Spring 2025 Webinars
Transformative Teaching: Crafting Inclusive Curriculums for Today’s Learners
Date: February 5, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Host: Violet Luxton
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This session delves into the intersections of critical, culturally sensitive and community engaged curriculum development. We will explore strategies for integrating diverse perspectives into teaching materials and reimagine contemporary curriculum to reflect a broader, more equitable range of experiences and knowledge systems.
Effective Course Management
Date: February 11, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Host: Juan Carlos Parrilla
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Do you want to become a more successful college professor? Join us for an engaging webinar on effective college class management, designed for future and current educators seeking to enhance their teaching strategies. This session will cover key topics such as fostering student engagement, creating an inclusive classroom environment, and implementing innovative assessment techniques. Participants will learn practical tools and techniques to address common challenges and promote a positive learning atmosphere. Juan Carlos Parrilla will share real-world experiences and best practices to inspire and empower educators. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and elevate your classroom experience.
Revolutionizing Education: AI in Classroom Design
Date: February 25, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Host: Juan Carlos Parrilla
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Why are you not using AI in your teaching? Huh? Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we approach teaching and learning. This webinar explores innovative applications of AI to streamline classroom design, including tools for creating dynamic lesson plans, rubric development, and engaging PowerPoint presentations. Learn how AI can assist in crafting comprehensive and adaptable syllabi that meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. Join us to explore the future of education and gain practical insights into integrating AI into your teaching practices!
Ethical AI in Higher Education: Navigating Challenges and Environmental Impacts
Date: March 5, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Violet Luxton
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education in profound and often contradictory ways. This webinar provides an evidence-based exploration of the ethical dilemmas and environmental impact associated with artificial intelligence’s integration into higher education. Drawing on recent research in ethics, pedagogy, data privacy, and sustainability, participants will examine how AI tools are transforming academic integrity, student learning outcomes, and the hidden costs of operational efficiency.
Mastering the Flipped Classroom
Date: March 11, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Host: Juan Carlos Parrilla
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Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the principles and best practices for implementing a flipped classroom model in higher education. Discover how to transform traditional lecture-based courses by delivering content outside of class through videos, readings, or interactive modules, and using in-class time for hands-on activities, discussions, and collaborative learning. This session will cover strategies for content creation, fostering student engagement, and assessing outcomes in a flipped environment. Ideal for college educators across disciplines, this webinar provides practical tools and insights to help you create a dynamic and student-centered learning experience.
Spotting Burnout and Supporting Students in Mid-Semester Stress
Date: April 9, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Host: Violet Luxton
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This webinar is tailored for educators to help identify and address signs of burnout and overwhelm in their students, particularly during high-pressure times like mid-April. We’ll delve into the intersecting dimensions of student wellness—mental, physical, and social—through the lens of effective teaching practices and recent research on wellness interventions in higher education. By the end of the session, educators will gain research-informed strategies to foster resilience, encourage consistent academic engagement, and support students in developing coping skills to successfully finish the semester.
Fostering Collaborative Learning for Students
Date: April 15, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Host: Juan Carlos Parrilla
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Enhance student engagement and deepen learning outcomes with collaborative strategies designed for college-level teaching. In this webinar, you’ll explore the benefits of collaborative learning, including improved critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Learn practical techniques for designing group activities, facilitating peer-to-peer learning, and addressing challenges such as group dynamics and equitable participation. Whether you’re teaching in-person, online, or hybrid courses, this session will equip you with tools to create a more inclusive, interactive, and student-centered learning environment. Perfect for educators seeking to inspire collaboration and active participation in their classrooms.
Mastering Research Management with Zotero: Exploring the Latest Features
Date: May 6, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Host: Violet Luxton
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Learn how to simplify your research process with Zotero! This workshop introduces scholars to the basics and newest features of Zotero 7, showcasing how this essential, free reference management software can streamline your research process. From managing sources to citing with ease, Zotero’s upgrades include a redesigned user interface, native dark mode, enhanced PDF/EPUB reader with advanced annotation tools, and smarter citation features. Whether you’re new to Zotero or upgrading, this session will provide the tools to enhance research efficiency and citation management to make long-term projects like theses and dissertations a breeze!