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Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement: Gamified Learning and Parallel Thinking

In this panel, two educators share their creative strategies for enhancing student engagement. Seth Powless (Beaver) uses a flipped, gamified curriculum with application software that mirrors industry tools, providing hands-on learning experiences that boost technology skills and engagement. Fernando Soto (Greater Allegheny) employs Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats to foster inclusive, diverse class discussions by encouraging students to explore topics from multiple perspectives.

Engaging Minds: Creative Strategies to Spark Student Interest

This panel session explores three innovative techniques for enhancing student engagement in three academic disciplines. An introductory physics course was made engaging by having students analyze bad physics in popular movies. In an Accounting Information Systems course, students brought real-life or movie clip examples of fraud schemes and discussed how these examples align with the definitions given in the text. Join us to discover how these creative strategies can be applied to your own teaching to foster an engaging and effective learning environment.

360º Video/VR: Enhancing Student Engagement

Explore the world of emerging technology trends with a focus on 360º video and virtual reality (VR). This presentation showcases an active learning tool designed to engage students, allowing them to practice problem-solving, critical thinking, and customer service skills.

Redefining Learning with AI: Strategies, Challenges, and Success

Are you ready to revolutionize your teaching approach with Artificial Intelligence (AI)? In this engaging session, our expert faculty presenters will showcase innovative uses of AI through two compelling case studies: AI-generated policy brief assignment and virtual classmates. Gain valuable insights and actionable ideas for classroom application.

Creating a Dynamic and Inclusive Learning Environment in Zoom Classes

This training program is designed to transform your Zoom classes into engaging, inclusive, and productive learning spaces. Learn strategies to foster a sense of belonging, improve student interaction and participation, and ultimately enhance learning outcomes.

Innovative Digital Tools for Enhanced Student Engagement

Explore how innovative digital tools like COVE STUDIO and Yellowdig are transforming student engagement in the classroom. Learn how customizable texts and dynamic online discussions can foster deeper connections and inclusive participation.

Integrating AI into Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship: A Sharing Session

Have you been revising or re-imagining how you teach or how your students learn with AI tools? In this interactive session, you will be invited to share your AI-related teaching practices, learn what other instructors are doing, and generate ideas for future research on AI in the classroom.

Designing Your Syllabus to Support Learner Success

Did you know that the majority of disabled learners in your classroom have invisible disabilities that you can not see? The recommended strategies to reach these disabled learners actually benefit ALL learners in your classroom. This hands-on workshop will focus on strategies that you can use to make your course more universally designed for all learners. During the workshop, you will be able to apply your new skills to your course syllabus.

Introduction to Canvas for New Commonwealth Campus Instructors

IT Learning Design (ITLD) is offering a Canvas Training for new Commonwealth Campus instructors on Zoom on:  Tuesday, August 13 from 10-12  Wednesday, August 21 from 6-8   Participants will be able to:    Identify key features and tools of Canvas and their basic functions    Identify possible use cases for Canvas    Identify benefits of using Canvas    Locate […]

Designing in Canvas for All Learners, Part 1

A key component of learner success is course content that learners can easily navigate.  By considering the design of course content in Canvas, faculty can significantly affect how successful learners are in a course.  This workshop will provide participants with best practices related to course navigation, module structure, and the Canvas content editor.  These strategies will help you reduce barriers for learners.