In response to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), the Center for Academic Innovation has organized a series of educational development sessions aimed at preparing and informing faculty about the latest advancements in this transformative technology. Faculty are encouraged to participate in any or all of these sessions to gain insights into how…
Session Title: Canvas New Quizzes Date, Time, & Location: Thursday, February 1st @ 11:00 AM in IC-104A or Teams Tuesday, February 27th @ 3:00 PM in IC-104A or Teams Tuesday, March 19th @ 10:00 AM in IC-104A or Teams Wednesday, March 27th @ 2:00 PM in IC-104A or Teams Monday, April 15th @ 1:00 PM…
Session Title: The PersonBrain Model™ Training Overview Date, Time, & Location: Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Facilitator: Burrell Behavioral Health Session/Event Description: This overview will serve as an introduction to the concepts and principles utilized in the PersonBrain Model™. The PersonBrain Model™ (PBM) is a powerful, trauma-informed care training that is strengths-based and provides essential…
Promoting Responsible AI Use for Academic Excellence As the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies becomes more prevalent in education, it is vital that we guide students in harnessing AI as a tool for learning and innovation, rather than as a means to compromise academic standards. This webinar provides strategies for redirecting students in the…
Reaching Students Where They Are: Social Media and Education As educators, we often find ourselves at odds with our students and their cell phones. However, our students treat their cell phones the same way we used to treat books and other fountains of knowledge. More than ever, students are using their phones to study and…
Game On! Virtual Reality and Other Games as Active-Learning Strategies Explore active-learning strategies for your classroom and experience virtual reality firsthand! This session demonstrates new technology and activities to re-energize and re-engage students while maintaining high educational standards. Participants play Blooket, explore VR apps, and learn how to turn their city into an interactive exhibit…
Engage Students Using Technology to Provide Real-World Course Connections Would your students benefit from the chance to apply course concepts in a more meaningful way? Have you been looking for ideas to create a more engaging student experience by providing real-world connections to course material? Join us as we use multiple forms of technology in…
Beyond Conversation: An Action-Centered Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom How can educators ensure that activities centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom are meaningful for students? It's important that these activities don't just check a box. Students should be provided meaningful experiences to help them develop into thoughtful citizens. This…
Equity and Human-Centered Design for Single-Mother Learner Engagement Approximately 1.7 million undergraduate students, nearly 10% of all U.S. college students and roughly 30% of community college students, are single-mother learners. Yet, they are rarely the focus of campus programming. While more campuses are turning their focus on supporting single mothers toward completion, single-mother learners—89% of…
ChatGPT Is Coming for Us All! (or Not?): The Ethics and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education With the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) writing programs, such as ChatGPT, educators, students, and administrators face both opportunities and challenges. While these tools offer enhanced writing capabilities and learning experiences, they also pose potential risks…
