{"id":46355,"date":"2024-12-02T16:02:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/?p=46355"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:09:00","slug":"january-ed-tech-workshops-for-faculty-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/january-ed-tech-workshops-for-faculty-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"January Ed Tech Workshops for Faculty 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-f1244edf wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/Its-New-Semester-Time-landscape-1.png ,https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/Its-New-Semester-Time-landscape-1.png 780w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/Its-New-Semester-Time-landscape-1.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/Its-New-Semester-Time-landscape-1.png\" alt=\"a cartoon snowman with the words &quot;It's New Semester Time&quot;\" class=\"uag-image-46366\" width=\"940\" height=\"445\" title=\"Its New Semester Time landscape\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational Technology is coordinating with other departments on campus to provide workshops for faculty to get ready for Spring semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No registration needed! Just bring a laptop and join us!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tuesday-january-7\">Tuesday, January 7<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\"><strong>Aligning Learning Goals and Assignments Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>facilitated by Missy Schen from 1 \u2013 2:30 pm | Andrews Library CoRE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you rethinking some of your assignments for spring or developing a new course? Do you want to focus in on certain topics or skills this semester (such as using AI or the gen ed learning goals)? A key part to successfully implementing these changes is to first make sure your learning goals, lessons, and assignments align well. Bring your syllabus and an assignment (or ideas for one) and join Missy for a workshop on aligning these key aspects of your course.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wednesday-january-8\">Wednesday, January 8<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>facilitated by Alicia Brazeau, Jon Breitenbucher, and Emily Armour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d442f781 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/student-at-laptop-AI-advantage-1024x729.png ,https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/student-at-laptop-AI-advantage.png 780w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/student-at-laptop-AI-advantage.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/student-at-laptop-AI-advantage-1024x729.png\" alt=\"a white female with red hair and glasses concentrates on a laptop screen\" class=\"uag-image-46359\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" title=\"student at laptop AI advantage\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\"><strong>The AI Advantage? Understanding Student Use of Generative Tools for Your Assignments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:30 to noon | Andrews Library CoRE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore how students might use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to tackle assignments and projects for your class. In this hands-on workshop, we&#8217;ll learn to use AI as students might, evaluate its outputs, and discuss its implications for both student writers and ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/edtechstaff\/EvVKmaa-EwhPsKAiQeASDPkBdIlIHoydI8Hb9H9WogWbyw?e=q0KtJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI Advantage Workshop resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\">noon &#8211; 1pm | Join us for <strong>lunch in Lowry<\/strong> sponsored by the Dean for Faculty Development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\"><strong>AI-Smart Assignments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 to 2:30pm | Andrews Library CoRE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this hands-on workshop, we\u2019ll audit your assignments to identify where AI might assist or hinder student growth. We will also discuss how to redesign assignment prompts, craft clear AI policies, and guide ethical AI use to align with your educational priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/edtechstaff\/EtS-FzAEjq9FjKKK8Hs2u4EBz4Mf23QJoKM4CtQ0qxcirA?e=FzpMh0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI Smart Assignments Workshop resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-64241ae6 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/woman-professor-at-desk_AI-Smart-1024x640.png ,https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/woman-professor-at-desk_AI-Smart.png 780w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/woman-professor-at-desk_AI-Smart.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/woman-professor-at-desk_AI-Smart-1024x640.png\" alt=\"a cartoon woman with glasses and dark hair sits at a desk with a pen and notebook\" class=\"uag-image-46360\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" title=\"woman professor at desk_AI-Smart\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thursday-january-9\">Thursday, January 9<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>facilitated by Jon Breitenbucher and Emily Armour (Educational Technology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-1063d928 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/safe-exam-browser-icon.png ,https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/safe-exam-browser-icon.png 780w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/safe-exam-browser-icon.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/safe-exam-browser-icon.png\" alt=\"logo a key inserted into a blue and orange globe\" class=\"uag-image-46399\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"safe-exam-browser-icon\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\"><strong>Moodle Quiz Safe Exam Browser (SEB) lockdown browser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:00-9:50am | Andrews Library Longbrake Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If protecting academic integrity has been weighing on your mind, Moodle offers a lockdown browser feature through the Moodle quiz activity. You can also allowlist specific URLs for students to take online assessments at other websites. Join us to practice using the tool, set up a quiz in your Moodle course, and prepare your students for the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/edtechstaff\/ESn8RWkAii1JssABl4nGMnQBil4YSOmmvTbqmT1ZUgQftQ?e=kptSGj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safe Exam Browser resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\"><strong>Empowering Inclusive Learning Using Generative AI to Support Neurodivergent Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:00am &#8211; 10:50am | Andrews Library Longbrake Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop will offer recommendations on how faculty can ensure that their course is accessible to neurodivergent students. We\u2019ll explore strategies that support diverse learning needs and AI tools that can help you address them. You\u2019ll leave with strategies for providing accessible and flexible content and using sensory-friendly design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/edtechstaff\/Elytw7JE_KlBpIUSXtwe9XwBDs5U71BCrpU-TwQznVz7xQ\">AI for Neurodivergent Accessibility Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/Empowering-Inclusive-Learning-Using-Generative-AI-to-Support-Neurodivergent-Students-Graphic-20241126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/Empowering-Inclusive-Learning-Using-Generative-AI-to-Support-Neurodivergent-Students-Graphic-20241126.jpg 500w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/12\/Empowering-Inclusive-Learning-Using-Generative-AI-to-Support-Neurodivergent-Students-Graphic-20241126-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d22ffb9c wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/07\/gradebook-cartoon-image-701x500.jpg ,https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/07\/gradebook-cartoon-image.jpg 780w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/07\/gradebook-cartoon-image.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/07\/gradebook-cartoon-image-701x500.jpg\" alt=\"cartoon image of a desk with a computer, a notebook, and a stack of papers\" class=\"uag-image-45446\" width=\"701\" height=\"500\" title=\"gradebook cartoon image\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\"><strong>Moodle Gradebook drop-in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1:00 \u2013 3:00pm | Andrews Library Longbrake Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop in! 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