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Faculty Friday Workshops
Please note: Sessions are encouraged but not required.
Improving and Designing Accessible Word Documents & Syllabi (In-person at RV)
SV 222 RockvilleAttend this practical workshop to improve and design accessible Word documents and syllabi. Accessible documents are not only more inclusive but also appear cleaner and more professional. You will learn key strategies to revise existing documents and create new ones…
Blackboard Ultra Open Lab – Germantown
PK 170 GermantownFaculty are invited to join the MC Learn Ultra transition team for in-person Blackboard Learn Ultra open labs. Open labs are available on all three main campuses on a drop-in basis with no registration required. Open labs are structured as…
Thinking Through Dilemmas: Guiding Students in Ethical and Civic Reasoning (In-person at TPSS)
ST 331 Takoma ParkIn this one-hour workshop, faculty will explore how to teach students ethical reasoning skills and help them navigate moral and civic dilemmas within their discipline. Participants will examine strategies for guiding students through complex issues, fostering critical reflection, and encouraging…
Let the Game Mechanics Begin!
How can you draw from the engagement of game play to engage students in course content and encourage success? This workshop will cover game mechanics such as narratives, quests, leveling up, and freedom-to-fail to motivate students and encourage them to…
Blackboard Ultra Open Lab – Takoma Park
ST 328 Takoma ParkFaculty are invited to join the MC Learn Ultra transition team for in-person Blackboard Learn Ultra open labs. Open labs are available on all three main campuses on a drop-in basis with no registration required. Open labs are structured as…
Blackboard Ultra Open Lab – Rockville
MT 214 RockvilleFaculty are invited to join the MC Learn Ultra transition team for in-person Blackboard Learn Ultra open labs. Open labs are available on all three main campuses on a drop-in basis with no registration required. Open labs are structured as…
Understanding How Social and Collaborative Learning Strategies Can Enhance Learning Outcomes
Collaborative learning activities can enhance learning and are even more effective when learners apply effective social skills. Collaborative learning provides opportunities for diverse students to work with and learn from each other as they complete course projects or assignments. In…
Cognitive Load Made Simple
In this workshop, you will learn how to optimize learning by reducing cognitive overload. We will discuss how to breakdown content into manageable and accessible chunks, diversify delivery formats to enhance information processing, and integrate check-ins throughout the learning process…
Generative AI as Co-Designer (In-person at GT)
PK 170 GermantownIn this session participants will explore using AI Conversations in Blackboard Ultra, using AI to "interview" famous historical figures, using AI as a 24/7 tutor to support student learning and more. Faculty should come prepared to share their best ideas…