Reading Circle
Join the Teaching and Learning Center Reading Circle: Read, Connect, and Rethink Teaching
Looking for fresh ideas to inspire your teaching? Join the University Teaching Center (TLC) Reading Circle and connect with colleagues from across campus while exploring engaging and practical ideas for the classroom.
Reading Circles meet three times during the semester, in person, to discuss a selected book or series of articles provided by the TLC. Each conversation offers a chance to share perspectives, exchange ideas, and discover approaches you can bring back to your own teaching.
As a Reading Circle participant, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Explore inspiring, practical, and thought-provoking pedagogical books and articles
- Connect with colleagues and build meaningful interdisciplinary relationships
- Discover new teaching strategies and practices to try in your classroom
- Share experiences and ideas with instructors from across campus
Fall 2026 Reading Circle
Space is limited to 12 participants.
We have closed the registration as we are at capacity.
Meeting Dates
Tuesday, September 29
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 17
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: In person, Teaching and Learning Center, UH 2160
BooK: a free copy of the book will be provided to all participants
Facilitator: Jeanne Kusina, Teaching and Learning Center Director
This semester, we will be discussing “Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning” by José Antonio Bowen (Author)
About the Book:
An essential guide on how AI is revolutionizing the future of learning and how educators can adapt to this new era of human thinking.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think. Its integration into classrooms and workplaces is already underway, transforming ideas about creativity, authorship, and education. In this practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.
This second edition provides essential updates to new classes of tools—such as reasoning models, deep research, and agents—as well as many new assignment ideas and revised prompt ideas throughout. The authors expand the section on simulations and role-playing and include a brand-new section on customized bots. A new chapter on ethics and environmental concerns rounds out the collection. By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues.
In the age of AI, critical thinking skills, information literacy, and a liberal arts education are more important than ever. As AI continues to reshape the nature of work and human thinking, educators can equip students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This indispensable guide, a companion text to Joan Monahan Watson's book for K-12 instructors Learning with AI, leads educators through the uncharted territory of AI-powered education and the future of teaching and learning.
Consider joining with a friend or colleague to make the experience even more engaging—and to continue the conversation beyond the Reading Circle.
Come read, connect, exchange ideas, and find new inspiration for your teaching!