Winter 2024 - Faculty Lunch & Learns

Innovative Learning is hosting a number of Lunch & Learns for faculty in the Winter 2024 semester. This initiative is an excellent opportunity for faculty to connect, get inspired, and engage in topic-focused teaching and learning conversations. 

Please join us either virtually or in-person. A light lunch will be provided for the in-person sessions. 

Accessibility
What does it mean to be inclusive? How do you foster accessibility? In this session, we’ll explore how to plan for inclusion and make meaningful steps towards creating an environment that’s accessible to all. 

Date 

Time

Location 

Monday, January 15, 2024 

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus 

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

North Campus 

Monday, April 8, 2024 

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Virtual 

You & AI
Where is the line on the use of generative AI in assessment? In this session, we’ll consider evolving AI applications in assessment and explore assessment design frameworks to inspire the purposeful and strategic integration of AI for pedagogical innovation.   

Date  

Times  

Location  

Tuesday, January 30, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Virtual  

Wednesday, January 31, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

North Campus  

Thursday, February 1, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus  

Feedback That Fuels
In this session, we’ll explore strengths-based feedback models that fuel positive student growth. We’ll build your feedback toolkit with actionable strategies designed to empower you and your students.  

Date  

Times  

Location  

Tuesday, March 19, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  

Virtual  

Wednesday, March 20, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  

North Campus  

Thursday, March 21, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus  

The Word of the Year
Merriam-Webster has named “authentic” the Word of the Year. In this session, we’ll build off that declaration to explore the nuances and applications of “authentic assessment” across disciplinary contexts.  

Date  

Times  

Location  

Tuesday, May 28, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Virtual  

Wednesday, May 29, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

North Campus  

Thursday, May 30, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus  

To register, complete the IL Lunch & Learn Registration Form.