Faculty
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Syllabus (Re)Design
The syllabus is a foundational document that is typically the first form of interaction that instructors have with their students. Research indicates that it plays a significant role in engaging students and motivating learning. Please join the Poorvu Center for an in-person, interactive workshop in which participants will have an opportunity to consider the overall course design process throug…
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Canvas Ignite AI Info Session and Workshop
We are excited to invite you to test-drive Ignite AI, Instructure’s new suite of native AI tools integrated directly into Canvas. While standard Ignite AI features focus on specific tasks (like “click a button to summarize this thread”), the Ignite AI Agent is a more sophisticated, “premium” evolution of the platform. Think of it as a conversational co-pilot rather than just a set of static … -
Faculty Bulldog Days Lunch Reception
Join colleagues from across Yale for a Faculty Bulldog Days Lunch Reception celebrating our shared commitment to teaching and learning. This gathering offers a chance to connect with fellow instructors, reflect on classroom visits from the week, and continue conversations sparked by observing one another’s teaching. Enjoy good food, lively discussion, and the opportunity to strengthen our commu… -
Course (Re)Design Institute: May 19-21, 2026
The Course (Re)Design Institute (in person from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 19-20 and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 21) supports faculty to design or redesign a course through foundational teaching and learning principles. Participants will engage with overarching concepts of course design in five core sessions and during individual work time. Two additional sessions on support resources for students and teach…
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Spring Teaching Forum: Reclaiming and Sustaining Joy in the Classroom
How do we sustain our joy in teaching? Alternatively, how might the joy we reclaim in the classroom sustain us outside of it? We first explored this topic in a 2009 Spring Teaching Forum. 17 years later, against the backdrop of an increasingly fraught national and international landscape, can we imagine our classrooms as places of refuge and hope? This event will explore how teaching might help… -
Open Educational Resources Showcase
For the past three years, language faculty members have been creating Open Educational Resources (OERs) through a pilot of Pressbooks, an online publishing platform, supported by Yale Library, the Poorvu Center, and the Center for Language Study. Professors have leveraged the affordances of Pressbooks and OER concepts - interactivity, multimedia, affordability, accessibility, customizability - …
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Rosenkranz Award for Pedagogical Advancement Showcase
Join us for the 2026 Rosenkranz Award for Pedagogical Advancement Showcase. In this showcase you will see innovative teaching projects developed by Yale instructors who received Rosenkranz funding to advance student learning. Awardees used their grants to design and implement meaningful pedagogical interventions, from new course structures and digital tools to experiential learning opportunitie…
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Canvas 102: Next steps to building your course site.
Formally known as Blank Canvas, this one-day, hands-on workshop will discuss and showcase the effective use of Canvas for course organization, accessibility, and assessment. Canvas Course Templates will be available for import, and sessions will encompass working open lab/ drop-in hours for faculty to work directly in their course sites. Friday, August 21st 9am-3pm (in person, food provided…
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Quizzes in Canvas (Canvas 101 Session 4): Classic vs New – What You Need to Know
Join us for a focused and practical session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who want to make informed decisions about which quiz tool best fits their teaching needs. This session will help participants: Understand the key differences between Classic and New Quizzes Explore the strengths and limitations of each tool Learn how to cre…
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Gradebook Essentials (Canvas 101 Session 3): Setup, Tips and Troubleshooting
Join us for a practical and interactive training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who want to gain confidence in using the Canvas Gradebook. Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to refine your grading workflow, this session will provide essential strategies for managing grades effectively and troubleshooting common issues. Participants wi…