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Equitizing the Syllabus

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dr. Tanya Scott of Achieving the Dream and formerly a dean at Wake Tech discusses the differences between equality, diversity and equity and justice while designing inclusive learning spaces.

Equitizing the Syllabus – Part 1

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dr. Tanya Scott of Achieving the Dream and formerly a dean at Wake Tech discusses the differences between equality, diversity and equity and justice while designing inclusive learning spaces. This session is 1 of 2.

Tiered Feedback

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Equitizing the Syllabus – Part 2

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Dr. Tanya Scott of Achieving the Dream presents part 2 of the session on designing inclusive learning spaces. This session is 2 of 2.

Culturally Responsive Practices

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Whalen from Harper College and Achieving the Dream this session unpacks how instruction can build on a student’s prior knowledge and cultural experiences to develop skills and increase engagement. View Recording

Quick and Easy Strategies Faculty Can Use to Improve Student Learning

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Research in educational and cognitive psychology demonstrates that when it comes to student learning, how we teach is often just as important, or even more important, than what we teach. This webinar looked at evidence-based strategies to improve our students’ learning.

Embedding Study Skills in College Course

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Presenters from Blue Ridge Community College present four study skills that can be embedded in courses immediately.

West Café Universal Design Learning (UDL)

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Café model features colleagues from different community colleges. This session featured Gaston College and McDowell Tech faculty and staff as they explored Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and practices.

Flexible Class Delivery and Engagement

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

In this session join Susanna Blanchard as she illustrates how she delivers a flex class as an English instructor at CVCC.

Tiered Feedback

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Universal Design For Learning

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Utlizing Zoomunity As Context – STEM Focus

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Facilitated by a faculty member and student this session explores course design with emphasis on group work and active learning principles.

Syllabi: Rethinking Our Language, Tone & Policies

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Presented by the West Co-Directors this session discussed different types of syllabus revisions: the equitized syllabus and liquid syllabus.

HyFlex I – Overview and How-to

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Rethinking Discussion Boards

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join presenter Meret Burke, English instructor from Wilkes Community College in her presentation on discussion boards and creating meaningful group work.

West Café Providing Culturally Responsive Artifacts with ICC

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

HyFlex II

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Flipping the Classroom: Theory, Strategy, and Application

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

TILT Framework

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Success in the Synchronous Classroom

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Alternative Grading Practices

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Equitizing the Syllabus – Part 1

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Equitizing the Syllabus – Part 2

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Course Design As A Catalyst: Creating A Meaningful & Inclusive Learning Environment

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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…

Minimizing Course Design – How a Half Really is a Whole

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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…

Equitizing the Syllabus with Julie Dixon

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Course Improvement Using Student Data

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Demystifying the Course Build Process – Aligning Assignments to Outcomes (Part 3)

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.”

When Feedback Attacks: Rethinking and Reframing Student Feedback

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

This session explored reframing student feedback, and was led by Claudia Gresham, retired faculty from Stanly Community College and current faculty at Pfeiffer University.

Finding and Curating Open Course Content

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Inclusive Online Course Design with Re-Usable Assignments for Faculty and Student Success

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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,…

Smart Teaching – The Magic of AI in Your Classroom

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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,…

Being Human in Tech-Dominated Spaces

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Transforming Education with HOTT (Hybrid and Online Teacher Training) Courses

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Supporting Adult Learners – Getting to Know Your Adult Learners Better

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

How to Make Freshman Seminar (ACA) Course the Most Popular Course on Campus

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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…

AI in Academia – Drafting Policies

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Cut the Crap – Dropping the Extra Weight from Your Classes

NCSU 706 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

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.