple steps for creating accessible documents and learn ways you can teach students to make their own work accessible—all with little added labor for you.
Register: Monday, 2/3, 9:30 am
Register: Thursday, 2/6, 11:30 am
Explore ChatGPT & Copilot with Us!
Join us in-person to explore ChatGPT and Copilot, both chat-based text generation tools. In addition to a brief presentation about the interfaces, possible uses, and ethical considerations, we’ll spend lots of time experimenting with the tools.
Writing Without Papers: Low- and No-Stakes Writing Activities
Formal papers aren’t the only way to include writing in a course. Low- or no-stakes writing activities can get students practicing critical thinking, give you insights into what students are learning, and help students connect your course content.
Register: Monday, 2/10, 10:45 am
Register: Tuesday, 2/11, 10 am
When is it Okay to Use AI?
During this interactive session, participants will rate the appropriateness of student and teacher genAI use scenarios and then discuss the perceived benefits and concerns that lead to their rating. This session will be a fun way to gain insight and help you to clarify your own beliefs and expectations.
Developing Your AI Policy
No matter our stance on the role of generative AI in our discipline, each of us has a responsibility to develop course and assignment AI policies that can be clearly communicated to students. In this workshop, we’ll explore heuristics for identifying values, beliefs, and action steps around genAI that will help you a draft policy ready for discussion with your students.
Coaching Students to be Better Peer Reviewers
Peer-to-peer interaction can be a powerful motivator for student learning. This workshop will introduce several rationales for peer response and provide strategies for preparing students to do effective peer reviews.
Register: Wednesday, 2/26, 12 pm
Register: Thursday, 2/27, 10 am
Explore Notebook LM With Us!
Join us in-person to explore Notebook LM, a resource summarizing and chat-based text generation tool that utilizes only the sources you share with it. In addition to a brief presentation about the interface, possible uses, and ethical considerations, we’ll spend lots of time experimenting with the tool.