Events
Curricular Research and Computing
Upcoming Events
Monday Nov 23
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Workshop Series
1:00 pm
Lee Desiderio, Instructional Support Manager, has designed a sequence of AI Workshops that provides a complete, general introduction to AI that’s practical, relevant, and built specifically for each user. For complete…Past Events
Wednesday Aug 26
AI @ Bates
11:00 am
An overview of the AI resources readily available on campus for teaching and learning: including Google Gemini; Google Gemini Notebook; as well as freely available software (Ollama and OpenWebUI) for…Tuesday Aug 25
AI Features in Adobe CC
11:00 am
n introduction to some new and existing Generative AI features in Adobe Creative Cloud. We will examine how the various AI tools and capabilities built into Adobe’s flagship products (Premiere…Wednesday Aug 27 2025
AI @ Bates
10:00 am
An overview of the AI resources readily available on campus for teaching and learning: including generative image tools such as Adobe Firefly and the web-based platform Adobe Express; various Adobe…Wednesday Mar 12 2025
Faculty Showcase: Approaches to AI
12:00 pm
Please join us for a discussion of the practical and theoretical impact of generative AI on teaching and learning. Anita Charles (Education) will demonstrate and discuss their use of AI…Tuesday Mar 4 2025
AI & Language: Perspectives & Approaches
12:00 pm
Please join us for a discussion of the practical and theoretical impact of generative AI on language teaching and learning. Laura Balladur (French & Francophone Studies), Jakub Kazecki (German &…Monday Nov 4 2024
GenAI Tools: Hands on Session
10:00 am
This session will give participants a chance to use some readily available Generative AI Tools. The workshop will introduce faculty and staff to various chatbots, including how to create simple…Wednesday Sep 25 2024
GenAI Tools
10:00 am
This session will introduce faculty and staff to image generators, including Adobe Firefly. It will also provide an opportunity to experiment with various chatbots, including how to create simple custom…Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Nov 4
Creative Collaborations: Integrating Visual Arts and Performance
9:00 am
This 3-session CoP is for faculty and staff educators interested in building stronger connections across the arts at Bates. Through short readings, case studies, discussion, and collaborative brainstorming, participants will…Wednesday Nov 4
Compassionate Classrooms Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…Wednesday Nov 4
An Educator’s Guide to ADHD – Book Club
4:15 pm
Join us this semester for a three-session reading group exploring neurodiversity and inclusive teaching. We’ll dive into An Educator’s Guide to ADHD by Karen Costa, a resource packed with…Friday Nov 6
New Faculty Community of Practice
12:00 pm
You are juggling a lot as a faculty member in your first few years here at Bates. Join this group to help lessen the load, as we will share tips…Friday Nov 6
Special Collections: Teaching through Original Sources
10:00 pm
How do we help students cultivate their historical sensibilities? How to bring alive the past in the classroom? Join us for a community of practice on teaching through…Tuesday Nov 10
Staff Educators Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Calling all staff educators! Wait, who’s a staff educator? Do you design learning materials and programs, foster productive learning environments, or promote individual growth and development? Yes? You are a staff…Wednesday Nov 18
Compassionate Classrooms Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…Friday Nov 20
The Science of Learning Meets AI – Book Club
2:45 pm
How can we leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen our core teaching values? Join us for a three-session reading group exploring The Science of Learning Meets AI by Lew Ludwig…Wednesday Dec 2
An Educator’s Guide to ADHD – Book Club
4:15 pm
Join us this semester for a three-session reading group exploring neurodiversity and inclusive teaching. We’ll dive into An Educator’s Guide to ADHD by Karen Costa, a resource packed with…Friday Dec 4
New Faculty Community of Practice
12:00 pm
You are juggling a lot as a faculty member in your first few years here at Bates. Join this group to help lessen the load, as we will share tips…Tuesday Dec 8
Staff Educators Community of Practice
12:00 pm
Calling all staff educators! Wait, who’s a staff educator? Do you design learning materials and programs, foster productive learning environments, or promote individual growth and development? Yes? You are a staff…Past Events
Thursday Feb 13 2025
Generative AI Panel (via Zoom)
4:00 pm
Interested in hearing how CBB colleagues are using Generative AI in their teaching spaces? This panel on Generative AI might be right for you! Join Carrie Diaz Eaton (Bates: Associate Professor of…