Upcoming Events & Workshops
Fall 2025 Events
Hypothesis Workshop: Social Annotation for Digital Reading in the Age of AI
When: Wednesday, December 3 at 11:00am
Where: Online, via Zoom
How do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This workshop explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active, critical, and mindful reading in the digital age. Participants will examine research on digital reading, learn how annotation can reduce distractions and deepen comprehension, and explore ways to foster authentic engagement with or without AI tools. The session includes best practices for integrating Hypothesis with AI and a demo of setting up readings in your LMS. Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use assignments to enhance digital reading and interaction.
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Training (APPQMR)
When: Wednesday, December 17 from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Anderson 125
The Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop is facilitated by TLC staff
and introduces you to the principles of the Quality Matters (QM) program. You will
learn how to draft a QM recommendation and practice applying the QM rubric to an actual
course. Completing the workshop is a requirement for participating in the Quality
Matters Initiative and it will also renew your WCU CAPC Distance Education statement.
The workshop runs from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and participants must attend the whole day
in-person. Space is limited to 30 participants per session.
Faculty Fusion 2026: Hot Topics with the TLC
When: Wednesday, January 14 from 11:30am to 3:30pm
Where: WCU Foundation, 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA
An in-person set of three interactive panels covering hot topics to help you prepare for the new semester. Each panel session includes:
- 25 minutes of presentation from a panel of WCU faculty experts
- 10 minutes of audience Q&A
- 15 minutes of table conversation with your peers
The three panels are:
- Strategies for Teaching Speaking Emphasis Courses
- Why do we have to learn this? Emphasizing the Relevance of your Course and Assignments to Enhance Student Motivation
- Faculty Care: How do you balance life with your work and work with your life?
Lunch is included. To learn more visit the Faculty Fusion 2026 blog post.