November 2024

The last academic year was one of change and growth for LILE, including:

We invite you to read our 2023 - 2024 annual report to learn how we are making Duke a powerhouse for learning innovation and lifetime education.

Our second Emerging Pedagogies Summit was held at Duke on October 9 - 11. These three days were filled with powerful presentations, compelling discussions, meaningful connections and engaging professional learning experiences. If you were unable to join us this year, we are pleased to share recordings of some of the speakers as well as takeaways from each session by LILE staff.

Bridget Long - "Educational Opportunity: Current Challenges and Hopeful Possibilities through Technology"

Nisha Botchwey - "The Role of Lifelong Learning in Shaping Democratic Citizens and Inclusive Leaders Early in Life"

Joel Sokol & Yakut Gazi - "Digital Learning for Scale

Vic Strecher - "Life on Purpose: How Living for What Matters Most Changes Everything"

LILE Staff Reflection Blog Posts

Insights from Duke Faculty & Students

Mindful Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Featuring Minna Ng

The first in a series of posts in which LILE speaks to Duke instructors to capture their insight into this emerging trend in teaching and learning. Read the post > 

Generative AI and Pedagogical Innovation: Two Students’ Perspectives

By Barron Brothers & Emma Ren

Two undergraduate research assistants share their thoughts about the role of AI in education. Read their post >

Upcoming Events

LILE and our campus partners are offering several workshops on AI tools later this Fall; scroll down to the "Upcoming Events" section below for more details.

See our Guidance for Instructors on GenAI and Teaching at Duke

Updates from the

Call for Ideation Proposals:
Emerging Pedagogies Seed Grants

Deadline: 5 pm Eastern on Monday, December 2, 2024

CARADITE is seeking to partner with Duke researchers who are interested in exploring innovative and inclusive approaches to learning design, technology integration, culturally-responsive pedagogies, diverse learning environments, cross-community partnerships, novel assessment methods, and the role of education in driving social change. Selected research projects will commence during the 2025-2026 academic year. Funding for Seed Grants will typically range from $2,000 to $10,000 annually.

Aria Chernik featured in Illumination Podcast

In episode 175, A Vision for Continuous Innovation in Higher Ed, CARADITE Director Aria Chernik discusses the transformative role of technology in creating personalized, learner-centered experiences while driving the shift towards lifelong learning.

All events are virtual and in Eastern time unless otherwise noted.

AI and Assessments: A Practical Guide

Friday, November 8  |  12 - 1 pm

Join this workshop to think about how to create AI-enhanced assignments that challenge, engage, and inspire your students in new and exciting ways. Register Now >

Supporting Multilingual Student Writers: Inclusivity in Classroom Culture and Assignment and Syllabi design

Wednesday, November 13  |  12 - 1 pm

Offered by the Thompson Writing Program

Better understand intercultural norms for education and communication as well as best practices for enhancing inclusivity of multilingual students in writing courses and beyond. Register Now >

Centering Southeastern Native Sovereignty in Environmental Justice

Friday, November 15  | 12 - 1 pm

Part of our "Pedagogies of Care" series

Dr. Hannah Conway will examine recent and ongoing environmental justice conflicts in the region, the work of Southeastern Native activists, scholarship by researchers at Duke and beyond, and her own approaches to teaching the environmental history of the US South on Duke campus. Register Now >

Mastering ChatGPT: Tips and Tricks for Effective Prompting

Tuesday, November 19  |  1:30 - 3:30 pm  |  TEC Conference Room

Offered by the Innovation Co-Lab

This class is an introduction not just to the things you can do with ChatGPT but also the world of Machine Learning and Large Language Models. Register Now >

The Missing GenAI Instruction Manual

Friday, November 22  |  1:30 - 3:30 pm  |  TEC Conference Room

Offered by the Innovation Co-Lab

Learn how to integrate LLMs into your life with a short interactive crash course on the ins and outs of working with this new technology. No programming experience required. Register Now > 

Request for Proposals: Faculty Advancement Seed Grants

Faculty Advancement Seed Grants are intended to provide a financial start for novel, faculty-led initiatives in academic units that 1) promote a vibrant and inclusive academic community, and 2) cultivate networks allowing faculty to form meaningful connections that advance their teaching and research. 

Every month we share the latest adventures of Lile the crocodile, LILE's unofficial mascot.

Lile accompanied LILE staff to several conferences this fall. First, Lile learned about alternative credential innovation in higher ed at UPCEA Convergence. Next, they attended the second Emerging Pedagogies Summit where they celebrated the announcement of our new Center, CARADITE. Finally, they explored best practices for creating, growing, and sustaining at-scale, affordable degree programs at Georgia Tech's Affordable Degrees-at-Scale Symposium. Maybe you will see Lile at your next conference!