Teaching is hard. It can feel as awkward and scary as much as it can be exhilarating and inspiring. I stumbled upon this quote in graduate school and it still resonates with me today. Best wishes in the classroom as we head into a busy time of the semester!
“I am teaching … It’s kind of like having a love affair with a rhinoceros.”
I invite you to review the events scheduled for this semester’s Learning Communities for new faculty, chairs, and program directors.
C/PD Technology Literacy Lunch Conversations
From 12:20–1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, and from 12:40–1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Test Kitchen, join us for conversations designed for chairs and program directors focusing on support and resources for assessment work around technology literacies. RSVP to attend.
(Meta) Research Salon with Emilio Vavarella
From 12:45–1:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in the Weller Room (LIB 212), Assistant Professor of Media and Film Studies Emilio Vavarella will present “Techniques and Technologies of Thoughts: My Media Research and Media Practice.” RSVP to attend.
Designing Assignments Beyond AI’s Reach: Strategies for Educators
From 6–7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, on Zoom, join Ashley Evans, professor of cloud computing at Valencia College, for a session exploring AI-resistant strategies that limit the usefulness of AI tools and promote authentic, original work — without turning instructors into AI detectives.RSVP to attend.
Conjuring GPTs: Build Your Own AI Assistant
From 2:30–4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in the LEDS Classroom (LIB 222), this hands-on session will unmask the differences between a prompt, a GPT, and a chatbot. Participants will also learn how to develop a custom GPT tailored to their professional tasks. RSVP to attend.
Translating Your Humanities Scholarship to Expand Reach and Recognition
From 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, on Zoom, this workshop will offer strategies for humanists to effectively communicate with wider publics. Register now.
