Events

Paper we will discuss on May 6th: De Jesus, M et al. (2026). Equitable Group Work in Undergraduate Biology Courses: Leveraging a Complex Instruction Framework to Identify Pedagogical Strategies, CBE—Life Sciences [...]

Well-designed multiple-choice questions can do far more than test factual recall; they can reveal student thinking, diagnose misconceptions, and assess higher-order problem-solving skills. Yet writing strong questions is challenging. This [...]

Location: Hershey Hall Inner Courtyard We’re excited to invite all educators to our annual celebration of teaching to honor your dedication, passion, and engagement with CEILS this year! This year we have invited Creamy Boys Ice Cream to create an ice cream experience where you can mix in real-fruit and other delicious flavors! They will [...]

Paper we will discuss on June 3rd: June 3, 2026 (In-Person & Zoom) Nørgård, R. T., Toft-Nielsen, C., & Whitton, N. (2017). Playful learning in higher education: Developing a signature pedagogy. International Journal of Play, 6(3), 272-282. About Journal Club: The CEILS Journal Club is a collaborative space for faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral students [...]

Are you curious about using play or playfulness in your teaching? Incorporating playfulness can encourage your students to actively engage using the intrinsic motivation baked into the fun of playing. But how to start? In this workshop we will go through the process of creating a playful activity that starts with your student learning outcomes [...]

This year, our annual workshop will focus on supporting you in creatively responding to the changing institutional environment while maintaining your well-being. Our goal is to provide you with resources, concrete strategies, and practices to maximize or maintain student learning. We invite you to join us and engage in any or all of the experiences [...]