Professional Development Session Resources
The resources found in this section of the site primarily consist of materials and insights shared during past professional development series, featuring both guest speakers and in-house presenters. For instructors who were unable to attend these sessions in real time, this section offers a convenient opportunity to explore recorded presentations, slides, and other resources that were shared during these valuable events. All of the resources are designed to enhance your teaching practices and offer practical tools that can be applied directly in the classroom.
Selznick, Hilary. “Creating Accessible Materials Workshop Series.” (Spring 2025)
Dr. Hilary Selznick’s professional development series offers practical strategies for enhancing the accessibility of 1) syllabi and 2) presentation slides. Along with guidelines for document design, alt text, and screen reader compatibility, Hilary provides a theoretical framework for understanding the importance of accessibility. She also explores how policies and language can contribute to fostering accessible pedagogy.
Hilary compiled a strong collection of accessibility resources that can be accessed here: Accessibility Resource Compilation
Workshop 1 Recording: “Creating Accessible Syllabi”
Workshop 2 Slides: “Creating Accessible Slides”
Pennell, Jin. “Supporting International Students in a Writing Class.” (Spring 2025)
This Pre-workshop Quiz, Answers, and Feedback document dispels common misconceptions about the international students’ needs.
This “Integrating Sources: Challenges and Strategies” resource explains why international students may struggle with source-based writing and offers targeted strategies to (1) compensate for these challenges and (2) support skill development.
Tham, Jason. “Augmenting Writing and Communication (with Artificial Intelligence)” (Fall 2024)
Dr. Tham’s professional development session provided an overview of key philosophies and concepts related to writing with AI technology. It begins with an introduction to popular generative AI tools, exploring how these technologies can augment writing and creativity. The session then shifts focus to learner-centered instructional design and strategies for teaching design thinking.
Professional Development Recording:
Professional Development Slides