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…

Session Title: Empowering Employee Growth: A Supervisor's Guide to Professional Development Location: PMC-216D 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…

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare. At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to: Recognize common signs of mental health challenges Learn tips to provide meaningful support to loved ones Discover valuable resources To register for this event, visit the Magellan Healthcare events website.

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 has…

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students a set of words, phrases, or even pictures to sort into logical categories. This can be done in class, online, in groups, or individually. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below.…

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students a set of words, phrases, or even pictures to sort into logical categories. This can be done in class, online, in groups, or individually. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below.…

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: Hotkeys: Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Owen Plaster, Help Desk Support Analyst II Session Description: Your computer can do a lot of things with a little bit of input. Many of us know what CTRL + C and CTRL + V do, but what about Windows + P?…

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students something to do while you're sharing concepts with them. Letting students construct a representation of their own understanding is key to retaining information. Guided notes give students that space…

Session Title: A Guide to PSRS/PEERS Web Member Services Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 12:00 to 12:45 PM Location: NKM-108 or Teams Session Description: Join us as a PSRS/PEERS representative gives full-time Ozarks Tech employees a guided walkthrough of the PSRS/PEERS Web Member Services portal. You'll learn how to access important retirement…

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students something to do while you're sharing concepts with them. Letting students construct a representation of their own understanding is key to retaining information. Guided notes give students that space…

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location: IC-104A or Teams Session Facilitator: Philip Arnold, Director – Instructional Support Session 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.…

Session Title: Hotkeys: Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Owen Plaster, Help Desk Support Analyst II Session Description: Your computer can do a lot of things with a little bit of input. Many of us know what CTRL + C and CTRL + V do, but what about Windows + P?…

Session Title: Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence Location: IC-104G or Teams Facilitators: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Description: Curious about generative AI (GenAI)? Then this is the place to start. This introductory session provides a basic overview and demonstrates the capabilities of GenAI. Explore the latest advancements, available products, use…