Multiple things can be true. We live in a hyper-polarized society. Students may bring bias and baggage and they are not afraid to share them. This session was devoted to teaching students the value of empathy. View Recording
Led by Dr. Kara Finch this session discussed the impact of trauma. Faculty and staff who are aware of trauma’s effects can better recognize it among their students and create a safer environment. View Recording
This workshop explored best practices in crafting and implementing engaging discussions, as well as how to lead and moderate controversial and hot discussion topics through an equity-minded and trauma-informed lens. View Recording
In this session key student development theories were connected to practice to help faculty and staff embrace collaborative partnerships. View Recording
Facilitated by a faculty member and student this session explores course design with emphasis on group work and active learning principles. View Recording
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. View Recording
Stephanie Gilbert and Jamey Harlow facilitate this session. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion on HyFlex course design. HyFlex is defined as providing students the opportunity to attend a single course in three modalities. View Recording
Facilitated by Dr. Malinda Daniel, this session is part 2 of the discussion on HyFlex course design. HyFlex is defined as providing students the opportunity to attend a single course in three modalities. View Recording
Many colleges have made the decision to move towards half-term courses so that students can focus on fewer classes at a time and can complete courses even if “life happens” midway through a semester. This session highlights one college’s transition and the method that the faculty used to condense the courses; this session is beneficial…
Colleagues from UVA’s Center for Teaching Excellence led this session providing background on alternative grading schemes and actionable steps to increase your course’s equitable grading practices. View Recording
Jon Iuzzini from Achieving the Dream led this session that explored using data to support evidence based instructional practices. Content includes leveraging small group instructor feedback and using disaggregated course success data. View Recording
This session is led by Leanne Wieland, and explores curriculum development and instructional design from a student centered approach. View Recording
Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm presents on supporting neurodiverse post-secondary students.View Recording
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.
In the session, Dr. Sarah Wright led attendees in examination of some obstacles that often impact Latinx students and how those challenges can be overcome with support from educators. Leave the session with greater understanding and some actual techniques to build trust and relationships with Latinx students.
