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Knowledge Share - Gamification Principles
Presented by: Gwen Fitzpatrick
Date & Time: January 22nd (12-12:30pm, CST)
Join us as Gwen Fitzpatrick, Sententia Gamification Certifications 1 and 2 recipient, shares some of the key takeaways from these lessons and how you can apply gamification in your Park courses!
Session Options: (Online or Face-to-Face)
This year we have multiple options to participate in the Lunch 'N Learn.
- Online: For those who are remote or wish to join online, REGISTER HERE (Please provide your name and email to access/join the FCI event).
- In Person: For those interested in comradery and connectivity on the Parkville campus, you are invited to bring your lunch and join us in the FCI Space (Mackay, Rm. 33) to hear from the online presenter.
AI in the Class
Presented by: Amanda St. George
Date & Time: February 26th (12-12:30pm, CST)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving daily. To keep up with this technology that has disrupted higher education, we invite you to join us to hear from Amanda St. George as she shares her experience with meaningful ways to incorporate AI in the class and how transparency in AI usage fosters trust and accountability. (Optional: Please sign up for a free ChatGPT account before the session.)
Session Options: (Online or Face-to-Face)
This year we have multiple options to participate in the Lunch 'N Learn.
- Online: For those who are remote or wish to join online, REGISTER HERE (Please provide your name and email to access/join the FCI event).
- In Person: For those interested in comradery and connectivity on the Parkville campus, you are invited to bring your lunch and join us in the FCI Space (Mackay, Rm. 33) to hear from the online presenter.
Caring for First-Year Students: Student Perspective Panel
Moderated by: Camille Cook
Date & Time: March 26th (12-1pm, CST)
Facilitated by Camille Cook, this session is part of the Student Perspectives Series and will offer a student panel discussion to incorporate what we can learn from our students, particularly in how to support first-year students. Hear from Park’s first-year mentors to gain ideas and insights into strategies for supporting their life and learning at Park!
Session Options: (Online or Face-to-Face)
This year we have multiple options to participate in the Lunch 'N Learn.
- Online: For those who are remote or wish to join online, REGISTER HERE (Please provide your name and email to access/join the FCI event).
- In Person: For those interested in comradery and connectivity on the Parkville campus, you are invited to bring your lunch and join us in the FCI Space (Mackay, Rm. 33) to hear from the online presenter.
The AI Revolution
Presented by: Lacey Finley and colleagues
Date & Time: April 30th (12-12:30pm, CST)
Join us to explore the ethical and effective use of AI-based digital tools in teaching and student learning. Discover practical strategies for integrating AI technologies into your educational practices and learn how to implement the AI Assessment Scale to enhance student learning while maintaining academic integrity. This session offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education.
Session Options: (Online or Face-to-Face)
This year we have multiple options to participate in the Lunch 'N Learn.
- Online: For those who are remote or wish to join online, REGISTER HERE (Please provide your name and email to access/join the FCI event).
- In Person: For those interested in comradery and connectivity on the Parkville campus, you are invited to bring your lunch and join us in the FCI Space (Mackay, Rm. 33) to hear from the online presenter.
Recordings from Recent Sessions
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A Culture of Care: Caring for Our Learners - Student Panel
Moderated by: Alyssa Acuna
Student Panelists:
- Isabella Brooks,
- Patience Dadzie,
- Sehrish Rehan, and
- Waylon Wright
Date held: October 23, 2024
This session shared practical ways to demonstrate care for your learners to help you think about in-class activities that can support greater connection with your students.
Practical Ways to Add Personality to Your Online Courses
Presented by: Brittany Moser
Date held: October 16, 2024
Adding personality to your online courses brings the temperature and nerves down for your students, allowing them to relax and invest in the material. Park faculty joined this presentation for some tips and resources for bringing the heat to their online courses.
Resources
A Culture of Care: Caring for Your Class
Presented by: Jordan Herrera, Director of Social Services, Amarillo College
Date held: September 25, 2024
Join expert, Jordan Herrera, from Amarillo College Advocacy and Resource Center to learn practical ways to demonstrate care for your learners and how to apply that in your own teaching practice.
A Culture of Care: Promoting Student Self-Efficacy
Presented by: Ashley Rader, Associate Professor, Communication Studies, Johnson County Community College
Date held: August 28, 2024
In this session, Park alumna Ashley Rader presented on her doctoral work on improving student retention and success (connected to emotional intelligence, self-directed learning, and strategies to integrate into our classes).
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