Tips for Using the Events Calendar

  • Use the search bar/icon at the top to look for a topic, date or specific workshop.
  • Click the List, Month, and Day buttons to the right of the search bar to change your view.
  • In the calendar view, dates with multiple events will show a “More” button. Click on “more” to show all events.

 

  • The ABCs of Motivating Learners: Meaning

    Why does learning matter to our students and how can we help them see its relevance? In this final session, we focus on Meaning—a deeper source of motivation tied to students’ values, goals, and sense of purpose. We’ll explore seven…

  • Go Interactive with Your Syllabus!

    What happens to your syllabus after the first week of class? How and when do students engage with the syllabus?  In this workshop, you will learn ways to transform your syllabus (both paper and digital) into a living, interactive tool…

  • The CLEAR Framework – MC’s Response to Digital Accessibility

    With the recent updates to ADA Title II, digital accessibility is more critical than ever. Montgomery College (MC) has developed the CLEAR Framework to support faculty and staff in meeting digital accessibility requirements and fostering inclusive learning environments. This session…

  • 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…

  • Finding and Adopting Open Educational Resources (OER)

    Adopting Open Educational Resources (OER) not only reduces educational costs for students but also helps faculty customize courses for students’ learning needs. In this session, faculty will learn practical steps to find, evaluate, and adopt OER using guided searches using…

  • Service-Learning and Community Engagement for Any Discipline

    Service-learning and community engagement are integral to Montgomery College’s values and academic programs. As students prepare for life beyond the classroom, service-learning opportunities can help students build valuable skills while engaging in meaningful projects that align with their own interests…

  • Authentic Intelligence: Redesigning Assignments for the Age of AI

    Generative AI is changing the way students approach learning and the way we design assignments. Instead of trying to make assignments “AI proof,” we can create AI-augmented learning experiences where students to use AI as a tool while making their…

  • Creative Ideas to Promote Authentic Online Discussions

    The online discussion board is a tool to engage students in meaningful discussion; however, many instructors are noticing either AI-generated or superficial responses that do not reflect authentic ideas. The purpose of this session is to share ideas that promote…

  • Service Learning as a High-Impact Practice

    Faculty will be introduced to service learning through the framework of High-Impact Practices (HIPs), used to foster student engagement, civic responsibility, and deep learning. Faculty will explore evidence-based strategies for integrating service-learning into their courses.