BoulderTalks public speaker series returns March 20
The Office of Academic and Learning Innovation continues its free, public speaker series BoulderTalks: Insights from Education Innovators on Thursday, March 20, with a workshop and a presentation by guest speaker, Tawnya Means, assistant dean for education innovation at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Boosting Faculty Effectiveness and Learning Outcomes with AI Innovations Workshop
1:30–2:30 p.m. CASE, Center for Teaching and Learning, Room E390
Means hosts this interactive workshop where faculty members explore how generative AI can revolutionize teaching and learning, enhancing student engagement, critical thinking and personalized learning experiences.
Capacity for the workshop is 50 people. RSVP to ensure your spot.
Boosting Creativity and Driving Innovation with Gen AI Tools Presentation
4–5 p.m. CASE, Chancellor’s Hall
Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing creativity and innovation in the workplace. This session explores practical ways to harness AI for streamlining workflows, generating fresh ideas, and developing unique solutions. Learn to craft persona-driven content, refine voice prompts and leverage AI for brainstorming. Dive into creating personalized AI assistants, enhancing productivity and transforming teaching and learning. Whether you're an educator, learner or creative professional, Means will share actionable insights to boost efficiency and inspire innovation.
About Tawnya Means
Means serves as the assistant dean for educational innovation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She brings a wealth of experience to her teaching and seminars, contributing knowledge across diverse fields such as entrepreneurship, strategy, technology, and leadership in remote teams. Her multidisciplinary approach enriches her instructional practice, as she utilizes her expertise in course design to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that foster academic growth.
In addition to her teaching, Means has led seminars in online and blended education and provided consultations on teaching and technology. Her research interests are centered on online and blended learning, active learning, learning space design, and the use of technology in education. She is dedicated to exploring innovative methods to enhance the learning experience and ensure equitable access to digital resources.
About BoulderTalks
BoulderTalks hosts dynamic conversations on the CU Boulder campus with experts exploring groundbreaking innovations that are transforming and expanding the landscape of learning. This free public series, which is in its second year, is sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation, the Office of Information Technology, the Division of Continuing Education, University Libraries, Office of Digital Education and the College of Engineering and Applied Science.