Workshops on Effective Teaching

Facilitated by Laura Stoutenburg

Our ears and brains and hearts need to learn to listen to new ways of pronouncing English. They can do it! With a focus on how accents work, the impact of attitudes on accent comprehension, and the ways that different cultures engage in small talk and group work, this session will leave you with new knowledge and new skills for effective communication in the global classroom.

Facilitated by Glenn Wagner

Are you a STEM faculty and curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) might impact you and your students now and in the future? This introductory workshop is designed for you to explore how AI is advancing into STEM education and the promise it holds for improving teaching and learning. Participants will engage in a variety of activities showcasing how AI can work with your students toward their learning goals, and not for them. We will also explore tips and ideas on how you might incorporate the tool to improve outcomes that support the diversity of learners in your classes. Artificial intelligence is here to stay, so let’s explore together about AI, STEM and your place in it!

Facilitated by Ada Sharpe

Essays, multiple choice quizzes, and exams are standards of assessment, but other options exist in designing assessment tasks. Are you interested in infusing some creativity in your assessment design? Join this workshop to share ideas and explore possibilities to energize and innovate your assessments. We will explore alternatives to traditional assessments that support student learning with an emphasis on choice, creativity, and originality.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Adrienne Vanthuyne

This teaching basics workshop includes a) a brief introduction to managing group work and the variables that can impact student success, b) a chance to match and assess effective group work components and requirements c) an opportunity to draft set of checkpoints for setting up a group assignment and discuss with a peer, d) a debrief in which outstanding questions and suggestions for effective group work practices are shared.​

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet

Join this workshop to consider the various facets of your role as an asynchronous online teacher. Discuss ideas for “being present” asynchronously to support students throughout the semester. Learn where to locate additional information and supports for delivering and supporting students in your asynchronous course.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Nasreen Sultana

In today’s diverse and dynamic educational landscape, fostering a sense of belonging among students is more crucial than ever. The workshop will provide strategies for recognizing and addressing implicit biases, promoting cultural competence, and ensuring all students feel valued and respected. Join us in this session to take the first step towards creating a classroom where every student feels they belong.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Tyler Pollard

What does it mean to learn online? What are strategies for designing an online course? In this workshop, we aim to help you answer these questions and consider what an online learning community can look like in your upcoming online course.

Facilitated by Nasreen Sultana

This workshop will provide an introduction to the basics of classroom management for faculty teaching both in-person and online. Participants will explore fundamental strategies for establishing clear expectations, fostering student engagement, and maintaining effective expectations. Through interactive activities and real-world scenarios, faculty will explore practical techniques for managing classroom dynamics, addressing disruptive behaviors, and promoting a culture of respect and cooperation.

Facilitated by Shermeen Khan and Erik Brener

You’ve received an accommodation letter, when one of the recommended accommodations jumps out at you as being seemingly difficult or impossible to implement. Maybe it seems as though it will bestow an unfair advantage, actually be unhelpful, or even contradict a learning outcome for your course. Join seasoned accessibility advisors who will dive into these topics, share helpful information on how to navigate these accommodations, and come prepared to talk about your own experiences or perceptions.

Facilitated by Launa Gauthier and Juliet Conlon

In this workshop designed for new SoTL researchers, participants will explore the rich landscape of SoTL literature and the essential step of connecting our SoTL research projects to existing research. In the workshop we’ll define a traditional literature review with an emphasis on understanding where and how to search literature related to your SoTL topic.

Facilitated by Laura Stoutenburg and Mihaela Simion

So you have been asked to develop a course! Join a Curriculum Consultant and a Teaching and Learning consultant to explore the necessary elements for a great course. The session will introduce course learning outcomes as well as the overall role of the course outline and its relationship to program standards. Considerations for planning lessons, assessments, and rubrics that other faculty can follow will be explored.

Facilitated by Elan Paulson and Ada Sharpe

Are you interested in designing or updating a rubric for a writing assessment that includes criteria addressing student use of AI? Join us for options and examples to adjust rubrics to be more attuned to common characteristics of generative AI writing.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Amber West

In this workshop, we will explore key considerations for lesson planning in an online course and provide recommendations for writing content suitable for asynchronous delivery.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Lise Dupont

This workshop will introduce Quality Matters and copyright considerations in the creation of online content. We will also introduce importance of AODA and accessibility standards, and discuss approaches for creating accessible content.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Priscillia Ippersiel

Student engagement and learner connections are at the forefront when designing online learning experiences. In this workshop, we will discuss approaches to enhance interactivity in asynchronous learning and evaluate tools that promote learner engagement.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Tyler Pollard

During this workshop, we will explore strategies for preparing the model course shell to equip faculty for successful teaching in their upcoming term. Our discussions will revolve around intentional course shell design and the utilization of tools aimed at fostering consistency and creating engaging learning environments for students. Additionally, we will examine teaching approaches that enable faculty members to personalize their section shell while upholding course outcomes.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

Dive into creating learning materials with the help of genAI. Learn how to effectively prompt generative AI chatbots to produce exemplar documents, graphics, and other text based materials that match your teaching or course development goals. This hands-on session with Microsoft Copilot will guide participants through the process of developing course materials that not only engage but also challenge students to think critically and creatively. Elevate your course content with AI and leave a lasting impact on your students’ learning journey.

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

Enhance teaching presence in your courses by including an effective welcome video. Practice using some of the functionality of video creation tools and practice creating a video. Learn how to change the permissions structure of the video, to allow it to be viewed in any course you post it to.

Facilitated by Marcia Chaudet and Claire Meldrum

This workshop will guide you through the principles and best practices for creating effective assessments in online courses. We will introduce how to design assessments that accurately measure achieved outcomes, promote engagement, and provide meaningful feedback.

Facilitated by Ada Sharpe , David Baidoo-Anu and Nathan Gardi

A good rubric or marking scheme can make all the difference for you and your students. Consider the possible impact on marking efficiency, fairness and consistency, and feedback for learners that a well-designed grading tool can offer. Join us to learn about key components of rubric and marking scheme design and how to incorporate these tools seamlessly into your eConestoga course shell.

Facilitated by Monsurat Raji

Are you looking to create the best assessment experience possible for your students? Designing supportive, engaging and authentic assessments for students is a critical component of curriculum design. Join this workshop to learn more about the important considerations for assessment development across a semester, including how best to ensure cultural relevance, adequate scaffolding, formative feedback and meaningful practice opportunities are built directly into your course design

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

If your course uses an eText, come to this session to learn some of the features of the Texidium eReader app which can be used to enhance learning. In this session, we will explore some of the key challenges posed by eTexts for learners. Considering these, we will explore some ways to support learners in interacting within an eText. Experiment with features that connect to particular learning strategies, and leave with a few ready ideas to incorporate into your teaching or course development.

Facilitated by Elan Paulson and Monsurat Raji

Join us for an engaging workshop where we will explore practical strategies to ensure that technology enhances learning for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. Participants will learn how to use digital tools in inclusive ways for diverse learning needs. We will also discuss ways to create an equitable digital environment that fosters participation and collaboration for all students. Through active learning, participants will gain valuable insights into making their classrooms more inclusive. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your teaching practices and support every student’s success, while using technology in your classroom!

Facilitated by Launa Gauthier

In this workshop, participants will examine various methodologies used in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning research. Participants will gain insights into effective data collection strategies, enhancing their abilities to conduct rigorous and impactful research studies. Participants will also be introduced to some of the key ethical considerations associated with SoTL methods and research more broadly.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

In this interactive workshop, we’ll practice some practical ways to leverage Copilot in our capacity as educators. We’ll delve into real-world scenarios, weaving a “tapestry” of how Copilot can support lesson development, email communication, and other teaching tasks. We’ll explore the 70/30 balance, and discover how Copilot can free up our time. Participants will leave with effective, efficient, and ethical ways to integrate Copilot into their lives as Conestoga professors.

Facilitated by Elan Paulson

Being “genAI literate” means knowing how to use generative AI (genAI) effectively to achieve your goals. This workshop builds foundational genAI literacy for teachers: recognizing and appreciating the capacity of genAI to accelerate your teaching and engage students in learning. Come explore ideas for using genAI as a lesson planner and active learning tool. Gain tips to use genAI safely and responsibly in your classroom.

Facilitated by Launa Gauthier

In this introductory workshop, participants will explore the fundamental principles of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) also known as teaching and learning research. We’ll examine the overall process for developing an impactful SoTL research project. Participants will learn how to transform their teaching-related inquiries into researchable questions and envision a project that helps them explore improvements and impacts on student learning in classrooms. Participants will also be introduced to some of the key ethical considerations of SoTL research.

Facilitated by Glenn Wagner

In this presentation, we will explore the current state of high school graduates as you learn about high school structure, “what’s new”, assessment and evaluation practices, de-streaming, post secondary pathways and the first-year college/university experience. Reflection on your own high school experiences and minds-on activity will also be part of this presentation.

Facilitated by Ada Sharpe

How can you provide feedback in fair and honest ways that encourage critical and creative thinking without telling students what to do? This workshop focuses on feedback within an inquiry-based learning approach. Come and explore effective inquiry-based feedback strategies and consider how they apply to your course.

Facilitated by Elan Paulson

Evidence of learning is not only a product; it is also a process and a journey. We will explore ideas for structuring a learning activity (or assignment) that asks students to use AI to brainstorm, conduct research, or obtain feedback, then also describe and document their use of Copilot as a support for learning and aid to their work. Faculty will take away an editable document to help students share and disclose how they used Copilot.

Facilitated by Glenn Wagner and Lauren Spring

This workshop will introduce participants to a critical disability framework and disability history and activism in Canada. We will explore the differences between physical and cognitive disabilities; neurodiversity; and mental illness/ madness and the importance of applying a social rather than a medical model to these conversations. We will also identify specific challenges related to differences between high school and post-secondary accommodation processes and discuss practical ways that Conestoga College supports students with disabilities.

Facilitated by Lauren Spring

There are 7 aspects to your use of your voice that the human brain assesses within seconds. Come examine these, practice a few broadcasting techniques, and practice delivering the first lines you will use as you introduce a topic to your students.

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the steps to create an image-based drag-and-drop activity. Drag and drops are a great way for learners to establish logical connections between two or more elements. Previous experience with H5P and/or completion of the Introducing the H5P Studio workshop is strongly encouraged.

Required Preparation: Please come prepared with one or several copyright-compliant image(s) you would like to use.

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

Looking for ways to boost participation and engagement in your courses? Welcome to this interactive, introductory level webinar about Mentimeter! Hosted by the Mentimeter team in collaboration with Teaching and Learning, this session will go through the basics of Mentimeter and walk you through using this interactive polling tool in any teaching mode. These dynamic questions will help increase interaction in your course and create engagement in your bridges, pre or post assessments. In this session, you will learn how to set up and use Mentimeter for in-person, synchronous or asynchronous classes. Leave with some new ideas, a template slide deck you can adapt to your own needs, and access to your Conestoga provided, fully licensed Mentimeter account!

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

In this workshop, you will learn how you can incorporate OneDrive and Office365 collaborative documents into learning activities. We will explore how OneDrive can act as a collaborative space for your students to make and track their contributions, and give feedback to shared work using comments. We will demonstrate how you can share documents and organize collaborative working spaces for students on the cloud, where they can be accessed and edited anytime. Finally, we will consider how OneDrive can be used in the planning of your learning activities, and identify meaningful strategies for implementing and managing collective tasks or group work in the digital environment.

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

This session will get you started using Padlet, a versatile and simple teaching and learning tool. Try out Padlets designed for collaborating, organizing and discussing. Learn to embed and link in your courses, and leave with several examples to build from.

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

In this session, we explore ways to deliver interactive lessons that engage students and support learning using some features of Teams best suited for teaching and learning. This session will introduce the essential features needed to Teaching using Teams, including creating and sharing meeting links, managing participants, sharing your screen, and monitoring breakout rooms. You’ll also become familiar with pulling attendance reports, recording and accessing Teams recordings.

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

In this session, we explore ways to deliver interactive lessons that engage students and support learning using some features of Zoom best suited for teaching and learning. Learn tips and strategies for sharing Zoom links in eConestoga, pulling attendance lists, annotating and demonstrating on shared screens, supporting and monitoring breakout room, and recording your Zoon session.

Facilitated by Ada Sharpe, Monsurat Raji and David Baidoo-Anu

In-class proctored tests and exams offer the opportunity to measure student learning in the moment, under observation. They can also present you with challenges upholding integrity and can cause uncertainty in responding in the moment if you suspect a student has cheated. In this workshop, we will explore options and scenarios for in-class proctoring of tests and exams, and discuss strategies to maintain integrity and validity in the process.

Facilitated by Cory Scurr and Rowan Bleaney

In this workshop we’ll explore the ethical and practical limitations of using GenAI detection tools and learn how to effectively use Turnitin’s AI Detection feature. We will then explore signs of possible AI generated work, what and how students can provide evidence of original work, and how to triage mass cases of GenAI use in your class. Lastly, we’ll review how to conduct information gathering interviews for situations that warrant a conversation with your student.

Facilitated by Lauren Spring

Join us for an explorative workshop where you will learn how to craft and organize your lesson materials to align with the BOPPPS framework. We will discuss practical tips and techniques for creating engaging slides and organizing supplementary materials to enhance student learning and participation. Leave with actionable insights to optimize your weekly lesson delivery and foster a more engaging classroom environment.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

Tired of typing up endless paragraphs of feedback? In this session, learn about some tools to bring variety, value and impact to the feedback you offer students. Test out peer-to-peer feedback tools as well as instructor feedback tools, and learn the best applications of each approach. Share and learn about suggested processes and types of comments when creating feedback, and take away some new tools to help close the feedback loop.

Facilitated by Evelyn Schmidt

Interested in recording and sharing simple videos? In this session you will be introduced to Panopto, a tool that will allow you to record, caption, share, and conduct simple edits on your videos. Gain access to your Panopto account, and explore the features available to capture your screen and record informational videos using the platform. You will be shown where to find your Zoom recordings which are already hosted on Panopto, and explore how you can edit and share them with your students.

Facilitated by Adrienne Vanthuyne

This workshop will explore strategies for creating strong, inclusive classroom communities through positive classroom management. We will focus on bridging the gap between high school and college classroom management techniques, and how to foster meaningful connections across cultures and build trust in a diverse classroom. Participants will explore techniques to connect with a diverse group of students and implement effective classroom management practices that support learners in their transition from high school to college.

Facilitated by Elan Paulson

In this workshop, we will discuss ways that we can use Copilot safely and effectively to support tasks related to attendance management, announcement creation for students, formatting resources for uploading to eConestoga, and more. Then, we will collaboratively develop and test generative AI prompts for these tasks. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a mini-toolkit of ideas and prompts for Copilot assistance with course delivery tasks.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

This workshop is designed to enhance how educators plan their lessons. Participants will explore using Microsoft Copilot to streamline lesson planning and create dynamic, engaging activities. Discover techniques for prompting Copilot to generate lesson bridges, pre-assessments, participatory activities, and post-assessment ideas that align with the BOPPPS lesson planning model and Conestoga’s educational standards. In this practical session, you will learn to use Copilot to design and revise lesson plans with variety and interest.

Facilitated by Adrienne Vanthuyne

Are your classes stuck in the same weekly pattern – have you noticed a decline in student engagement? In this workshop, we will brainstorm active learning strategies to “re-activate” student engagement and encourage participation. We will explore “participatory” learning activities that create opportunities for students to review or practice new concepts and skills. Come and hone your skills in teaching for active learning!

Facilitated by Glenn Wagner

We all have preferences on how we learn best, including your students. How might you tailor your teaching to bring out the best in every student? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help give all your students equitable opportunities to succeed by offering flexible ways to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. In this workshop, you will learn practical tips and strategies to help you represent course material in multiple ways for easier understanding, how to structure multiple ways to engage students with course content to improve learning, and how to provide options for students to act and express their learning that amplifies their strengths as learners.

Facilitated by Sara Kafashan

As one semester wraps up and another begins, let’s take time to reflect on our teaching practices. In this workshop we’ll discuss a) why we might be hesitant to identify what goes well and what goes badly in our classrooms; b) the difference between reflecting “in” action and reflecting “on” action; and c) why these practices are beneficial for both students and faculty. You will receive formal frameworks for reflection and straightforward evidence-based tools you can make use of before, during, and after each semester.

Facilitated by Monsurat Raji and David Baidoo-Anu

Did you know that eConestoga now provides an Assessment Analysis feature that can help you reflect on assessment items as well as your teaching and feedback strategies related to assessments? Join this workshop to learn more about three assessment analysis features visible only to faculty. Together, we will explore how you can use these to reflect on reliability and validity and adjust your assessment practices.

Facilitated by Adrienne Vanthuyne and Sara Kafashan

Whether intentional or not, hateful actions and words harm and exclude valuable members of our community. What should faculty do when a racist or hateful comment is made in their classroom? In this workshop, we will discuss practical examples of how faculty can respond swiftly and appropriately to racism and hate that may show up in teaching contexts.

Facilitated by Monsurat Raji

In this workshop, we will focus on approaches to scaffolding student learning in preparation for an assessment. We will explore what current research tells us about the benefits of scaffolding and collaboratively apply a model for its use. The session will also provide space to reflect on challenges and opportunities in implementing a scaffolded approach.

Facilitated by Elan Paulson

Innovating in teaching means thinking about ways to adjust and evolve how we teach to make learning better for our students. Teaching innovation does not require wholesale change: big impacts can come from small changes. Join this workshop to share your recent teaching “tweaks” or innovations with colleagues: what did you do, and how do you know it worked? We’ll also explore the concept of teaching innovation cycles and discuss some risks of and opportunities for introducing teaching innovations into the classroom.

Facilitated by David Baidoo-Anu

As our student body becomes increasingly diverse, it is vital to implement equitable assessments that give all students equal opportunity to demonstrate their learning, regardless of their background. In this workshop, we will discuss how students’ cultural backgrounds and prior experiences with assessment and learning influence their conceptions of assessment and assessment experiences. We will also explore strategies for designing culturally responsive assessments tailored to individual needs, ensuring that each student receives the support necessary to thrive academically.

Facilitated by Nasreen Sultana and Adrienne Vanthuyne

In this workshop, participants will receive an overview of intercultural teaching strategies and frameworks to support teaching international students. We will discuss the application of these strategies to a) getting to know international student learning needs, b) building a sense of belonging in a diverse classroom community, and c) ensuring materials are presented with an intercultural communication lens. We will examine and consider several teaching and learning scenarios through an intercultural and inclusive lens.

Facilitated by Nasreen Sultana and Lauren Spring

In this workshop, we will use an intercultural lens to examine common classroom management challenges and consider practical tips for overcoming them. We will discuss strategies for circumventing potential attendance issues from day one; identify the 3 golden rules for successful classroom management (and how to uphold them!) while maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment; and review the role that thoughtfully- designed active learning activities can play in keeping students engaged and on task.

Facilitated by Monsurat Raji

One of the biggest challenges for international students is understanding the expectations of the various types of non-test assignments and also how testing occurs in outcomes-based learning. Faculty may struggle to mark work submitted in English that does not meet their expectations and may also struggle with their own biases. This workshop helps faculty with scaffolding for student success and marking effectively.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

This workshop takes a practical look at the digital experiences of international learners and compares this to the digital environments of their courses. We will discuss possible strategies to accommodate learners, including the intersections of technology with culturally accessible and inclusive teaching practices. We will identify several apps, practices, and strategies that can support meaningful participation in learning exercises and aid your course delivery.

Facilitated by Lauren Spring

In this workshop we will define practical wisdom and trace its evolution from Ancient Greece to your classroom and the work world today. Through analyzing specific examples of practical wisdom in action in industry we will paint a clearer picture of how and when it aligns with course learning outcomes. We’ll identify strategies for incorporating practical wisdom learning opportunities into your lesson plans so that graduating students will be better equipped to navigate their way through complex workplace situations.

Facilitated by Sara Kafashan

Generational diversity is commonplace in work settings, but how common is it in the college classroom? In this workshop, we will look at the growing evidence for generational diversity in post-secondary education. We will take a closer look at the learnings needs of teenage students, direct-entry students, and mature students. We will explore how generational differences impact an educator’s style of teaching, a student’s preferences for learning, and the interactions between students and educators in a college setting.

Facilitated by Lauren Spring

How do we teach with student mental health in mind? In this workshop, we’ll learn about enablers and barriers to student mental health, and what faculty can do support student mental health.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

Come join your colleagues on-campus and re(visit) classroom technologies, delivery, interactions and processes.

Facilitated by David Baidoo-Anu

Do you test your tests before you given them to your students? If not, this workshop on the 3Ts of testing (Topics, Tasks and Time) will help ensure each of your tests is both student-ready and student-worthy.

Facilitated by Glenn Wagner

Make inquiry the heart of your interactive lessons with effective questions. In this workshop, we will discuss how to ensure your questions suit course outcomes and what kinds of questions prompt student answers. Together, we will create an easy-to-apply checklist for the questions we ask in class. We will also explore better alternatives to asking students if they “have any questions.”

Facilitated by Ada Sharpe and Launa Gauthier

In this workshop, we will focus on students at the margins of the teaching and learning space: we’ll think about the only woman in the trades shop or the mature student attending a post-secondary institution for the first time. Come examine situations where a student faces the experience of being “other” and learn strategies for cultivating connection to enact inclusion and care.

Facilitated by Launa Gauthier

In this workshop, participants will be guided through the step-by-step process of developing a SoTL project. We’ll discuss an overview of research questions, research design and data collection methods. Participants will spend some time exploring how Generative AI can support different stages of the research process.  Participants will be given a SoTL project planning template to take away from the session which offers a structured approach and resources to help them implement their project. 

Facilitated by Ada Sharpe , Monsurat Raji and David Baidoo-Anu

In this workshop, participants will explore strategies for supporting student learning in high-stakes end of term assessments, including final exams and major summative assignments. We will focus on small but meaningful practices faculty can introduce in their courses in the final weeks of term to prepare students academically for end of term assessments, while mitigating learner anxiety and cultivating strong study skills.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

Want to gamify an exam review period to help relieve anxiety and have students practice material? This session will provide two ways you can do this! You’ll experience the games and leave with some templates and ideas you can readily use in your own teaching.

Facilitated by Nasreen Sultana

In this workshop, faculty will explore hidden bias and how it can show up in the post-secondary classroom. We will discuss examples of when faculty may experience bias from students, and how bias can show up in our own teaching. Come explore the topic of hidden bias and gain practical strategies to mitigate the impact of implicit bias on teaching. 

Facilitated by Glenn Wagner

All students arrive to your class with their gifts and challenges as learners.  In this workshop, we will focus on the challenges of teaching students who are ‘neuro-diverse’, meaning that they engage and learn differently than ‘neuro-typical’ students.  Expect to learn about the different characteristics of neurodiversity, the strengths and challenges neurodiverse students bring to your class, and how to engage neurodiverse students to maximize their full potential. 

Facilitated by Nasreen Sultana

Many 1.5-generation domestic students began their education in Canada during middle or high school, navigating a unique blend of cultural and educational transitions. In the post-secondary phase, these students encounter distinct challenges and opportunities that set them apart from first-generation immigrants and Canadian-born peers. This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the transitional experiences of 1.5-generation students. Participants will learn about best practices to support these students’ journeys in college classrooms, ensuring their optimal success. This workshop will give you valuable insights and practical strategies to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for 1.5 generation students.

Facilitated by Carla Mangahis, Chantel– Marie Stickel and Rowan Bleaney

This course will provide a high-level overview of using, understanding and interpreting Turnitin and its various features on eConestoga. During the two-hour workshop, participants will learn the best practice to set up Turnitin on their course shell, examine examples of similarity scores and understand the new AI detector.

Facilitated by Lauren Spring

Come learn about these tactics and ways they can be used to introduce challenging course topics. We will examine the theory and research behind singling out 7 specific leadership tactics for faculty to focus on integrating.

Facilitated by Jesslyn Wilkinson

This workshop will guide participants through the innovative use of AI integrations and apps for creating visually compelling materials for teaching. Participants will learn how to harness the potential of these tools to generate a wide range of visuals, including images, icons, and more, tailored to educational contexts. Additionally, the workshop will cover practical strategies for accessing and leveraging college-licensed accounts to maximize the benefits of AI-powered visual creation in teaching and learning environments. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting to explore AI in education, this workshop will provide valuable insights and hands-on experience to enhance your teaching toolkit.

Facilitated by Ada Sharpe and Monsurat Raji

This workshop is designed to help faculty navigate students’ expectations and understanding of College assessments. We will discuss the barriers and challenges that students experience as well as predictors for success when transitioning to college-level assessments. We will explore effective strategies to support student success in College assessments. By the end of this workshop, participants will feel more confident in their ability to support students in understanding College assessment expectations, thereby improving their academic performance. Join us and take further steps toward supporting your students through assessments!

Facilitated by Adrienne Vanthuyne and Jesslyn Wilkinson

Assistive technologies can help students and faculty work with challenges and build on strengths. Join us to examine key assistive tech and practices and consider how they may show up in courses. Develop appreciation for how AT help all students and gain access to resources and information that can support you as you support students.

Facilitated by Glenn Wagner