Professional Development Sessions - Fall 2023
AI-Assistant at Your Service: Reimagining Formative Assessment
Wednesday, October 4th - 3:30 pm Location: Online
Unleash the power of artificial intelligence in your online classroom! Discover how AI can revolutionize your formative assessments, delivering precise, real-time feedback and tailoring learning to each student. Let's take a thrilling leap into the future of education, where technology meets pedagogy for transformative results!
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Tech Treasures: Unleashing the Power of EdTech in Online Instruction
Tuesday, October 24th - 10:30 am Location: Online
Dive into the sparkling sea of educational technology! In this session, we'll guide you through the rich array of EdTech tools that can amplify your online teaching. With the right map, you'll chart a course towards electrifying your virtual classroom and unlocking unparalleled student engagement.
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Guardians of Integrity: Safeguarding Academic Virtue in the Digital Realm
Thursday, November 2nd - 10:30 am Location: Online
Rally the digital knights of academic integrity! In this session, we'll equip you with the tools of wisdom to uphold honor in the online classroom. Let's raise the standard of trust, honesty, and meaningful learning in your virtual realms, one course at a time.
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Wake-Up Call: Igniting Student Engagement in the Online Classroom
Wednesday, November 15th - 10:30 am Location: Online
Banish the ghosts from your digital halls! In this session, we'll provide the magical spells to bring your online classroom to life. Learn how to kindle the flame of active participation and cultivate a lively, vibrant learning community. Let's keep students clicking, interacting, and thirsting for more!
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Certificate in Online Teaching Excellence (COTE)
The next iteration of the COTE will start on Wednesday, January 24th for six weeks. This program is fully asynchronous and explores the fundamentals of online teaching and learning. By the end of the program, participants will have designed and developed content for an online course of their choosing. In addition, participants will earn a digital badge and will have the opportunity of becoming online course peer reviewers and apply for our Quality Assurance Review Stipend. To register for this certificate, please use this form.
Quality Assurance Course Review Stipend
Faculty members who have completed the COTE (Certificate in Online Teaching Excellence) will have an opportunity to submit additional courses for a quality assurance review. We are currently accepting applications for courses that will be delivered in Summer I, II, and Fall 2024. Faculty members can earn $400 per course submitted (up to two courses per faculty member). If you are interested having your courses reviewed, please submit your application here. We have 10 spots available, and applications close on December 15, 2023.