Learning Science Lab | Workshops

August 27th, 12:15 p.m. ET

Teaching a new class this fall? Join us for a hands-on bootcamp that gets you ready before students walk in. You'll draft a welcome message, post your syllabus in Brightspace, and plan first-day activities that build momentum for the rest of the term. Leave with the essentials already done, and hit the ground ready to teach.

September 3rd, 12:15 p.m. ET

Do the same three or four students answer every question in class? This bootcamp introduces three evidence-based strategies for drawing thoughtful contributions from everyone. You'll learn how to reduce distractions, raise the depth and quality of what they contribute, and structure discussion so every student has something to say; not just a few who keep raising their hands.

September 17th, 12:15 p.m. ET

AI has changed what an exam can measure. This bootcamp offers practical guidance on redesigning exams that hold up: how to decide when AI should be permissible and restricted, the benefits (and limitations) of proctoring tools available at NYU, and how to maintain an honest testing environment, including remotely. Rethink your exams so they reflect what students actually know.

September 30th, 12:15 p.m. ET

Low-stakes quizzes give students a chance to practice before the exam, and AI can help you create them quickly with formatting and interactivity that aren't available in traditional tools. This beginner-friendly bootcamp demonstrates Gemini from the ground up, including how to write a prompt that produces what you want, how to refine the output in conversation with the tool, and how to turn the result into ungraded practice for your course.

October 7th, 12:15 p.m. ET

Assignments that test advanced skills can benefit from allowing student AI use. The question is how to make that use productive and visible. This workshop presents strategies for creating AI-amplified assignments that allow students to leverage AI transparently while still developing important course skills.

November 17th, 12:15 p.m. ET

Are you looking for ways to improve the quality of student discussion in class?
This workshop will help you do just that. Whether you teach with cases, discussions, or lectures, you’ll discover a range of high-impact, low-effort evidence-based strategies that drive conversation and deepen learning — all adaptable across disciplines — along with concrete activity ideas you can bring to your next class in minutes.