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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…

Social Drinking Versus Problem Drinking: What’s the Difference?

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Explain low-risk and high-risk alcohol use. Describe healthy coping strategies to avoid the negative impacts of alcohol use. Discuss when and where to get assistance for alcohol use issues. Click HERE to register for this event.

Event Series NISOD

Equity and Human-Centered Design for Single-Mother Learner Engagement

Virtual Only

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…

Event Series Canvas

Canvas Open Lab

Session Title: Canvas Open Lab Date & Time: Friday, September 13, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Location: IC-104G Facilitators: Jennifer Marshall-Hoggatt, Instructional Support Specialist Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Session Description: Meet with Center for Academic Innovation and OTC Online staff for personalized Canvas support (basic to advanced) and troubleshooting. RSVP Instructions: Seating is limited. Please RSVP…

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