We hope you are enjoying your summer and that you are beginning to feel excited about the semester ahead. If you’re looking for a low-stakes way to begin thinking about your fall teaching, we have a faculty showcase event and other resources!
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- Hearing from GW faculty about how they are addressing AI in their classrooms
- Teaching Day on October 2: Save the date!
- Quick, inspirational reads on current issues in teaching
- New features and resources to help you set up Blackboard for fall
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AI-Responsive Assignments: GW Faculty Showcase |
When: Wednesday, July 29, 10–11 a.m.
Where: Zoom
Are you curious how other GW educators are addressing AI in their classrooms? Join the final meeting of this summer’s Community of Practice: Student Learning in the Age of AI. This cohort of faculty will share creative assignments they’ve developed to be responsive to emerging AI technologies, whether that means integrating AI or reworking assignments to be more AI-resistant. Then, presenters and participants will have a larger conversation about teaching and learning in the age of AI.
RSVP to receive a calendar invitation or join directly at go.gwu.edu/cteaizoom.
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Mark Your Calendar! Teaching Day Returns on October 2, 2026 |
This fall, we will once again dedicate a full day to celebrating teaching through dynamic sessions from GW educators, a lunch and keynote, and other opportunities to connect with colleagues. It is not too early to register, even though we are still finalizing the schedule. Once you register, we'll send you a calendar invitation to reserve the date.
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This summer CTE is hosting two teaching groups: a book group on alternative grading and a community of practice working on (re)designing assignments to be more responsive to AI. Here are some quick reads inspired by those two groups.
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Curious about alternative grading but not ready to overhaul an entire course? Robert Talbert, a coauthor of Grading for Growth, presents a system for rewarding students for engaging meaningfully in a course that is more equitable than a black box “attendance & participation” grade.
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This quick read unpacks some of the nuance around how students feel about GenAI, and argues that “skepticism, doubt, and suspicion are reflections of critical thinking.” The authors end with a “try this” reflective assignment that may spark some ideas for your courses.
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This study surveyed 400+ students from major US universities about their perceptions of AI use. The findings indicate students’ ethical beliefs have a stronger impact on their ethical judgements and AI use in writing than institutional policies. As you prepare for fall, this article can help you reflect on how to curb unethical and unproductive AI use in a way that will resonate with students.
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Summer Consultations: Reach Out Anytime for Support |
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Looking for a thought partner as you dust off your syllabi and start to get ready for fall? Trying something new next semester that you want feedback on from a pedagogical expert? CTE staff are available remotely all summer to consult with you about your teaching questions and new ideas. Please don’t hesitate to reach out via the website or at teaching@gwu.edu—we love staying connected with you!
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Fall courses are now on Blackboard! |
ITL has compiled a comprehensive list of FAQs and Blackboard how-to guides to help you get started and manage your course.
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Easily convert your fall course to Blackboard Ultra |
Blackboard Ultra is the modern version of Blackboard’s LMS, designed to provide a more intuitive and student‑centered experience. Its streamlined, mobile‑friendly interface simplifies course management and introduces powerful features that support effective teaching and learning.
You can now convert your course to Ultra on your own! When you open your course for the first time, look for the popup “Try the Ultra Course View!”
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The ITL is readily available to assist you in a one-on-one consultation and provide technical assistance on Blackboard and other learning technologies. To reach them, call 202-994-0485 or email itl@gwu.edu.
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