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. 

Writing Accountability Group

Focusing on writing can be challenging when there are multiple demands on your time. Participation in the Writing Accountability Group provides an opportunity for you to schedule time on your calendar to focus on writing and moving projects forward on your agenda. This time can be for any type of writing, including research papers, grants, […]

Considering the Big Picture When Using Visuals in the Classroom

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. What if a learner can not see that picture?  How do they understand the idea?  What if the visual is a complex graphic or map?  How do learners know what they should be thinking about when they interpret the visual?  This workshop will help participants to view visuals as one component in the bigger puzzle of providing content to learners.  Strategies for helping blind and sighted learners navigate the visuals in your course will be presented, along with opportunities to apply those skills to your own course content during the workshop session.      

Considering the Big Picture When Using Visuals in the Classroom

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. What if a learner can not see that picture?  How do they understand the idea?  What if the visual is a complex graphic or map?  How do learners know what they should be thinking about when they interpret the visual?  This workshop will help participants to view visuals as one component in the bigger puzzle of providing content to learners.  Strategies for helping blind and sighted learners navigate the visuals in your course will be presented, along with opportunities to apply those skills to your own course content during the workshop session.      

Semester AI Prompt Challenge

Looking for a way to test out what AI can do for you? Join us for the Semester AI Prompt Challenge!