Monthly Make and Takes

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

A condensed version of a cohort (90-120 minutes) where faculty learn and apply a strategy immediately.  Faculty receive credit for implementing in their classes.

Will take place on WSC on Fridays.

Faculty receive 60 points for attending and 30 additional points when implemented in their course.

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1. Reflection Journals using sites, slides, and tech -September 12, 2025 - WSC - Ware 207

     Want to deepen student learning and engagement? Join us for a hands-on Make & Take Workshop on Using Reflection Journals in Your Courses! Discover simple, effective ways to incorporate reflective writing to enhance critical thinking and personal growth. You’ll leave with ready-to-use journal prompts and a plan to integrate them into your course.

Come create, collaborate, and walk away with a valuable teaching tool!

2. Optimizing BB for the Best Experience Possible- October 3, 2025 - WSC - Ware 207

Optimize your Blackboard Ultra courses for enhanced learning and a smoother teaching experience. Discover strategies to streamline content delivery, maximize engagement, and leverage Ultra's features to their fullest potential.

Gradebook, Respondus, Content Management, Design and Flow 

3. Using Microsoft 365 Copilot app - October 31, 2025 - WSC - Ware 207

Ready to streamline your teaching and improve productivity? Join us for a hands-on Make & Take Workshop on Using Microsoft 365 Copilot in Your Courses! Learn how to use this powerful tool to enhance course materials, automate tasks, and support student engagement. You’ll leave with practical tips, tricks, and templates to integrate Copilot into your teaching right away.

4. Time-Saving Grading Strategies - November 7, 2025 - WSC - Ware 207

Looking for ways to reduce grading time while maintaining quality feedback? Join us for a hands-on Make & Take Workshop on Time-Saving Grading Strategies! Discover efficient grading techniques, tools, and rubrics that help you provide meaningful feedback without spending hours at your desk. You’ll leave with ready-to-use resources and a plan to streamline your grading process.

5.      Innovate AI: Transformative strategies workshop - February 13, 2026 - WSC - Ware 207   

Come and learn about the good and the bad about AI in academics.  Participants will then learn about how to teach with AI in their classes.  This session will provide a broad overview of AI applications and their uses.  Specific AI sessions focusing on widely used AI engines will follow.

6. Claude AI - March 27, 2026 - WSC - Ware 207

Curious about how AI can enhance your teaching? Join us for a hands-on Make & Take Workshop on Using Claude AI in Your Courses! Learn how to integrate this advanced AI tool to assist with content creation, student support, and course management. You’ll walk away with practical strategies and resources to start using Claude AI right away to streamline your teaching and boost student engagement.

7. Notebook LM - April 17, 2026 - WSC - Ware 207

Want to simplify your lesson planning and enhance student interaction?  Join us for a hands-on Make & Take Workshop on Using Notebook LM in Your Courses! Learn how to integrate this innovative tool to organize course materials, collaborate with students, and create interactive learning experiences. You’ll leave with practical strategies and templates to start using Notebook LM right away in your teaching.

8. ChatGPt - May 8, 2026 - WSC - Ware 207

Ready to explore how AI can enhance your classroom experience? Join us for a hands-on Make & Take Workshop on Using ChatGPT in Your Courses! Learn how to integrate this powerful tool to assist with content creation, student engagement, and personalized feedback. You’ll leave with practical strategies, prompts, and ideas to start using ChatGPT to streamline your teaching and support student success.