Workshop Topic |
Objectives |
Date/Time |
Room |
Student-Centered Syllabus Workshop |
- Turn your syllabus into a learning tool, not just any other formal administrative document!
- Make outcomes, assessments, and policies transparent and motivating
- Adopt inclusive, supportive language that improves student engagement
|
Thursday, August 21, 2025
12:00 -12:50 pm |
BG-068 (Al-Gossibi) |
Using Moodle Effectively |
- Design a student-centered Moodle course.
- Organize course content for clarity and easy navigation.
- Move beyond using Moodle as just a file dump to create engaging learning spaces.
- Apply simple strategies that help students take ownership of their learning.
|
Thursday, September 4, 2025
12:00 -12:50 pm |
BG-068 (AlGosibi) |
New faculty Teaching & Learning Workshop |
- Learn practical strategies for designing student-centered and engaging courses.
- Explore key resources and support services available at Alfaisal.
- Discuss common teaching challenges and effective ways to address them.
- Connect with colleagues and share early experiences in the classroom.
|
Thursday, September 11, 2025
12:00 -12:50 pm |
B3-056 |
Teaching Smarter: How AI Tools Reduce Cognitive Overload |
- Introduce simple strategies based on Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) to make teaching and learning easier.
- Demonstrate how AI tools (e.g., Copilot and similar assistants) can reduce unnecessary stress for students and faculty
- Support students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds
- Improve clarity, engagement, and long-term learning.
|
Thursday, September 18, 2025
12:00-12:50 PM |
BG-068 (AlGossibi) |
Transparency in Teaching & Learning (TILT Framework) |
- Understand the core principles of transparency in teaching and the TILT framework.
- Explore how transparency in assignments and expectations improves student learning and motivation.
- Design assignments and activities with clear purpose, task, and criteria.
- Implement small practical TILT strategies to reduce confusion and increase student confidence.
|
Thursday, October 9, 2025
12:00-12:55 PM |
BG-068 (AlGosibi) |
Practical Uses of AI (ChatGPT & EdTech Tools) in Teaching |
- Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can support teaching and learning.
- Identify effective ways to use AI for generating activities, feedback, and course materials.
- Evaluate the benefits and limitations of AI in the classroom.
- Apply AI responsibly to design assignments, feedback, and learning activities.
|
Thursday, October 16, 2025
12:00-12:55 PM |
BG-068 (AlGosibi) |
Engaging Large Classes & Encouraging Student Preparation |
- Recognize the unique challenges of teaching large groups.
- Apply strategies to promote interaction and engagement in big classes.
- Encourage student preparation before class through simple, transparent practices.
- Design activities that build accountability and active participation.
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
12:00-12:55 PM |
BG-068 (AlGosibi) |
