Inspiring Teaching Excellence
Welcoming Dr. Amy Lannin as Interim Director of the Teaching for Learning Center
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Amy Lannin as Interim Director of the Teaching for Learning Center. Dr. Lannin currently serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Campus Writing Program and has long been a valued supporter and partner of T4LC through her collaborative work with faculty and campus initiatives.
Dr. Lannin brings a deep commitment to teaching, learning, and faculty success, and we are excited about the partnership, expertise, and ideas she brings to this role. We look forward to working together as T4LC continues to grow and take exciting steps forward under her leadership.
To learn more about Dr. Lannin and her work, visit her bio page.
Now Available for All Faculty - Show-Me AI
Learn how to use artificial intelligence in Mizzou’s protected AI environment. Show-Me AI is available to all Mizzou faculty and students, providing a secure space to explore AI tools for teaching, learning and productivity.
Join us for this two-part series to discover what Show-Me AI is, how it can support your courses and practical ways to incorporate it into your teaching. You will learn about key features, classroom applications and strategies for guiding student use of AI.
Part 1: Overview
Learn the what and why of this powerful, protected environment for using AI at Mizzou. Attend a live session or view a
recording of this information here.
Participants should complete Part 1 before attending Part 2 of the series.
Part 2: Hands-On Workshop
This workshop focuses on the practical, “how-to” side of Show-Me AI. Participants will work directly in the platform to explore its features, create and manage Classroom Groups and develop ideas for implementing Show-Me AI in their own courses.
Please attend or watch Part 1 before participating in a Part 2 session.
Bring a course you teach—or plan to teach—and leave with hands-on experience and actionable ideas for using Show-Me AI this semester.
Register below for the sessions that best fit your schedule.
Part 1: Overview Sessions
| Date | Time | Format | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 13 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Tuesday, August 18 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
| Thursday, August 27 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 1 |
Part 2: Hands-On Workshops
| Date | Time | Format | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 6 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Hybrid | Register for Part 2 |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Hybrid | Register for Part 2 |
| Thursday, August 20 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Register for Part 2 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Hybrid | Register for Part 2 |
Upcoming Events
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Aug. 4, 2026
Welcome Our New Faculty Fellows
The Teaching for Learning Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Lea Wood, Dr. Mannie Liscum, Dr. Sounak Chakraborty, and Dr. Sharan Srinivas as new Faculty Fellows. Their interdisciplinary expertise will strengthen the T4LC’s work supporting innovative, and effective teaching across Mizzou. Dr. Lea Wood is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Sinclair School of Nursing who brings expertise in nursing education, clinical simulation, problem-based learning, family practice, and women’s health.
Aug. 4, 2026
Conversations on AI and the Future of Teaching
How should educators and students respond to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence? The Teaching for Learning Center’s AI Critical Literacy for Educators and Students Podcast Series features conversations with University of Missouri faculty, students, and experts about the changing role of AI in teaching and learning. Across two seasons, the series explores academic integrity, ethical AI use, assignment and assessment design, creativity, student perspectives, and practical approaches for navigating AI in higher education. Whether you are beginning to explore AI or looking for new ways to address it in your courses, the series offers…
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Explore Teaching Strategies & Reflections on AI — 2026 Edition
How can educators use artificial intelligence thoughtfully and effectively in their teaching? This new open-access collection from the Teaching for Learning Center, edited by Kevin Brown and Victoria (Tori) Mondelli, brings together practical strategies, classroom experiences, and critical reflections from educators across disciplines. The eight featured articles explore backward course design, personalized feedback, ethical AI literacy, active learning, simulations, engineering education, healthcare education, and learner agency. Whether you are beginning to explore generative AI or refining how you use it in your courses, this collection offers adaptable ideas and real-world examples to support effective, responsible,…