Faculty Enrichment
Faculty Enrichment
The Center for Teaching Excellence is dedicated to fostering faculty success through continuous faculty enrichment opportunities. Our programming empowers educators like you to embrace new horizons in teaching, learning, and growth. Whether you are an experienced professor or just starting your journey, we have tailored opportunities that cater to your unique needs and aspirations.
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.
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..
| Date | Time | Location | Register Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1st | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Airport Campus AC 152 | Sign Up |
| June 8th | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Beltline Campus Room TBD | Sign Up |
| June 15th | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Northeast Campus ETS 181 | Sign Up |
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.
| Date | Time | Location | Register Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16th | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Beltline Campus WM 311 | Sign Up |
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. Join for the chance to explore and establish parameters of transparency in AI use from professor to student based on your teaching goals and values. We will consider several tools that help establish proper use in a course and guide students to good choices that support academic integrity. By the end of the workshop, participants will be further grounded in basic generative AI knowledge and more prepared to address AI-related issues in their courses.
| Date | Time | Location | Register Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2nd | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Airport Campus AC 152 | Sign Up |
| June 9th | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Beltline Campus Room TBD | Sign Up |
| June 16th | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Northeast Campus CT 109 | Sign Up |
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.
| Date | Time | Location | Register Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19th | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Airport Campus AC 152 | Sign Up |
| May 26th | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Beltline Campus CBIT 216 | Sign Up |
| May 28th | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Northeast Campus CT 109 | Sign Up |
| June 3rd | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Airport Campus AC 152 | Sign Up |
| June 10th | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Beltline Campus CBIT 216 | Sign Up |
| June 17th | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Northeast Campus CT 109 | Sign Up |
Teaching Students How to Use AI (CTE & AI Part 4)
Could generative AI and other forms of AI be harnessed to the service of student learning? We'll explore options for effective and ethical AI use in classrooms and learning. Participants will leave with ideas, methods and activities to teach students to use AI in class and on the job.
| Date | Time | Location | Register Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4th | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Airport Campus AC 213 A | Sign Up |
| June 11th | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Beltline Campus CBIT 216 | Sign Up |
| June 18th | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Northeast Campus ETS 181 | Sign Up |
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!
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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.
Your Pathway to Success
Faculty enrichment isn't just about workshops and learning communities; it's about your personal and professional growth. By participating, you'll:
- Elevate Your Teaching: Develop innovative strategies that captivate students and cultivate meaningful learning experiences.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow educators, share experiences, and forge valuable collaborations that endure beyond the classroom.
- Stay Ahead: Stay informed about cutting-edge trends in education, ensuring your teaching methods remain current and effective.
Faculty Learning Communities
- New Faculty Learning Community (NFLC)
The NFLC is a semester-long learning experience which focuses on introducing faculty to MTC and best practices in teaching, especially those practices designed to ensure student success at a two-year college. This course is presented as a web-hybrid with in-person meetings combined with virtual and on-line. Participants will complete weekly readings, additional research and applied tasks, participate in guided on-line discussions, submit reflections, and present a Final Project to their supervisory personnel.
- Online Faculty Learning Community (OFLC)
The Online Faculty Learning Community (OFLC) is a vibrant community dedicated to empowering faculty members to enhance the learning experiences of MTC students in the online environment. Through collaboration and exploration, participants will delve into best practices, pedagogical techniques, and effective facilitation strategies in the online classroom. By participating in this community, faculty gain valuable insights into the online student experience and discover practical tools for student engagement. Together, the community addresses the challenges of distance learning and strives to create exceptional online learning environments that foster student success.
- Online Redesign Faculty Learning Community (ORFLC)
The purpose of this community is to bring faculty together with staff from the CTE to collaborate on the redesign of their online course. Participants review research-proven practices in online course design as well as best practices in online course facilitation. Community members are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to implement these practices effectively during the redesign process and emerge from the experience with a high-quality online course. Faculty also come away with valuable strategies that can be applied independently to future course design projects. By actively participating in this community, faculty become empowered with the skills and knowledge to continuously enhance online courses and deliver exceptional online learning experiences.