Reading Circle
Join the Teaching and听Learning Center Reading Circle: Read, Connect, and Rethink Teaching
Looking for fresh ideas to inspire your teaching? Join the听University Teaching Center (TLC) Reading Circle听and connect with colleagues from across campus while exploring engaging and practical ideas for the classroom.
Reading Circles meet听three times during the semester, in person, to discuss a selected book or series of articles provided by the TLC. Each conversation offers a chance to share perspectives, exchange ideas, and discover approaches you can bring back to your own teaching.
As a Reading Circle participant, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to:
- Explore听inspiring, practical, and thought-provoking pedagogical books and articles
- Connect听with colleagues and build meaningful interdisciplinary relationships
- Discover听new teaching strategies and practices to try in your classroom
- Share听experiences and ideas with instructors from across campus
Fall 2026 Reading Circle
Space is limited to 12 participants.
Meeting Dates
Tuesday, September 29
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 17
Time:听12:00鈥�1:00 p.m.
Location:听In person, location to be determined
BooK: a free copy of the book will be provided to all participants
Facilitator: Jeanne Kusina, Teaching and Learning Center Director
This semester, we will be discussing 鈥�Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning鈥� by听听(Author)听
About the Book:
An essential guide on how AI is revolutionizing the future of learning and how educators can adapt to this new era of human thinking.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think. Its integration into classrooms and workplaces is already underway, transforming ideas about creativity, authorship, and education. In this practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. Jos茅 Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.
This second edition provides essential updates to new classes of tools鈥攕uch as reasoning models, deep research, and agents鈥攁s well as many new assignment ideas and revised prompt ideas throughout. The authors expand the section on simulations and role-playing and include a brand-new section on customized bots. A new chapter on ethics and environmental concerns rounds out the collection. By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues.
In the age of AI, critical thinking skills, information literacy, and a liberal arts education are more important than ever. As AI continues to reshape the nature of work and human thinking, educators can equip students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This indispensable guide, a companion text to Joan Monahan Watson's book for K-12 instructors听Learning with AI, leads educators through the uncharted territory of AI-powered education and the future of teaching and learning.
Consider joining with a听friend or colleague听to make the experience even more engaging鈥攁nd to continue the conversation beyond the Reading Circle.
Come read, connect, exchange ideas, and find new inspiration for your teaching!
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