Teaching with Experiential Learning in the Era of Generative AI

Join us for an informative workshop led by Dr. Sharma, who will discuss the importance of experiential learning in the realm of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The rapid growth of AI tools has transformed the educational landscape, making it essential for faculty to leverage both experiential learning and AI to equip their students with the cognitive and interpersonal skills necessary in this era of unprecedented technological advancement. In this session, Dr.

Join staff from ITS and COLRS to share your experiences with Copyleaks as a plagiarism and AI detection tool. What is working? What is not working as expected? What have you heard from students?

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Enhancing Digital Media Literacy in the Post-Truth Era

In an age where misinformation and disinformation spread rapidly through digital platforms, fostering digital media literacy is more crucial than ever. This session explores the complexities of communication in the digital era, the role of epistemology in understanding truth, and the impact of cognitive biases on belief formation.

Supporting Queer & Transgender Online Learners: Understanding Anti-DEI & LGBTQ+ Legislation

Since 2022, legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community have more than doubled, with laws in 47 states targeting queer and transgender individuals, especially in education. Nearly one in three LGBTQ+ youth report poor mental health due to these policies, while educators face legal and institutional barriers to inclusion.

Join the Office of Digital Accessibility and the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service in the next installment of the Fix-It series. This workshop is focused on the issues that arise when copying text from Word to Canvas. We'll cover how to avoid them from the beginning and how to fix them after the fact.

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New Faculty Mentoring Office Hours, Spring 2025

Session 1: Friday, January 24, 2025, 12:30 - 1:00 pm–Topic: Canvas Tips with Emily Boles

Session 2: Friday, February 7, 2025, 12:30 - 1:00 pm - Topic: UIS student-athlete and our athletics program: Mike Hermann, Director of Athletics

Session 3: Friday, February 21, 2025, 12:30 - 1:00 pm

UIS bookstore and textbook adoptions: Ann Comerford

Generative AI and You: Teaching Fundamentals

Join Dr. Kate Herald Browne at the next Central and Southern Illinois Faculty Development Network session on Generative AI. Learn practical strategies to harness the power of instructor presence in tech-enabled courses. Generative AI is here to stay, but embracing these tools does not mean we have to leave our humanity behind. Whether you teach in-person, online, or somewhere in between, you can put humans first in course design, assessment, and instructor presence for truly transformative learning experiences.

Through love, hate, and indifference, generative AI is here to stay. But that doesn't mean that using these tools effectively means leaving our humanity behind. Join Dr. Kate Herald Browne for a session on practical strategies to harness the power of instructor presence in tech-enabled courses. Whether you teach in-person, online, or somewhere in between, you can put humans first in course design, assessment, and instructor presence for truly transformative learning experiences.

How Faculty Can Harness Generative AI for Enhanced Learning: Best of AI Pedagogy

In this special session, Dr. Curtis Bonk, Professor for the School of Education at Indiana University, compiles the most impactful ideas from his previous webinars, providing frameworks and strategies for leveraging AI tools to enhance engagement, creativity, and collaboration in the classroom.

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Responsible AI in Higher Ed: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability

Join Glenda Morgan, an EdTech market analyst for this FREE webinars on innovative strategies for incorporating generative AI into education. Explore how institutions can adopt AI responsibly while addressing its environmental impact. Gain a deeper understanding of sustainable practices and strategies to mitigate AI's energy consumption and emissions.