Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS This workshop explores the ethical implications of introducing and using artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning environments. Participants will learn strategies to integrate AI responsibly into classroom activities and discover ways to teach AI-related concepts to students, fostering critical thinking and digital citizenship. What You Will Learn: Identify ethical considerations and potential biases in AI tools used for teaching and...

Join us as we celebrate Spirit's and the Iowa Raptor Project's 40th birthdays (1985-2025) during Earth Week! Enjoy live raptor talks, storytelling, active Bald Eagle nest viewing, crafts, and all of our raptor ambassadors! Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025. Time: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Location: Iowa Raptor Project/Macbride Nature Recreation Area. Admission: The event is FREE and for all ages, with opportunities to give back to Spirit and the IRP!

Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of the Khan Academy, will present a public talk on Reimagining Education and the Tools We Use.The Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational organization that offers free lessons in math, science, and humanities, as well as tools for parents, teachers, and districts to track student progress. Khan Academy is pivoting an AI guide called Khanmigo that is a tutor and teaching assistant. Worldwide, Khan Academy has more than 160 million registered users in 190 countries...

Please register here.   ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. Results demonstrate that ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready, and...

The second annual Connecting K-12 and Higher Education Conference will take place April 25-26 at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa. This free conference aims to bring together local stakeholders from K-12 education, the University of Iowa, and other educators from the state of Iowa to share knowledge related to student learning, effective teaching, and innovative educational practices. Day one of the event will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Day two is...

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.What You Will Learn: Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector.Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to...

In a world full of noise, we often try to listen—to conversations with colleagues and family, to music in our headphones, to videos blasting from our smartphones. We hear all these things daily, but what does it mean to truly listen? In what sense do devices also listen to us? What is the role of silence in listening? How has listening changed over time? Can political tensions be solved through listening? How is listening both an art and a science?This Wide Lens event brings together researchers...

College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week BreakfastBreakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. May 12–18 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn—all are...

BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH (2 credits) Registration Information: This is a fee-based event but free to University of Iowa students in the Teacher Education Program. *University of Iowa TEP students: please reach out to TLC@uiowa.edu for the non-fee registration link. Registration deadline is one week prior to the workshop. Cancelation deadline is 48 hours prior to the workshop by emailing TLC@uiowa.edu. If TEP students cancel less than 48 hours, they will be assessed the registration cost of $45...

Please register here. safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support. What you will learn: Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector. Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to...

EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit (formerly known as the Iowa BEST Summit) is a premier professional learning event dedicated to fostering well-being and mental health within educational communities.  Participants will gain practical strategies, insights from cutting-edge research, and access to innovative solutions that enhance mental health outcomes. EmpowerED Minds is where K-12 educators, school leaders, school mental health providers, and higher education campus well-being...