Lesson delivery in a virtual setting is different than a face-to-face classroom for sharing content. However, the focus must be on engaging students, meaningful interactions between the students, and between the students and the instructor. At a time when substantive intervention and evidence of engagement are needed, AVID provides best practices that make it a win for students and a win for instructors!
Registration deadline is Thursday June 13th by 12:00 noon. Click on the link to register:
As generative AI continues to revolutionize teaching and learning, it is imperative for educators to understand how this technology impacts assessment practices. Join us for our upcoming webinar, “Redefining Assessment in the Age of AI,” where we’ll discuss the transformative effects of AI on student learning and the necessity of evolving assessment methods to keep pace with these changes.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into:
Register by clicking on link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DTU36fpTS1mO_kHBdPNYGA#/registration
The next virtual PD offerings are as follows:
PD Session: Brightspace Creator+
Friday May 31st, 2024 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Virtual)
Presenter: Popsann Francis, D2L
Description: Introducing Brightspace Creator +. Brightspace Creator+ is a content authoring package that provides opportunities for users to create highly stylized, dynamic, interactive learning experiences in minutes. Educators will learn how to build dynamic content and media experiences, improve comprehension, and achieve high engagement for instructors and learners. (Limit 12 participants. This training will be recorded and can be viewed after the training.) –
Registration Deadline: Thursday May 30th by 12:00 noon
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PD Session: Jobscan
Friday, June 7th from 10:30am – 11:30am (Virtual)
Presenter: Liyana Johan
Description: Jobscan is a new software product that is designed to help students optimize their resume for any job, highlighting the key experience and skills recruiters need to see. Learn more about the many tools and services available through this product administered by the Career Services Team at PTC.
Registration Deadline: Thursday June 6th by 12:00 noon
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The next virtual PD offerings are scheduled for this coming Friday May 24th from 9:00 am 11:00 am. Virtual sessions are as follows:
iTeach, iLearn, iRobot: Teaching and Using AI with Integrity
Course Description: Times, they are a-changing. And it appears that we either must get on board or get out of the way. In the case of artificial intelligence (AI), it seems it is here to stay. Workplaces, organizations, and companies are utilizing AI in their everyday practices, and we must ensure our students are well informed on the effective use of AI, enhancing their job readiness skills. In this session, we will discuss the need to educate our students on how to use AI effectively, appropriately, and most importantly with integrity. We will also discuss various ways to incorporate this into your already existing classrooms and courses. Plan to attend this session for a fun and informative professional development on AI in the classroom!
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Near the Finish Line: A Closer Look at the English Redesign Project
Course Description: A growing body of research shows that co-requisite learning is much more effective than the traditional prerequisite approach. The English Redesign Project aims to significantly reduce the number of remedial (or prerequisite) courses needed to start college-level coursework. With fewer or no remedial courses, students get near the finish line faster and with far less debt.
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Registration deadline is Thursday May 23rd by 12:00 noon. A link to the presentations will be sent to all attendees who registered for the virtual PD session. Attendance will be recorded at each PD session to ensure accuracy in recording PD credit.
This feature allows instructors to ensure that students can easily review feedback from the Grades tool.
Instructor feedback added in Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions is now visible to students under Grades.
Previously, feedback files were only available to the student by accessing the activity.
Going forward we will be adding a reminder to these monthly updates regarding the Guided Instructor Training. If you have not done so already, please feel free to access our D2L guided instructor training course by clicking the link with the D2L moose on your homepage. At first this training looks barren with only a few items, but as you complete each module a new one will open up! This training goes through the basics of D2L all the way through more advanced tools and is available to all instructors of the college.
Interested in summer series? Please register by Friday May 17, 2024 by clicking on the link below:
https://www.sctechsystem.edu/events/ai-for-the-trained-eye.html
This summer, we are continuing to offer access to virtual, interactive PD workshops. The overall goal of PD workshops is to provide educators with access to the best practices, current research trends and innovative strategies. Are you ready? Then don’t delay. Sign up for the next PD workshop virtual workshops today! Click on the link to review the summer 2024 PD virtual workshops being offered. Once you have registered, a helpful suggestion is to mark your calendars to remember which PD workshop you signed up for. Links to PD workshops will be sent out the day before the PD workshop session is scheduled for.
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