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Demystifying Generative AI: What Faculty Should Know
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define generative AI and describe how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DALL·E function at a high level. Identify practical applications of generative AI in teaching Recognize key ethical…
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Chunk, Check, Clarify: Practical Tools for Reducing Cognitive Overload (In-person at TPSS)
ST 332 Takoma ParkIn this one-hour workshop, faculty will explore the concept of cognitive load and how it impacts student learning and retention. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce cognitive overload by breaking course content into manageable chunks, using clear and concise…
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Lesson Design for Student Engagement
This workshop will examine the different components of an effective lesson and identify ways to apply strategies that promote student engagement in different course delivery formats. The workshop will highlight components of a comprehensive lesson plan and examples of strategies…
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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…
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Blackboard Ultra Open Lab – Takoma Park
P3 206 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…
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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…
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Faculty Friday Workshops
Please note: Sessions are encouraged but not required.
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AI for Feedback – Enhancing Peer Review, Rubrics, and Formative Assessment
Providing timely, personalized feedback is essential to student learning—but it often comes at the cost of faculty time and energy. This hands-on workshop explores how artificial intelligence can support and enhance feedback practices in higher education. Drawing inspiration from AI…
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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…
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Finding Harmony with AI and Teaching and Learning – Fall 2025
Whether you view AI as a disruptive nuisance or a useful tool, it has likely impacted your teaching in some way. So how do we manage the prevalence and use of AI tools while ensuring students develop the AI literacy…
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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…
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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…