<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Columbia CTL</title> <atom:link href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu</link> <description>Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:55:10 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://edblogs.columbia.edu/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2016/07/avatar-ctl-zz6b0x-e1492025916590-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Columbia CTL</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:55:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51659</guid> <description><![CDATA[2025 marks the CTL's 10th anniversary!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_0 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_0"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_0 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Celebrate teaching and learning with us!</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr">This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Center for Teaching and Learning. We can’t thank you enough for the work you do to inspire, teach, and mentor your students. Over the past decade, it has been a privilege partnering with you, and we are excited to continue to work with you now and in the future as you design and teach innovative, world-class courses that inspire and engage your students.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the months ahead, we invite you to join us for special events and opportunities to connect. Stay tuned for more details – we can’t wait to celebrate with you!</p> <p dir="ltr">In the meantime, if there is anything we can do to support you or your colleagues with your teaching, please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:CTLfaculty@columbia.edu">CTLfaculty@columbia.edu</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1200" height="523" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/celebrateTL2025img.jpg" alt="" title="celebrateTL2025img" srcset="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/celebrateTL2025img.jpg 1200w, https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/celebrateTL2025img-980x427.jpg 980w, https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/celebrateTL2025img-480x209.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" class="wp-image-51661" /></span> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>The 2025 Celebration of Teaching and Learning begins with an online panel and live Q&amp;A discussion on <a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-95b294d5-0195-b52a8bc1-00006495events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wednesday, April 9, 12:00 &#8211; 1:00 PM</a>.<strong> </strong>Panelists David Helfand, Larry Jackson, and Monica Lypson will share insights from the past ten years of teaching, their innovations in pedagogy, discuss their collaborations with the CTL, and look ahead to the next decade of teaching at Columbia. The panel will be moderated by Amanda Irvin, Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="762" height="385" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/headshotsapr1.jpg" alt="" title="headshotsapr1" srcset="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/headshotsapr1.jpg 762w, https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/headshotsapr1-480x243.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 762px, 100vw" class="wp-image-51662" /></span> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/about/2025-symposium/">Learn more and register</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 dir="ltr"><strong>If you assign reading in your course, these offerings are for you!</strong></h2> <p>Join the conversation</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Exploring AI in Teaching and Learning: AI and Reading</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-94640e86-0194-65788d3a-00004032events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">April 2</a>, 2:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM, online</p> <p dir="ltr"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51283 alignleft" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/march4img-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="138" height="92" />Do you grapple with leverage reading assignments in your course? Are you curious how you might engage students with course readings? Are you wondering how AI is impacting reading practices?</p> <p dir="ltr">If these are questions that you are grappling with, then join your colleagues and the CTL for a discussion space in which we’ll build upon the CTL’s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/reading/">Learning Through Reading</a> resource to explore the recent discussions around “the end of reading,” and how AI is impacting our students’ reading practices. </p> <p>Explore the resource</p> <p dir="ltr">The CTL’s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/reading/">Learning Through Reading: Strategies to Support Students’ Reading Practices</a> resource presents strategies for instructors facing challenges with course reading assignments, as well as activities they might leverage to increase student engagement and enhance students’ learning through reading in the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/ai/">age of AI</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Additional events this week</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr"><strong>SOLER Journal Club</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-95b294d5-0195-b466599e-000043bbevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">April 2</a>, 11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM, online</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li>Article to be discussed &#8220;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__journals.aps.org_prper_pdf_10.1103_PhysRevPhysEducRes.20.010109&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=kk8Svy3v1hOVfkgJctxU6x_7EdUyONbfVTQUuvZJC7-w1YRYlv97tgp3prjByf7J&amp;s=t7f29iWvzNn5lMVczu0YG5iLyft24au4JWKTwNLB-PI&amp;e=">Performance of ChatGPT on the test of understanding graphs in kinematics</a>&#8221; (Polverini &amp; Gregorcic, 2024).</li> <li>The session will be led by Dr. Marty Samuels, CTL Director of Faculty Programs and Services for Morningside Campus.</li> <li>To be added to <a href="https://soler.columbia.edu/">SOLER</a>&#8216;s mailing list and receive invitations to upcoming events, click <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_3keGYS53HVhBK1Zf6&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=YoD5DV2qG6DHsZ5gSh_yegHllBPJDlnmboQlTLlj-bc&amp;m=zwe76CUR5fuFU1u4sOnliC-hOF9dKU66q_dE1jR1s3K1uCaXlAWpbWKoUU3x1ZpP&amp;s=kT7XF2CqfXwzaSZoBDfhrymOwVSMxY1-8eCgDT_llbo&amp;e=">here</a>. </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ways to Be More Inclusive in Your Course</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb71-93de2da6-0193-dfde56a5-000038e7events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">April 4</a>, 12:00 PM &#8211; 1:00 PM, online<br />Related resources: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/designing-inclusive-syllabus/">Designing an Inclusive Syllabus</a> and <em><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/inclusive-teaching-guide/">Guide for Inclusive Teaching at Columbia</a></em>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Connect via Zoom or over the phone</strong><br />Join us for <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/teaching-online/get-help/">office hours via Zoom</a> (or phone) Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm to have your teaching with instructional technology questions answered.</p> <p><strong>Schedule a consultation</strong><br />Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation to discuss any teaching and learning need by emailing <a href="mailto:ctlfaculty@columbia.edu">ctlfaculty@columbia.edu</a> or email the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/faculty/faculty-contacts/#areasoffocus">CTL Learning Designer</a> assigned to your school or department.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_0 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget widget_recent_entries"> <h4 class="widgettitle">Recent News</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar24-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</a> </li> </ul> </div><div id="text-48" class="et_pb_widget widget_text"><h4 class="widgettitle">Sign Up</h4> <div class="textwidget"><p><a href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:50:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51637</guid> <description><![CDATA[CTL offers several on-demand modules for graduate students that can be accessed anytime]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_1 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_1 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>On-demand Teaching Resources</strong></h2> <h4 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><em>Teaching support available anytime </em></h4> <p>CTL offers several on-demand modules for graduate students that can be accessed anytime by Columbia University affiliates. These asynchronous offerings offer support for teaching and professional development. Though some of the resources listed here supplement CTL <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/orientation-for-graduate-students/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">orientations</a> and <a role="link" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/workshops-for-graduate-students/">workshops</a>, all also serve as standalone resources. We invite graduate students to <a role="link" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/">drop by office hours</a> for guidance on best use of these materials, given your situation and interests.</p> <p>Available offerings include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/enroll/LB6GRA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orientation to Teaching for Graduate Students</a></li> <li><a href="https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/enroll/CBT7BT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Essentials of Teaching and Learning modules</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/38Myn7t" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Introduction to the Teaching Statement</a></li> </ul> <p>Click the button below to access many more teaching guides and resources.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_1 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/on-demand-resources/">Browse CTL resources</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>⭐️ Resource Spotlight </strong><strong>⭐️ </strong></h2> <h4><em><strong>Taking care of yourself and your students</strong></em></h4> <p>Emotions play a vital role in teaching and learning, and it is especially important to be responsive to the vast range of emotions that may surface in the classroom during challenging times. This resource offers strategies for teaching during times of stress and highlights campus support available to help you and your students.</p> <p><strong>Access resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/teaching-in-times-of-stress/">Teaching in Times of Stress and Challenge</a></strong></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h1 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><b>Upcoming Programs</b></h1></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_7 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Exploring Teaching Careers Workshops</strong></h2> <p>Every spring the CIRTL Network brings together alumni who have gone into different types of work to hear about their pathway from degree to employment, the moments in their graduate careers that helped them figure out their professional priorities, and the challenging and rewarding parts of their academic careers. This online event series starts this Tuesday, April 1.</p> <p>Find out more and register for sessions on:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://app.explore.wisc.edu/e/er?s=1427524768&amp;lid=122603&amp;elqTrackId=28C6331D2E495A5A6F64AFFCC41CA293&amp;elq=1c2cea57348d4392916d4b2e3c92aaa2&amp;elqaid=64027&amp;elqat=1&amp;elqak=8AF5FF402117B58955EEFBE10878C2BE88600F6A1AF5218F8C80C573A7C82435569F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching careers at research universities</a> (April 1)</li> <li><a href="https://app.explore.wisc.edu/e/er?s=1427524768&amp;lid=122601&amp;elqTrackId=296D3ACA6BC36110AA95C4C4CD90B578&amp;elq=1c2cea57348d4392916d4b2e3c92aaa2&amp;elqaid=64027&amp;elqat=1&amp;elqak=8AF52C9FDE1BFCEC65CFB9731A1A1C9ABAF40F6A1AF5218F8C80C573A7C82435569F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching careers at teaching-intensive universities</a> (April 8)</li> <li><a href="https://app.explore.wisc.edu/e/er?s=1427524768&amp;lid=122600&amp;elqTrackId=9635058FCC4A2D38159013EA1F05A24E&amp;elq=1c2cea57348d4392916d4b2e3c92aaa2&amp;elqaid=64027&amp;elqat=1&amp;elqak=8AF5161F3DA0C669ED61E52240D39CC965EC0F6A1AF5218F8C80C573A7C82435569F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Academic careers beyond the professoriate</a> (April 15)</li> </ul> <p>These CIRTL workshops count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_2 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://cirtl.net/events/">Browse additional CIRTL workshops</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_8 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Teaching with AI Fellows Showcases</strong></h2> <p>Join members of the Columbia teaching community for a showcase of adaptable models for using AI to support better teaching and learning across a variety of disciplines. These models have been developed, tested, and refined by <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-with-ai-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024-25 Teaching with AI Fellows</a>, a cohort of select graduate students with advanced interest and CTL-supported experience in applying AI to teaching.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51641 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/04/apr1img-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="175" /></p> <p>At the showcase, after a description of these pedagogical models and a panel discussion with the Fellows, participants will be able to try out the models and engage in informal conversation with the Fellows and CTL staff about adapting them to different teaching contexts.</p> <p>These showcases count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>.</p> <p><strong><u>Showcase 1:  STEM focus</u><br /> Date: </strong>Thursday April 10<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>3:00 PM &#8211; 4:30 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>212 Butler Library<br /> <strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb71-95dbcc3a-0195-de17c2d2-00005591events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for April 10 session</p> <p><strong><u>Showcase 2:  Humanities focus</u><br /> Date: </strong>Tuesday April 22<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>11:00 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>212 Butler Library<br /> <strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb71-95dbcc3a-0195-de192abd-000055dbevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for April 22 session</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_9 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>CTLgrads Journal Club</strong></h2> <p><em>Online discussions designed and facilitated by <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/">CIRTL Fellows</a></em></p> <p>Are you interested in creating an inclusive educational climate for all STEM learners? This informal discussion community is an opportunity to discuss resources and research on teaching and learning with fellow grad students and postdocs across the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-at-columbia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Network</a>. These sessions are designed by a Columbia graduate student to help you consider how you can use findings in education research–in your field and beyond–to inform your own teaching practices.</p> <p>CTLgrads Journal Club sessions count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Friday April 11<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Online<br /> <strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-VE9dV8pmEEvc6L3NydItvh0_Jru0pr4wKX7puLLcWqqE0w/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for April 11 session</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_10 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>LTF Departmental Events</strong></h2> <p><em>2024-25 <a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lead</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Teaching</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Fellows</a> are running workshops and discussions in their departments all around Columbia. These are generally advertised locally. Below are upcoming events that are open to participants beyond the LTF&#8217;s home department. </em></p> <p>LTF events count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_11 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom: Enhancing Teaching and Learning</strong></p> <p>Discover how AI tools can enhance teaching and create more inclusive classrooms. Discuss practical ways to engage students in new, interactive ways. Learn how these tools can support backward design, aligning learning objectives with diverse student needs.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Jan Picconi (Film, School of the Arts). It is open to all interested Columbia graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, April 3<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>5:00 &#8211; 6:00 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Online (Zoom)<br /> <strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://airtable.com/apppLeftwoG5isAwt/pagnaIMEqYFDpTLLR/form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_12 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Assigning Work in the Era of Generative AI</strong></p> <p>How should we think about assigning work to our students in STEM when they have access to AI? Many of the issues with traditional assignments in the lecture &#8211; problem set model have been exacerbated in recent years with the growing use of generative AI tools which make it easier than ever for students to complete assignments without retaining the information we are trying to teach them.</p> <p>Join us for a discussion about approach this problem and come up with example assignments that center student learning and attempt to avoid generative AI interference (or perhaps leveraging it to our advantage).</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Kiyan Tavangar (Astronomy). It is open to all graduate students who are teaching or preparing to teach in STEM.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, April 8<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>4:00 &#8211; 5:00 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>1402 Pupin<br /> <strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/X8iadCs8Lm8J7Apz7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_13 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>In Your Own Words: The Role of Language in STEM Higher Education</strong></p> <p>Science is more than a way of knowing—it&#8217;s also a language. In STEM education, concepts (e.g., gravity) are often bundled with technical language (e.g., free-fall, acceleration, vectors), which can overwhelm students—especially those from underrepresented cultural backgrounds. In <em>Science in the City: Culturally Relevant STEM Education</em>, Bryan A. Brown argues that transmitting science ideas separately from specialized language—the practice of disaggregate instruction—can improve learning outcomes.</p> <p>In this workshop, we&#8217;ll explore the applications and limits of disaggregate instruction in university STEM classrooms. We&#8217;ll consider the role of language in accelerating science learning, and we&#8217;ll discuss practical teaching tactics to make science teaching more accessible without compromising accuracy.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Sean Li (Physics). The workshop will focus on STEM, but though all Columbia community members are welcome.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, April 9<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>2:00 &#8211; 3:00 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Emailed to registrants<br /> <strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0fYk2O9gGe2KpqWJ24S_yX3a1Z58eh2RJDmQOdYn-A_YY8A/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_14 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Teaching in the Museum</strong></p> <p>This session will meet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to focus on strategies for teaching in the museum. We will discuss and practice ways to encourage students to engage with the unique pedagogical opportunities permitted by studying works of art in person. The 90-minute session will allow participants to share and design exercises for classes that take place in museums, and to practice leading those activities. We will also discuss logistics including moving through crowded spaces with large groups via accessible routes.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Julia Carabatsos (Art History and Archaeology). Graduate students from any discipline who are considering strategies for teaching in spaces beyond the classroom are welcome; RSVP required.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, April 11<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>1:00 &#8211; 2:30 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong><a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metropolitan Museum of Art</a><br /> <strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/FsFKVzMPUmk2EZd18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_15 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Creativity in Assessment: An Introduction to Creative Assignment and Rubrics Design</strong></p> <p>Creative pedagogies, or the implementation of ‘creativity’ as a core teaching value and practice, has run parallel with the interrelation of critical thinking and classroom innovations across disciplines. In times of socio-political turmoil, hybrid classes, and rapidly evolving AI technologies, creative pedagogies are becoming an emerging field of discussion and experimentation.</p> <p>This session will provide key notions and strategies for the appropriate integration of creativity into activity planning and evaluation. We will explore the relationship between critical thinking and pedagogical creativity through the consideration of AI in lesson planning, as well as the crafting of creative-inspired rubrics for assessment. These two main threads will help to revitalize our engagement with formative feedback, peer review, or assessment transparency.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Miguel Ángel Blanco Martínez (Latin American and Iberian Cultures). Language and content instructors from any language department are welcome.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, April 11<br /> <strong>Time: </strong>4:00 PM<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Biblioteca Sobejano, Casa Hispánica, Floor 2, 612 W 116th St.<br /> <strong>Register: </strong>RSVP to<strong> </strong>mb4613@columbia.edu</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_16 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Office Hours</strong></p> <p>Drop by CTL&#8217;s Office Hours for graduate students to consult with us about any aspect of teaching, CTL fellowships and other offerings, job market preparation, or making progress in the Teaching<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Development<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Program. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about office hours</a>.</p> <p><strong>Consultations</strong></p> <p>Graduate students can now request consultations to get support for their teaching and learning needs. The CTL provides consultations on a range of topics, including syllabus design, creating and refining a teaching statement, integrating instructional technologies into class activities, and presentation practices. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/consultations-graduate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more and request a consultation</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_2"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_2 et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_1 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget widget_recent_entries"> <h4 class="widgettitle">Recent News</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar24-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</a> </li> </ul> </div><div id="text-48" class="et_pb_widget widget_text"><h4 class="widgettitle">Sign Up</h4> <div class="textwidget"><p><a href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:16:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51592</guid> <description><![CDATA[Shifting the focus from the grade to the learning process]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_2 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_3"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_3 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_2 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_17 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Strengthen student metacognition</strong></h2> <p><strong>Have your students taken an exam or submitted an assignment recently in your course? </strong>If so, consider asking your students to complete an exam or assignment wrapper. Wrappers help students strengthen their <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/metacognition/">metacognitive</a> skills. Build in opportunities for students to reflect on what and how they are learning, their performance, and the effectiveness of their own approach. For example, after returning the exam or assignment, ask students to reflect on their preparation strategies, correct their mistakes or respond to the feedback provided, and plan their approach for upcoming course assessments. This helps students focus on the learning process and empowers them to take more ownership for their learning<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51594 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/thinkingman-200x300.jpeg" alt="" width="155" height="233" srcset="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/thinkingman-200x300.jpeg 200w, https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/thinkingman.jpeg 341w" sizes="(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px" /></p> <p dir="ltr">You may ask students to complete a short written reflection or discuss questions such as:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What was your approach to prepare for this exam or complete this assignment?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What resources did you access (e.g., office hours, study groups, tutoring, the Writing Center, librarian, a peer, AI) in preparation for the exam or as you worked on the assignment?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What questions, concepts or parts of the assignment were challenging for you and why?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What changes could you make to your approach for upcoming exams or assignments?</p> </li> </ul> <p>For sample wrappers, explore <a href="https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/columbia/reader.action?docID=529947&amp;ppg=277">Appendix F: What are exam wrappers and how can we use them?</a> In How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching (Ambrose et al., 2010: 251-254); and the Eberly Center’s <a href="https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/teach/examwrappers/">Exam Wrappers</a> page.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_18 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Keep students focused on their learning</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr">Enhance student focus and engagement by integrating <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/active-learning-basics/">active learning strategies</a> into your classroom. Incorporate techniques such as <a href="https://youtu.be/5kSNi6IqqXA?si=wOLDAlvdbDJrii0X">think-pair-share</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/usoR_dr5zKc?si=Z08IP3yUcJhqpLiU">polling</a>, <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/learning-through-discussion/">discussions</a>, among many others to keep students actively involved in the learning process. Invite students to share their ideas for engagement, fostering a sense of ownership in the learning. Seek feedback from your students about the activities and adjust your approach accordingly. </p> <p>Looking for inspiration? Watch the short <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSuwqsAnJMtyG41mvzMjzs7j2JfCW3VOl&amp;si=9dagLQV7GWwF0V9q">TeachingTalks by Columbia faculty videos</a> below and reach out to us at <a href="mailto:CTLfaculty@columbia.edu">CTLfaculty@columbia.edu</a> to discuss implementing these and other active learning strategies in your classroom.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Create the environment needed for your students to engage with community agreements</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In <a href="https://youtu.be/dw6Uinkc8Ug?si=dI0QRoHKeFYfmH5P" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this video</a>, Isper Crissey, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Columbia University Medical Center, shares how she uses the community agreement “make space, give grace” to create a respectful learning environment in her classroom where all students feel comfortable to speak up, and feel valued as a member of the class community.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_4"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_4 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_video et_pb_video_0"> <div class="et_pb_video_box"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Community Agreement: Make Space, Give Grace | TeachingTalks by Columbia Faculty" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dw6Uinkc8Ug?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Get your students collaborating with peers with Think-Group-Share</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D05984ec5d0-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=o5Ydq9Ni5HB5A2eq5oU0iKD-zZQnlj1lhrP_UdJQiGD-pCDb4ND5GN3dCkIoCDYz&amp;s=mW6h_Pk-7v_NReUhYcqfpTOdmHS0jsXqA2N3NeUTNbg&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D05984ec5d0-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Do5Ydq9Ni5HB5A2eq5oU0iKD-zZQnlj1lhrP_UdJQiGD-pCDb4ND5GN3dCkIoCDYz%26s%3DmW6h_Pk-7v_NReUhYcqfpTOdmHS0jsXqA2N3NeUTNbg%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743079969362000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EcxnizuEcZlmNgTVBMd4n">this video</a>, John Parkinson, Lecturer and Program Director in the Discipline of Construction Administration in the Columbia University School of Professional Studies, shares how he uses “think-group-share” to engage his students in collaborative learning. This strategy provides students with an opportunity to individually think, group up for peer-to-peer learning, and share group takeaways with the whole class.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_video et_pb_video_1"> <div class="et_pb_video_box"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Think-Group-Share | TeachingTalks by Columbia Faculty" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjobgJDF8E8?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Give your students a voice in the classroom by asking them for feedback</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In <a href="https://youtu.be/DwyRVe5_bxU?si=129z7MKN4zPIsCiR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this video</a>, Christopher Ferraris, LMSW, Lecturer in the Columbia School of Social Work, shares how he uses a questionnaire to check-in with students mid-semester and give them a voice in their learning process.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_video et_pb_video_2"> <div class="et_pb_video_box"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Mid-Semester Feedback | TeachingTalks by Columbia Faculty" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DwyRVe5_bxU?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_19 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>The faculty featured in these TeachingTalks videos are all past participants of the CTL’s Active Learning Institute (ALI). Join the network of over 150 faculty who have participated in ALI and transformed their classrooms into dynamic, engaging learning environments where students take an active role in their learning.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51595 alignleft" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/ali.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="132" />Active Learning Institute Summer 2025</strong><br />June 10 &#8211; 11, 2025, 9:30 AM &#8211; 3:30 PM, in-person</p> <p dir="ltr">The CTL’s Active Learning Institute will help you transform a course. By the end of this hands-on in-person institute, you will leave with a detailed map of your redesigned course unit, and plan for a multimedia-based active learning experience. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/faculty/offerings/seminars-institutes-for-faculty/active-learning-institute/">Learn more</a>.</p> <p>The Active Learning Institute application for Summer 2025 is now open. Columbia and affiliate faculty are invited to apply via the link below. Admission to the institute is rolling, and applications received by Monday, May 12, 2025, will be given priority.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_3 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://columbiactl.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blxGWcVybybowei">Apply here </a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_20 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Upcoming workshops</strong></h2> <p><strong>Navigating HOT Moments: Before, During, &amp; After Class</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb7c-93f2cb8e-0193-f3c88619-00002672events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">March 26</a>, 12:00 PM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br />Related resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/navigating-hot-moments/">Navigating Heated, Offensive, and Tense (HOT) Moments in the Classroom</a></p> <p><strong>Exploring AI in Teaching and Learning: AI and Reading</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-94640e86-0194-65788d3a-00004032events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">April 2</a>, 2:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br />Related resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/reading/">Learning Through Reading: Strategies to Support Students’ Reading Practices</a></p> <p><strong>Ways to Be More Inclusive in Your Course </strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb71-93de2da6-0193-dfde56a5-000038e7events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">April 4</a>, 12:00 PM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br />Related resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/inclusive-teaching-guide/">Guide for Inclusive Teaching at Columbia</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_21 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Connect via Zoom or over the phone</strong><br />Join us for <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/teaching-online/get-help/">office hours via Zoom</a> (or phone) Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm to have your teaching with instructional technology questions answered.</p> <p><strong>Schedule a consultation</strong><br />Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation to discuss any teaching and learning need by emailing <a 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<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51582</guid> <description><![CDATA[CTLgrads Learning Communities are interdisciplinary conversations about innovative teaching, designed and co-facilitated by CTL grad student Fellows]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_3 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_5"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_5 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_3 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_22 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>New CTLgrads Learning Community</strong></h2> <h4 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Look I Made You Some Content: Assigning and Evaluating Creative Assignments</strong></h4> <p><em>Designed and run by <a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/sltf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Senior Lead Teaching Fellows</a> Miriam Nielsen (Earth and Environmental Science) and Grant Woods (Music)</em></p> <p>Breaking away from the classic exam or essay can be fun! And it doesn’t necessarily mean more work for the instructor or TAs. This learning community will focus on how to design assessments that invite and value student creativity. We’ll discuss what works, what doesn’t, how to connect students with available resources, and construct rubrics for evaluation. As part of this learning community, participants will have the opportunity to design their own creative assignments, and collaborate with other attendees to strategize methods of assessing those assignments.</p> <p>This learning community is open to all interested graduate students. Participation in both sessions is recommended, though not required. Sessions count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday March 27 (Part 1) and Thursday April 3 (Part 2)<br /><strong>Time: </strong>1:10 PM – 2:25 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>212 Butler Library<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-943ada19-0194-3ce89689-00004e57events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for Part 1</a>, <a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-943ada19-0194-3cebdc5e-00004f4fevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for Part 2</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_23 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>⭐️ Resource Spotlight </strong><strong>⭐️ </strong></h2> <h4><strong>New from CTL: Inspiring students to do the reading</strong></h4> <p>Are your students skimming, skipping, or misunderstanding assigned reading? Is AI tempting them to bypass course reading altogether? This new resource from CTL presents strategies for instructors facing challenges with course reading assignments. </p> <p><strong>Access resource: </strong><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/reading/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dac2bef1cbb-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3Dq7i4oZ4pKTSc1L9SdUNjCPmXlb6pcikRR2rQkRyYFj6o72IXyoHaLkgOL7P_ZWzH%26s%3DcCo_Y-3Nz6oBX4eR_zcH7DmmplmrpHMGDfmPIcB0V50%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743073231328000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aIWuOwFWjA-Zi_Z3kiTzr">Learning Through Reading: Strategies to Support Students’ Reading Practices</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_24 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>CTLgrads Journal Club</strong></h2> <p><em>Online discussions designed and facilitated by <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/">CIRTL Fellows</a></em></p> <p>Are you interested in creating an inclusive educational climate for all STEM learners? This informal discussion community is an opportunity to discuss resources and research on teaching and learning with fellow grad students and postdocs across the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-at-columbia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Network</a>. These sessions are designed by a Columbia graduate student to help you consider how you can use findings in education research–in your field and beyond–to inform your own teaching practices.</p> <p>CTLgrads Journal Club sessions count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday March 27<br /><strong>Time: </strong>10:00 AM – 11:00 AM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Online<br /><strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-VE9dV8pmEEvc6L3NydItvh0_Jru0pr4wKX7puLLcWqqE0w/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for March 27 session</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday April 11<br /><strong>Time: </strong>11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Online<br /><strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-VE9dV8pmEEvc6L3NydItvh0_Jru0pr4wKX7puLLcWqqE0w/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for April 11 session</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_25 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Graduate student-led events in departments</strong></h2> <p><em>2024-25 <a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lead</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Teaching</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Fellows</a> are running workshops and discussions in their departments all around Columbia. These are generally advertised locally. Below are upcoming events that are open to participants beyond the LTF&#8217;s home department. </p> <p>LTF events count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>. </em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_26 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Improvising in Science Classes</strong></p> <p>Rapport with our students is a key driver in their happiness, comfort, and presence in the course. It can be hard to read the classroom&#8217;s energy or know what energy we are presenting to the class. In this event, we will take lessons and activities from improvisation in the arts to learn how best to read the room, consider our presence in the classroom, and build rapport with our students.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Max Lee (Astronomy). It is open to all interested graduate students in Arts and Sciences.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, March 25<br /><strong>Time: </strong>4:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>1402 Pupin Hall<br /><strong>Register: </strong>RSVP to <a href="mailto:max.e.lee@columbia.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">max.e.lee@columbia.edu</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_27 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>“Oral Preparation”: Creating Rubrics for Participation in the Language Classroom</strong></p> <p>In the language classroom, a large part of the student’s grade is based on their participation and spoken performance in the language. In the Slavic Languages department, the Russian language program has an assessment category called “oral preparation,” which covers this nebulous area. Assigning a grade for this category is notoriously challenging, as there are no rubrics or written guidelines for assessment.</p> <p>In this LTF workshop, we will discuss experiences and ideas about assessing students’ oral performance, with the aim of creating a rubric to propose to the Russian language program. Together, we will brainstorm: what should be assessed in the category of “oral preparation”? Accuracy? Complexity? Effort? Hopefully drawing on experiences from other language teachers, we will consider ways to standardize this grading process with a fair, inclusive, and measurable rubric.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Myles Garbarini (Slavic Languages). It is open to graduate students from other departments, especially other language instructors or those who assess oral performance. </p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 26<br /><strong>Time: </strong>12:00 &#8211; 1:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>713 Hamilton Hall<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEnP6ioHCUgyztBitzeypepxg1Ua6MsqGyYr_VG51-cZFH-A/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_28 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Teaching WITH ChatGPT: Using AI to Support Learning</strong></p> <p>Recently, instructors have been grappling with the introduction of generative AI in their classrooms.  In this event, we will explore how we can use generative AI to support student&#8217;s learning. Are certain classes more suitable than others? And how do we help students to use AI effectively? The emphasis of this session will be on the exploration of how we can leverage AI as a tool for learning, rather than an obstacle.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Margaux Wienk (Psychology). The workshop is open to all interested graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 26<br /><strong>Time: </strong>4:00 &#8211; 6:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>405 Schermerhorn<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_zSe38DLmm1YQ8nbE8&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=-2Gc4P2UqSunGUFbfEV9QL5EaxXMrh7GHhBuF0uGeTo&amp;m=9uLWuktseXRGrBS_l7CEQHFKqB_va208cwntsR13H2BaH6m85QMYNqsDbBVzDmWn&amp;s=W5tkSj6T3NTsjKkn6NSs6b3p-1x2vjneFRVDIv7sG7E&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_29 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Teaching Assistantship Roundtable</strong></p> <p>All of us graduate students, whether or not we&#8217;ve TA&#8217;d, have questions or answers about this experience. In this roundtable, we will come together from across departments and experience levels to discuss what works, what doesn&#8217;t, and, most importantly, how to get the most out of your TAing experience.</p> <p>This event will be designed to be useful for all that attend – if you&#8217;ve never TA&#8217;d before you will learn what to expect and how to be best prepared; if you&#8217;re currently TAing you will be able to try out what you learn here in your TAship; and if you have more experience you will be able to impart your knowledge as a peer mentor.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Ed Barry (Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology). Graduate students from any discipline are welcome.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, March 27<br /><strong>Time: </strong>12:00 &#8211; 1:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>TBA<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAuC2HTjxe2GNI_ECwrdeAxkvCen0YZ1zp7svG_8NKIiGjzg/viewform?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_30 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom: Enhancing Teaching and Learning</strong></p> <p>Discover how AI tools can enhance teaching and create more inclusive classrooms. Discuss practical ways to engage students in new, interactive ways. Learn how these tools can support backward design, aligning learning objectives with diverse student needs.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Jan Picconi (Film, School of the Arts). It is open to all interested Columbia graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, April 3<br /><strong>Time: </strong>5:00 &#8211; 6:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Online (Zoom)<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://airtable.com/apppLeftwoG5isAwt/pagnaIMEqYFDpTLLR/form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_31 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Assigning Work in the Era of Generative AI</strong></p> <p>How should we think about assigning work to our students in STEM when they have access to AI? Many of the issues with traditional assignments in the lecture &#8211; problem set model have been exacerbated in recent years with the growing use of generative AI tools which make it easier than ever for students to complete assignments without retaining the information we are trying to teach them.</p> <p>Join us for a discussion about approach this problem and come up with example assignments that center student learning and attempt to avoid generative AI interference (or perhaps leveraging it to our advantage).</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Kiyan Tavangar (Astronomy). It is open to all graduate students who are teaching or preparing to teach in STEM.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, April 8<br /><strong>Time: </strong>4:00 &#8211; 5:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>1402 Pupin<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/X8iadCs8Lm8J7Apz7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_32 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>In Your Own Words: Disaggregate Instruction in STEM Higher Education</strong></p> <p>Science is more than a way of knowing—it&#8217;s also a language. In STEM education, concepts (e.g., gravity) are often bundled with technical language (e.g., free-fall, acceleration, vectors), which can overwhelm students—especially those from underrepresented cultural backgrounds. In <em>Science in the City: Culturally Relevant STEM Education</em>, Bryan A. Brown argues that transmitting science ideas separately from specialized language—the practice of disaggregate instruction—can improve learning outcomes.</p> <p>In this workshop, we&#8217;ll explore the applications and limits of disaggregate instruction in university STEM classrooms. We&#8217;ll consider the role of language in accelerating science learning, and we&#8217;ll discuss practical teaching tactics to make science teaching more accessible without compromising accuracy.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Sean Li (Physics). The workshop will focus on STEM higher education, though all Columbia community members are welcome.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, April 9<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:00 &#8211; 3:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Center for Theoretical Physics, 8th Floor Pupin Hall<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0fYk2O9gGe2KpqWJ24S_yX3a1Z58eh2RJDmQOdYn-A_YY8A/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_33 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>Teaching in the Museum</strong></p> <p>This session will meet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to focus on strategies for teaching in the museum. We will discuss and practice ways to encourage students to engage with the unique pedagogical opportunities permitted by studying works of art in person. The 90-minute session will allow participants to share and design exercises for classes that take place in museums, and to practice leading those activities. We will also discuss logistics including moving through crowded spaces with large groups via accessible routes.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Julia Carabatsos (Art History and Archaeology). Graduate students from any discipline who are considering strategies for teaching in spaces beyond the classroom are welcome; RSVP required.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, April 11<br /><strong>Time: </strong>1:00 &#8211; 2:30 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong><a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metropolitan Museum of Art</a><br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/FsFKVzMPUmk2EZd18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_34 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_37 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Office Hours</strong></p> <p>Drop by CTL&#8217;s Office Hours for graduate students to consult with us about any aspect of teaching, CTL fellowships and other offerings, job market preparation, or making progress in the Teaching<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Development<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Program. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about office hours</a>.</p> <p><strong>Consultations</strong></p> <p>Graduate students can now request consultations to get support for their teaching and learning needs. The CTL provides consultations on a range of topics, including syllabus design, creating and refining a teaching statement, integrating instructional technologies into class activities, and presentation practices. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/consultations-graduate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more and request a consultation</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_6"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_6 et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_3 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget widget_recent_entries"> <h4 class="widgettitle">Recent News</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar24-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</a> </li> </ul> </div><div id="text-48" class="et_pb_widget widget_text"><h4 class="widgettitle">Sign Up</h4> <div class="textwidget"><p><a href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:25:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51432</guid> <description><![CDATA[Office hours are expanding this spring!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_4 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_8 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_7"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_7 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_4 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_35 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Office Hours are expanding this spring!</strong></h2> <p><strong>CTL Office Hours for Graduate Students<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-51434 size-medium" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/unnamed-2-300x203.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="203" /></strong></p> <p>Do you have a teaching-related question or challenge you’d like help responding to? Are you looking for help with drafting a syllabus or teaching statement? We are here to help! The CTL invites all Columbia graduate students and postdocs to our recurring office hours.</p> <p>In addition to drop-in office hours <strong>every Friday from 2:00-4:00 pm in 212 Butler Library</strong>, the graduate student support team is launching &#8216;pop-up&#8217; office hours this spring in Nous Cafe (Philosophy Hall), Joe&#8217;s Coffee (Dodge Hall), and the Core Curriculum office (Hamilton Hall).</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_4_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_4 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/">Learn more</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_36 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_39 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>⭐️ Resource Spotlight </strong><strong>⭐️ </strong></h2> <p><strong>How to improve your own office hours</strong></p> <p>If you&#8217;re currently running office hours, you may be wondering how to better structure this time to be more beneficial to your students and less exhausting for you. This short article by a graduate student offers easily implemented tactics for getting students more engaged in their learning during office hours.</p> <p><strong>Access resource: </strong><a href="https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/columbia/reader.action?docID=6732763&amp;ppg=76" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D6603c040ac-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DjHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS%26s%3D39FZ4VtAaSXl0DQ1COQF_UIO0ZB6N9tTH4CY5RksUGE%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741877392350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ss4rD_R3IE8x7WrutT8nF">Standing Room Only Office Hours Strategies</a> in <em>Teaching Gradually: Practical Pedagogy for Graduate Students, by Graduate Students (</em>Taylor &amp; Francis, 2021<em>)</em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_37 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_40 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Apply now for 2025-26 fellowships!</strong></h2> <p>The CTL is accepting applications <strong>through March 17</strong> for the 2025-26 cohorts in three of our graduate student fellowships:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D2f0445d512-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DjHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS%26s%3DVPXA7GqdNXRcBxvbFxVMY4thWZRlVyXR71UROuYIYdc%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741877392350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nqjjl-_UATB-t2ue42_O0">Lead Teaching Fellowship</a> (LTF)</li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-assessment-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dad601c6d63-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DjHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS%26s%3Dr9TrZY70GNb8gIp1lbgpWO5dW6iGWd1-LD74tsS4ul0%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741877392350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SqP8WOG_OhT4enhsZfy17">Teaching Assessment Fellowship</a> (TAF)</li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Deac3901490-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DjHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS%26s%3DFmqaBZsMM2I0zcFY-EBr_yDoATMVptAt5PmSNmfQw28%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741877392350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KzPuL5N64QM4OhO6IW4n5">CIRTL Fellowship</a></li> </ul> <p>These opportunities entail stipends for successful participation. They are available to doctoral students in years 2-7 of their program as of Fall 2025, as well as MFA students in years 2-3. Information about each program follows. We are also happy to answer questions about these fellowships in <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D8828a3caff-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DjHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS%26s%3D7WnzNMroHrNogmCQXkq_NQKh-aaA9-7JPDL20g4JUK0%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741877392350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20UcWnWveuwMI74jVLQ8HI">Office Hours</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_38 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_41 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Apply to be a 2025-26 Lead Teaching Fellow</strong><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51093 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/feb25-img-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="172" height="129" /></strong></p> <p>The LTF program is a professional development opportunity for doctoral and MFA students who are committed to promoting pedagogical practices and conversations among graduate students. LTFs participate in a series of meetings at the CTL, organize teaching-related workshops in their home departments, and act as liaisons between their peers and the CTL.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_5_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_5 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Learn more and apply</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_39 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_42 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Apply to be a 2025-26 Teaching Assessment Fellow<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51290 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/march4img-1-300x192.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="146" /></strong></p> <p>TAFs work closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning, faculty, and each other during the academic year to support and assess teaching initiatives. This fellowship is designed for graduate students who have particular interest in learning about methodologies and strategies for assessing course redesign efforts.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_6_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_6 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-assessment-fellows/">Learn more and apply</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_40 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_43 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Apply to be a 2025-26 CIRTL Fellow<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51291 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/march4img-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="159" height="106" /></strong></p> <p>CIRTL Fellows serve as an instrumental link between the <a role="link" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-at-columbia/">Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL)</a> network and the Columbia community. CIRTL Fellows leverage CIRTL Network resources to support evidence-based, inclusive teaching and mentorship practices in Columbia’s STEM communities.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_7_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_7 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/">Learn more and apply</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_41 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_44 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Graduate student-led programs at CTL</strong></h2> <p><em>Graduate students in CTL fellowships run workshops, learning communities, and services with CTL&#8217;s support. All these offerings count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>. </em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_42 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_45 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>CTLgrads Learning Community</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Look I Made You Some Content: Assigning and Evaluating Creative Assignments</strong></em></p> <h5><em>Designed and run by <a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/sltf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Senior Lead Teaching Fellows</a> Miriam Nielsen (Earth and Environmental Science) and Grant Woods (Music)</em></h5> <p>Breaking away from the classic exam or essay can be fun! And it doesn’t necessarily mean more work for the instructor or TAs. This learning community will focus on how to design assessments that invite and value student creativity. We’ll discuss what works, what doesn’t, how to connect students with available resources, and construct rubrics for evaluation. As part of this learning community, participants will have the opportunity to design their own creative assignments, and collaborate with other attendees to strategize methods of assessing those assignments.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday March 27 (Part 1) and Thursday April 3 (Part 2)<br /><strong>Time: </strong>1:10 PM – 2:25 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>212 Butler Library<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-943ada19-0194-3ce89689-00004e57events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for Part 1</a>, <a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-943ada19-0194-3cebdc5e-00004f4fevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for Part 2</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_8_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_8 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/ctlgrads-learning-communities/">Learn more</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_43 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_46 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>CTLgrads Journal Club</strong></p> <p><em>Online discussions designed and facilitated by <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Fellows</a></em></p> <p>Are you interested in creating an inclusive educational climate for all STEM learners? This informal discussion community is an opportunity to discuss resources and research on teaching and learning with fellow grad students and postdocs across the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-at-columbia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Network</a>. These sessions are designed by a Columbia graduate student to help you consider how you can use findings in education research–in your field and beyond–to inform your own teaching practices.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday March 27<br /><strong>Time: </strong>10:00 AM – 11:00 AM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Online<br /><strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-VE9dV8pmEEvc6L3NydItvh0_Jru0pr4wKX7puLLcWqqE0w/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for March 27 session</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday April 11<br /><strong>Time: </strong>11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Online<br /><strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-VE9dV8pmEEvc6L3NydItvh0_Jru0pr4wKX7puLLcWqqE0w/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for April 11 session</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_44 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_47 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Graduate student-led events in departments</strong></h2> <p><em>2024-25 <a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lead</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Teaching</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Fellows</a> are running workshops and discussions in their departments all around Columbia. These are generally advertised locally. Below are upcoming events that are open to participants beyond the LTF&#8217;s home department.</em></p> <p>LTF events also count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>. </p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_45 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_48 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Absent. Again? Accompanying students and navigating administrative challenges in the event of repeated absences</strong></p> <p>This event&#8217;s aim is to provide students with information about the tools and resources they have access to in the event of repeated absences from students. How to keep students from falling behind? How to make sure their progress can still be assessed fairly? How to communicate with students so that they feel supported?</p> <p>We will discuss how to use hybrid teaching and asynchronous teaching effectively to support students who cannot come to class. But we will also learn from the perspective of ODS officers as well as the Berick Center for Student advising on what the best course of action is on the part of instructors when facing the challenge of repeated absences.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Eponine Senay (French and Romance Languages). It is open to all graduate student instructors.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 12<br /><strong>Time: </strong>5:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>521 Philosophy<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Zrqmj9efI0wntkmk0y9MOji1ha57Mc5wbhsCAF3tSNXrcg/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_46 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_49 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Pedagogical Techniques in the Social Sciences</strong></p> <p>Do you feel like you end up going back to the same techniques over and over again in your social science classes? Do you wish you had more techniques in your back pocket and knew when and what they worked for? This session is designed to be an overview of LOTS of different pedagogical techniques to use in the classroom, the pros and cons of these techniques, and how to combine different techniques. This session is not intended to be a deep dive on any one individual technique, but will provide participants with resources to go deeper after the session.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Anna Garner (Political Science). It is geared towards TAs in social science but open to all interested graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, March 13<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:30 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>IAB 707<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D00c9f68743-26e-3D2d4e9236d8&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=NkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY&amp;m=jHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS&amp;s=tT2tsBQS1kYgchSeuXdZjFg_UIgjypKSKGgrwFk0-KU&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D00c9f68743-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DjHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS%26s%3DtT2tsBQS1kYgchSeuXdZjFg_UIgjypKSKGgrwFk0-KU%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741877392351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AwFZnAn34k00bajnzHKJj">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_47 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_50 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Improvising in Science Classes</p> <p></strong>Rapport with our students is a key driver in their happiness, comfort, and presence in the course. It can be hard to read the classroom&#8217;s energy or know what energy we are presenting to the class. In this event, we will take lessons and activities from improvisation in the arts to learn how best to read the room, consider our presence in the classroom, and build rapport with our students.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Max Lee (Astronomy). It is open to all interested graduate students in Arts and Sciences.</p> <p>Date: Tuesday, March 25<br />Time: 4:00 PM<br />Location: 1402 Pupin Hall<br />Register: RSVP to <a href="mailto:max.e.lee@columbia.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">max.e.lee@columbia.edu</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_48 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_51 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>“Oral Preparation”: Creating Rubrics for Participation in the Language Classroom</p> <p></strong>In the language classroom, a large part of the student’s grade is based on their participation and spoken performance in the language. In the Slavic Languages department, the Russian language program has an assessment category called “oral preparation,” which covers this nebulous area. Assigning a grade for this category is notoriously challenging, as there are no rubrics or written guidelines for assessment.</p> <p>In this LTF workshop, we will discuss experiences and ideas about assessing students’ oral performance, with the aim of creating a rubric to propose to the Russian language program. Together, we will brainstorm: what should be assessed in the category of “oral preparation”? Accuracy? Complexity? Effort? Hopefully drawing on experiences from other language teachers, we will consider ways to standardize this grading process with a fair, inclusive, and measurable rubric.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Myles Garbarini (Slavic Languages). It is open to graduate students from other departments, especially other language instructors or those who assess oral performance. </p> <p>Date: Wednesday, March 26<br />Time: 12:00 &#8211; 1:00 PM<br />Location: 713 Hamilton Hall<br />Register: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D68ebc0bbb8-26e-3D2d4e9236d8&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=NkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY&amp;m=jHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS&amp;s=d8KmFEVTmlqhI_Nd6zPPaD3knzHgXtAMMhC0Ly3JrQk&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D68ebc0bbb8-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DjHT0JqQt7l2U5Y0zlkXpELwHKgtUKKrwKaSI9oY4RxBmE1QGHMz1nCPwjEVDKYZS%26s%3Dd8KmFEVTmlqhI_Nd6zPPaD3knzHgXtAMMhC0Ly3JrQk%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741877392351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17sopQnmrT7wQgZbz35rwC">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_49 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_52 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>In Your Own Words: Disaggregate Instruction in STEM Higher Education</strong></p> <p>Science is more than a way of knowing—it&#8217;s also a language. In STEM education, concepts (e.g., gravity) are often bundled with technical language (e.g., free-fall, acceleration, vectors), which can overwhelm students—especially those from underrepresented cultural backgrounds. In Science in the City: Culturally Relevant STEM Education, Bryan A. Brown argues that transmitting science ideas separately from specialized language—the practice of disaggregate instruction—can improve learning outcomes.</p> <p>In this workshop, we&#8217;ll explore the applications and limits of disaggregate instruction in university STEM classrooms. We&#8217;ll consider the role of language in accelerating science learning, and we&#8217;ll discuss practical teaching tactics to make science teaching more accessible without compromising accuracy.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Sean Li (Physics). The workshop will focus on STEM higher education, though all Columbia community members are welcome. </p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 26<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:00 &#8211; 3:30 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Center for Theoretical Physics, 8th Floor Pupin Hall<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0fYk2O9gGe2KpqWJ24S_yX3a1Z58eh2RJDmQOdYn-A_YY8A/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_50 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_53 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Artificial UnIntelligence: Assignments and Reading in the One-dimensional World of AI</p> <p></strong>Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, particularly as universities and their administrations hinge their profit margins on the uses and possibilities of AI in the classroom and beyond. In our own classrooms, AI is utilizes surreptitiously to summarize texts, write papers, and ease the labor of research and critical thinking. As we, as graduate students, develop our own orientations and relationships to AI technologies, how we envision their use in our own classrooms is an inevitable and necessary part of teaching and research.</p> <p>In this session, we will come together to discuss experiences with AI technology, share resources available to engaging constructively with AI, and hopefully add to our developing arsenal of practices of shaping learning environments for students. Please come prepared with an example (either from your own classrooms or from media) of AI technology used poorly, as well as an example of how you have used AI in your own research/studying capacity.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Nathan Blackwell (Religion). It is open to all interested graduate students. </p> <p>Date: Wednesday, March 26<br />Time: 6:00 &#8211; 7:30 PM<br />Location: 80 Claremont, Room TBA<br />Register: RSVP to <a href="mailto:nkb2136@columbia.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nkb2136@columbia.edu </a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_51 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_54 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Office Hours</strong></p> <p>Drop by CTL&#8217;s Office Hours for graduate students to consult with us about any aspect of teaching, CTL fellowships and other offerings, job market preparation, or making progress in the Teaching<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Development<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Program. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about Office Hours</a>.</p> <p><strong>Consultations</strong></p> <p>Graduate students can now request consultations to get support for their teaching and learning needs. The CTL provides consultations on a range of topics, including syllabus design, creating and refining a teaching statement, integrating instructional technologies into class activities, and presentation practices. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/consultations-graduate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more and request a consultation</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_8"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_8 et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_4 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget widget_recent_entries"> <h4 class="widgettitle">Recent News</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar24-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</a> </li> </ul> </div><div id="text-48" class="et_pb_widget widget_text"><h4 class="widgettitle">Sign Up</h4> <div class="textwidget"><p><a href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Faculty: Supporting classroom culture mid-semester</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-10-2025-2/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:43:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51418</guid> <description><![CDATA[Strategies to support student engagement]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_5 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_10 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_9"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_9 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_5 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Faculty: Supporting classroom culture mid-semester</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_55 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Supporting classroom culture mid-semester</strong></h2></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_56 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>1. Revisit community agreements. </strong>Remind students of the expectations for respectful and inclusive behavior during interactions inside and outside of the <span class="il">classroom</span>. Use <span class="il">class</span> time to revisit and revise the agreements as <span class="il">class</span> needs have evolved.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_10"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_10"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_57 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p dir="ltr">Sample <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Da1411ae2ce-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=r4DHl-o9_W8a96nUQOxYE5B-G7Rcvo0XNixxPl6ys-U&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Da1411ae2ce-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3Dr4DHl-o9_W8a96nUQOxYE5B-G7Rcvo0XNixxPl6ys-U%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859926000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hqVelFyUtBwquUdjWZh_0">agreements</a> may include: </p> <ul> <li>Everyone here has something to learn.</li> <li>Disagreement is welcome, disrespect is not.</li> <li role="presentation">Make space for all voices to be heard.</li> <li role="presentation">Critique ideas, not people.</li> <li role="presentation">Be open to new ideas and viewpoints, even if they challenge your own.</li> <li role="presentation">Listen actively and attentively.</li> </ul></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_11 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_video et_pb_video_3"> <div class="et_pb_video_box"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Community Agreements | TeachingTalks by Columbia CTL" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LrKdnDgUhJg?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_11"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_12 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_52 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_58 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>2. Check in with students. </strong>Check in with your students to see how they are doing. This can be done through office hours or informal conversations before and after <span class="il">class</span>, brief survey, and anonymous poll.</p> <p dir="ltr">Check-in questions might include:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li role="presentation">What questions or concerns do you have?</li> <li role="presentation">Do you feel comfortable asking questions in <span class="il">class</span>?</li> <li role="presentation">How comfortable do you feel participating in <span class="il">class</span> discussion?</li> <li role="presentation">What ideas do you have for ways to feel more connected to your peers in this <span class="il">class</span>?</li> <li role="presentation">Do you feel comfortable expressing your thoughts in this <span class="il">class</span>?</li> <li role="presentation">What ideas do you have for ways to feel more comfortable speaking in <span class="il">class</span>?</li> <li role="presentation">What word would you use to describe the <span class="il">classroom</span> <span class="il">culture</span> today?</li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_12"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_13"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_59 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Tools like <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D15f7c30b4c-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=KyKRcGbImQYH4m4xFk4NlD62PLd9Gs-eLF7vJCDHYeU&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D15f7c30b4c-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3DKyKRcGbImQYH4m4xFk4NlD62PLd9Gs-eLF7vJCDHYeU%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859926000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hyYG4qKZbK7kPyYRZNLOc">PollEverywhere</a> and Google Forms can be used to take the pulse of your <span class="il">classroom</span>. The choice of tool depends on whether you prefer real-time anonymous feedback or responses that you can review after <span class="il">class</span> and plan to address during the next <span class="il">class</span>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_60 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p dir="ltr">The CTL’s <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D7385ece407-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=QR3lyblExJ7TG_O40D5M8qWN6CYtCaxYcWQiNMNKZ2E&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D7385ece407-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3DQR3lyblExJ7TG_O40D5M8qWN6CYtCaxYcWQiNMNKZ2E%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859927000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Zc9wfdosYL7Ke3_nhElIW">Early and Mid-Semester Student Feedback</a> resource outlines two approaches: 1) the start-stop-continue method; and 2) a question bank for gathering feedback from students.</p> <p dir="ltr">The CTL is available to consult with you as you design your feedback survey, interpret the data, and address the results with your students.</p></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_8 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_14 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_video et_pb_video_4"> <div class="et_pb_video_box"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Polling | TeachingTalks by Columbia CTL" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/usoR_dr5zKc?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_video et_pb_video_5"> <div class="et_pb_video_box"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Start-Stop-Continue | TeachingTalks by Columbia CTL" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w4wMI82NuMU?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_13"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_15 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_61 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p dir="ltr">Reach out to <a href="mailto:CTLfaculty@columbia.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CTLfaculty@columbia.edu</a> with questions and for assistance as you implement this strategy in your course.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_53 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_62 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>3. Connect students to campus resources. </strong>Mid-semester may be a stressful time for students. They may not be aware of all the campus resources available to support their <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D1aa8cbdd47-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=SIR2jx9On3cD5VsWoI8PE1PjDiXtGjW4Y0VCUUYGL6Q&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D1aa8cbdd47-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3DSIR2jx9On3cD5VsWoI8PE1PjDiXtGjW4Y0VCUUYGL6Q%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859927000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NUIz4pt9aQBp3VhzMFfeW">well-being</a> and academic work or may need encouragement to take advantage of the resources that can help them thrive in your <span class="il">classroom</span>. Provide links to resources in your CourseWorks site, share them in <span class="il">class</span>, and during office hours to remind students that there is a network of support available to them. These might include connecting students with a <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D5c9b70e13b-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=YsiumaTAdem4_X_G1h44NW_6OYKBdwO139-bSK7H98U&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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Health Promotion</a> or <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Ddfce8f9748-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=qVUe5cPniiWQzHxRAxFdsOiNQwd7RwU9Ix2op00C7Og&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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sessions</a>), for <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Db2a96e5d9f-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=IZx7cBPf_EWLJ2mHBm2kThebKtXejGLU1Hp6VjbfZls&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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Mention these resources in <span class="il">class</span> and include links to these resources in your CourseWorks site. 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Are you working on a course proposal for your Committee on Instruction?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The CTL can help you as you draft a <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D3a3c5dee2a-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=-icPuqbgX2p2IjZkeKi0OMqLODkW1-G4jJ_GnH67Fbg&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D3a3c5dee2a-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3D-icPuqbgX2p2IjZkeKi0OMqLODkW1-G4jJ_GnH67Fbg%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859927000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2x7JRPNlOTSvx8yMPpMaoo">syllabus</a> and work on your course design. CTL consultants can look over your syllabus and provide feedback. Reach out to us at <a href="mailto:CTLfaculty@columbia.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CTLfaculty@columbia.edu</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">The CTL provides <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Da0c3344a85-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=02-Oo3Bfq7fMzkxAxfT03wHtUg5caVr_mer9ifeDjV0&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Da0c3344a85-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3D02-Oo3Bfq7fMzkxAxfT03wHtUg5caVr_mer9ifeDjV0%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859927000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2vBSTc4TDtwbR5CSo5ZdOW">course design support</a> as you design a new course or redesign an existing course. Engage with our on-demand resources including <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Df5c71ad22a-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=8VvtQlN7DotqHwVocX9wN8tRaiaiTtI5gHqRz8asQvY&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Df5c71ad22a-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3D8VvtQlN7DotqHwVocX9wN8tRaiaiTtI5gHqRz8asQvY%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859927000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NCl48L5KV0Ta9WHlTnUph">self-paced course</a> and <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D84631624f2-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=_m7BCSqvpoTm_zrcdXv042kJV9HVX2-CzAWg2mginqU&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D84631624f2-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3D_m7BCSqvpoTm_zrcdXv042kJV9HVX2-CzAWg2mginqU%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859927000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0WaHT2BdMPzvOcUKVbcmC0">video playlist</a>. Schedule a consultation to discuss your course.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_55 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_64 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Mid-semester assessment support from the CTL</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Are you working on mid-semester assessment and grading? </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The CTL can help you as you set up and use CourseWorks Assignments and Gradebook. Join CTL Learning Designers for <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D37a4fd5411-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=RDTIYpp6TZfWUFpW4T-HnVXE25Yl8riCbiBfE89v36E&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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Assignments and Grading Online with Gradescope</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D0b2964909e-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=a3GugboPJF-_XqxdDcJCp5ZXgf2ef9usnP1gXnZQEHM&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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integrity</a>, AI usage, and any other course policies and expectations. Communicate the criteria that you will be using to evaluate student work. This transparency helps students understand expectations. Consider <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D5c7020579c-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=fLTN66YiIgw4eCk-MDbjnbwWh3kLICPeocd39irxz7s&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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/><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dba8efc92ee-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=-yl4z3cD-W6yFx4y_MVHx_96wChD1ZhFTC5wgNE5csg&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dba8efc92ee-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3D-yl4z3cD-W6yFx4y_MVHx_96wChD1ZhFTC5wgNE5csg%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859927000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0lzhUSt03_kOXdnRK1S5my">March 10</a>, 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href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Da28f16629c-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=IqcChrW021osOqOeA4wXVBJ9vHVNqf57vczQrOJWJF0&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Da28f16629c-26e-3D979bef2edf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DeLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw%26m%3Dr6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF%26s%3DIqcChrW021osOqOeA4wXVBJ9vHVNqf57vczQrOJWJF0%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741874859928000&amp;usg=AOvVaw189kyVhIkpz6Vj-_mkbU3D">March 26</a>, 12:00 PM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br />Related resource: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D127917bcd0-26e-3D979bef2edf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=eLhJGR8CIgRvq3QJ8PZi7wHYE9Eo16FLIW9lWNQAPdw&amp;m=r6BK2xw7lMqIwGqUJ6qBS09741Vq8Hj8lkRoGlme2xzr_Qwbiqr1vPJuBVq5oKWF&amp;s=UqxHCbBRrmaGzHP4zcSH1BUbVZNMqvl-zLj4Uuj30Gs&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" 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or over the phone</strong><br />Join us for <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/teaching-online/get-help/">office hours via Zoom</a> (or phone) Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm to have your teaching with instructional technology questions answered.</p> <p><strong>Schedule a consultation</strong><br />Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation to discuss any teaching and learning need by emailing <a href="mailto:ctlfaculty@columbia.edu">ctlfaculty@columbia.edu</a> or email the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/faculty/faculty-contacts/#areasoffocus">CTL Learning Designer</a> assigned to your school or department.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_11 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_5 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget 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href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Faculty: 📚 Teaching students to learn through reading and writing in the age of AI</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-3-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:41:01 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51280</guid> <description><![CDATA[Strategies to support student learning]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_6 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_12 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_15"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_17 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_6 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Faculty: 📚 Teaching students to learn through reading and writing in the age of AI</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_58 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_67 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Articulating the &#8220;why&#8221; behind reading and writing assignments</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr">When assigning readings and writing tasks in your course, consider sharing with your students:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why are these specific readings and writing tasks essential for your course?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What purpose do your reading and writing assignments serve in student learning?</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">In his <em>Inside Higher Ed</em> opinion piece “<a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/blogs/just-visiting/2025/01/09/if-you-want-student-buy-you-have-share-why">What Is Your Why?</a>” (2025), John Warner, author of <em><a href="https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/19187529">More Than Words: How to think about writing in the age of AI</a></em> (2025) and <em><a href="https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/14597470">Why They Can’t Write: Killing the Five-Paragraph Essay and Other Necessities</a></em> (2018), argues that providing students with a clear rationale for their coursework fosters engagement and helps them see assignments as meaningful learning opportunities. Explicitly articulating the purpose behind readings and writing tasks can deepen students’ motivation and investment in their learning.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_59 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_68 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Teaching students to learn through writing</strong></h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51282 alignleft" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/march4-img-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="236" height="157" />Introducing students to disciplinary writing in its various forms is essential, yet it can be challenging to balance how much instruction and guidance is needed, and at what scale. At the same time, the introduction of Generative AI has necessitated new approaches to writing assignments.</p> <h4 class="mc-toc-title">Explore the resource</h4> <p dir="ltr">The CTL’s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/writing-ai/">Learning Through Writing in the Age of AI</a> resource looks at why writing activities are beneficial for instructors and students alike, and offers considerations and strategies for writing activities in the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/ai/">age of AI</a>.</p> <h4 class="null">Join the conversation</h4> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Exploring AI in Teaching and Learning: AI and Writing</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-94640e86-0194-65770db4-0000400eevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">March 5</a>, 2:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM, online</p> <p dir="ltr">Do you wonder about assigning writing in the age of AI? Are you curious about how you might leverage different writing activities to support student learning? </p> <p dir="ltr">If these are questions that you are grappling with, then join your colleagues and the CTL for a conversational space in which we’ll build upon the CTL’s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/writing-ai/">Learning Through Writing in the Age of AI</a> resource to explore writing assignments, activities, and key considerations in the university classroom.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_60 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_69 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Teaching students to learn through reading</strong></h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51283 alignleft" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/march4img-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="140" />Reading is crucial to student learning, yet you may find students not completing course readings or struggling with comprehension and deeper engagement. These challenges can be further compounded by tools like Generative AI.</p> <h4 class="mc-toc-title">Explore the resource</h4> <p dir="ltr">The CTL&#8217;s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/reading/">Learning Through Reading: Strategies to Support Students’ Reading Practices</a> resource presents strategies for instructors facing challenges with course reading assignments, as well as activities they might leverage to increase student engagement and enhance students’ learning through reading in the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/ai/">age of AI</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Looking for more activities that engage students with course readings? Check out the techniques available through <a href="https://kpcrossacademy.ua.edu/">The K. Patricia Cross Academy</a>:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://kpcrossacademy.ua.edu/techniques/active-reading-documents/">Active Reading Documents</a> guide students through the process of critical reading.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://kpcrossacademy.ua.edu/techniques/fact-or-opinion/">Fact or Opinion</a> encourages students to critically evaluate information by questioning what they read.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://kpcrossacademy.ua.edu/techniques/quotation-summaries/">Quotation Summaries</a>: invite students to comment on quotes from the assigned reading using a structured process: paraphrase, interpret, comment, and cite.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://kpcrossacademy.ua.edu/techniques/iras/">Insights-Resources-Applications (IRAs</a>): invite students to complete a written response to a reading assignment that includes: insights, connections to resources, and an application.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 class="null">Join the conversation</h4> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Exploring AI in Teaching and Learning: AI and Reading</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-94640e86-0194-65788d3a-00004032events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">April 2</a>, 2:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM, online</p> <p dir="ltr">Do you grapple with leverage reading assignments in your course? Are you curious how you might engage students with course readings? Are you wondering how AI is impacting reading practices? </p> <p dir="ltr">If these are questions that you are grappling with, then join your colleagues and the CTL for a discussion space in which we’ll build upon the CTL’s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/reading/">Learning Through Reading</a> resource to explore the recent discussions around “the end of reading,” and how AI is impacting our students’ reading practices.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_61 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_70 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Events this week!</strong></h2> <p><strong>The Columbia Class of 2035: Will We Need to Reinvent Higher Education?</strong><br /><a href="https://ai.columbia.edu/content/summit-workshop-registration">March 4</a>, 3:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM, Faculty Room in Low Memorial Library.<br />This workshop is part of the Columbia <a href="https://ai.columbia.edu/ai-summit">AI Summit</a> on March 4, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Exploring AI in Teaching and Learning: AI and Writing</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-94640e86-0194-65770db4-0000400eevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">March 5</a>, 2:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br />Related resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/writing-ai/">Learning Through Writing in the Age of AI </a></p> <p><strong>Science of Learning Research Initiative (<a href="https://soler.columbia.edu/">SOLER</a>) Journal Club</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb7c-9522a2fb-0195-24ea218a-00005449events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">March 6</a>, 11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM, online<br />Article to be discussed: <a href="https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/files/247403230/Activity_Oriented_Focus_Groups_25.03.2020.pdf">Empowering students’ voices: The use of activity-oriented focus groups in higher education research</a> (Bourne &amp; Winstone, 2021).</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_62 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_71 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Connect via Zoom or over the phone</strong><br />Join us for <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/teaching-online/get-help/">office hours via Zoom</a> (or phone) Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm to have your teaching with instructional technology questions answered.</p> <p><strong>Schedule a consultation</strong><br />Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation to discuss any teaching and learning need by emailing <a href="mailto:ctlfaculty@columbia.edu">ctlfaculty@columbia.edu</a> or email the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/faculty/faculty-contacts/#areasoffocus">CTL Learning Designer</a> assigned to your school or department.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_16"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_18 et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_13 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_6 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget widget_recent_entries"> <h4 class="widgettitle">Recent News</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar24-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</a> </li> </ul> </div><div id="text-48" class="et_pb_widget widget_text"><h4 class="widgettitle">Sign Up</h4> <div class="textwidget"><p><a href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Grad Students: Applications open for 2025-26 CTL Fellowships</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar3-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:14:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51288</guid> <description><![CDATA[Apply now to be a Lead Teaching Fellow, Teaching Assessment Fellow, or a CIRTL Fellow next year]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_7 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_14 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_17"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_19 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_7 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Grad Students: Applications open for 2025-26 CTL Fellowships</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_63 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_72 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Apply Now for 2025-26 CTL Fellowships</strong></h2> <p><strong>Application period now open!</strong></p> <p>The CTL is accepting applications <strong>through March 17</strong> for the 2025-26 cohorts in three of our graduate student fellowships:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lead Teaching Fellowship</a> (LTF)</li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-assessment-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Assessment Fellowship</a> (TAF)</li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Fellowship</a></li> </ul> <p>These opportunities entail stipends for successful participation. They are available to doctoral students in years 2-7 of their program as of Fall 2025, as well as MFA students in years 2-3. Information about each program follows. We are also happy to answer questions about these fellowships in <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Office Hours</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_64 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_73 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Apply to be a 2025-26 Lead Teaching Fellow</strong><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51093 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/feb25-img-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="172" height="129" /></strong></p> <p>The LTF program is a professional development opportunity for doctoral and MFA students who are committed to promoting pedagogical practices and conversations among graduate students. LTFs participate in a series of meetings at the CTL, organize teaching-related workshops in their home departments, and act as liaisons between their peers and the CTL.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_9_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_9 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Learn more and apply</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_65 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_74 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Apply to be a 2025-26 Teaching Assessment Fellow<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51290 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/march4img-1-300x192.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="146" /></strong></p> <p>TAFs work closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning, faculty, and each other during the academic year to support and assess teaching initiatives. This fellowship is designed for graduate students who have particular interest in learning about methodologies and strategies for assessing course redesign efforts.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_10_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_10 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-assessment-fellows/">Learn more and apply</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_66 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_75 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Apply to be a 2025-26 CIRTL Fellow<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51291 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/03/march4img-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="159" height="106" /></strong></p> <p>CIRTL Fellows serve as an instrumental link between the <a role="link" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-at-columbia/">Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL)</a> network and the Columbia community. CIRTL Fellows leverage CIRTL Network resources to support evidence-based, inclusive teaching and mentorship practices in Columbia’s STEM communities.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_11_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_11 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/">Learn more and apply</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_67 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_76 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>⭐️ Resource Spotlight </strong><strong>⭐️ </strong></h2> <p>In this episode of CTL&#8217;s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dba930293dc-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DR1LPH50sm0RIeDKQNUioJ_hyopqsxdRnk1Nxq8cwr4WF070baKKxIg6QT8wQD9nA%26s%3DPBBG2oP8UjYn602NQ5UDy0Oy5yPlpAfBVtl3-mNX0bo%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741265191890000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1UlLMQFSLyzuMKoLgLdR5s">Dead Ideas in Teaching and Learning</a> podcast, former Lead Teaching Fellow Aleksandra Jakubczak (Department of History) shares reflections on her journey to become a more informed and confident instructor. Listen to find out what changed in her teaching, and hear how her engagement with the <a href="https://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D2023a695db-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DR1LPH50sm0RIeDKQNUioJ_hyopqsxdRnk1Nxq8cwr4WF070baKKxIg6QT8wQD9nA%26s%3DAg3LahYONbd5xR5YsbaMJcGMRYg74RSFiJSvwcw2ub0%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741265191890000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3sTTB5R_1Dx89l0URKVsei">Teaching Development Program</a> changed her conception of pedagogy and its place in her career.</p> <p><strong>Access resource: </strong><a href="https://blubrry.com/dead_ideas/83992333/teaching-development-at-its-best-a-graduate-student-reflects/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D8d9c6ce11c-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3DR1LPH50sm0RIeDKQNUioJ_hyopqsxdRnk1Nxq8cwr4WF070baKKxIg6QT8wQD9nA%26s%3D2nys8IxNE4rszsM_CDTwQ3clM5fPJ-kWpGHGL1LEufM%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741265191890000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3rdJ06t4cTDK9un9EXgxI2">Teaching Development at Its Best: A Graduate Student Reflects</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_68 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_77 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Graduate student-led programs at CTL</strong></h2> <p><em>Graduate students in CTL fellowships run workshops, learning communities, and services with CTL&#8217;s support. All these offerings count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>. </em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_69 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_78 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Practice Teaching</strong></p> <p><em>Facilitated by <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-consultants-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CTL Teaching Consultants</a></em></p> <p>Even if you do not currently have an instructional role at Columbia, you can still get individualized, supportive feedback on your teaching! CTL Practice Teaching sessions are led by Teaching Consultants, who convene a small group of graduate students to rehearse teaching approaches and get direct feedback from each other. Participants receive a confidential report from the Teaching Consultant afterwards, noting insights that arose during the session.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, March 11<br /><strong>Time: </strong>1:00 PM – 3:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>212 Butler Library<br /><strong>Register: </strong><strong><a role="link" href="http://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-93869ce4-0193-8812098a-00003fc5events%40columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register here</a></strong></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_12_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_12 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/microteaching/">Learn more</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_70 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_79 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>CTLgrads Learning Community</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Look I Made You Some Content: Assigning and Evaluating Creative Assignments</strong></em></p> <h5><em>Designed and run by <a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/sltf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Senior Lead Teaching Fellows</a> Miriam Nielsen (Earth and Environmental Science) and Grant Woods (Music)</em></h5> <p>Breaking away from the classic exam or essay can be fun! And it doesn’t necessarily mean more work for the instructor or TAs. This learning community will focus on how to design assessments that invite and value student creativity. We’ll discuss what works, what doesn’t, how to connect students with available resources, and construct rubrics for evaluation. As part of this learning community, participants will have the opportunity to design their own creative assignments, and collaborate with other attendees to strategize methods of assessing those assignments.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday March 27 (Part 1) and Thursday April 3 (Part 2)<br /><strong>Time: </strong>1:10 PM – 2:25 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>212 Butler Library<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-943ada19-0194-3ce89689-00004e57events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for Part 1</a>, <a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-943ada19-0194-3cebdc5e-00004f4fevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for Part 2</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_13_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_13 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/ctlgrads-learning-communities/">Learn more</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_71 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_80 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p tabindex="0" role="button" aria-controls="et_pb_toggle_content_1" aria-expanded="true"><strong>CTLgrads Journal Club</strong></p> <p><em>Online discussions designed and facilitated by <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Fellows</a></em></p> <p>Are you interested in creating an inclusive educational climate for all STEM learners? This informal discussion community is an opportunity to discuss resources and research on teaching and learning with fellow grad students and postdocs across the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-at-columbia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Network</a>. These sessions are designed by a Columbia graduate student to help you consider how you can use findings in education research–in your field and beyond–to inform your own teaching practices.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday March 27<br /><strong>Time: </strong>10:00 AM – 11:00 AM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Online<br /><strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-VE9dV8pmEEvc6L3NydItvh0_Jru0pr4wKX7puLLcWqqE0w/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for March 27 session</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday April 11<br /><strong>Time: </strong>11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Online<br /><strong>Register: <a role="link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-VE9dV8pmEEvc6L3NydItvh0_Jru0pr4wKX7puLLcWqqE0w/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b%3Dde%26calPath%3D%252Fpublic%252Fcals%252FMainCal%26guid%3DCAL-00bbdb70-9192dd15-0191-95451d09-000050d8events@columbia.edu%26recurrenceId%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724875226201000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZLGT0LnaL1OO9LvtLQSZw">Register</a> </strong>for April 11 session</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_72 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_81 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Graduate student-led events in departments</strong></h2> <p><em>2024-25 <a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lead</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Teaching</a><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/">Fellows</a> are running workshops and discussions in their departments all around Columbia. These are generally advertised locally. Below are upcoming events that are open to participants beyond the LTF&#8217;s home department.</em></p> <p>LTF events also count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>. </p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_73 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_82 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Bridging the Gap: Science Communication Essentials</strong></p> <p>Join this event to enhance your science communication skills. Learn how to simplify complex ideas, engage diverse audiences, and make your research more accessible. The session is perfect for anyone eager to improve their ability to share science (and other topics!) effectively. Students and post-docs from any field are welcome!</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Kylee Dresbach-Hill (Nutritional and Metabolic Biology). It is on the CUIMC campus and open to all graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, March 4<br /><strong>Time: </strong>6:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>322<strong> </strong>Hammer Health Sciences Library<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_ax2gd8XYEQKF41Xj7&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=NkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY&amp;m=cW48_QnPZY0uQ6fFG29Jv31cyMWJh2DURrCwmQZ6qLEo-d_MvWqH13BgBJiFcFd4&amp;s=PJ7OTaOtBodQ1PmdWxXi05kfEX5TSIr_F8dIZEt6-yA&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_74 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_83 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Incorporating Coding and Open Science Principles into Engineering Education</strong></p> <p>This initiative focuses on equipping engineering students with computational skills and fostering an open science mindset to address modern challenges in fluid mechanics, dynamics, engineering mechanics, and continuum mechanics. Come ready to explore new possibilities and enhance your research techniques—lunch is on us!</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Pawan Chandiramani (Civil Engineering &amp; Engineering Mechanics). It is open to PhD and Masters students in engineering.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, March 7<br /><strong>Time: </strong>12:00-1:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>CBIPS Studio, 706 Mudd<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0KPVnMy1kDDtNBEgJTVZl1KvzdMlj_ngZ0B2MQNIn0LzxUQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a> by Tuesday March 4. </p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_75 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_84 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Absent. Again? Accompanying students and navigating administrative challenges in the event of repeated absences</strong></p> <p>This event&#8217;s aim is to provide students with information about the tools and resources they have access to in the event of repeated absences from students. How to keep students from falling behind? How to make sure their progress can still be assessed fairly? How to communicate with students so that they feel supported?</p> <p>We will discuss how to use hybrid teaching and asynchronous teaching effectively to support students who cannot come to class. But we will also learn from the perspective of ODS officers as well as the Berick Center for Student advising on what the best course of action is on the part of instructors when facing the challenge of repeated absences.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Eponine Senay (French and Romance Languages). It is open to all graduate student instructors.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 12<br /><strong>Time: </strong>5:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>521 Philosophy <br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Zrqmj9efI0wntkmk0y9MOji1ha57Mc5wbhsCAF3tSNXrcg/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_76 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_85 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Pedagogical Techniques in the Social Sciences</strong></p> <p>Do you feel like you end up going back to the same techniques over and over again in your social science classes? Do you wish you had more techniques in your back pocket and knew when and what they worked for? This session is designed to be an overview of LOTS of different pedagogical techniques to use in the classroom, the pros and cons of these techniques, and how to combine different techniques. This session is not intended to be a deep dive on any one individual technique, but will provide participants with resources to go deeper after the session.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Anna Garner (Political Science). It is geared towards TAs in social science but open to all interested graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, March 13<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:30 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>IAB 707<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/2Lj7mf2jkZupKUKV7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_77 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_86 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>In Your Own Words: Disaggregate Instruction in STEM Higher Education</strong></p> <p>Science is more than a way of knowing—it&#8217;s also a language. In STEM education, concepts (e.g., gravity) are often bundled with technical language (e.g., free-fall, acceleration, vectors), which can overwhelm students—especially those from underrepresented cultural backgrounds. In Science in the City: Culturally Relevant STEM Education, Bryan A. Brown argues that transmitting science ideas separately from specialized language—the practice of disaggregate instruction—can improve learning outcomes.</p> <p>In this workshop, we&#8217;ll explore the applications and limits of disaggregate instruction in university STEM classrooms. We&#8217;ll consider the role of language in accelerating science learning, and we&#8217;ll discuss practical teaching tactics to make science teaching more accessible without compromising accuracy.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Sean Li (Physics). The workshop will focus on STEM higher education, though all Columbia community members are welcome. </p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 26<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:00 &#8211; 3:30 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Center for Theoretical Physics, 8th Floor Pupin Hall<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0fYk2O9gGe2KpqWJ24S_yX3a1Z58eh2RJDmQOdYn-A_YY8A/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_78 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_87 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Office Hours</strong></p> <p>Drop by CTL&#8217;s Office Hours for graduate students to consult with us about any aspect of teaching, CTL fellowships and other offerings, job market preparation, or making progress in the Teaching<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Development<a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>Program. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/office-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about Office Hours</a>.</p> <p><strong>Consultations</strong></p> <p>Graduate students can now request consultations to get support for their teaching and learning needs. The CTL provides consultations on a range of topics, including syllabus design, creating and refining a teaching statement, integrating instructional technologies into class activities, and presentation practices. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/consultations-graduate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more and request a consultation</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_18"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_20 et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_15 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_7 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget widget_recent_entries"> <h4 class="widgettitle">Recent News</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar24-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</a> </li> </ul> </div><div id="text-48" class="et_pb_widget widget_text"><h4 class="widgettitle">Sign Up</h4> <div class="textwidget"><p><a href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Faculty: 🐈 Bringing CATs to your classroom</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-feb24-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:53:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51084</guid> <description><![CDATA[Classroom assessment techniques for any classroom]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_8 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_16 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_19"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_21 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_8 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Faculty: 🐈 Bringing CATs to your classroom</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_79 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_88 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Bring Classroom Assessment Techniques to your classroom</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr">How do you know what your students are learning? CATs (<a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/assess-active-learning/">Classroom Assessment Techniques</a>) are low-stakes strategies that provide immediate information on what students understand and where they need support. CATs help instructors create more responsive, student-centered learning environments that benefit both instructors and students. By collecting formative data, instructors can adjust their teaching to better support student learning. By receiving ongoing feedback, students are more self-aware of their learning progress.</p> <p>CATs encourage students to engage, reflect, and apply what they learn. Strategies like <a href="https://youtu.be/5kSNi6IqqXA?si=X51LAU9G2sghSqIu">Think-Pair-Share</a> or <a href="https://kpcrossacademy.ua.edu/techniques/think-aloud-pair-problem-solving/">Think-Aloud-Pair-Problem Solving</a> promote deeper learning and critical thinking. <a href="https://kpcrossacademy.ua.edu/techniques/3-2-1/">3-2-1</a> invites students to write about 3 things they learned in class, 2 things they found interesting, and 1 question they still have about the content. This technique helps you identify student confusion before the next class, allowing you to address it before moving on.</p> <p><strong>Looking for more low-stakes assessment techniques to meet your needs?</strong> Explore the ebook: <a href="https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/17247744">Learning Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty</a> (Barkley and Major, 2016)</p> <p dir="ltr">Related resources:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/assess-active-learning/">Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs): Low-Stakes Strategies to Assess Active Learning</a></li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/active-learning-basics/">Getting Started with Active Learning</a></li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/feedback-for-learning/">Feedback for Learning</a></li> </ul></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_80 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_89 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Maximize student engagement in your classroom</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Active Learning Institute Summer 2025</strong><br />June 10 &#8211; 11, 2025, 9:30 AM &#8211; 3:30 PM, in-person</p> <p dir="ltr">Looking for ways to increase student engagement in your classroom? The CTL’s Active Learning Institute helps faculty transform courses into environments for participatory learning. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/faculty/offerings/seminars-institutes-for-faculty/active-learning-institute/">Learn more</a>.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51086 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/feb-25-img.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="134" /></p> <p dir="ltr">By the end of this hands-on in-person institute, faculty will leave with a detailed map of their redesigned course unit, and one carefully-planned multimedia-based active learning experience. Faculty will also join a supportive network of Active Learning Institute alumni.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Active Learning Institute application for Summer 2025 is now open. Columbia and affiliate faculty are invited to apply via the link below. Admission to the institute is rolling, and applications received by Monday, May 12, 2025, will be given priority.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_14_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_14 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://columbiactl.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blxGWcVybybowei">Apply Today</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_81 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_90 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Featured resource: Promoting Academic Integrity</strong></h2> <p>It&#8217;s <a href="https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/academic-integrity/events-workshops/integrity-week" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integrity Week 2025</a>! Participate in programs and workshops offered February 24 through 28 that focus on the fundamental values of academic integrity in teaching, learning, and research.  </p> <p>We can all do our part to promote academic integrity in our courses! Talk to your students about academic integrity in learning and help them understand what academic integrity is, why it is important, and how they can uphold it. Find additional strategies in the resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/academic-integrity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Promoting Academic Integrity</a>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_15_wrapper et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_15 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/academic-integrity/">Access the resource</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_82 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_91 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Upcoming events</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Navigating HOT Moments in the Classroom</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb7c-93f2cb8e-0193-f3c7066e-00002646events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">February 27</a>, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM<br />Related resources: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/navigating-hot-moments/">Navigating Heated, Offensive, and Tense (HOT) Moments in the Classroom</a></p> <p><strong>The Columbia Class of 2035: Will We Need to Reinvent Higher Education?</strong><br /><a href="https://ai.columbia.edu/content/summit-workshop-registration">March 4</a>, 3:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM, Faculty Room in Low Memorial Library.<br />This workshop is part of the Columbia <a href="https://ai.columbia.edu/ai-summit">AI Summit</a> on March 4, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Exploring AI in Teaching and Learning: AI and Writing</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-94640e86-0194-65770db4-0000400eevents@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">March 5</a>, 2:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br />Related resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/writing-ai/">Learning Through Writing in the Age of AI </a></p> <p><strong>Science of Learning Research Initiative (<a href="https://soler.columbia.edu/">SOLER</a>) Journal Club</strong><br /><a href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&amp;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&amp;guid=CAL-00bbdb7c-9522a2fb-0195-24ea218a-00005449events@columbia.edu&amp;recurrenceId=">March 6</a>, 11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM, online<br />Article to be discussed: <a href="https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/files/247403230/Activity_Oriented_Focus_Groups_25.03.2020.pdf">Empowering students’ voices: The use of activity-oriented focus groups in higher education research</a> (Bourne &amp; Winstone, 2021).</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_83 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_92 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Meet the newest member of the CTL team</strong></h2> <p dir="ltr">Welcome the CTL’s newest member, <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/about/team/marty-samuels/">Marty Samuels, PhD</a>, Director of Faculty Programs and Services!</p> <p>Marty’s mission is to help empower faculty to design and teach courses that effectively inspire student learning, engagement, and inclusion.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-50944 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/Marty_Samuels_circle.png" alt="" width="136" height="136" srcset="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/Marty_Samuels_circle.png 250w, https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/Marty_Samuels_circle-150x150.png 150w, https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/Marty_Samuels_circle-200x200.png 200w, https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/Marty_Samuels_circle-50x50.png 50w" sizes="(max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px" /></p> <p>Marty can help with (re)designing courses and assignments to be more authentic and transparent, incorporating active learning, cultivating equitable classrooms, and any other teaching and learning projects you have in mind. He is always excited to work with faculty to think about how to bring their disciplines to life for their students.</p> <p>Please don’t hesitate to <a href="mailto:ms7243@columbia.edu">reach out</a> if you have any questions or ideas!</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_84 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_93 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>The CTL is here to help!</strong></h2> <p><strong>Connect via Zoom or over the phone</strong><br />Join us for <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/teaching-online/get-help/">office hours via Zoom</a> (or phone) Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm to have your teaching with instructional technology questions answered.</p> <p><strong>Schedule a consultation</strong><br />Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation to discuss any teaching and learning need by emailing <a href="mailto:ctlfaculty@columbia.edu">ctlfaculty@columbia.edu</a> or email the <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/faculty/faculty-contacts/#areasoffocus">CTL Learning Designer</a> assigned to your school or department.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_20"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_22 et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_pb_column_17 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_sidebar_8 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_right et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_sidebar_no_border"> <div id="recent-posts-5" class="et_pb_widget widget_recent_entries"> <h4 class="widgettitle">Recent News</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-31-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🎉 Celebrating Teaching and Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar31-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: On-demand teaching resources from CTL</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/faculty-march-24-2025/">This Week for Faculty: 🧠 Strengthening student metacognition</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar24-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Creative learning assignments: How to design, how to grade</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-mar10-2025/">This Week for Grad Students: Expanded CTL office hours for graduate students</a> </li> </ul> </div><div id="text-48" class="et_pb_widget widget_text"><h4 class="widgettitle">Sign Up</h4> <div class="textwidget"><p><a href="http://eepurl.com/bu11aH">Join</a> our mailing list to get updates on CTL news and events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>This Week for Grad Students: Interested in a CTL fellowship? Info session this Friday!</title> <link>https://ctl.columbia.edu/announcements/grad-feb25-2025/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Columbia CTL]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:52:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://edblogs.columbia.edu/ctl3/?p=51091</guid> <description><![CDATA[Learn more about paid opportunities at the CTL that provide Columbia PhD and MFA students with sustained professional development experience.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_9 et_section_specialty" > <div class="et_pb_row"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_pb_column_18 et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_row_inner et_pb_row_inner_21"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column_inner_23 et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_post_title et_pb_post_title_9 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left" > <div class="et_pb_title_container"> <h1 class="entry-title">This Week for Grad Students: Interested in a CTL fellowship? Info session this Friday!</h1> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_85 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_94 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>2025-26 Fellowship opportunities </strong></h2> <p><strong>Introduction to CTL Fellowships for Graduate Students </strong></p> <p>Are you looking for ways to extend your pedagogical development? Would you like to be more involved with the Center for Teaching and Learning? Join the CTL’s <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/about/team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graduate Student Programs and Services team</a> to learn more about paid fellowship opportunities at the CTL that provide Columbia doctoral and MFA students with sustained professional development experience.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51093 alignright" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/feb25-img-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="183" /></p> <p>This information session will focus on the following 2025-26 academic year opportunities:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lead Teaching Fellowship</a> (LTF)</li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-observation-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Observation Fellowship</a> (TOF)</li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/teaching-assessment-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Assessment Fellowship</a> (TAF)</li> <li><a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/opportunities-for-graduate-students/cirtl-fellows/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIRTL Fellowship</a></li> <li>Student Assistant positions through <a href="https://soler.columbia.edu/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SOLER</a></li> </ul> <p>CTL staff will be joined by current and past Fellows in each of the above programs to discuss the expectations, development opportunities, and timelines for applying to each fellowship. At the end of the session, participants will be invited to ask questions in an interactive Q&amp;A.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_16_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_16 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&#038;guid=CAL-00bbdb7c-944a57aa-0194-4d1159ef-00005fccevents@columbia.edu&#038;recurrenceId=">Register</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_86 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_95 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Get feedback on your teaching</strong></h2> <p><em>CTL teaching observation services are free, confidential, and count towards completion of the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a></em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_87 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_96 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Request a Mid-Course Review by Feb. 28</strong></p> <p>If you’re currently leading a section or recitation, a Teaching Consultant can drop by to interview your students in your absence about how your teaching practices are impacting their learning in the course. Afterwards, in a confidential debrief meeting, the TC can help you build on current strengths and plan improvements that your students will appreciate!</p> <p>MCRs are most effective when completed during weeks 4-7 of the semester. The deadline to request one for Spring 2025 is <strong>February 28</strong>.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_17_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_17 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/mid-course-review/">Learn more and request</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_88 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_97 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Practice Teaching</strong></p> <p>Even if you do not currently have an instructional role at Columbia, you can still get individualized, supportive feedback on your teaching! A Practice Teaching session, led by a Teaching Consultant, brings together a small group of graduate students who rehearse teaching approaches and get direct feedback from each other.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, March 11<br /><strong>Time: </strong>1:00-3:00pm<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Butler Library</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_18_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_18 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&#038;calPath=%2Fpublic%2Fcals%2FMainCal&#038;guid=CAL-00bbdb70-93869ce4-0193-8812098a-00003fc5events@columbia.edu&#038;recurrenceId=">Learn more and request</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_89 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_98 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Teaching Observation</strong></p> <p>If you are currently teaching a class, recitation, or lab, this is a unique opportunity to receive confidential, individualized, practical feedback on your teaching. A Teaching Consultant can watch you teach and debrief with you afterwards. CTL observations are coordinated to your goals and provide you evidence-based strategies to implement going forward. </p> <p>A Teaching Observation must be requested at least two weeks in advance of the date you would like to be observed.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_19_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_19 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/teaching-observations-for-graduate-students/">Learn more and request</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_90 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_99 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Integrity Week 2025<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-51107 alignright size-thumbnail" src="https://ctl.columbia.edu/files/2025/02/unnamed-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></strong></h2> <p>Integrity Week at Columbia facilitates integral conversations with our campus community about integrity and ethics in academia through programs and workshops that focus on the fundamental values of academic integrity in research, teaching, and learning. This week of collective action and instruction strengthens the Columbia community&#8217;s commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.</p> <p>A variety of Integrity Week events are running across campus during the week of February 24.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_20_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_20 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/academic-integrity/events-workshops/integrity-week">Browse events and register</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_91 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_100 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>⭐️ Resource Spotlight </strong><strong>⭐️</strong></h2> <p style="text-align: left;">While it is each student’s responsibility to understand and abide by university standards towards individual work and academic integrity, instructors can help students understand their responsibilities through frank classroom conversations that go beyond policy language to shared values.</p> <p>This CTL overview provides strategies for promoting academic integrity in the age of AI, and links to Columbia University resources that offer support to faculty, graduate students, and undergrads.</p> <p><strong>Access resource: <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/resources/academic-integrity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dcc01f3a443-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3D8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l%26s%3DRBHPPlGhuSXmp7QUZQkFsq3fRxjFw2eurUVD71GfQWk%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740603704419000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2laRvRDddpdh3BdMIAO4PB">Promoting Academic Integrity</a></strong></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_92 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_101 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Online Offerings from the CIRTL Network</strong></h2> <p><strong>Better Teaching Through Neurodiversity: Supporting Students’ Executive Functioning</strong></p> <p>Many times, instructors fear that designing a neuroinclusive classroom is too difficult and may even come at the expense of some of their other students’ needs. In fact, the opposite is often true: if we take the time to look carefully at their needs and reflect on our own teaching practices, accommodating students with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions can actually improve outcomes for every student.</p> <p>Through case study exploration and brainstorming around specific teaching materials, participants will work with peers to add to their toolbox for neuroinclusive teaching. Register asap, as spaces in CIRTL workshops fill up quickly.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, March 12<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:00-4:00pm ET<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Online</p> <p><em>CIRTL workshops count towards completion of CTL&#8217;s <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D1888fa2014-26e-3D2d4e9236d8&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=NkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY&amp;m=8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l&amp;s=bQDIBGQh6OdISHJ2GFCLKdKNFP5LGHmVQN11e9fyB64&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D1888fa2014-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3D8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l%26s%3DbQDIBGQh6OdISHJ2GFCLKdKNFP5LGHmVQN11e9fyB64%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740603704419000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zyfunQ8kIGMKAirUrONPb">Teaching Development Program</a> for graduate students</em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_21_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module "> <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_21 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://cirtl.net/event/better-teaching-through-neurodiversity-supporting-students-executive-functioning/">Learn more and register</a> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_93 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_102 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Upcoming Lead Teaching Fellow events</strong></h2> <p>The <a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024-25 Lead Teaching Fellows</a> are running workshops and discussions in departments all around Columbia. These are generally advertised locally. Below are upcoming events that are open to participants beyond the LTFs home department.</p> <p><a href="https://ltf.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more about the LTF program here </a>and discover more upcoming LTFs events on the <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=columbia.edu_4ki3gn8ql8q2gh2a0e4s6s38oc@group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America/New_York" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LTF calendar</a>.</p> <p><em>LTF events count towards track completion in the <a href="http://tdp.ctl.columbia.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Development Program</a>.</em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_94 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_103 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Best Practices for Grading &amp; Assessment</strong></p> <p>Grading often comes up as one of the more unpleasant tasks for a TAs and instructors. With grading comes challenges of managing large piles of student work, ensuring equitable grading practices, and, increasingly so, addressing the conundrum of AI/LLM-assisted (or written) submissions. How can we make it more painless for both students and graders?</p> <p>In this workshop, we will talk broadly about the overarching goals of grading and identify shortcomings in existing grading structures. We will also discuss practical steps and solutions, such as creating clear grading rubrics. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their own experiences, woes, and solutions with grading.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Eva Chen (Sociology). All are welcome, but our discussion will be most relevant to the social sciences and humanities.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, February 25<br /><strong>Time:  </strong>2:00-3:00 pm<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Knox 501D<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/et9gjmr9JAbD9LCp9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a>. Contact <a href="https://directory.columbia.edu/people/uni?code=ec3644" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eva Chen</a> with any questions!</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_95 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_104 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Accessible Teaching Strategies for Neurodiverse Learners (and Teachers!)</strong></p> <p>This event aims to raise awareness about neurodiversity and equip educators with practical, evidence-based strategies for creating accessible teaching environments. The event will highlight the importance of universal design for learning (UDL) principles, helping participants implement changes that benefit all students, not just those who identify as neurodiverse.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Ines Aitsahalia (Neurobiology and Brain Behavior). It is open to o graduate students, teaching assistants, and faculty across departments. Given the relevance of the topic (and the fact that neurodiverse students and teachers exist outside of neuroscience!) participants from a variety of academic backgrounds are encouraged to attend.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday, February 26<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:00pm<br /><strong>Location:</strong> JLGSC-L4-078 (4th floor of the Zuckerman Institute)<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1yLmcjTaePmkIjKtVgDb4aCgzbz404LWGynZd8iOS3T_u2A/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a>. Contact <a href="https://search.sites.columbia.edu/people/Aitsahalia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ines Aitsahalia</a> with any questions!</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_96 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_105 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Bridging the Gap: Science Communication Essentials</strong></p> <p>Join this event to enhance your science communication skills. Learn how to simplify complex ideas, engage diverse audiences, and make your research more accessible. The session is perfect for anyone eager to improve their ability to share science (and other topics!) effectively. Students and post-docs from any field are welcome!</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Kylee Dresbach-Hill (Nutritional and Metabolic Biology). It is on the CUIMC campus and open to all graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, March 4<br /><strong>Time: </strong>6:00 PM<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Hammer Health Sciences Library, Room 322<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft4A1xeZQCJ_EBiHXJXynC4u_jPpbUaRQDpqNDHy5-m19row/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP here</a>. Contact Kylee Dresbach-Hill with any questions!</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_97 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_106 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Incorporating Coding and Open Science Principles into Engineering Education</strong></p> <p>This initiative focuses on equipping engineering students with computational skills and fostering an open science mindset to address modern challenges in fluid mechanics, dynamics, engineering mechanics, and continuum mechanics. Come ready to explore new possibilities and enhance your research techniques—lunch is on us!</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Pawan Chandiramani (Civil Engineering &amp; Engineering Mechanics). It is open to PhD and Masters students in engineering.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, March 7<br /><strong>Time: </strong>12:00-1:00 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>CBIPS Studio, 706 Mudd<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D78ba3d0f5d-26e-3D2d4e9236d8&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=NkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY&amp;m=8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l&amp;s=qthEWGkFiry-dshD4sbxbpFlkVyK02gM69MO8J_cfXU&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D78ba3d0f5d-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3D8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l%26s%3DqthEWGkFiry-dshD4sbxbpFlkVyK02gM69MO8J_cfXU%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740603704420000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0odCcH8Cd3_s3ir6ETW6J9">RSVP here</a> by Tuesday March 4. Contact <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dcb95621b66-26e-3D2d4e9236d8&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=NkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY&amp;m=8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l&amp;s=c8NBxZZYPeLevG7zFcrfu9Gd50RNl6cmj_RGkdR7bJM&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3Dcb95621b66-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3D8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l%26s%3Dc8NBxZZYPeLevG7zFcrfu9Gd50RNl6cmj_RGkdR7bJM%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740603704420000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33IhbzpmbdfVqTJMZy04FS">Pawan Chandiramani</a> with any questions.</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_98 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_107 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Pedagogical Techniques in the Social Sciences</strong></p> <p>Do you feel like you end up going back to the same techniques over and over again in your social science classes? Do you wish you had more techniques in your back pocket and knew when and what they worked for? This session is designed to be an overview of LOTS of different pedagogical techniques to use in the classroom, the pros and cons of these techniques, and how to combine different techniques. This session is not intended to be a deep dive on any one individual technique, but will provide participants with resources to go deeper after the session.</p> <p>This workshop is led by Lead Teaching Fellow Anna Garner (Political Science). It is geared towards TAs in social science but open to all interested graduate students.</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, March 13<br /><strong>Time: </strong>2:30 PM<br /><strong>Location: </strong>IAB 707<br /><strong>Register: </strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D1047c3a4a9-26e-3D2d4e9236d8&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&amp;r=NkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY&amp;m=8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l&amp;s=zmrysLjwGhmexAVunbHPqx_VMAC-PyPf7tYkpIi9gC4&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__columbia.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D8e1c6110b489f734b9985bec5-26id-3D1047c3a4a9-26e-3D2d4e9236d8%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3D009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE%26r%3DNkrsM46gpcEhtTOidzpKCcsW15Af_jLVYuLbIQ3aUHY%26m%3D8I9s-LqJD06jUbIqJAbY98q79o9Yq41E4DqF28svnLBtfN7GJqaBfbL8LBJzp05l%26s%3DzmrysLjwGhmexAVunbHPqx_VMAC-PyPf7tYkpIi9gC4%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740603704420000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26Mvh9f-Picy-Se5BLVfco">RSVP here</a>. 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The CTL provides consultations on a range of topics, including syllabus design, creating and refining a teaching statement, integrating instructional technologies into class activities, and presentation practices. <a href="https://ctl.columbia.edu/graduate-instructors/programs-for-graduate-students/consultations-graduate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more and request a consultation</a>.</p> <p><strong>Office Hours</strong></p> <p>Live office hours for graduate students are running during the Spring 2025 semester on <strong>Fridays from 2:00-4:00 pm ET</strong>. Drop by 212 Butler or join our Zoom room to consult with us about maintaining an inclusive and supportive learning environment, any other aspect of teaching, CTL fellowships and other offerings, job market preparation, or making progress in the Teaching Development Program. 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