Workshops and Events

All instructors regardless of appointment or experience level are invited to register and attend Center for Teaching events.

As experts in the scholarship of teaching and learning, facilitators, and experienced college instructors, Center for Teaching staff use research and theory to design and lead programs that center excellence in teaching and learning.

Our work includes faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

AI Social

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 2:30pm to 4:00pm

University Capitol Centre

Learn about AI and prepare for a new teaching semester with ice cream and informal conversation. Faculty and staff are invited to drop by any time between 2:30 and 4 p.m. to connect with colleagues, meet new people on campus, and learn from those with experience using generative AI in their teaching.Register for event.Co-sponsored event with the Center for Teaching and the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology.

Alt Grading on ICON

Friday, September 19, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

Translating the evaluation and grading criteria for syllabi into ICON can be a challenge. Learn how to work toward transparency and accuracy in your use of ICON for every assessment plan, including alternative assessments like ungrading and contract grading. Co-lead by Sarah Barringer, Department of English and Holly Soboroff, Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching.Register to attend.

Designing Your SoTL Study

Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Van Allen Hall

This interactive workshop offers expert guidance and dedicated time to explore strategies for designing and conducting a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) study – a systematic, scholarly inquiry into student learning and instructional practices. Whether you're starting fresh or refining an existing project, in this workshop you will craft a research question grounded in your teaching and learning context and select a research method for your SoTL project.Register online

Scaffolding to Set Students Up for Success

Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

This workshop offers practical approaches that build autonomy, metacognitive skills, and motivation. Participants will leave with strategies to support students through complex tasks while nurturing their ability to take ownership of their learning across various disciplines.Register online

TILE Your Teaching

Friday, October 17, 2025 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Schaeffer Hall

Step into the student experience in this interactive TILE teaching demo. Participants will engage in collaborative, student-centered activities that showcase how TILE classrooms support active learning. After the demo, you'll explore how to incorporate TILE features into your own courses.All attendees will be enabled to schedule a TILE classroom through the Office of the Registrar.

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Tailored Events

Request a sparkshop, workshop, or workshop series!

Center for Teaching staff partner with colleges, departments, and units to offer tailored programming by request.

One-on-one Consultations

Need a thought partner for a teaching idea or challenge? Request a one-on-one consultation! Our staff consults on course design, student motivation, assignments, grading, teaching statements, student feedback, and more.

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TILE Classrooms

Want to request a TILE classroom? To teach in a TILE classroom, instructors must be TILE enabled. Email tile@uiowa.edu for your personalized TILE consultation.

Tile Consultations

Center for Teaching Events Poster

Each semester, the Center for Teaching puts together a poster featuring our upcoming calendar of events. Our posters are an important way to inform UI instructors about our support services and events. 

View our Fall 25 Poster

Digital Poster Archive

View the current and previous semester workshops offered by the Center for Teaching.