Join us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024!

This year’s series will have 3 tracks:

  • Using Generative AI in the Classroom
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Designing and Supporting Successful Group Work

Check out the track abstracts below for more info. Each track will have 3 sessions; attend all 3 sessions in a track to receive a certificate of completion. Sessions will take place online via Zoom.

Pre-register to be notified when the full schedule is released in July!

Track Abstracts

Using Generative AI in the Classroom

Have you been wanting to explore generative AI for your classroom? This track will provide guidance on using generative AI in the classroom and space for conversations with colleagues about your ideas and questions. You will learn about designing AI-inclusive assignments and discuss how to assess student learning that is aided by generative AI tools. You will also explore strategies that will help you and your students get the best work out of generative AI tools (e.g., prompt engineering).

Digital Storytelling

Digital storytelling facilitates connections between people and ideas, and links the past, present, and future. Storytelling also can advance understanding of complex ideas, facilitate language learning, and promote inclusion and diversity in the classroom. In this workshop series, we introduce participants to digital storytelling, explore tools like ArcGIS StoryMaps, and delve into video and audio tools. Through hands-on activities and discussions, we address individual needs and guide educators in implementing and assessing digital storytelling projects across academic disciplines.

Designing and Supporting Successful Group Work

Group work is a common activity in many courses, and can also be a significant stressor for students. In this series of sessions we’ll address how to plan/design for, assess, and implement group work in your class in a way that ensures that projects and processes achieve your pedagogical goals and help students develop collaborative and problem solving skills. We’ll share resources and tips to help you use group work effectively in both on ground and online courses.