The Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction (CITI) at Winston-Salem State University offers a selection of instructional workshops that focus on best practices in pedagogical approaches, integration of innovative teaching practices, and updates and resources on trends in university teaching and learning.
About CITI Workshops
- CITI workshops last one hour.
- CITI workshops are also located in your Outlook Calendar for you to confirm or deny attendance.
- Brief tutorials of CITI workshops can be found on the CITI You Tube Channel.
August 2025
Introduction to Canvas- Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2 pm-3pm Dr. Michele Leverett
Participants will be able to navigate the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), create and organize course content into modules, manage communication with students, and utilize assessment tools such as assignments, quizzes, and the gradebook to support student engagement
Canvas Basics- Thursday, August 28, 2025, 2-3pm, Dr. Michele Leverett
Participants will be able to log into Canvas, navigate the dashboard and course interface, upload files, create basic content (such as pages, assignments, create modules. and announcements), and understand how to communicate with students using Canvas tools.
September 2025
From ACUE to Breakthrough: Student Success Stories- Thursday, September 4, 2025, Dr. Jeremiah Shipp facilitates a panel of WSSU Faculty; Dr. Cassandra Wineglass (Healthcare Management)Dr. Tennille Presley (Chemistry)
During this interactive panel discussion, faculty will share evidence-based teaching practices that impact student success in their face-to-face and/or online courses.
Design with the End in Mind: Creating Clear, Measurable Learning Outcomes- Wednesday, September 9, 2025- Dr. Michele Leverett
Without well-crafted outcomes, alignment across activities, assessments, and student success is difficult to achieve—and even harder to evaluate. This interactive workshop introduces faculty to the Backward Design model, a proven, learner-centered framework that begins with the end in mind. Participants will learn how to craft observable and measurable learning outcomes at the course, module/unit, and assignment levels that align with both program goals and assessment models.
September 2025, Cont'd
Empowered Pedagogy: Instructional Resource Support- Thursday, September 18, 2025; 3:30-4:30pm- CITI Team (NEW FACULTY SYMPOSIUM only)
New Faculty Symposium is open to all new faculty (adjuncts included).
Participants will explore campus resources to support instructional excellence, including the Online Course Review process, Amplifying Student Voice with a Midterm Assessment Plan (MAP), and applying the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework.
Impactful Graphics for the Classroom with Adobe Express- Thursday, September 25, 2025- 2-3pm- Ms. Zaire McPhearson
This session focuses on using Adobe Express to create engaging, visually clear classroom materials. Participants will learn to design assignment sheets, objective posters, and announcements that support comprehension and accessibility.
Let’s Prepare for Midterms: Revamping old test with the use of AI.- Monday, September 29, 2025- 2-3pm- Mr. Darien Robinson and Ms. Zaire McPhearson
During this interactive panel, faculty will be shown how AI can be utilized to revamp their current midterm assessments. Whether the midterm is a standardized test or a form of presentation, we will discuss how AI can be utilized to create a dynamic assessment tool that can cover multiple areas on knowledge.
October 2025
Running on Empty: Recharging Faculty Energy in Higher Ed-Wednesday, October 15, 2025-2-3pm- Dr. Michele Leverett, Mr. Darien Robinson, and Ms. Zaire McPhearson
Faculty fatigue has become a persistent and growing challenge in higher education, fueled by increased workloads, blurred work-life boundaries, shifting student needs, and institutional pressures. This virtual workshop offers a practical and reflective space for faculty to explore the roots of their fatigue and discover realistic, evidence-based strategies for renewal and resilience.
Teaching and Learning with AI- Wednesday, October 22, 2025- Dr. Jeremiah E. Shipp, Dr. Bao Maddux (Mathematics) Dr. James Blackwell (History), Dr. Yolanda Edwards (Rehabilitation Counseling)
During this interactive panel discussion, the faculty who completed ACUE’s Teaching with AI quick-study course will share how they are utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance teaching and learning in their courses.
Digital Storytelling with Adobe Express-Thursday, October 30, 2025- 2-3pm; Ms. Zaire McPhearson
This workshop explores how faculty can use storytelling through video to create more humanized, engaging classroom content. From “why I teach” videos to assignment prompts, instructors will learn simple ways to connect with students.
November 2025
Follow the Rubric- Monday, November 3, 2025
Just like a syllabus, a rubric is essential to student success. In this interactive panel, we will be discussing how tools such as Magic School AI can help faculty create rubrics that effectively detail how students will be assessed on their assignments.
December 2025
THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON NOT VIRTUAL.
CITI Lunch and Learn Panel – Innovation Unleashed: The Creative Force of Using Generative AI in Instruction-Wednesday, December 3, 2025- 12-1pm; O'Kelly 329- Dr. Wanda White-Walker and a panel of AI innovators; (spaces limited due to lunch being served)
January 2026
Introduction to Canvas/Canvas Basics- Wednesday, January 21, 2026; 2-3pm- Dr. Michele Leverett
Advanced Canvas- Wednesday, January 28, 2026; 2-3pm- Dr. Michele Leverett
Canvas Open Lab- Thursday, January 29, 2026; 2-3pm- Dr. Michele Leverett
Participants will have their individual Canvas needs addressed by receiving one-on-one support to troubleshoot issues, apply new features, or enhance existing course content, leaving with actionable progress toward building or improving their Canvas course.
February 2026
Leveraging LinkedIn Learning for Student Success- Wednesday, February 4, 2026; 2-3pm; Dr. Jeremiah E. Shipp; Alyssa Rowe, Senior Customer Success Manager (LinkedIn Learning)
During this workshop, faculty will explore how to incorporate LinkedIn Learning into their courses to prepare students for employment opportunities and design skills-based learning experiences.
Collaborative Feedback Loops with FigJam + Adobe Express- Wednesday February 18, 2026; 12-1pm; Zaire McPhearson and Darien Robinson
This workshop introduces faculty to using FigJam and Adobe Express as digital spaces for collecting student assignments, facilitating peer feedback, and creating reflective visuals. Faculty will learn how to set up shared boards where students can upload work, annotate peer projects, and provide formative feedback—all while reinforcing visual communication and classroom transparency.
3,2,1 Got it!-Monday, February 23, 2026-2-3pm; Mr. Darien Robinson-
This workshop is designed to introduce faculty to the 3, 2, 1 method of student comprehension and learning. We will discuss the pros and cons of using this method as well as what digital tools can be used to assist with the tracking of student response and understanding of the material. You may find that students understood the material better when there was an activity vs. when a lecture was given.
Schedule for AI Faculty Development Workshops
These workshops are facilitated by guest subject matter experts in the field of generative AI for university instruction and integration. Days of workshops vary, but the time is 12:00-1:00pm on all days. Some workshops may include faculty presenters from WSSU or guest facilitators from generative AI vendors. This series is funded by a grant from the Adobe Foundation.
September 2025
"From Panic to Power: Why GenAI Belongs in Every College Syllabus"- September 23, 2025- 12- 1pm; Dr. Justin Hodgson, Director of AI Initiatives and Associate Professor of English at Indiana University- Bloomington
October 2025
"Ethical AI; Responsible AI. What Does this Mean?- Wednesday, October 1, 2025; 12-1pm- Dr. Darryl Scriven- Executive Director of the FAMU Cyber Policy Institute- Florida A and M University
November 2025
“Code Meets Culture: Teaching Responsible AI in the Humanities”- Thursday, November 13, 2025- 12-1pm- Dr. Sheneese Thompson- Associate Professor of English/Afro-American Studies, Howard University
December 2025
CITI Lunch and Learn Panel – Innovation Unleashed: The Creative Force of Using Generative AI in Instruction-Wednesday, December 3, 2025- 12-1pm; O'Kelly 329- Dr. Wanda White-Walker and a panel of AI innovators (spaces limited due to lunch being served)
January 2026
"Re-Imagining AI for College Classrooms" - Thursday, January 15, 2026- Dr. Siobahn Day-Grady, Director, Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research; Associate Professor of Information Systems/Science; NCCU School of Library and Information Sciences
February 2026
"AI Office Hours: Why Professors in 2026 Should Let GenAI Partner with Them"-February 3, 2025- 12-1pm- Dr. Justin Hodgson, Director of AI Initiatives and Associate Professor of English at Indiana University- Bloomington
March 2026
"From Chalkboard to Chatbot: Embracing Gen AI in Higher Ed Instruction"- Friday, March 6, 2025; Dr. Miranda Rodak- Associate Director of the Communication and Professional Skills Department at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington;
April 2026
"Grading Smarter, Teaching Deeper: How Gen AI Frees Faculty to Inspire"- Dr. Darryl Scriven,Executive Director of the FAMU Cyber Policy Institute- Florida A and M University; April 2026 (Date TBA)
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