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Teaching and Learning Center

Events andÌýTraining Sessions

New! AI for Teaching and Learning Certificate

Description:ÌýIn this three-week online course, faculty and teaching assistants at The University of Toledo will explore the effective, responsible, and practical use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Participants will engage with real-world examples, emerging tools, evidence-informed instructional strategies, and thoughtful discussions. The course culminates in a reflective project in which participants will develop a practical, personalized action plan for integrating AI into their teaching, grounded in the course learning and tailored to their specific instructional context.Ìý

Please Note:ÌýThis isÌýnotÌýa self-paced course. Participants will complete scheduled course activities with due dates.

Format/Location:ÌýOnline via Blackboard

Session Length:Ìý3 weeks

Dates & Registration:Ìý

  • This course runs Monday, September 28 - Sunday, October 18, 2026.ÌýÌýis required.
  • Hosted by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online

Advancing Learner Interaction with the Ultra A.I. Design Assistant & A.I. Conversations

Description:ÌýIntegrating Generative AI (GenAI) into education promises a transformative shift in how learners engage with content, peers, instructors, self, and real-world contexts. This workshop explores how the Blackboard Ultra AI Design Assistant and AI Conversations can enhance five critical educational interactions: learner-content, learner-faculty, learner-learner, learner-self, and learner-client.

Format/Location:ÌýVirtual (via Teams)

Session Length:Ìý1.5 hours total: 1 hour demo, 30 minutes Q&A

Dates & Registration:

  • ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online

Rethinking Student Assessment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Description:ÌýGenerative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly changing how students learn, create, and demonstrate their learning. Many faculty report increased student use of AI tools, alongside growing concerns about academic integrity, originality, critical thinking, and overreliance on automated systems.

Rather than framing AI solely as a threat, this workshop invites faculty to re‑examine the strategies and purpose of assessment in an AI‑rich learning environment. Participants will explore how AI is reshaping what it means for students to demonstrate learning and consider practical strategies for designing assessments that remain meaningful, authentic, and aligned with course learning outcomes—whether AI use is intentionally integrated or thoughtfully constrained.

The session emphasizes assessment design choices that foreground learning processes, higher‑order thinking, and student agency, while acknowledging the evolving role of AI as a tool that students are already using.

Format/Location:ÌýVirtual (via Teams)

Session Length:Ìý1.5 hours total: 1 hour demo, 30 minutes Q&A

Dates & Registration:

  • ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Online

AI Sowcase

Faculty Showcase: Teaching and Learning with AI

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. | FH 2100

Join us for a hands-on exploration of how faculty are using artificial intelligence to rethink teaching, learning, assessment, and course design. Throughout the showcase, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ faculty from a variety of disciplines will share practical examples, classroom strategies, and lessons learned from incorporating AI into their teaching.Ìý Learn More.Ìý

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Teaching with AI author Jose Bowen

Teaching with AI book coverInteractive workshop on AI in teaching and learning
Friday, January 29, 2027
Details to follow.

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Past Events:

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Reading Circle: Read, Connect,Ìýand Rethink Teaching

ÌýBook: Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learningâ€� by José Antonio

Learn more.

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New Graduate Teaching Assistant Training

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ of Graduate Studies and Teaching and Learning Center will be hosting the annual New Graduate Teaching Assistant Training on Thursday, September 17 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Snyder Memorial Room 2100 on Main Campus.

We’ll be covering:

  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Syllabus basics
  • Best student support practices
  • Mandated reporting
  • Helpful teaching assistant resources
  • And more!

We will also have a panel of current teaching assistants join us to share their experiences and advice.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Yasmeen at gradsuccess@utoledo.edu.


Ready, Set, Rocket logo

Ready, Set, Rocket: 2026-2027 Kickoff Event

September 11 – 2- 4 p.m. in the Student Union Ingman Room
Meet new colleagues, grab a swag bag, enjoy food and treats, win a prize!

Reading Circle is at capacity.


New Graduate Teaching Assistant Training

Artificial Intelligence and Information Literacy Assessment Day 2026Ìý“Guiding Students Through the Noiseâ€�
Thursday, January 22, 2026 -ÌýCarlson Library 1005 - 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Artificial Intelligence and digital information systems are rapidly reshaping how students discover, interpret, and apply knowledge. Artificial Intelligence and Information Literacy Assessment Day 2026 brings together faculty, staff and students to explore the evolving landscape of information literacy and the challenges posed by AI-generated content. This seminar will provide practical strategies for guiding students through an increasingly complex information environment, with focused sessions on classroom practices, assessment approaches, and responsible use of AI tools.

Covering topics such as:

  • What is Information Literacy and What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
  • How to Assess Information Literacy
  • AI and Information Literacy in the Classroom