Faculty

The last few years have brought significant change and turmoil, and higher education has been met with many challenges —from AI disruption, fraught elections, funding cuts, questions of trust, and more. In moments that may feel uncertain or liminal, we believe in the importance of community. Please join us for this faculty event that will create space for connection, whether you want to intenti…

Join the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning for a showcase highlighting innovative teaching practices developed through the AI Course Revision Grant. During this event, Yale instructors who received grant funding will share how they have revised course activities, assignments, and assessments to thoughtfully respond to the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher educatio…

As instructors, how do we help students navigate controversial topics and discussions, especially those deeply intertwined with their lived experiences and identities? How do we know when to lean into hard conversations with our students? Please join us for a discussion about teaching across the disciplines with Tisa Wenger (Professor of American Religious History, Yale Divinity School, America…

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…

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…

Join us for a dynamic and training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who are new to Canvas or looking to refresh their skills in creating effective assignments. This workshop will empower participants with the confidence and strategies to: Navigate the Canvas interface and personalize their dashboard Design and structure assignme…

Join us for a dynamic and hands-on training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who are new to Canvas or looking to refresh their foundational skills. This workshop will equip participants with the confidence and strategies needed to navigate Canvas effectively, set up courses with clarity, and utilize essential tools that enhance teaching and lea…

As the landscape of AI continues to change rapidly, many of us find ourselves asking how we can continue to center the human in the classroom. How do we teach core disciplinary skills, mitigate learning loss, and reflect meaningfully on AI’s relationship to these things? What do we value humans doing, whether AI can do it or not? Our conversation will begin with insights from Brett Smith, S…