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Event Series Faculty Development Days

Canvas Studio

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location: PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Jaque Harris Session/Event Description: Canvas Studio is a new Canvas feature for creating, managing, and sharing instructional videos. Join this session to explore essential functions, including recording, sharing, and interactive quizzing, all aimed at boosting student engagement and enhancing learning experiences. RSVP Instructions: This session is…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Location:NKM-103 or Teams Presenter: Kevin Luebbering Session/Event Description: This session will equip faculty with essential knowledge and tools to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment. Key legal requirements, reporting responsibilities, and strategies for fostering an inclusive campus culture will all be covered. RSVP Instructions: This session…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

International Students & English Language Learners

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: International Students & English Language Learners Location: NKM-103 or Teams Presenter: Merrilee Kohout Session/Event Description: Enhance your teaching toolkit with effective methods for supporting international students and English language learners. This session offers practical techniques and insights for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment that promotes academic growth for all students. RSVP…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

Generative Artificial Intelligence & Adapting Assignments

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Generative Artificial Intelligence & Adapting Assignments Location: PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Dr. Julie Coltharp and Philip Arnold Session/Event Description: Discover strategies to adapt your assignments for the era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). This session will equip you with tools and ideas for integrating GenAI into your curriculum to enhance student engagement, critical…

Event Series Faculty Development Days

Governance Council Member Training

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Governance Council Member Training Location: Board Room – Information Commons ∙ Teams link available upon request – tollettm@otc.edu Presenter: Dr. Julie Coltharp and Philip Arnold Session/Event Description: This session is required for all faculty serving on a Governance Council. Both new and returning members should attend to learn more about OTC’s principles of…

Event Series NISOD

Beyond Conversation: An Action-Centered Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom

Virtual Only

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…

Event Series Canvas

Canvas Studio

Session Title: Canvas Studio Date & Time: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 11:00 a.m. Location: IC-104G or Teams Facilitators: Steve Snelson, Instructional Support Philip Arnold, Director of Instructional Support Session Description: Learn how to effectively use Canvas Studio to create and share video content in your Canvas course(s). This session will cover the basics of video…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Exit Tickets

Session Title: Exit Tickets: The Biggest Little Strategy Date & Time: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m. Location: IC-104G Facilitator: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Session Description: Using Exit tickets is a simple and versatile strategy that requires little to no prep time and provides a huge return on investment for the instructor. RSVP Instructions: No RSVP is…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence

Session Title: Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 11:00 a.m. Location: PMC-113 or Teams Facilitators: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director of the Professional Development Institute Philip Arnold, Director of Instructional Support Session Description: Curious, new, or concerned about generative AI? Then this is the place to start. This introductory…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Exit Tickets

Session Title: Exit Tickets: The Biggest Little Strategy Date & Time: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. Location: Teams Facilitator: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Session Description: Using Exit tickets is a simple and versatile strategy that requires little to no prep time and provides a huge return on investment for the instructor. RSVP Instructions: No RSVP is…