Exploration Center for Innovating Teaching and Engagement (XCITE)

The XCITE mission is to partner in creating innovative and impactful teaching and learning solutions that drive academic and inclusive excellence. The XCite Instructional Design team assists faculty with the integration of technology into the learning environment, in addition to applying sound pedagogical strategies to engage students and meet course outcomes. Whether it’s a tech-enhanced activity, a hybrid classroom or fully online courses, the Instructional Design team is available for consultation to scope your course design needs. The team also offers UCR instructors a variety of instructional technology and course design learning opportunities throughout the year.

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Exploration Center for Innovating Teaching and Engagement (XCITE)

https://xcite.ucr.edu/

The XCITE mission is to partner in creating innovative and impactful teaching and learning solutions that drive academic and inclusive excellence.

The XCite Instructional Design team assists faculty with the integration of technology into the learning environment, in addition to applying sound pedagogical strategies to engage students and meet course outcomes. Whether it’s a tech-enhanced activity, a hybrid classroom or fully online courses, the Instructional Design team is available for consultation to scope your course design needs. The team also offers UCR instructors a variety of instructional technology and course design learning opportunities throughout the year.

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Explore Critical Elements of Online Teaching

Wed, May 21, 2025 12pm to 2pm

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Second Round Exams and Formative Assessments to Support Student Wellness

Thu, May 22, 2025 2pm to 3pm

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The image is a promotional poster for a UCR and UCD collaboration event titled “Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!).” The layout is divided into two main sections: the left segment features portraits of four speakers, each housed in a circular frame with a decorative yellow and blue border. Each speaker's photo is accompanied by a blue banner displaying their name and title. From top to bottom, the speakers are Erica Bender, Mariah Cladis, Samantha Eastman, and Joseph Sepulveda. The right segment is a yellow box detailing a “4 Part Series” with descriptions for each session. Dates, topics, and times are listed for all four sessions occurring in April and May. At the bottom, a QR code for registration is seen next to logos for UC Riverside and UC Davis centers for teaching and learning. Alt-text: Promotional poster for a UCR and UCD collaboration event series on AI literacy, featuring speaker portraits and session details. Transcribed Text: Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!) A UCR + UCD Collaboration! Erica Bender, Assessment Specialist, UC Davis Mariah Cladis, Learning Innovation Specialist, UC Riverside Samantha Eastman, Sr. LX Designer, UC Riverside Joseph Sepulveda, Manager, Teaching & Learning Initiatives, UC Riverside 4 PART SERIES SESSION 1: “Cultivating AI Literacy” Weds., April 16th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 2: “Teaching About AI” Weds., April 30th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 3: “Teaching With AI” Weds., May 14th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 4: “SHOWCASE” Weds., May 28th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM ONLINE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED UC RIVERSIDE XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning UC DAVIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Office of Undergraduate Education

Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!)

Wed, May 28, 2025 1pm to 2:30pm

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Celebration of Teaching 2025

Wed, May 28, 2025 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Rivera Library, XCITE Commons Room A0101A

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STEM Summer Camp

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 8am to 5pm

Rivera Library, XCITE Commons Room A0101A

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STEM Summer Camp

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 8am to 5pm

Rivera Library, XCITE Commons Room A0101A

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The image is a promotional poster for a UCR and UCD collaboration event titled “Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!).” The layout is divided into two main sections: the left segment features portraits of four speakers, each housed in a circular frame with a decorative yellow and blue border. Each speaker's photo is accompanied by a blue banner displaying their name and title. From top to bottom, the speakers are Erica Bender, Mariah Cladis, Samantha Eastman, and Joseph Sepulveda. The right segment is a yellow box detailing a “4 Part Series” with descriptions for each session. Dates, topics, and times are listed for all four sessions occurring in April and May. At the bottom, a QR code for registration is seen next to logos for UC Riverside and UC Davis centers for teaching and learning. Alt-text: Promotional poster for a UCR and UCD collaboration event series on AI literacy, featuring speaker portraits and session details. Transcribed Text: Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!) A UCR + UCD Collaboration! Erica Bender, Assessment Specialist, UC Davis Mariah Cladis, Learning Innovation Specialist, UC Riverside Samantha Eastman, Sr. LX Designer, UC Riverside Joseph Sepulveda, Manager, Teaching & Learning Initiatives, UC Riverside 4 PART SERIES SESSION 1: “Cultivating AI Literacy” Weds., April 16th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 2: “Teaching About AI” Weds., April 30th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 3: “Teaching With AI” Weds., May 14th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 4: “SHOWCASE” Weds., May 28th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM ONLINE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED UC RIVERSIDE XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning UC DAVIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Office of Undergraduate Education

Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!)

Wed, May 14, 2025 1pm to 2:30pm

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Working Together: Faculty and TA Partnership in AI-Enhanced Teaching

Wed, May 14, 2025 11am to 12pm

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The image is a promotional poster for a UCR and UCD collaboration event titled “Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!).” The layout is divided into two main sections: the left segment features portraits of four speakers, each housed in a circular frame with a decorative yellow and blue border. Each speaker's photo is accompanied by a blue banner displaying their name and title. From top to bottom, the speakers are Erica Bender, Mariah Cladis, Samantha Eastman, and Joseph Sepulveda. The right segment is a yellow box detailing a “4 Part Series” with descriptions for each session. Dates, topics, and times are listed for all four sessions occurring in April and May. At the bottom, a QR code for registration is seen next to logos for UC Riverside and UC Davis centers for teaching and learning. Alt-text: Promotional poster for a UCR and UCD collaboration event series on AI literacy, featuring speaker portraits and session details. Transcribed Text: Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!) A UCR + UCD Collaboration! Erica Bender, Assessment Specialist, UC Davis Mariah Cladis, Learning Innovation Specialist, UC Riverside Samantha Eastman, Sr. LX Designer, UC Riverside Joseph Sepulveda, Manager, Teaching & Learning Initiatives, UC Riverside 4 PART SERIES SESSION 1: “Cultivating AI Literacy” Weds., April 16th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 2: “Teaching About AI” Weds., April 30th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 3: “Teaching With AI” Weds., May 14th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM SESSION 4: “SHOWCASE” Weds., May 28th. 1:00PM – 2:30PM ONLINE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED UC RIVERSIDE XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning UC DAVIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Office of Undergraduate Education

Teaching About versus Teaching With: Strategies for Cultivating Students’ AI Literacy (and Ours!)

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 1pm to 2:30pm

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Working Together: Faculty and TA Partnership in AI-Enhanced Teaching

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 11am to 12pm

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The image is a digital flyer for a virtual mobile course design conference. The background is teal with abstract line art and geometric patterns representing a virtual theme. In the center is a light-colored rectangle with the event details. At the top, the text announces the invitation to the conference, emphasizing "VIRTUAL" in a blue box. An icon of a smartphone is included near the word "MOBILE". Below, the text highlights a focus on mobile design with strategies, use cases, and actionable steps. A blue vintage microphone icon is placed centrally, symbolizing presentations or speeches. On the right, there is a QR code for registration next to "Register now!" The bottom of the flyer presents the date and time of the event. At the bottom right, there are two small logos. Alt-text: Digital flyer for a virtual mobile course design conference with details and a QR code for registration. Transcribed Text: YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR VIRTUAL MOBILE COURSE DESIGN CONFERENCE Join us for a spotlight on mobile design... Strategies Use cases Actionable steps Friday April 25th 10:00AM - 3:00PM Register now!

Mobile Design Unconference

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 10am to 3pm

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XCITE EdTech Workshops

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 1pm to 2pm

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