Tea & Teaching is an informal monthly conversation around all things teaching hosted by Jenevieve DeLosSantos, Director of Special Pedagogic Projects in the Office of Undergraduate Education. This is a casual space for discussion and Q&A with different weekly guests.
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Tea & Teaching AY25-26
November 21st: Tea & Teaching Using AI to Support Student Writing
A conversation with Andrés Mario Zervigón, Professor in the Department of Art History for a discussion about ways to leverage student usage of generative AI to support their development as writers. Andrés will share with us some strategies he has employed in developing new writing assignments that incorporate generative AI both in the brainstorming and writing processes and across a variety of levels, from a 400-level capstone experience to a 100-level introductory survey.
Together we will discuss his thinking about the potential of AI to help support academic writing skills and ways to discuss the ethics of these tools with students. We welcome all perspectives to join us for this event where we hope to explore the complexities of generative AI and writing through an informal and conversational exchange of ideas.
Past Tea & Teachings AY24-25
October 24th: Tea & Teaching AI and Academic Integrity
Join us for a conversation with Melissa Backus, Associate Director Office of Student Conduct and Julie Peters, Director of the Carey Library at the School of Management and Labor Relations about academic integrity and AI usage. Over the past year, many of us have experienced an uptick in academic integrity violations due to student AI usage. Whether it be the use of generative AI to complete writing assignments, the fabrication of sources from AI generated searches, or the use of AI to complete important equations, problems and assignments needed to complete course learning goals, students have been turning to AI in ways that could often violate our university Academic Integrity Policy.
Melissa Backus and Julie Peters will share the trends they have witnessed in student AI use, as well as strategies to discuss academic integrity and AI with your students. We will also review our Academic Integrity Policy, the reporting process, and the role of Academic Integrity Facilitators in your respective departments. As midterms, papers, and finals are still on the horizon, we encourage you to join us for this important conversation. Bring your own questions, ideas, and strategies for this collaborative dialogue.
February 28th: Tea & Teaching Talking Across Difference with Elizabeth Matto
Join us or a “part-two” conversation with Elizabeth Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics about teaching during this challenging moment. After joining us last semester with valuable insights about teaching during the election, Elizabeth returns to “Tea and Teaching” to share strategies for facilitating productive and respectful classroom discourse from her “Talking Across Difference” initiative. During this moment of continued uncertainty and instability, helping to create spaces where our students can develop critical thinking skills, encounter and respond to differing views, and better understand their own core values is more crucial than ever. We invite you to join us, regardless of your discipline, to learn more from Elizabeth and share your own experiences and classroom strategies.
November 1st: Tea & Teaching with Jenevieve and special guests Rick Lau and Elizabeth Matto
A timely conversation about teaching after the election with Rick Lau, Professor in the Department of Political Science and Elizabeth Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. With such a contested election season, we can expect our students to come to class with varied responses. Together, we will explore strategies for coming together in a classroom environment in a respectful and productive manner.
Resources:
Facing History’s “Processing US Election Results”: https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/processing-us-presidential-election-results
Constructive Dialogue Institute’s “2024 Election Dialogue Playbook”: https://constructivedialogue.org/articles/2024-election-dialogue-playbook
Collaborative Discussion Project: https://www.collaborativediscussionproject.com/
Student Center spaces (these sessions are open spaces for those who are not interested in processing in affinity groups. Sessions will be facilitated by Student Affairs staff members):
November 6th: 1pm - 3pm at Room 411 (College Ave Student Center)
November 7th: 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the Gathering Lounge (Livingston Student Center)
November 12th: 3pm - 5pm at Room 411 (College Ave Student Center)
To Be Scheduled: session for graduate students at the Graduate Student Lounge on College Avenue.
Cultural Center spaces are session for students who wish to process election results in affinity groups. These sessions will be facilitated by cultural center staff, CAPS staff connected to the centers, and Offices of the Dean of Students staff.
November 8th: Asian American Cultural Center: 1-3
November 8th: Paul Robeson Cultural Center 4-6
November 7th: Center for Latino Arts and Culture: TBD
October 18th: Tea & Teaching with Jenevieve and special guest Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy
A conversation on co-creation with students with Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy, the founding director of the newly launched Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy. Together we will explore strategies for collaborating with students and building spaces for student voices in learning environments.