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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
