This session explored Open Education Resource (OER) strategies for course implementation and was led by Dr. Tanya Scott of Achieving the Dream. View Recording
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
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. View Recording
Presenters from Blue Ridge Community College present four study skills that can be embedded in courses immediately. View Recording
Amanda Zekanis, from Johnston Community College, leads this presentation. It provides resources for faculty professional development. It discusses some of the classroom activities that can be implemented to engage students. The presentation also includes data on the relationship between faculty professional development, student retention and success. View Recording
This session explored reframing student feedback, and was led by Claudia Gresham, retired faculty from Stanly Community College and current faculty at Pfeiffer University. View Recording
In this session join Susanna Blanchard as she illustrates how she delivers a flex class as an English instructor at CVCC. 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
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. 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
Join presenter Meret Burke, English instructor from Wilkes Community College in her presentation on discussion boards and creating meaningful group work. View Recording
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. 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
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. View Recording
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. View Recording
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. View Recording
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. View Recording
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…
Facilitated by Dr. Josh Howell this session discussed the North Carolina Community College Journal of 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. 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
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. 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
This session explored reframing student feedback, and was led by Claudia Gresham, retired faculty from Stanly Community College and current faculty at Pfeiffer University.View Recording
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.View Recording
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.View Recording
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.View Recording
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…
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.View Recording
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.View Recording
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".
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,…
