Author: Kathryn Byrnes
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New England Faculty Development Communities of Practice
The 2026 NEFDC Communities of Practice will dive into some of the most exciting topics shaping higher education: from the ever-evolving world of AI in teaching and critical thinking, to mid-career transitions, alternative grading, and supporting graduate students. Each theme is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create space for colleagues to learn with one another—not…
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How to use retrieval practice before group work
by Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. (she/her, @RetrieveLearn)Founder, RetrievalPractice.orgCognitive Scientist & Associate ProfessorAuthor, Powerful Teaching and Smart Teaching Usually, I share how to implement retrieval practice with a brain dump, as the first step in think-pair-share, or as an entry or exit ticket.But retrieval practice is an effective tool for group work, too. Here’s how you can enrich group work with retrieval practice before groups get together:Take…
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The Case Against AI Detectors (Hastings Initiative)
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NCFDD Summer Opportunities (Bowdoin is a member)
Teaching Toolkit in the Age of AI is a virtual 4-week course for faculty who want to reduce the time teaching takes without lowering their standards.Faculty learn how to:Spend less time on grading and course prepProtect time for research and other prioritiesNavigate AI in a way that fits their discipline and institutional contextHere is what one…
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Decolonization & Responsibility: A 3-Part May Workshop Series with Wabanaki REACH for Faculty and Staff
More information and register HERE Join the Bates Taking Responsibility Learning Group (TRLG) and Wabanaki REACH as we explore the impacts of colonization and then reflect on how we can address past and present harms. Some of our second session will include a discussion of the Wabanaki Bowdoin Bates Colby Collaborative (WBBC Collaborative), the now-abandoned…