Faculty Enrichment

Upcoming Enrichment Opportunities

NOTE: If the registration link is not live, we are awaiting room confirmations. Once confirmed, the registration links will go live and an email will go out to all faculty.

Accessibility Drop-In Hours

The CTE has scheduled Drop-In hours for faculty and staff to receive 1 on 1 assistance with making their web content more accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 A & AA.  This is an opportunity to look at your materials in D2L and work on making them accessible with the Yuja software, while having hands on assistance from an instructional designer. Feel free to bring your own device or use the computers in the room to pull up and work on your materials.

New days will be updated each month

Yuja Panorama Training

This training will cover YuJa basic function with attention to particular common pain points to achieve compliance with the accessibility standards by April 2026. This training will be hosted online and will have time for faculty to ask questions or schedule an individual consultation about their courses and materials.

Enhancing Course Management with Intelligent Agents in D2L

This workshop is designed to help faculty leverage Intelligent Agents within the Desire2Learn (D2L) Learning Management System to enhance course management and improve student engagement. Intelligent Agents can be used to automate routine tasks, send personalized communications, and provide timely feedback based on student behaviors and performance. By the end of this session, participants will understand how to set up, customize, and implement Intelligent Agents to support a more dynamic and responsive online learning environment.

AI-Writing and Evaluating Prompts (CTE & AI Part 1)

The first part of a 4 part workshop series on AI, we will be delving into what AI is, how to write stronger prompts to receive stronger outputs, and how to properly evaluate the outputs of AI.  We will follow guidelines for writing strong inputs and we will use the EVERY method to determine the quality of the outputs.

Look out for the other parts of this AI workshop series in the future.

Small Steps for Student Success (First Gen)

This workshop will offer a collection of small practices faculty can immediately adopt for greater student success that particularly serve First Gen students. From using the D2L survey tool to find out more about class composition, to activities to increase student agency and persistence, to exam wrappers that enhance assessment preparation and self-awareness, this will be a catch-all for many possibilities faculty can deploy as needed. 

Teaching Techniques for Dual Enrollment Environments

Teaching high school students in a college setting can bring special rewards and challenges. This workshop offers best practices for teaching younger students in high school settings. Topics include: preparing for and managing interruptions in the school setting, working with administrators, dealing with unusual behavior, and engagement and learning strategies.

Microsoft Teams Live Tutorial

Tutorial/Walkthrough on Microsoft Teams where you can follow along and learn how to use the platform. 

Microsoft Teams is a collaborative communication program used to create shared online workspaces, hold and record online meetings, and send direct messages. In Teams, members of a group, or team, can share files between each other as well as work on a shared file together. You can send direct messages to others within your organization and share files with them as well. When you need to have a bigger discussion or need a face to face online chat, you can use the Meet feature. Meets can be recorded for future viewing, including using it to create instructional recordings or recorded feedback to share with students. 

AI-Transparency and Proper Use (CTE & AI Part 2)

The second in our AI series, this workshop will explore Transparency and Proper Use of AI in the higher education context. This workshop offers the chance to explore and establish classroom parameters of transparency in AI use from professor to student. We will also review and try out parameters of proper use to avoid academic dishonesty and use AI for critical thought and learning. 

MTC Reads - Asking Dynamic Questions for Exploration and Research 

This workshop will teach methods of exploring and choosing lively, interesting research topics and asking better questions for dynamic research in order to generate stronger end products and outcomes. 

This workshop is in partnership with the MTC Reads program, whose 2025-26 theme is Exploration and the Human Drive to Discover. This workshop is for students and faculty: bring your class or offer this workshop as extra credit for your students! Faculty and staff are welcome to learn a few techniques that can be adapted for classes or personal work. 
 

AI Tools Galore! (CTE & AI Part 3)

The title says it all! This workshop will be a showcase of a variety of AI tools for faculty use in teaching and development and student use in the classroom and at home. Participants will have a chance to test tools and will be given examples of best-use practices, risk management, and teaching/workflow application. 

The CTE invites you to join us in June for CTE AI Month 

In the month of June, all four parts of the CTE & AI series workshops will run on Airport, Beltline, and Northeast campuses. Check our Lib Cal to see all the workshops in our AI Month!

Success Strategies for Dual Enrollment: Supporting Students Through Their Unique Academic Journey

Are you preparing to teach dual enrollment classes with younger students who are navigating both high school and college coursework? Join us for an engaging and practical workshop designed to equip professors with the best practices for fostering a successful learning environment for dual enrollment students. Get advice on managing common issues such as time management, balancing high school and college demands, and handling social and emotional pressures. Learn how to bridge the gap between high school and college expectations, and develop strategies to support their academic growth and confidence. Tailor your approach to address their unique challenges and leverage their strengths.

Our workshop features an experienced educator who has successfully taught dual enrollment classes and is eager to share insights, answer your questions, and offer personalized strategies. Whether you’re new to teaching dual enrollment or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will provide valuable tools and confidence to enhance your teaching practice.

What We Offer

• Data-Driven Workshops & Presentations: Immerse yourself in data-driven workshops and presentations designed to sharpen your teaching and technology skills while exploring innovative pedagogical approaches. Our staff designs and develops sessions that inspire creativity and invigorate your classroom experience.
• Specialized Learning Communities: Join our vibrant faculty learning communities, each designed to address specific needs. Connect with colleagues who share your interests, whether it's face-to-face or online teaching, course redesign, or the world of open educational resources (OER)
• Consultations: Engage in personalized consultations tailored to your needs, where you can explore innovative ideas and strategies in areas such as accessibility, teaching practices, D2L shell design, OER, and more.
• Flexible Training: Embrace self-directed learning with our asynchronous training courses. Access valuable resources at your own pace, tailoring your development journey to your busy schedule.