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Using Microsoft Copilot for Course Design

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29 seats available
When:

Jan 6, 2026
12:00 pm–12:50 pm

Learn to use Copilot to draft syllabi, learning objectives, assignment instructions, and rubrics as you prepare to teach this semester.

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request access services if needed.

Presented by:
Cana Fuest clfctl@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

Crafting an AI Course Syllabus Policy

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30 seats available
When:

Jan 6, 2026
1:00 pm–1:50 pm

This webinar will guide you through a step-by-step process for developing a well-considered AI policy statement for your course syllabus.

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants, and is held via Zoom.  Participants should request access services if needed.

Presented by:
Michael Starenkomssetc@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Student

myCourses Help Session

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15 seats available
When:

Jan 7, 2026
12:00 pm–12:50 pm

myCourses, RIT's learning management system, can be used to help your students be successful whether the course is fully in-person or fully online. Bring your questions about using the Content tool, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Gradebook, Rubrics, Announcements, Classlist, Class Progress, and more!

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

Presented by:
Monica Cormiermdctls@rit.edu
Sandi Connellysjcsbi@rit.edu
Jenna Saduejcsctl@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

Spring Course Prep Drop-In Session with Faculty Fellows

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35 seats available
When:

Jan 7, 2026
1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Where:

CTL Faculty Learning Commons, WAL-A600 or Zoom (Jan 7 or Jan 8)

Join your CTL Faculty Fellows at this informal drop-in session. During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Receive personalized assistance with syllabus design, course materials, and learning management systems.
  • Get help with technical issues and teaching tools.
  • Share resources and best practices with fellow faculty members.
  • Gain insights on creating engaging and effective learning experiences.
  • Discuss pedagogical strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
  • Have your questions answered on the spot.
  • Or simply use the time and space to get your course ready.

Please register, so we know you're coming, and drop in any time!

If you are joining virtually, please use the following links:

Staff Faculty

Paper-Based Assignment Grading

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19 seats available
When:

Jan 7, 2026
2:00 pm–2:50 pm

Are you moving to paper-based assignments in your course to avoid AI use for assessment? Gradescope can help speed up grading paper-based assessments. 

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request access services if needed.

Presented by:
Monica Cormiermdctls@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

Putting AI to Work for Policies and Assignments

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48 seats available
When:

Jan 8, 2026
10:00 am–12:00 pm

Where:

WAL-3430

See how students in Dr. Jeff MIlls' Quantitative Analysis class are teaming up with AI to crunch numbers, build code, and make sense of data! In this session Dr. Mills will spotlight creative ways his students use Gemini and Google Colab for Python projects—where the bots help, but the brains still lead. Come for the demos, stay for the “wait, AI can do that?” moments.

Presented by:
Sandi Connellysjcsbi@rit.edu
Staff Faculty

Spring Course Prep Drop-In Session with Faculty Fellows

Register
35 seats available
When:

Jan 8, 2026
10:00 am–12:00 pm

Where:

CTL Faculty Learning Commons, WAL-A600 or Zoom (Jan 7 or Jan 8)

Join your CTL Faculty Fellows at this informal drop-in session. During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Receive personalized assistance with syllabus design, course materials, and learning management systems.
  • Get help with technical issues and teaching tools.
  • Share resources and best practices with fellow faculty members.
  • Gain insights on creating engaging and effective learning experiences.
  • Discuss pedagogical strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
  • Have your questions answered on the spot.
  • Or simply use the time and space to get your course ready.

Please register, so we know you're coming, and drop in any time!

If you are joining virtually, please use the following links:

Staff Faculty

Beyond the Roll Call: Creative Attendance Strategies

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20 seats available
When:

Jan 13, 2026
12:30 pm–1:20 pm

Think attendance is just about ticking boxes? Think again! In this lively session, we’ll explore creative and effective ways to track student engagement—whether it’s through Google Forms, exit tickets, myCourses quizzes, or good old-fashioned participation. Discover strategies that go beyond “here” to make attendance meaningful, manageable, and even a little fun. Let’s turn those check-ins into checkpoints for learning!

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request access services if needed.

Presented by:
Monica Cormiermdctls@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

myCourses Help Session

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15 seats available
When:

Jan 15, 2026
12:30 pm–1:20 pm

myCourses, RIT's learning management system, can be used to help your students be successful whether the course is fully in-person or fully online. Bring your questions about using the Content tool, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Gradebook, Rubrics, Announcements, Classlist, Class Progress, and more!

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

Presented by:
Monica Cormiermdctls@rit.edu
Sandi Connellysjcsbi@rit.edu
Jenna Saduejcsctl@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

From boring to beautiful: Give student work a "glow up" with Adobe Express

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49 seats available
When:

Jan 21, 2026
11:00 am–11:50 am

Together we'll discover the capabilities of Adobe Express—an intuitive tool that can transform student assignment submissions! We will explore templates, easy-to-use graphics, and assignment ideas to help your students create work they are truly proud to share.

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

Presented by:
Jenna Saduejcsctl@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp