Upcoming Events
Nov 4 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yale AI Updates + Community Chat: Teaching & Learning - Featuring Yale's Clarity Platform
Exploring Yale's Clarity Platform Join us for a live online session focused on how AI is shaping teaching and learning at Yale. This month, we will take a closer look at Yale's newly upgraded Clarity Platform and explore how faculty, students, and staff can use it for teaching, learning, and everyday work. We will share recent AI updates and demonstrate Clarity's new experience, including its range of AI models, Featured Agents, file uploads, image generation, voice conversations, and other new features. We will also highlight practical teaching and learning use cases and discuss how instructors might incorporate Clarity into their courses. We will also spend time discussing classroom AI policies, expectations for student use, and considerations for using AI thoughtfully and responsibly. As always, the final portion of the session will be open for community questions, ideas, and conversation. Agenda 30 Minutes: AI Tools, Updates, and Clarity Platform An overview of Yale's AI tools and resources, followed by a demonstration of the newly upgraded Clarity Platform and examples of teaching and learning use cases. 10 Minutes: Classroom AI Policies and Considerations Ideas and considerations for setting expectations around AI use and deciding how tools like Clarity may fit into your course. 20 Minutes: Community Questions & Answers An open conversation for questions, use cases, ideas, and discussion with colleagues across Yale.
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Nov 6 | 10:00am - 11:30am
Teaching Across Disciplines with the Yale University Art Gallery’s Numismatics Collection: Thematic Approaches Across Disciplines
The Yale University Art Gallery’s holdings of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals – the study of which is called numismatics – exceed in range and depth those found at any other university in North America. This workshop series focuses on the capacity of the Gallery’s global numismatics collection to support learning goals in any discipline or subject. Money Matters comprises three 90-minute thematic sessions that explore how numismatic objects across time and space can illuminate history, test or expand conceptual frameworks, and cultivate transferable skills. Providing participants with the exceptional opportunity to handle the art, these workshops aim to demystify the field of numismatics and foster an interdisciplinary appreciation of its role across the academic curriculum at Yale. Together with Gallery curators and Yale faculty members Prof. Joe Glynias (History), Prof. William Goetzmann (School of Management) and others, participants will brainstorm how to employ the objects meaningfully in their own teaching. The workshops (individually and as a series) are open to all Yale instructors of record, including tenured and tenure-track faculty, clinical instructional faculty, lecturers, lectors, and part-time acting instructors (PTAIs), as well as postdoctoral fellows and associates. Participants who attend at least two of the workshops are eligible to apply for curriculum development grants supported by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to integrate the Gallery’s numismatics collection in their courses at Yale. Up to five grants of $1,500 each (paid as research funds) will be awarded. The workshops are hosted by Benjamin Hellings, the Jackson-Tomasko Associate Curator of Numismatics, and Liliana Milkova, the Nolen Curator of Education and Academic Affairs, and feature hands-on work and short teaching demos by Yale faculty. Please note that attendance is capped at 18 and registration is required. Fri., Oct. 9, 10-11:30 am Physical Objects and Cultural Documents (https://cglink.me/2dA/r2325705) Fri., Nov. 6, 10-11:30 am Thematic Approaches Across Disciplines (https://cglink.me/2dA/r2325706) Fri., Dec. 11, 10-11:30 am Science, Technology, Networks (https://cglink.me/2dA/r2325707) Prior to attending their first workshop, participants are invited to watch these short videos: 1. Benjamin Hellings and Emily Pearce Seigerman on the Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG5ij-IOCuA&list=PLqJmQZgy9f_e3qEd8rxUefCMuJYflnJoc&index=10) 2. Emily Pearce Seigerman on How to Read Coinage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f04rj3rRtHI&list=PLqJmQZgy9f_e3qEd8rxUefCMuJYflnJoc&index=2) 3. Emily Pearce Seigerman on What Makes a Coin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX6l9SwZh24&list=PLqJmQZgy9f_e3qEd8rxUefCMuJYflnJoc&index=4) Photo Credit: Jessica Smolinski, Yale University Art Gallery.
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Nov 12 | 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Teaching & Learning Discussion | Distinctly Human: Teaching Disciplinary Skills and Mitigating AI Learning Loss
As the landscape of AI continues to change rapidly, many of us find ourselves asking how we can continue to center the human in the classroom. How do we teach core disciplinary skills, mitigate learning loss, and reflect meaningfully on AI’s relationship to these things? What do we value humans doing, whether AI can do it or not? Our conversation will begin with insights from Brett Smith, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Jill Campbell, Professor of English. They will share their own thoughts and pedagogical practices and then invite others into the conversation. Participants are encouraged to come ready to contribute their own questions, challenges, and variations on practices related to teaching core disciplinary skills. Lunch will be provided. We are committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events that allow all participants to fully engage. Please contact us at faculty.teaching@yale.edu if there are ways we can support accommodations and access needs, be aware of any dietary restrictions, or for other questions.
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Dec 1 | 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Faculty Fellows Event: Facilitating Complex Conversations in the Classroom
As instructors, how do we help students navigate controversial topics and discussions, especially those deeply intertwined with their lived experiences and identities? How do we know when to lean into hard conversations with our students? Please join us for a discussion about teaching across the disciplines with Tisa Wenger (Professor of American Religious History, Yale Divinity School, American Studies, History, and Religious Studies) and Pádraig Ó Tuama, (Professor in the Practice of Spirituality, Yale Divinity School). Ó Tuama, a noted conflict mediator and poet-theologian, will bring his experience as the leader of Corrymeela (Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation community) to bear on a conversation about the unevenly distributed risks and rewards of teaching in 2026. Participants will have the chance to hear from Professors Wenger and Ó Tuama about their classrooms, as well as the opportunity to share their own questions and insights with the speakers and each other.
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Dec 2 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Yale AI Updates + Community Chat: Teaching & Learning
Join us for a live online session focused on how AI is shaping teaching and learning at Yale. We’ll share the latest AI tools and updates, demo helpful features, and talk through classroom policy considerations. This is also your chance to ask questions, explore use cases, and connect with others thinking about AI in education. Agenda: 30 Mins - AI Tools and Updates 10 Mins - Classroom AI Policies 20 Mins - Community Questions & Answers
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Dec 11 | 10:00am - 11:30am
Teaching Across Disciplines with the Yale University Art Gallery’s Numismatics Collection: Science, Technology, Networks
The Yale University Art Gallery’s holdings of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals – the study of which is called numismatics – exceed in range and depth those found at any other university in North America. This workshop series focuses on the capacity of the Gallery’s global numismatics collection to support learning goals in any discipline or subject. Money Matters comprises three 90-minute thematic sessions that explore how numismatic objects across time and space can illuminate history, test or expand conceptual frameworks, and cultivate transferable skills. Providing participants with the exceptional opportunity to handle the art, these workshops aim to demystify the field of numismatics and foster an interdisciplinary appreciation of its role across the academic curriculum at Yale. Together with Gallery curators and Yale faculty members Prof. Joe Glynias (History), Prof. William Goetzmann (School of Management) and others, participants will brainstorm how to employ the objects meaningfully in their own teaching. The workshops (individually and as a series) are open to all Yale instructors of record, including tenured and tenure-track faculty, clinical instructional faculty, lecturers, lectors, and part-time acting instructors (PTAIs), as well as postdoctoral fellows and associates. Participants who attend at least two of the workshops are eligible to apply for curriculum development grants supported by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to integrate the Gallery’s numismatics collection in their courses at Yale. Up to five grants of $1,500 each (paid as research funds) will be awarded. The workshops are hosted by Benjamin Hellings, the Jackson-Tomasko Associate Curator of Numismatics, and Liliana Milkova, the Nolen Curator of Education and Academic Affairs, and feature hands-on work and short teaching demos by Yale faculty. Please note that attendance is capped at 18 and registration is required. Fri., Oct. 9, 10-11:30 am Physical Objects and Cultural Documents (https://cglink.me/2dA/r2325705) Fri., Nov. 6, 10-11:30 am Thematic Approaches Across Disciplines (https://cglink.me/2dA/r2325706) Fri., Dec. 11, 10-11:30 am Science, Technology, Networks (https://cglink.me/2dA/r2325707) Prior to attending their first workshop, participants are invited to watch these short videos: 1. Benjamin Hellings and Emily Pearce Seigerman on the Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG5ij-IOCuA&list=PLqJmQZgy9f_e3qEd8rxUefCMuJYflnJoc&index=10) 2. Emily Pearce Seigerman on How to Read Coinage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f04rj3rRtHI&list=PLqJmQZgy9f_e3qEd8rxUefCMuJYflnJoc&index=2) 3. Emily Pearce Seigerman on What Makes a Coin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX6l9SwZh24&list=PLqJmQZgy9f_e3qEd8rxUefCMuJYflnJoc&index=4) Photo Credit: Jessica Smolinski, Yale University Art Gallery.
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Dec 14 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Teaching in the Age of AI: A Faculty Showcase
Join the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning for a showcase highlighting innovative teaching practices developed through the AI Course Revision Grant. During this event, Yale instructors who received grant funding will share how they have revised course activities, assignments, and assessments to thoughtfully respond to the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Presenters will highlight their teaching approaches, share insights from implementing new practices, and reflect on the opportunities and challenges they encountered along the way. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore practical examples of how AI can be integrated into teaching and learning in ethical, creative, and critical ways. This event is open to instructors across disciplines who are interested in learning from colleagues, exchanging ideas, and considering how these approaches might inform their own teaching practices.
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Jan 11 | 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Getting Started with Canvas (Canvas 101 Session 1): Your First Steps to Success
Join us for a dynamic and hands-on training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who are new to Canvas or looking to refresh their foundational skills. This workshop will equip participants with the confidence and strategies needed to navigate Canvas effectively, set up courses with clarity, and utilize essential tools that enhance teaching and learning. Participants will: Explore the Canvas interface and personalize their dashboard Learn how to structure a course using modules, pages, and assignments Review best practices for publishing and maintaining a course throughout the term Canvas is designed to support flexible, student-centered learning environments. This session will empower educators to build intuitive, accessible, and well-organized courses that foster meaningful interactions and academic success. A recording will be shared with all registrants. The Poorvu Center is committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. If you have questions about access or anticipate needing an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact us at askpoorvucenter@yale.edu. Advance notice may be necessary to accommodate some accessibility needs.
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Jan 12 | 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Assignment Tool Kit (Canvas 101 Session 2): Creating, Customize, Collect
Join us for a dynamic and training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who are new to Canvas or looking to refresh their skills in creating effective assignments. This workshop will empower participants with the confidence and strategies to: Navigate the Canvas interface and personalize their dashboard Design and structure assignments using modules, pages, and assignment settings Apply best practices for publishing, grading, and maintaining assignments throughout the term Canvas is built to support flexible, student-centered learning environments, and this session will help educators build intuitive, accessible, and well-organized courses that foster meaningful interactions and academic success. A recording will be shared with all registrants. The Poorvu Center is dedicated to hosting inclusive and accessible events. If you have questions about access or anticipate needing accommodations, please contact askpoorvucenter@yale.edu. Advance notice may be necessary to meet some accessibility needs.
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Jan 13 | 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Gradebook Essentials (Canvas 101 Session 3): Setup, Tips and Troubleshooting
Join us for a practical and interactive training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who want to gain confidence in using the Canvas Gradebook. Whether you're new to Canvas or looking to refine your grading workflow, this session will provide essential strategies for managing grades effectively and troubleshooting common issues. Participants will: Learn how to set up the Gradebook to align with course structure and grading policies Explore tips for streamlining grade entry, feedback, and student visibility Troubleshoot common Gradebook challenges and discover solutions that save time Canvas Gradebook is a powerful tool for supporting transparent and efficient grading practices. This session will help educators build a grading system that is clear, consistent, and supportive of student success. A recording will be shared with all registrants. The Poorvu Center is committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events. If you have questions about access or anticipate needing accommodations, please contact askpoorvucenter@yale.edu. Advance notice may be necessary to meet some accessibility needs.
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