PBL Power-Up: Revolutionize Your Classroom with Project & Problem-Based Learning Workshop Description: A conduit to student growth, as well as contributing to success in future professional endeavors, project- & problem-based learning (PBL) are critical pedagogies to include in academic curricula. Come join CETL and the Academy of Experiential Learning for a PBL pre-conference workshop to learn why this pedagogy is becoming increasingly critical to every curriculum. In this workshop, we will discuss the similarities and differences between problem and project-based learning and compare both to traditional teaching approaches. We will also provide the fundamental elements and explain the processes to develop and implement PBL in your courses. Whether transitioning a course from the traditional learning approach to one containing elements of PBL or comprised entirely of PBL, this session is for you. Workshop Facilitators: Hannah Harris, OTD, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Franca Del Signore, DBA, MS, MPH, Academy for Experiential Learning

Empowering Educators: Communicating about Ethical AI Use in Your Courses Workshop Description: Join us for an interactive pre-conference workshop designed to help you effectively communicate with students about ethical AI use in your courses. This hands-on session will explore the ethical dimensions of AI in education, including redefining academic integrity and creating policies that promote an ethical AI culture. Through engaging discussions, case studies, and individual work, you will develop a coherent set of AI policies tailored to your courses and gain practical strategies for guiding your students in responsible AI use. Workshop outcomes: As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will be able to: Determine an appropriate AI policy for their course(s) Draft an AI policy syllabus statement Develop a plan to transparently communicate their AI policy to their students Workshop Facilitators: Dr. Breana Bayraktar, Blended Learning/Hybrid Pedagogy Specialist, Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning, George Mason University Dr. Dayna Henry, Assistant Director, Center for Faculty Innovation, James Madison University Dr. Jessica Taggart, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Virginia Dr. Sevinj Iskandarova, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Business Administration, Bridgewater College Dr. Tim Ball, Professor, School of Communication Studies; Faculty Associate, Center for Faculty Innovation, James Madison University Fang Yi, Assistant Director, Learning Design and Technology, University of Virginia

Teaching in the Age of AI Workshop Description: Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how faculty teach and how students learn. This interactive session will offer strategies and tips for incorporating generative AI in your classes. Participants will receive practical advice about how AI can transform assignments and make course management tasks more efficient. Using hands-on exercises, participants will explore assignment redesign and efficient course management using generative AI. Workshop Facilitators: Quinn Warnick, Assistant Vice Provost, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Virginia Tech Daron Williams, Director of Instructional Design, Virginia Tech Aaron Bond, Sr. Director, Learning Services, Virginia Tech