All events are virtual and in Eastern time unless otherwise noted.

Applied Research and Classroom-Based Innovation

Friday, April 19  |  12 - 1 pm

Aria Chernik
Social Science Research Institute

Joan Clifford
Romance Studies

Robert Duvall
Computer Science

Aaron Kyle
Biomedical Engineering

Teaching practice, just as any other scholarly activity, is an area about which you can form questions and hypotheses, gather data, and iterate based on the results of your study. Many faculty at Duke engage in applied educational research or scholarship of teaching and learning in which they routinely explore questions about teaching and/or student learning, innovate their own practice based on what they learn, and disseminate their results to grow the body of knowledge around teaching and learning best practices. This webinar will feature faculty in different disciplines providing brief 10-minute overviews of their recent research and course-level innovations.

Bacca Fellowship Showcase for Innovative Teaching

Monday, April 22  |  3:15 - 4:30 pm  |  Rubenstein Library, Room 249

The Bacca Fellowship aims to create an invigorating, collegial faculty learning community (FLC) where faculty from across disciplines can together reflect on their undergraduate pedagogies and develop dynamic plans to achieve their desired LAMP-related learning outcomes for undergraduates. Come learn more about the Bacca Fellowship (including how to apply to be a Fellow in the upcoming cohort) and see the projects undertaken by the current cohort. No registration required.

Boost Your Workflow with AI:
Productivity Tips and Strategies

Friday, April 26  |  12 - 1 pm

An interactive workshop showing practical techniques for utilizing AI for daily work, such as writing emails, scheduling, creating graphics, organization, and more.

End-of-Semester Feedback & Grading Session (Grading Party!)

Monday, April 29  |  9 am - 12 pm  |  Art Building 106 & 116 (map)

Offered by the Faculty Write Program and co-sponsored by LILE

Faculty write and faculty teach. Set aside time to grade in good company. Gather with other faculty members who are responding to student projects and exams, grading, and working on teaching-related tasks as we wrap up the spring semester. Snacks and beverages provided to fuel your efforts. Drop in as your schedule allows. We’ll use timed sessions to keep us focused and allow for breaks to connect with others. Contact Hannah Davis ([email protected]) with questions.

Want to learn more about end-of-semester grading strategies? Read last semester’s post on Duke Learning Innovation's blog: How to Get through the End-of-Semester Grading Crush.

Spring 2024 is the last term instructors may use Sakai at Duke. If you are preparing to use Canvas for Summer or Fall 2024 and would like some guided instruction on how to use Canvas at Duke, we have many opportunities for you to attend a workshop with us. Our next workshops are:

From Our Campus Partners

Great events that elevate student-centered teaching practices are regularly offered by other units across Duke.

Thursday, May 2  |  9:30 - 10:30 am  |  Bostock 127

Many researchers seek guidance about the most effective “carrots” when recruiting students. In addition to efficacy, there are important considerations for research ethics and the financial aid & tax liability implications of incentives. Learn more & register >