This session explored reframing student feedback, and was led by Claudia Gresham, retired faculty from Stanly Community College and current faculty at Pfeiffer University.
This session is a facilitation discussion about the challenges of online and in-person teaching both pre- and post-pandemic. Several student profiles are discussed with consideration of personality types and ways to successfully reach them for their learning success.
In this session join Susanna Blanchard as she illustrates how she delivers a flex class as an English instructor at CVCC.
The loss/momentum framework (connection, entry, progress & completion/advancement) is a great structure for thinking about and supporting the way students progress through college. Led by Ed Bowling, in this workshop you will think about the stages a student experiences going through a course, from connection to completion.
This session explored the tiered feedback method, which includes engaging students in rubric cased feedback and using office hours to build a plan for future assignments.
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.
Dr. Tanya Scott, from Achieving the Dream, facilitates this workshop. It provides an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Also, how it can be utilized to create engaging and responsive learning environments for all students. As well as principles and guidelines to help design new courses or revise existing ones.
In this session key student development theories were connected to practice to help faculty and staff embrace collaborative partnerships.
Facilitated by a faculty member and student this session explores course design with emphasis on group work and active learning principles.
Presented by the West Co-Directors this session discussed different types of syllabus revisions: the equitized syllabus and liquid syllabus.
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.
Learn from presenter Claudia Gresham about communicating successfully with online learners in this session.
Join Tim Scapin Instructional Designer & Media Specialist from Haywood Community College in his presentation on AI, content creation, detection tools and teaching strategies. 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.
Join presenter Meret Burke, English instructor from Wilkes Community College in her presentation on discussion boards and creating meaningful group work.
The Café model features colleagues from different community colleges. This session featured CVCC faculty and staff as they explored their tips and approaches for making student connections.
Faculty from Isothermal Community College and Blue Ridge Community College discuss three different practices: providing culturally responsive artifacts, using rubrics to increase transparency in assignment expectations, and collaborating with colleagues to create assignments.
The Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice has been designed to provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to discuss current trends in artificial intelligence. It also explains how this emerging technology impacts their roles at the college as well as student learning. This is the first session of a four part series.
Presented by Dr. Sarah Parlier from Blue Ridge Community College in this session you will identify key characteristics of the different generations in your classes and hear recommendations for engagement.
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.
This session unpacked the definition of deficit thinking, identified alternative strategies to change the students' outcomes, and illuminated communication's role in dismantling deficit thinking to asset-based pedagogical thinking.
A flipped classroom requires that students complete independent work before class, leaving class time for hands-on application. This session explored the theory behind the flipped classroom model and strategies for course application.
Dr. Louise Southern of the Autism Society of North Carolina presents on supporting post-secondary students.
This session is focused on the Transparency in Learning and Teaching Framework (TILT). TILT was created for more transparency in both teaching and learning. It does so by recognizing that new learners do not think like experts.
UNC colleague and veteran Rob Palermo shares insight into supporting military connected students in their college transition.
The Café model features colleagues from different community colleges. This session featured Wilkes faculty and staff as they explored student success best practices in synchronous, asynchronous and high flex classroom models.
Facilitated by a panel of presenters this session unpacks the evolution of AI in the classroom, setting expectations for students and identified support for instructional practices.
In this session, participants were encouraged to critically evaluate their grading systems. Also, to further develop pedagogically collaborative relationships as well as a specific alternative grading application for their teaching.
This session explored mental health, mental health challenges, and mental health disorders to discuss important mental health and wellness concepts. Participants were provided with practical self-care strategies and resources that may be used to support optimal mental health.
Dr. Tanya Scott of Achieving the Dream and former dean at Wake Tech presents part 1 of the session on culturally responsive teaching. She includes 6 equity minded concepts to include in a syllabus.
Dr. Tanya Scott presents part 2 of the session on culturally responsive teaching. You are encouraged to have a copy of one of your syllabi available for this session.
In this session Claudia Gresham Learn unpacks how to plan for tough conversations, how emotions can inform conflict, and the impact of our identities in conflict.
This session leads discovery of how to use course design as a catalyst for creating an inclusive learning environment, including best practices and strategies for any course modality. Dr. Shantell Strickland-Davis from CPCC explores high-quality course design, faculty members can be more intentional about how they support their students in these ways, leading to better…
Teaching Innovation, providing participants the opportunity to learn about submitting to the journal, the editorial process, and strategies to produce high quality publications surrounding NC community college topics. Participants also reviewed past issues.
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…
In this session industry partner Julie Dillon explored instructional design. Julie formerly worked in the NCCCS at Davidson-Davie Community College and transitioned to instructional design in health care.
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.
Facilitated by Dr. Hollie Daniels this session unpacked her work with Corequisite Education in her time at Florida State University’s Center for Postsecondary Success. Dr. Daniles used unpacked examples in Texas to identify how instruction can build on a student’s prior knowledge and cultural experiences to develop skills and increase engagement.
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.
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.
Led by Dr. Kristin Redfield this session covered ways to make sure that course assignments are in alignment with course outcomes. The focus was on making sure that students are given as few assignments as are necessary to assess what needs to be assessed while not being burdened with what they see as “busy work.”
This session is led by Leanne Wieland, and explores curriculum development and instructional design from a student centered approach.
This session explored reframing student feedback, and was led by Claudia Gresham, retired faculty from Stanly Community College and current faculty at Pfeiffer University.
Led by Dr. Devon Graves this session provides pedagogical approaches to building effective relationship-building and teaching practices for students of color.
This workshop session is for all faculty to learn about best teaching practices. The College of the Albemarle New Faculty Academy coordinators have gathered the best and not so great tips and tricks that their various cohorts have learned to help begin their professional journeys in this interactive session.
Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm presents on supporting neurodiverse post-secondary students.
Led by Susan Adams from Achieving the Dream this AM session was designed to empower participants with practical skills for integrating active learning techniques into their teaching, adaptable to various classroom modalities, including seated, hybrid, online, hy-flex, and flipped formats.
Led by Susan Adams from Achieving the Dream this PM session was designed to empower participants with practical skills for integrating active learning techniques into their teaching, adaptable to various classroom modalities, including seated, hybrid, online, hy-flex, and flipped formats.
Mindfulness and contemplative pedagogy can assist an individual in raising their own self-awareness, and this holistic method can help curb the stressors that an individual may face in an overstimulated society. The session mapped respective theoretical foundations, potential activities for both students and faculty members, and provide a brainstorm session for faculty to develop their…
This interactive workshop is designed to delve into the transformative power of belonging in the academic environment. Belonging plays a pivotal role in shaping students' motivation, academic achievement, wellness, self-perception, and social influence. Participants will explore the "Opportunities to Belong" framework, a pivotal concept in fostering acceptance, respect, inclusion, and support within college settings. By…
This event will explore the multifaceted dimensions of AI in education, delving into ethical considerations, practical applications, and the evolving role of educators.
Led by Achieving the Dream in this workshop participants embarked on a journey to become adept curators and creators of Open Education Resources (OER), by exploring the vast landscape of freely licensed educational materials.
In this workshop, we challenge conventional assessment norms and empower you to create assessment practices that prioritize student growth, engagement, and reflection over traditional grades.
This session addressed the merits of adopting a growth mindset in teaching and learning practices. The core idea is to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, acknowledging intelligence as a malleable and evolving trait.
Led by Dr. Carrol Warren, this workshop aimed to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive online courses by incorporating re-usable assignments. A reusable assignment is considered an instructional task or activity that is designed to be used multiple times across different contexts, courses, or semesters without significant modification. By their nature,…
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.
Join two community college faculty as they illustrate how they incorporate AI and Chat GPT in their current course(s) prepartion and facilitation.
Join Dr. Jack Bagwell, President of College of The Albemarle and NCCCS 2024 President of the Year, as he shares his wisdom in leadership skills and the principle of "Leading From Where You Are".
Who is Gen Z? What defines them? What can we do to effectively reach, teach, and communicate with these students online? Join us as we take a look at the student population that represents the majority of curriculum FTE for some community colleges. We will review relevant data, discuss Gen Z realities, and explore.
This interactive professional development workshop will explore best practices for providing constructive feedback on student writing. Whether you teach writing courses or integrate writing assignments into your subject area, this session offers valuable insights and techniques to help your students improve their writing skills.
Specification grading integrates several assessment and feedback methods to ensure that students demonstrate what they have learned in a course. Join Julie Dillon for a conversation about what specification grading is, what the benefits and challenges are, and how you can implement it in your course.
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,…
This session is for online instructors seeking strategies to create an online classroom that centers on what you bring to the table, regardless of the disciplines or courses you teach. This is a session where technology will be discussed only in the ways it can enhance or facilitate human-to-human interaction in a course.
This session is for online instructors seeking strategies to create an online classroom that centers on what you bring to the table, regardless of the disciplines or courses you teach. This is a session where technology will be discussed only in the ways it can enhance or facilitate human-to-human interaction in a course.
Instructors have access to a wealth of data in their courses every semester. Join Dr. Sheena Serslev, Director of Institutional Assessment at George Mason University, for this webinar that explores how instructors can use data from the formative and summative assessments in their courses to make data-informed decisions.
Craven Community College’s Kristi Reed and Jenifer Marquis proudly present two dynamic professional learning courses. Tailored to empower educators, these courses are meticulously crafted to not only onboard faculty but also to illuminate the path towards excellence in both online and hybrid course delivery.
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.
Universal Design for Learning is a set of guidelines that help instructors develop courses to include all learners, ensuring no one is left behind. UDL empowers both instructors and students to achieve more than they thought possible. Come to this interactive session on UDL to learn simple but impactful ways to make learning accessible to…
Led by Tanya Lance, this enlightening session delved into the critical topic of mental wellness, exploring its significance, breadth, and definition. In this session we examined the latest statistics and facts, shedding light on the prevalence of mental health issues among students and educators, while discussing the repercussions of overlooking mental wellness.
Dr. Kelley Evans interactive presentation explored the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students and the transformative power of a growth mindset. Participants learned practical strategies for fostering a growth mindset in their students, creating a supportive learning environment, and providing the necessary resources to help first-generation students succeed.
This session is the second installment from the Central Hub's series Insight to Impact. Dr. Joseph Levy, consultant and Associate Vice Provost of Accreditation and Quality Improvement at Excelsior University, leads this webinar that explores how instructors can use course evaluations to make data-informed decisions.
This session is the third installment of the Central Hub's series Insight to Impact. This session, facilitated by Dr. Commie Richardson, explored how instructors can enhance their teaching skills through the data produced from observations.
Andrea Dance & Derek Meredith of College of the Albemarle, led this session on Differentiated Advising Model for Adult Learners. The differentiated advising model was designed to ensure new students receive comprehensive support and to build meaningful relationships between advisors and students. Working with their advisor, adult learners are able to identify potential barriers whether…
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.
Facilitated by Dr. Trent Mohrbutter, this workshop helps CTE faculty develop a positive and supportive educational environment that boosts student engagement, increases retention, improves success, and fosters a sense of community and belonging. During this workshop you'll have access to techniques like reading strategies, developing critical thinking, encouraging collaboration and communication that you can immediately…
Sociological research tells us that our generational identity can have a significant impact on our perspectives, preferences, and behaviors, and new post-pandemic research provides insights about the students in our courses this semester. Learn some key characteristics about our students and engage in discussion focused on sustainable and effective teaching practices that meet students where…
Dr. Will Miller, led the fourth installment of the Central Hub's series Insight to Impact. Participants learned how to analyze student course performance, evaluate instructional changes, and develop data-informed instructional strategies.
In the first of two sessions on the NCCCS System Office Data Dashboards, participants learned how to navigate the NCCCS dashboards to comprehensively analyze college-level enrollment and performance measure data to uncover significant trends and patterns across various measures.
Drawing from the Adult Learner Guidebook Second Edition by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University, this session highlights common characteristics and challenges faced by adult learners in the North Carolina Community College System.
Discover how to transform freshman seminar into the most sought-after course on campus. We integrate the principles of positive psychology and CliftonStrengths to empower students from day one. Learn practical strategies to enhance engagement, foster resilience, and cultivate a supportive learning environment. This session will emphasize strengths-based approaches to student development, equipping instructors with tools…
In this session, we will explore practical strategies to support students with limited technology skills. Topics covered include a range of approaches to create a more inclusive learning environment, from simplifying digital tools to providing step-by-step guidance and resources. Participants will leave equipped with actionable techniques to bridge the tech divide, ensuring all students have…
This session will offer practical steps to help you thrive in your new role, such as ways to use your experience to your benefit, develop your teaching philosophy, networking, and building those teaching and classroom management skills. This session is geared for instructors in their first three to five years of teaching.
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 introduce and demonstrate instructional technology tools that pair well with research-based strategies to increase engagement, foster collaboration, and build relational capacity between students, the instructor, and the content through any mode of instruction.
This presentation examines Surry Community College's innovative split advising model that combines faculty and professional advisors to enhance student engagement. Attendees will explore formal advisor responsibilities, resource allocation, and seamless handoff strategies.
This workshop will focus on aligning assignments with your course and module outcomes, ensuring that you create as few assignments as are necessary to assess what you need to assess while not burdening students with what they see as 'busy work.' We’ll explore practical strategies for designing meaningful assessments.
Participants will learn best practices for creating effective welcome videos, weekly check-ins, feedback responses, and other personalized video messages. The session will include practical tips on video length, tone, accessibility, and tools to use—whether you're a seasoned video creator or just getting started. By the end of this 60-minute session, instructors will have a clear…
This session, the first in a four-part professional development series, explores how community college instructors can use instructor-created videos to foster a sense of presence, connection, and engagement. Beyond just delivering content, videos can help build instructor-student relationships, increase student motivation, and create a welcoming learning environment.
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.
Participants will learn how to explore the dashboards to identify program and course outcomes, trends, patterns, and differences across student characteristics.
This aspirational and inspirational professional development session will focus on leveraging Strengths-Based and Appreciative Inquiry frameworks to enhance the effectiveness of feedback in the classroom and workplace. Participants will learn how to approach feedback conversations with a focus on positive reinforcement, recognizing individual strengths, and fostering a growth-oriented environment.
In this session we explore effective strategies to develop meaningful peer-to-peer connections in online courses. Using the Community of Inquiry as a framework, we will explore a variety of engagement techniques designed to promote active participation and building a sense of community among students. Participants will learn how to utilize discussion boards, group projects, virtual…
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…
For this session, Dr. Lisa Smelser, the 2024 Central Carolina Community award winner and Stephanie Winstead, the 2024 Wilson Community College award winner discuss how forming relationships outside of their colleges helps them bring success to their Biotechnology students.
Discover how simple actions like personalized emails, thoughtful grading comments, regular announcements and other tools can make a world of difference in how your students perceive you. Learn practical strategies to show your students that you’re not just a name on a screen, but a real person who cares about their success. By the end…
In this training session, we will help community college faculty and staff better understand labor market information (LMI) and provide examples as to how it can be integrated into classroom instruction and student advising as well as how it can drive program curriculum.
Cathleen DiDonato, the 2024 Wake Tech winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award, shares how to increase student engagement in your classroom to promote student success.
Drawing on research and practice, including some of his own work, Dr. Nachman will enable attendees to glean actionable recommendations on how they can create better classroom experiences for both their autistic learners and all students. Throughout, attendees will engage in reflections and discussions about the ways they envision making positive changes to their courses…
Dr. Jason Moldoff, the 2024 Durham Tech winner, shares examples of how he creates a stimulating first five minutes of class to increase student engagement. Christopher Wayne Hardin, the 2024 Johnston Community College winner, provides insights on building trust, open communication, and humility in his teaching practice.
Whether you're just dipping your toes into online teaching or you've been swimming these waters for a decade or more, this session provides refreshing strategies for keeping your head above water in the asynchronous teaching environment. Learn clever techniques for riding the waves of student engagement, staying on top of your workload, and finding smooth…
