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ELEVATE: Fresh Perspectives to Reenergize Your Teaching

Varies. Open event for details.

The Transformational Change Initiative regularly hosts a system-wide event to support WSU faculty and graduate students to Engage Learners, Enhance Voices, and Advance Teaching Excellence (ELEVATE).

AI Summer Series

Join Dr. David Makin, Director of the Complex Social Interaction Laboratory, in a hands-on session to learn how to use AI tools to support your teaching efforts.  Pullman faculty can […]

PIT Stop: Practical Strategies for Engagement and Efficiency in Canvas

Zoom

Presented by Jenni Sandstrom and Jane Kelley, this hands-on session will share examples from real courses, offering practical tips and time-saving strategies you can implement right away. Whether you're a Canvas novice or looking to refine your approach, this PIT Stop will help you teach smarter, not harder.

PIT Stop: Sparking Creativity in Teaching

Zoom

In this session presented by Hallie Meredith, Mary Sanchez-Lanier, Chris Lavoie, and Jon Manwaring, WSU faculty will share how they’ve partnered with the staff in the Nova Design Studio to bring innovative, hands-on experiences into their classrooms. Hallie Meredith and Mary Sánchez-Lanier will discuss how 3D printing has enhanced student engagement in art history and microbiology, respectively. Chris Lavoie and Jon Manwaring will share their experiences in helping faculty bring their ideas to life for students.

PIT Stop: Digital Accessibility in Teaching — Getting Started with Confidence

Zoom

This session led by Holly Ashkannejhad and Wendy Steele will break down the nuts and bolts of digital accessibility in teaching, from what it means to why it matters. You’ll develop confidence as you learn how to get started, explore practical strategies for creating accessible course materials, and discover where to find support across the WSU community.