Festive Fundamentals: A Beginner’s Guide to ChatGPT
Curious how ChatGPT can help you this holiday season? As the December festivities twinkle around us, we’ll unwrap the basics of ChatGPT in a fun and engaging way. In this beginner friendly workshop, we’ll take a merry stroll through the essentials of ChatGPT. It’s like learning to build a snowman – step by step and…
Keep readingCurrent Student Experience: Managing the Portfolio
During the annual PhD seminar, I delineated the journey of curating my PhD portfolio over the years. I articulated my rationale for selecting WordPress as my platform of choice, contrasting it with alternatives preferred by many peers. I also showcased a Padlet board, featuring portfolios of former classmates, inviting attendees to contribute and enrich this…
Keep readingInteresTED | Unlocking the Boundless Potential of Many Metaverses
Join us for an exciting session where we delve into the fascinating world of metaverses and explore their incredible potential. In this interactive training, we will discover the concept of the metaverse and how it can revolutionize our digital experiences. We will view a TED Talk led by Minecraft’s game director Agnes Larsson, and we…
Keep readingAsynchronous eLearning Modules – ACADEMIC BOOTCAMP PRESENTATION
co-presenter In today’s rapidly evolving education landscape, traditional teaching methods are being complemented or even replaced by innovative approaches that leverage technology. One such approach is asynchronous eLearning, which offers flexibility and convenience for both instructors and students. During this presentation, we will discuss:
Keep readingThe AI Toolbox: An Exploration of Tomorrow’s Educator Toolkit
Let’s open the lid and see what’s inside the toolbox of tomorrow’s educator. During this engaging presentation, we’ll explore the world of AI tools through the lens of a handyman’s trusty toolbox. Just like a skilled craftsman, educators possess an array of tools at their disposal, and AI is the ultimate addition to their toolkit!…
Keep readingGive me my 10 minutes back!
Stop wasting your valuable time in back-to-back meetings! Microsoft’s Human Factor Lab conducted a study that revealed how two hours of non-stop video meetings can accumulate stress and ultimately hurt your productivity. But don’t worry, we have the solution for you. In this session, we will share the research findings from Microsoft and provide you…
Keep readingUnlocking the Future of Education: 4×4 Incredible Ways ChatGPT Can Transform Your Classroom Experience!
Join us for an exciting event where we will explore the innovative ways ChatGPT can be used in the classroom! This insightful discussion will guide you on how ChatGPT can transform the classroom experience in 4×4 incredible ways. Learn about the 4 ways ChatGPT can be used in the classroom, 4 ways to help prevent…
Keep readingThe Horrors of Stolen Research and 7 Tips for Establishing a Research Team Agreement
Picture this: You’ve gathered a team of brilliant minds, all working toward a common goal. But, beware, my friends, for there are horrors lurking in the shadows, waiting to steal you hard-earned research…and the perpetrator may just be your neighbor. If you dare to venture into the treacherous world of research teams without a proper…
Keep readingInteresTED: How your brain responds to stories, and why they’re crucial for leaders
How do the world’s best leaders and visionaries earn trust? They don’t just present data, they also tell great stories. In this TED Talk, leadership consultant Karen Eber demystifies what makes for effective storytelling and explains how anyone can harness it to create empathy and inspire action. The neurobiology of the brain differs with data…
Keep readingAI Student Cheating Tools – What you don’t know but should.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are making it easier than ever for students to cheat or assist with assignments and tests. Yes, there has been a movement for proctored online exams and plagiarism tools, but what about those low-stakes assignments? Is it possible for a student to fake their way through an entire college course? How…
Keep readingReady (Head) Set Go!! Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education – The “I Belong” project
Come try out the Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education created by an interprofessional research team at WesternU. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the technology and hand-ons experience to jumpstart your own immersive education project. Learning objectives: 1) Describe how technology in the classroom can be used as a medium…
Keep readingTrick or Treat…Zoom Apps are really Neat.
Did you get an email, or many, about newly installed Zoom Apps? Is it a trick, or is it a treat? Are you curious about these Zoom apps? Are you interested to learn how to use these Zoom Apps in the classroom or during meetings? – – – Well…then this session is for YOU! This session…
Keep readingAn Untapped Faculty Resource: Customized learning modules to enhance student learning
The CETL Instructional Design Team as has created learning projects that have been presented at large conferences on a national and international stage, described in published articles, analyzed for research, and furthered the scholarship of teaching and learning for many WesternU faculty. Some designs are more complex than others, but all with the goal of…
Keep readingBadges? We don’t need no stinking badges…Or do we?
We may not be Troop Beverly Hills, but CETL badges are a great way to encourage group attendance and reward participation. A digital badge is a visual symbol that represents the development of a new skill that can be displayed, accessed, and verified online. Badges typically represent competencies not shown on a transcript, including learning from…
Keep readingMaximize Social Learning Using Virtual Breakout Rooms
Adult learners have an abundance of knowledge and experience that can be shared. How do you tap into their skillset and make the most of peer support? In this session, we’ll look at how to design collaborative activities and group exercises into your online classroom experiences using Zoom breakout rooms. We’ll explore how to take…
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