Teaching Circles
Teaching Circles
What is a Teaching Circle?
At UCCS, Teaching Circles are groups of 4-8 faculty members who meet at least two times during the semester to discuss readings and activities related to their teaching.
Would you like to join a Teaching Circle?
- A copy of the book is provided.
- Mark your calendar and be available for sessions.
- Prepare for meetings by reading the chapters selected by the Team Lead.
- During each meeting, the Teaching Circles will discuss the readings and share strategies and activities to integrate into courses.
- You can choose to join us in the Faculty Resource Center’s Web Conference Room, Columbine Hall 203B or attend virtually through a Zoom meeting link.
Fall 2024 Teaching Circle Schedule
Teaching with AI
1:00 – 2:00 pm Tuesdays 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, and 11/19
Kacey Ross, Director of First-Year Rhetoric and Writing & Writing Across the Curriculum and Teaching Professor of English
In Teaching with AI, José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.
By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues.
September 10 – Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2
September 24 – Chapters 3 and 4
October 8 – Chapters 5 and 6
October 22 – Chapters 7 and 8
November 5 – Chapters 9 and 10
November 19 – Chapters 11 and 12
Register for this Teaching Circle by September 3. Books are available for pickup by registered participants in the Faculty Resource Center, Columbine 203.
Last updated March 18, 2024
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