The Summer Institute is a celebration of teaching and learning at RIT, and a time for faculty to come together to discuss and inspire each other on a variety of teaching and learning topics. The theme of this year's symposium is "Creativity and Innovation" and is sponsored by the RIT Research Division.

With the theme of "Creativity and Innovation", a variety of workshops, presentations, poster sessions, and panel discussions led by RIT faculty and recognized experts, will be offered within the following topics: 

• Teaching and Supporting Students with Technology
• Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
• Advancing Faculty Success
• Exploring AI In Practice  

The event promises to be a dynamic exploration of teaching, learning, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in education.

This event is free and open to the entire RIT community. Whether you are a seasoned educator, new to the field, or curious about these topics and their impact, we encourage you to attend, participate and contribute to this vibrant exchange of ideas. 

See the Summer Institute website for keynote speakers, schedule, and other details.

The Summer Institute is a celebration of teaching and learning at RIT, and a time for faculty to come together to discuss and inspire each other on a variety of teaching and learning topics. The theme of this year's symposium is "Creativity and Innovation" and is sponsored by the RIT Research Division.

With the theme of "Creativity and Innovation", a variety of workshops, presentations, poster sessions, and panel discussions led by RIT faculty and recognized experts, will be offered within the following topics: 

• Teaching and Supporting Students with Technology
• Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
• Advancing Faculty Success
• Exploring AI In Practice  

The event promises to be a dynamic exploration of teaching, learning, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in education.

This event is free and open to the entire RIT community. Whether you are a seasoned educator, new to the field, or curious about these topics and their impact, we encourage you to attend, participate and contribute to this vibrant exchange of ideas. 

See the Summer Institute website for keynote speakers, schedule, and other details.

The Summer Institute is a celebration of teaching and learning at RIT, and a time for faculty to come together to discuss and inspire each other on a variety of teaching and learning topics. The theme of this year's symposium is "Creativity and Innovation" and is sponsored by the RIT Research Division.

With the theme of "Creativity and Innovation", a variety of workshops, presentations, poster sessions, and panel discussions led by RIT faculty and recognized experts, will be offered within the following topics: 

• Teaching and Supporting Students with Technology
• Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
• Advancing Faculty Success
• Exploring AI In Practice  

The event promises to be a dynamic exploration of teaching, learning, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in education.

This event is free and open to the entire RIT community. Whether you are a seasoned educator, new to the field, or curious about these topics and their impact, we encourage you to attend, participate and contribute to this vibrant exchange of ideas. 

See the Summer Institute website for keynote speakers, schedule, and other details.

This webinar will guide you through a step-by-step process for developing a well-considered AI policy statement for your course syllabus.

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants, and is held via Zoom.  Participants should request access services if needed.

Learn to use CoPilot to draft syllabi, learning objectives, assignment instructions, and rubrics as you prepare to teach this semester.

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request access services if needed.

In the Intro to Teaching Technologies at RIT session, we will explore essential tools for instructors, including myCourses for course management, Panopto for videos, Ally for accessibility, Gradescope for grading, Zoom for online classes, and supported AI tools linked to our Google Suite/Microsoft 365. Designed for RIT faculty, adjuncts, and TAs.

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

myCourses, RIT's learning management system, can be used to help your students be successful whether the course is fully in-person or fully online. Bring your questions about using the Content tool, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Gradebook, Rubrics, Announcements, Classlist, Class Progress, and more!

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

myCourses, RIT's learning management system, can be used to help your students be successful whether the course is fully in-person or fully online. Bring your questions about using the Content tool, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Gradebook, Rubrics, Announcements, Classlist, Class Progress, and more!

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Academic Success Center are partnering again in the Fall 2025 to help undergraduate Teaching Assistants get their start in being a TA, or refresh their skillset after summer! 

The Agenda

• Tuesday, August 26, 5-7pm in SHED 4300 
  • Comprehensive active-learning session including:
    • Intro to being a TA
    • Classroom Management and Active Learning
    • Facilitating Learning in the Classroom
    • Communication - TA's to Students and TA's to Instructional Staff
      
      
• Wednesday, August 27, 5-7pm in SHED-4300
  • This will be a repeat of August 26 session. You should only register for one session.

This session is open to all undergraduate TA's, SI's and instructional support employees. We will provide a crash course on getting started as a TA and stepping up your TA game in the classroom!  Watch for a follow up session the week of September 8 focused on Engaging Neurodiverse Students in Group work and
Understanding and Facilitating DSO Supported Students Needs. 

myCourses, RIT's learning management system, can be used to help your students be successful whether the course is fully in-person or fully online. Bring your questions about using the Content tool, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Gradebook, Rubrics, Announcements, Classlist, Class Progress, and more!

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.