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

Rocklin Teaching and Learning Speaker Series: Sarah Silverman

Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am

Virtual

The Rocklin Teaching and Learning Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Sarah Silverman, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 9–11 a.m. via Zoom. With more students identifying as neurodivergent, this year’s session will explore what neurodiversity looks like in the classroom. Participants will engage with case studies and learn about resources for course and assignment design that take a neurodiversity-informed approach.

New TA Orientation

Friday, January 16, 2026 9:00am to 12:00pm

Van Allen Hall

This in-person event will introduce participants to the role of teaching assistant at the University of Iowa. This event is geared toward any TA interested in developing practical teaching skills and increasing their knowledge of pedagogy. New TA Orientation is especially beneficial to anyone who will be a TA at the UI for the first time.

Registration Deadline for Teaching Book Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 (all day)

Virtual

This interdisciplinary group will read What the Best College Teachers Do, an influential classic by author and education leader Ken Bain.

Managing Difficult Moments in the Classroom

Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

Join this session for a discussion about planning complex dialogues and handling difficult moments in the classroom.

Register online: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2geEcbConnSaXIi

Writing Effective Teaching Narratives

Monday, February 2, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

This session will help you discuss your teaching practice and goals in promotion and review materials.

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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.

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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.

Submit your Request

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 Spring 26 Poster

Digital Poster Archive

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