Craven Community College’s Generative AI Momentum (GAIM) initiative is an innovative campus-wide effort designed to build AI fluency and support responsible, effective use of generative AI in teaching and learning. In this session, we will share our GAIM plan and key steps taken to move from vision to implementation, including our COACH program that supports faculty volunteers in redesigning courses with AI. Nikki Gardner, Jenifer Marquis.

In this interactive session, you'll walk through simple, immediately-applicable AI tools that can slash your workload significantly—from automating email responses and generating meeting summaries to creating lesson plans and grading rubrics in minutes instead of hours. Jason Carter.

The workshop focuses on taking a 16-week course and redesigning it for 8-weeks. The workshop will focus on course design, accessibility, and engagement using Quality Matters (QM) principles and technology tools. Bring your syllabus, and open mind and collaborative spirit! Good Practice Principles: Connect Professional Development with Strategic Priorities, Capitalize on Strategic Messaging. Nikki Gardner, Kristi Reed.

This session shares next-level strategies for using ChatGPT and similar tools directly with students to support critical thinking, writing, and inquiry. This session will explore how to scaffold AI-integrated assignments, guide students in ethical and effective use, and assess student learning when generative tools are part of the process. Courtney Forte, Micki Kaleta, Elizabeth Braun, Natasha Harris.

Join fellow educators for a collaborative roundtable discussion focused on insights, challenges, and takeaways from our week-long Summer Institute on AI in teaching. Roundtable participants will share what they’ve learned, explore how AI might reshape instructional practices, and consider next steps for responsible, effective integration into the community college classroom. Whether you're energized, uncertain, or still experimenting, come to learn from colleagues currently in the process of implementing AI in their work. DDCC Summer Institute

This session will explore how artificial intelligence can be meaningfully and ethically integrated into community college English courses. Highlighting one writing assignment from ENG 111 and one literature-based project, participants will see how AI can support student learning without replacing critical thinking or original voice. Attendees will walk away with ready-to-use strategies, assignment samples, and insight into balancing innovation with integrity. Michelle Ford.

Through observing authentic learning examples, you will identify practical examples and ideas to help you design AI-powered learning assessments that challenge, engage, and elevate your students. Brinnae Bent.

Join us for a practical and engaging professional development session designed specifically for community college instructors interested in integrating artificial intelligence into their teaching practice. This session will introduce the fundamentals of AI prompt-building, demonstrate how effective prompts can support student learning and instructional efficiency, and provide hands-on opportunities to craft prompts tailored to your discipline. No prior experience with AI tools is required—just bring your curiosity and creativity! Ryan Knight.

Through targeted assignment redesign questions and other curated resources, you'll identify actionable guidelines, real-world examples, and additional strategies to effectively integrate AI without constant monitoring. Lisa Blue.

Humanities disciplines can provide crucial perspectives for AI literacy, helping students understand when, why, and in what situations AI might be utilized or avoided. Upon completion of the session, participants will be able to discuss the skills that the humanities help cultivate—critical thinking, awareness of contexts, facility with language—as well as strategies to pursue them in AI-aware classrooms.

This is a dynamic and insightful event designed to equip educators with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in an ever-changing academic landscape. Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest trends shaping higher education, including advancements in AI and digital learning, student engagement strategies, the future of assessment and credentialing, equity and inclusion in academia, and the evolving role of faculty in higher education.

This program explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create more inclusive, accessible, and personalized educational experiences. Participants will gain insights into how AI technologies can enhance the flexibility of learning environments by addressing the diverse needs of all learners.

Join colleagues to investigate course policies on AI. After this session, you'll be able to identify the key components of such policies, evaluate the best combination for your course, and revise a framework for a personalized policy.

This session will provide a review of current research on AI's impact on education, highlighting key findings and emerging trends. Then, participants will explore various AI tools and technologies that can enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Led by Susan Adams, this workshop explored how to integrate Artificial Intelligence into a course or department. In this session you will lean into the dual challenges of AI: rethinking assignment designs and promoting genuine intellectual engagement over reliance on AI tools.

This engaging presentation delved into a fascinating world where AI takes on the role of a trusted ally for professors, simplifying and enhancing the teaching experience. We explored an array of AI-powered tools and platforms designed to assist educators in their daily tasks, including crafting lesson plans, syllabi, and rubrics, managing emails, providing thoughtful responses, and expediting the paper reviewing process. Discover how AI can help you reclaim valuable time, reduce administrative burden, and empower you to focus on your students and the art of teaching.

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.

Building upon the foundational knowledge acquired in Part 1, this session provided hands-on experience in prompt writing, vital for creating personalized educational materials. This workshop not only aimed to advance instructional strategies but also to cultivate a forward-thinking approach to education through AI.

This session explored the multifaceted dimensions of AI in education, delving into ethical considerations, practical applications, and the evolving role of educators.

Designed for faculty and staff of community colleges, the session demystifies the complex world of AI. One of the highlights of this presentation is an introduction to prompt writing.

In this 4-part series the Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice has been designed to provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to come together to discuss current trends in artificial intelligence and how this emerging technology impacts their roles at the college as well as student learning. This is the first session of the series.

Join Tim Scapin Instructional Designer & Media Specialist from Haywood Community College in his presentation on AI, content creation, detection tools and teaching strategies.

Led by Anthony Blair from Vance-Granville Community College this presentation provided strategies for integrating AI into curriculum, as well as tools for using AI successfully.