Professional Development Institute

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Anagrams Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Anagrams are a simple way to activate a student's prior knowledge, jumpstart note-taking, or explicitly show them the growth of their learning. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below. Once your RSVP has been received,…

Session Title: Empowering Employee Growth: A Supervisor's Guide to Professional Development Location: ICW-108B Session Facilitator: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Session Description: This two-hour training session is designed to equip supervisors with comprehensive strategies to support and enhance employee professional development. Supervisors will explore methods to foster employee growth, leverage internal…

Session Title: The New and Improved Software Center Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Phil Sousa, Server System Administrator II Session Description: Have you ever used the Software Center on an Ozarks Tech computer? It's your one-stop shop for downloading and installing software programs like Camtasia, Snagit, and more. Well, it is getting an upgrade! Come learn…

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Anagrams Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Anagrams are a simple way to activate a student's prior knowledge, jumpstart note-taking, or explicitly show them the growth of their learning. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below. Once your RSVP has been received,…

Session Title: The New and Improved Software Center Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Phil Sousa, Server System Administrator II Session Description: Have you ever used the Software Center on an Ozarks Tech computer? It's your one-stop shop for downloading and installing software programs like Camtasia, Snagit, and more. Well, it is getting an upgrade! Come learn…

Session Title: Generative Artificial Intelligence: Things Faculty Should Know Location: IC-104A and Teams Facilitators: Philip Arnold, Director - Instructional Support Description: This session provides an overview and demo of current generative AI capabilities. Faculty will explore the implications of these advancements on course design and assessment, considering how they may influence instructional practices, student engagement,…

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Exit Tickets Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Exit tickets are a simple and versatile strategy that requires little to no prep time and provides a huge return on investment for the instructor. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below. Once your RSVP…