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January 15 - New Faculty Session on Zoom - (By invitation only) This session for newly hired faculty will provide information and resources to prepare for the Spring semester and a career at Stockton. Faculty orientation resources are available on the CTLD website. Facilitator: Dr. Kathy Klein, CTLD Executive Director

January 16 - Providing Accessible Course Materials with Anthology Ally - Accessibility is crucial because it ensures all learners can access and benefit from educational materials, fostering inclusivity. It helps Stockton comply with legal requirements and enhances the learning experience for everyone. Additionally, it broadens the reach of educational content and reflects a commitment to equity and respect for all individuals, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Prioritizing accessibility leads to better usability and a more effective, engaging learning environment for all students. Learn how Anthology Ally, integrated in Blackboard, helps determine the accessibility of course materials with guidance to improve accessibility.  Additionally, Ally generates alternative document formats beneficial for all students but critical for individuals with disabilities. Presenter: Roberto Castillo, Senior Instructional Specialist

January 17 - Organizing Course Content for Asynchronous/Online Delivery in Blackboard - In this session participants will review effective strategies to organize and provide course content and resources in Blackboard for students to access in asynchronous/online courses. Presenter: Dennis Fotía, Instructional Specialist

January 21 - QM Success Stories - Incorporating Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) into Course Design and Delivery - Join Jennifer Davis for a free QM Success Story, where you’ll discover actionable strategies that seamlessly integrate RSI principles into course components and leave with a personalized plan for leveraging RSI in your online courses. Presenter: Jennifer Davis, Instructional Designer at the University of Cincinnati Online

January 21 - MSW Program Session on Zoom - Customized training for MSW faculty by invitation only.  If your program or faculty group is interested in specialized training with the CTLD, please contact the CTLD (provide our contact information). Facilitator: Dr. Kathy Klein, CTLD Executive Director

January 24 - Academic Program Chair Leadership Series - Program Assessment & Growth. For current Program Chairs and Coordinators. Facilitated by: Christine Tartaro, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, Chair, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program, Director, Stockton CSI Summer Camp and CTLD Leadership Faculty Fellow.

January 24 - Setting up & Managing the Blackboard Grade Center - The Blackboard Grade Center is a great tool for tracking grades and providing feedback to students about their performance and learning. You'll learn how to use the Grade Center to record and calculate grades, provide comments, and customize the Grade Center for easier use. Presenter: Dennis Fotía, Instructional Specialist

January 25 - FAWN Writing Boot Camp - Boot camps allow participants to write in a distraction-free, structured environment. You should bring your writing project and writing supplies (laptop, paper, notes, etc.). We do not provide food, so bring drinks, snacks and lunch. You can join us virtually using Zoom. We will email the Zoom link to all registered participants. The FAWN Blackboard course page also has the Zoom link. Registration is not necessary, though it does help us plan. Please show up and join us for any and all days, for all of the time or part of the time. Hosted by: FAWN

January 27 - Save Time Creating and Grading Course Materials with Brisk Ai - Streamline your course material creation and save valuable time. Learn how to harness the power of Brisk AI to automate and simplify the process of developing instructional content. Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating AI into your workflow. No prior experience with AI tools is necessary!

What you will learn:

How to navigate and utilize Brisk AI’s features 
Strategies for automating lesson and resource creation 
Time-saving tips to streamline course development and grading practices 
Practical applications for enhancing your teaching

Presenter: Michelle Wendt, Technology Integration Specialist & Adjunct Faculty

January 28 - HelioCampus Training for Chairs/Coordinators (Option1) - The Office of Academic Assessment is pleased to announce that we are ready to move our assessments and annual reporting to HelioCampus, our assessment management software platform! Chairs/Coordinators are invited to attend this session. Presenter: Alaina Walton, Director of Academic Assessment

January 29 - Hands-on Building AI Powered Assessments You Can Take Back to the Classroom - Generative AI has become a welcome accelerator for many educators and instructional designers as they build and deliver their courses. And yet, the adoption of AI has been hampered by issues like hallucinations, lack of control, and difficulty sharing AI knowledge among teams. In this session, John Swope will share a hands-on workshop on building AI-powered "MicroApps" as a way to share specific AI tools with tighter controls and more predictable outputs, and examples of how those tools can be leveraged for the classroom.

In this session, you will learn about:

Ways to build instructor-guided, AI powered apps for education like MCQ generators, writing feedback tools, and scenario-based learning.
How AI-powered apps are different from Chatbots or GPTs, and when to use each.
Open source tools for building and sharing AI-powered apps.
By learning about real-world examples, educators and instructional designers can be inspired to build custom tools for their teams that can accelerate course development and provide novel learning experiences.

Presenter: John Swope, Director of Online Instructional Innovation, St. George's University

January 29 - When the Learning Gets Tough: UDL to Support Effort and Persistence - This session will explore how the UDL Guideline: Sustaining Effort and Persistence offers considerations to optimize challenge and support, and to foster belonging and collaboration. We will explore the theory behind this UDL guideline, a little brain science, and concrete actions educators can take in their courses to support effort and persistence so that "when the going gets tough," students get what they need to engage in meaningful learning. Presenter: Allison Posey, Learning Designer and Research Specialist

January 31 - Writing for Engaging Public Audiences - Part I - FAWN Two-Part Workshop - As scholars in our field, we’ve developed valuable skills in carrying out research, putting that research in conversation with the literature, and sharing our findings with other academics–but how might we reach audiences beyond the conferences and journals of our home disciplines? Our research has relevance beyond the readership of our scholarly journals–but it’s not always easy to know how to translate our work for readers who don’t share our disciplinary background. This two-part workshop will present strategies for sharing our research with public audiences in venues like The Conversation, Slate, newspapers, and more.

This workshop will address three areas:

Shaping your focus: what’s interesting and relevant about your work for a general audience? (and is there a news hook?)
Adjusting your writing style and making your research accessible to an interested but non-expert audience
A brief introduction to the mechanics of publishing in popular venues, including how to pitch essays and op-eds and how to identify editors and publications that are a good fit for your work
In this first session, we’ll look at some sample essays and venues and brainstorm ideas for our own articles. In between sessions, participants will do some more research and identify an editor or venue they’d like to write for.

You’ll leave this two-part workshop with brainstormed ideas for how to shape a recent scholarly project into one or more essays or op-eds, strategies for how to identify target editors and publications, and resources to help you continue this work beyond the conference.

Presented by: Nancy Reddy, MFA, PhD, Associate Professor of Writing and First Year Studies |

February 3 - HelioCampus Training for Chairs/Coordinators (Option 2) - The Office of Academic Assessment is pleased to announce that we are ready to move our assessments and annual reporting to HelioCampus, our assessment management software platform! Chairs/Coordinators are invited to attend this session. Presenter: Alaina Walton, Director of Academic Assessment

February 5 - New Faculty Session I - This session is intended for first year faculty only. Presenter: Dr. Kathy Klein, Executive Director, Center for Teaching & Learning Design

February 5 - Getting Researchers Started with Cayuse Human Ethics - The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is committed to enhancing the IRB submission process with our current system, Cayuse Human Ethics. This session is designed to help researchers become familiar with the system. Join us to learn how to effectively navigate Cayuse Human Ethics and get the latest details on accessing and using the system. Presenter: Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

February 5 - HelioCampus Drop-in Hours - Program chairs/coordinators are invited to stop by for individual and group training on HelioCampus, Stockton's assessment management software platform.

February 5 - Engaging Students with Edpuzzle: A Quick Guide for College Faculty - Discover how Edpuzzle can enhance student engagement through interactive video lessons. Videos can already exist or be something you’ve created. This session will show you how to embed self-grading questions, track student progress, and make learning more interactive. You'll leave with the skills to create customized video content and use analytics to monitor student understanding. Whether teaching online or in-person, Edpuzzle is a valuable tool to boost engagement in any format!

What you’ll learn:

Understand the basics of Edpuzzle and its benefits for higher education 
Learn how to create and customize interactive video lessons 
Explore best practices for integrating Edpuzzle into your course material 
Discover how to use analytics to track student engagement and understanding

Presenter: Phil Polsinelli, Assistant Director/Southern Regional ETTC

February 6 - Coffee Thursday - Generative AI in the Classroom - What is all the fuss about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Both compelling and concerning, AI is the hot topic of the year! Join the conversation that is sweeping not only Higher Education, but the nation, as we navigate this unchartered territory with an open mind and an intension to maintain the integrity of the human mind's work. Hosted by: CTLD

February 6 - HelioCampus Drop-in Hours - Program chairs/coordinators are invited to stop by for individual and group training on HelioCampus, Stockton's assessment management software platform.

February 6 - Beginner Canva (Free Version) - Unlock your creativity with Canva! This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you how to make the most of Canva’s free version to create eye-catching designs for your classroom, business, or personal projects. Learn how to use free templates, graphics, fonts, and other tools to design newsletters, presentations, social media posts, and more—all without needing a paid subscription. Perfect for educators,  or anyone looking to enhance their design skills with a powerful yet accessible tool.

What you will learn:

How to navigate Canva’s free interface and tools 
Using free templates to jump-start your designs 
Customizing designs with free elements, images, and fonts 
Practical tips for creating newsletters, flyers, and social media graphics 
Downloading and sharing your designs for various uses

Presenter: Michelle Wendt, Technology Integration Specialist & Adjunct Faculty

February 6 - New Faculty Session II - This session is intended for first year faculty only. Presenter: Dr. Kathy Klein, Executive Director, Center for Teaching & Learning Design

February 6 - First Day Magic? Effective Teaching Practices for Faculty to Start Strong - Does your approach to the beginning of a new academic term rely upon magic to pull it off, or is there intentional design behind it? In this focused session, faculty certified in ACUE’s Framework share their approach to the start of the semester and how it has evolved over time—including what’s worked and what hasn’t. Plus, take a deep dive with ACUE’s Chief Academic Officer, Penny MacCormack, PhD, into how ACUE’s new course Effective Teaching 101: Starting the Semester Strong equips you with evidence-based teaching practices that ensure you set the stage for student success in EVERY term…so you don’t have to pull a rabbit out of a hat. Hosted by: ACUE

February 7 - The Innovative Educator Series - The One Where AI Transforms Teaching - This is one of three sessions where you’ll gain practical tools to enhance accessibility, harness the power of AI for personalized learning, and captivate students in online and hybrid environments. Join this session to explorer the transformative power of AI in education. This webinar features two thought-provoking presentations:

The Impact of Using AI in Blackboard to Enhance Faculty Teaching Experience by Sara Ibrahim (Bowie State University) highlights how AI tools within Blackboard Ultra improve teaching effectiveness and elevate student outcomes.
AI Automation for Academic Projects with No-Code Options by Szymon Machajewski (University of Illinois Chicago) introduces instructors to Perplexity.ai, a no-code AI agent for academic projects. Participants learn to create AI-powered educational resources without programming skills to complement Blackboard Ultra’s course AI tools. The session covers Perplexity's key features, including academic journal search capabilities, video analysis, and content sharing.
Discover practical strategies and innovative tools to revolutionize your teaching practices and drive meaningful engagement in the classroom.

Hosted by: Anthology

February 13 - Turnitin: Creating and Grading Assignments - Turnitin is a plagiarism detection tool that may be used to improve student writing. Turnitin is also a robust grading tool that may save faculty time grading student work. Participants will learn how to create a Turnitin Assignment, access student papers, review for similarity and grade papers using Turnitin’s QuickMarks. Presenter: Dennis Fotía

February 14 - Writing for Engaging Public Audiences - Part II - As scholars in our field, we’ve developed valuable skills in carrying out research, putting that research in conversation with the literature, and sharing our findings with other academics–but how might we reach audiences beyond the conferences and journals of our home disciplines? Our research has relevance beyond the readership of our scholarly journals–but it’s not always easy to know how to translate our work for readers who don’t share our disciplinary background. This two-part workshop will present strategies for sharing our research with public audiences in venues like The Conversation, Slate, newspapers, and more.

This workshop will address three areas:

Shaping your focus: what’s interesting and relevant about your work for a general audience? (and is there a news hook?)
Adjusting your writing style and making your research accessible to an interested but non-expert audience
A brief introduction to the mechanics of publishing in popular venues, including how to pitch essays and op-eds and how to identify editors and publications that are a good fit for your work
In this second session, we’ll draft pitches. (A pitch is the short proposal you often write to an editor instead of drafting the whole piece. We’ll also talk about when to pitch, and when to go ahead and write your whole piece.)

You’ll leave this two-part workshop with brainstormed ideas for how to shape a recent scholarly project into one or more essays or op-eds, strategies for how to identify target editors and publications, and resources to help you continue this work beyond the conference.

Presented by: Nancy Reddy, MFA, PhD, Associate Professor of Writing and First Year Studies |

February 22 - FAWN Writing Boot Camp - Boot camps allow participants to write in a distraction-free, structured environment. You should bring your writing project and writing supplies (laptop, paper, notes, etc.). We do not provide food, so bring drinks, snacks and lunch. You can join us virtually using Zoom. We will email the Zoom link to all registered participants. The FAWN Blackboard course page also has the Zoom link. Registration is not necessary, though it does help us plan. Please show up and join us for any and all days, for all of the time or part of the time. Hosted by: FAWN

February 26 - Connecting UDL Principles with QM Standards for Maximum Student Engagement - This workshop explores the practical integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric to enhance course accessibility, engagement, and inclusivity. Participants will learn how to align UDL guidelines with specific QM standards to create a learning environment that provides all students with equal access and meaningful choices. By the end of this workshop, participants will understand how to apply UDL principles to meet QM standards, providing a more inclusive and flexible learning experience that supports the success of all students. Presenter: Yasemin Onder, Instructional Designer

February 26 - Boosting Productivity with AI Tools for Faculty & Staff - Discover how AI tools can enhance productivity in higher education! In this 1-hour webinar, you'll explore practical AI applications for streamlining tasks, managing workloads, and improving efficiency. From automating administrative work to enhancing communication and content creation, learn how AI can make your workday easier and more productive. We will survey some of the most popular tools being used today.

What you’ll learn:

Overview of AI productivity tools 
Streamlining tasks and workflows 
Practical examples for daily use

Presenter: Phil Polsinelli, Assistant Director/Southern Regional ETTC

March 4 - Introduction to Pivot - The purpose of this workshop is to provide an introduction to Pivot, a searchable database of more than 26,000 funding opportunities covering research, fellowships, travel, and program development. A demonstration of the program will be provided, and attendees will be shown how to create their own accounts and how to utilize some of the advanced features of the program. Specifically, attendees will be shown how to access the database and how it can potentially help augment their funding portfolio. Hosted by: ORSP

March 4 - Exploring Faculty Perspectives on Academic Freedom and Civil Discourse - Report co-author Ashley Finley, AAC&U vice president for research and senior advisor to the president, will share additional insights from the survey as well as recommendations and actionable strategies for colleges and universities to promote institutional engagement, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and more. The webinar will be presented by AAC&U, the American Association of University Professors, and the American Federation of Teachers. Hosted by: AAC&U

March 7 - The One Where Accessibility and Quality Take Center Stage - This session focuses on accessibility, resource optimization, and strategies for course quality—topics relevant to a broad audience of educators. Hosted by: Anthology

March 7 - Getting Researchers Started with Cayuse Human Ethics - The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is committed to enhancing the IRB submission process with our current system, Cayuse Human Ethics. This session is designed to help researchers become familiar with the system. Join us to learn how to effectively navigate Cayuse Human Ethics and get the latest details on accessing and using the system.

Resources:

Fact Sheet - /research-sponsored-programs/documents/irb/CayuseHumanEthicsQuickfacts.pdf
Cayuse User Manual - /research-sponsored-programs/documents/irb/IRBCayuseUserGuide.pdf
CTLD Powerpoint Presentation Copy - /research-sponsored-programs/documents/irb/CTLDResearcher_GettingStartedCayuseHumanEthics.pptx

Presenter: Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

March 7 - The AI Authoring Advantage: Balancing Speed and Substance in Course Creation - In this session, we’ll go beyond the basics and explore innovative AI frameworks, examine critical ethical considerations, and dive into practical, hands-on applications to enhance both course quality and efficiency. You’ll leave with forward-thinking insights and actionable strategies to harness AI to build more impactful online learning environments. Hosted by: QM

March 10 - What's New with Microsoft Learning Accelerators - Join us for an overview of Microsoft's learning accelerators, including new features, which provide virtual coaching and real-time feedback to learners. Use these free, dynamic tools in Microsoft Teams, the Edge browser, or in apps such as Word and PowerPoint to enhance your assignments and feedback as well as improve students' research, public speaking, literacy and math skills. Presenter: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer

March 12 - Maximizing Collaboration with Online Tools for Faculty & Staff - In this webinar, explore how online tools can enhance collaboration and streamline sharing among faculty and staff. Learn strategies to improve teamwork, share resources efficiently, and manage projects seamlessly in both remote and in-person environments. Discover practical ways to boost productivity and foster effective communication using digital collaboration platforms.

What you’ll learn:

Effective online tools for sharing and collaboration 
Enhancing teamwork and communication 
Practical strategies for remote and in-person collaboration

Presenter: Phil Polsinelli, Assistant Director/Southern Regional ETTC

March 14 - Posting and Grading Assignments using the Blackboard Assignment tool and Annotate - Participants will learn how to create a Blackboard Assignment, access student papers, grade assignments online, and provide students feedback using Blackboard Annotate. Presenter: Dennis Fotía, Instructional Specialist

March 18 - Beyond Jarvis: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI in Educational Strategy and Design - Discover the power of generative AI personas in this webinar designed to improve communication, build empathy, and solve challenges in academic and administrative settings. You’ll master a simple three-step process to create realistic, data-driven personas that are both relatable and effective. Hosted by: OLC

March 20 - Promotion File Construction Session - The session is designed for faculty who are interested in learning more about the procedures and file construction process for promotion. Facilitated by: Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science representing CTLD and SFT, and Nancy Reddy, CTLD Inclusive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor of Writing & First Year Studies and the 2024-2025 Faculty Review Committee (FRC) Chair.

March 21 - Using SafeAssign with the Blackboard Assignment Tool to Review Similarity - This session will show participants how to add SafeAssign to a Blackboard assignment to identify similarity in student writing to papers in the SafeAssign database, academic journals, and internet sources. Presenter: Dennis Fotía, Instructional Specialist

March 21 - (Passcode: !?sJb6yk | Additional Resources) - Have you ever received an email from a journal inviting you to submit your scholarly work and wondered if this was a unique opportunity or a scam? Join us for an engaging session on identifying predatory publishing practices and ensuring you don’t fall prey to them. This session is designed to empower researchers with the knowledge and tools to recognize and avoid predatory journals that exploit academics and compromise the integrity of scholarly publishing. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, participants will learn how to identify red flags, evaluate journal credibility, and understand the long-term impact of predatory practices on careers and the broader research community. The session encourages open dialogue through sharing experiences and asking questions. Whether you are new to publishing or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide practical strategies (e.g., assessing journal indexing and databases, evaluating peer review process and editorial boards, consulting with librarians and colleagues) and resources for publishing in reputable journals. Presenters:  Zornitsa Kalibatseva, CTLD Research Fellow, Cheyenne Riehl, Student Success Librarian, and John Young, CTLD Research Advisor

March 26 - Internationalizing UDL: Addressing Biased Assumptions in Language Use - This webinar will address the biased and often American-centric assumptions made about language in higher education. Together participants will explore UDL consideration 2.4 “Address biases in the use of language and symbols” to expand on accessible pedagogical strategies that can support the inclusion of diverse languages and linguistic points of view in teaching and learning spaces. We will address the power that terms like “standardized” have to disrupt trust, and the geographical and identity assumptions that come from ethnocentric worldview. Presenter: Ann Gagné, Senior Educational Developer, Accessibility and Inclusion, Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Academic Program Chair Leadership Series - Curriculum Mapping & IPE Opportunities. Facilitated by: Christine Tartaro, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, Chair, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program, Director, Stockton CSI Summer Camp and CTLD Leadership Faculty Fellow.

April 1 - Working with Non-Governmental Funders - The purpose of this workshop is to provide attendees with an overview of non-governmental sources of grant funding.  Specifically, the workshop will address what investigators need to know before pursuing this avenue of funding for their work and programming.  Specific strategies that new or experienced PI’s can explore to enhance funding will be discussed. Hosted by: ORSP

September 5 - Quality and Equitable Instruction for Multiple Modalities - Join us for strategies to build and enhance quality and equitable instruction in the delivery of online, blended, and digital learning. Emerging trends and practical strategies to enhance quality and equitable instruction in multiple teaching modalities will be shared along with approaches that align with accreditation expectations. Giving priority to quality and equity will transform the student experience and contribute to student success. Representatives from Symbiosis will present. Presenters: Deb Adair, Chief Executive Officer, Quality Matters; Meg Benke, Professor Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Adult Learning, Empire State University; Ryan Hartnett, Vice President for Institutional Field Relations, Middle States Commission on Higher Education ; Judith Sciple, Vice President for Institutional Field Relations, Middle States Commission on Higher Education 

September 6 - AI in Course Design - Join us for a session on designing a quality asynchronous online course. We will focus on current best practices and challenges unique to the asynchronous online learning space as well as discuss ways to incorporate AI into the design process as well learning activities for your course. Presenter: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer

September 13 - Planning for Promotion to Full and/or Sabbatical - Planning to apply for sabbatical or full professor? This workshop is meant to help you plan your strategy for writing timely and effective applications.  Need specific information on sabbatical applications? Join the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (OSRP) Sabbatical Information Session below, right after the workshop. Facilitated by: Dr Aleksondra Hultquist, Associate Professor of Critical Thinking and First-Year Studies

September 14 - FAWN Writing Boot Camp - Boot camps allow participants to write in a distraction-free, structured environment. You should bring your writing project and writing supplies (laptop, paper, notes, etc.). We do not provide food, so bring drinks, snacks and lunch. You can join us virtually using Zoom. We will email the Zoom link to all registered participants. The FAWN Blackboard course page also has the Zoom link. Registration is not necessary, though it does help us plan. Please show up and join us for any and all days, for all of the time or part of the time. Hosted by: FAWN

September 20 - Sabbatical Information Session - A brief overview, and Q&A for interested applicants. Hosted by: ORSP

September 18 - Designed at First Sight - Will AI be a Partner in Course Design? - Artificial intelligence (AI) presents so many possibilities for educators — but can it stand up to the rigor, thought and detail needed to develop quality courses? Join Paula McDougald of Virtual Arkansas to explore how a course can be co-designed with the help of artificial intelligence. Review current best practices for the use of AI, examine a case study in which artificial intelligence plays the part of a partner in a course’s design, and reflect on the possibility of employing it in your own course design work. Hosted by: Quality Matters (QM)

September 18 - Engaging Students with Edpuzzle: A Quick Guide for College Faculty - Discover how Edpuzzle can enhance student engagement through interactive video lessons. Videos can already exist or be something you’ve created. This session will show you how to embed self-grading questions, track student progress, and make learning more interactive. You'll leave with the skills to create customized video content and use analytics to monitor student understanding. Whether teaching online or in-person, Edpuzzle is a valuable tool to boost engagement in any format! 

What you’ll learn:

Understand the basics of Edpuzzle and its benefits for higher education
Learn how to create and customize interactive video lessons
Explore best practices for integrating Edpuzzle into your course material
Discover how to use analytics to track student engagement and understanding

Presenter: Phil Polsinelli, Assistant Director/Southern Regional ETTC

September 19 - Getting Published: Keys to Success - This session is designed for faculty/staff new to academic publishing. Learn how to identify appropriate outlets to publish your work, what to expect in the manuscript review process, and ways to generate one or more manuscripts from a dissertation. Presenter: Dr. John Young, CTLD Faculty Research Advisor.

September 19 - - (Open to PRC members only) - This workshop is designed for new and experienced PRC members and will focus on PRC procedures during the file review cycles. Facilitated by: Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science

September 19 - Using SafeAssign and Annotate within the Blackboard Assignment Tool - This session will show participants how to add SafeAssign when creating a Blackboard assignment to identify similarity in student writing submissions to other student papers in the SafeAssign database as well as from internet sources. We will also review Annotate, an annotation tool in the Blackboard Assignment tool, and demonstrate how to provide feedback to students using markup and annotation directly on submitted papers. Presenter: Dennis Fotía, Instructional Specialist

September 20 - Sabbatical Information Session - A brief overview, and Q&A for interested applicants. Hosted by: Office of the Provost

September 20 - Academic Program Chair Leadership Series - Student Success

September 23 - Save Time Creating and Grading Course Materials with Brisk Ai - Streamline your course material creation and save valuable time. Learn how to harness the power of Brisk AI to automate and simplify the process of developing instructional content. Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating AI into your workflow. No prior experience with AI tools is necessary!

What you will learn:

How to navigate and utilize Brisk AI’s features
Strategies for automating lesson and resource creation
Time-saving tips to streamline course development and grading practices
Practical applications for enhancing your teaching

Presenter: Michelle Wendt, Technology Integration Specialist & Adjunct Faculty

September 24 - Providing Accessible Course Materials with Anthology Ally - Accessibility is crucial because it ensures all learners can access and benefit from educational materials, fostering inclusivity. It helps institutions comply with legal requirements and enhances the learning experience for everyone. Additionally, it broadens the reach of educational content and reflects a commitment to equity and respect for all individuals, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Prioritizing accessibility leads to better usability and a more effective, engaging learning environment for all students. Learn how Anthology Ally, integrated in Blackboard, helps determine the accessibility of course materials with guidance to improve accessibility.  Additionally, Ally generates alternative document formats beneficial for all students but critical for individuals with disabilities. Presenter: Roberto Castillo, Senior Instructional Specialist

September 25 - Beginner Canva (Free Version) - Unlock your creativity with Canva! This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you how to make the most of Canva’s free version to create eye-catching designs for your classroom, business, or personal projects. Learn how to use free templates, graphics, fonts, and other tools to design newsletters, presentations, social media posts, and more—all without needing a paid subscription. Perfect for educators,  or anyone looking to enhance their design skills with a powerful yet accessible tool.

What you will learn:

How to navigate Canva’s free interface and tools
Using free templates to jump-start your designs
Customizing designs with free elements, images, and fonts
Practical tips for creating newsletters, flyers, and social media graphics
Downloading and sharing your designs for various uses

Presenter: Michelle Wendt, Technology Integration Specialist & Adjunct Faculty

October 2 - Boosting Productivity with AI Tools for Faculty & Staff - Discover how AI tools can enhance productivity in higher education! In this 1-hour webinar, you'll explore practical AI applications for streamlining tasks, managing workloads, and improving efficiency. From automating administrative work to enhancing communication and content creation, learn how AI can make your workday easier and more productive. We will survey some of the most popular tools being used today. 

What you’ll learn:

Overview of AI productivity tools
Streamlining tasks and workflows
Practical examples for daily use

Presenter: Phil Polsinelli, Assistant Director/Southern Regional ETTC

October 4 - Posting and Grading Assignments in Blackboard - Participants will learn how to create a Blackboard Assignment, access student papers, provide students feedback using the Annotation tools and grade papers. Presenter: Dennis Fotía, Instructional Specialist

October 4 - Scientifically Improving Teaching (SIT) Series - Applying Methods of Improvement Science of Teaching - In this workshop, we will discuss the process of explicitly writing hypotheses, learning goals, rationales for class activities, and anticipated student work and why documenting these features explicitly leads to improvements in teaching. Presenter: Dr. Siobahn Suppa, Associate Professor of Mathematics & First Year Studies

October 5 - FAWN Writing Boot Camp - Boot camps allow participants to write in a distraction-free, structured environment. You should bring your writing project and writing supplies (laptop, paper, notes, etc.). We do not provide food, so bring drinks, snacks and lunch. You can join us virtually using Zoom. We will email the Zoom link to all registered participants. The FAWN Blackboard course page also has the Zoom link. Registration is not necessary, though it does help us plan. Please show up and join us for any and all days, for all of the time or part of the time. Hosted by: FAWN

October 8 - Getting Researchers Started with Cayuse Human Ethics - The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is committed to enhancing the IRB submission process with our current system, Cayuse Human Ethics. This session is designed to help researchers become familiar with the system. Join us to learn how to effectively navigate Cayuse Human Ethics and get the latest details on accessing and using the system. Presenter: Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator

October 9 - Preparing for Student Ratings of Teaching - This session offers an overview of date/administration options for the Fall 2024 survey, the differences between IDEA and the Small Class Instrument (SCI), choosing appropriate objectives, and improving response rates. Presenter: Alaina Walton, Director of Academic Assessment

Strategies for using feedback to enhance learning. Presenter: Meg White, Ed.D., Professor of Education

October 10 - Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions - Microaggressions are subtle acts of exclusion that many people routinely experience and struggle to address. This interactive, virtual training will explore the ways that microaggressions manifest in our daily lives and impact our relationships with others. Through examples and discussion, participants will deepen their understanding of microaggressions and investigate effective strategies for responding to microaggressions that they experience and commit. Participants will also learn about the NJ Law Against Discrimination and how microaggressions can contribute to hostile environment harassment and disparate treatment. This deeper dive into the topic of microaggressions requires a basic understanding of implicit bias. Hosted by: NJ Division on Civil Rights.

October 10 - Navigating Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Students Suspected of Cheating - Best practices to initiate and prepare for these challenging conversations; Practical strategies for managing these discussions, backed by real-life examples from educators; Communication tips to help maintain empathy and respect during the discussions; How to collect and present evidence of academic dishonesty using Honorlock exam insights. Sponsored by: Honorlock

October 14 - Microsoft Learning Accelerators - Join us for an overview of Microsoft's new learning accelerators, which provide virtual coaching and real-time feedback to learners. Use these free, dynamic tools in Microsoft Teams, the Edge browser, or in apps such as Word and PowerPoint to enhance your assignments and feedback as well as improve students' research, public speaking, literacy and math skills. Presenter: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer

October 15 - Faculty and Staff, Get Ready for Precepting! - DegreeWorks, Blackboard Advising sections, Navigate registration process, and Forms, policies, procedures. Hosted by: Academic Advising.

October 16 - Maximizing Collaboration with Online Tools for Faculty & Staff - In this webinar, explore how online tools can enhance collaboration and streamline sharing among faculty and staff. Learn strategies to improve teamwork, share resources efficiently, and manage projects seamlessly in both remote and in-person environments. Discover practical ways to boost productivity and foster effective communication using digital collaboration platforms. What you’ll learn:

Effective online tools for sharing and collaboration
Enhancing teamwork and communication
Practical strategies for remote and in-person collaboration

Presenter: Phil Polsinelli, Assistant Director/Southern Regional ETTC

October 16 - Adjunct Faculty Opportunity Fund (AFOF) Information Session - Internal grants provide funding for projects aligned with ��������app’s mission and goals. These projects should have the potential to attract significant external funding, result in scholarly publications, creative work, or support the University’s mission and vision. Funds can be requested for salaries, supplies, student and professional assistance, publication costs, and travel related to scholarly activities. This session will be a brief overview of AFOF, and Q&A for interested applicants. Hosted by: Office of the Provost

October 17 - The Evolution of AI in Education: Moving Beyond Adoption to Student Success - Learn about the current state of responsible AI. Get a firsthand tour of Grammarly’s Authorship tool and learn how it gives educators new visibility into students’ writing practices. Discover how Authorship can provide students with a transparent way of demonstrating the authenticity of their work. Hosted by: AAC&U, in partnership with Grammarly.

October 17 - Having Constructive Classroom Conversations in Challenging Times - During this webinar, you will learn how to facilitate constructive conversations in the classroom when addressing challenging topics, create an inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable sharing their perspectives and engaging in discussions, and implement effective strategies for managing communication, responses, and emotional triggers. Hosted by: ACUE

October 21 - Save Time Creating and Grading Course Materials with Brisk Ai - Streamline your course material creation and save valuable time. Learn how to harness the power of Brisk AI to automate and simplify the process of developing instructional content. Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating AI into your workflow. No prior experience with AI tools is necessary!

What you will learn:
- How to navigate and utilize Brisk AI’s features
- Strategies for automating lesson and resource creation
- Time-saving tips to streamline course development and grading practices
- Practical applications for enhancing your teaching

Presenter: Michelle Wendt, Technology Integration Specialist & Adjunct Faculty

October 22 - Grants 101: Introduction to Pre-Award Processes and Procedures - The purpose of this workshop is to provide an overview of the pre-award process for new investigators.  Aimed at new PI’s or anyone who wants to learn more about research grants, this workshop addresses what you need to do (and what to avoid) when it comes to submitting a grant proposal. Hosted by: ORSP

October 22 - Strategy, Vision, and Academic Affairs: A Framework for Successful Online Learning - While effective technology implementation is important, building a successful online education program requires a well-defined vision, strategic planning, and a comprehensive framework. Join Darcy Hardy, a leader in online learning strategy, for an overview of her Online Program Quality Framework. Discover how key areas like academic affairs, student support, educational technology, and market insights work together to create high-quality online programs.

- In this session, you’ll gain insights into:
- The importance of vision and strategy in creating successful online programs,
- How faculty and assessment development play a foundational role in online education, and
- How AI and integrity tools like proctoring impact course design and development.

Hosted by: WCET in partnership with Honorlock.

October 23 - Faculty and Staff, Get Ready for Precepting! - DegreeWorks, Blackboard Advising sections, navigate registration process, forms, policies, procedures. Hosted by: Academic Advising.

October 23 - How to Better Manage Stress at Work - The demands of the 21st century workplace create stress for most of us. This practical session teaches individuals to better manage stress by reframing their perceptions of workplace challenges, developing healthier self-talk, avoiding over-reacting to situations, and reducing self-defeating behaviors. Hosted by: Deer Oaks EAP Services

October 25 - Academic Program Chair Leadership Series - Budget

October 25 - Scientifically Improving Teaching (SIT) Series - Collaborating to Improve Teaching - In this workshop, we will discuss ways to deeply collaborate to create, edit, and analyze lessons with a colleague in the same discipline, teaching the same course or teaching sequential courses. If you know a colleague with similar learning goals or teaching philosophy/style to you, ask them to join you in this workshop! Presenter: Dr. Siobahn Suppa, Associate Professor of Mathematics & First Year Studies

October 25 - - (By invitation only) This workshop is designed for NTTP, XIII-D, XIII-O, and part-time faculty and will focus on the file construction process necessary for annual reviews. Facilitated by: Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science representing CTLD and SFT, and Nancy Reddy, CTLD Inclusive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor of Writing & First Year Studies and the 2024-2025 Faculty Review Committee (FRC) Chair.

October 30 - Student Motivation in the Age of AI - Peer review is an effective way to create opportunities for students to truly engage with richer course content and their classmates. With the rise of generative AI, educators must consider additional factors when it comes to motivating students to think for themselves and engage with a community of ideas. Could peer review be the scaffold that helps instructors cultivate critical thinking even in the biggest courses? Join our presenters, who will discuss peer feedback in the age of generative AI. The session will begin with a brief overview of relevant research and effective practices for peer review using leading-edge learning technology, followed by a discussion on key considerations related to generative AI, assessment, and peer feedback. Sponsored by: Peerceptiv

November 1 - - (By invitation only) The session is designed for fifth year faculty and will focus on file construction.  Facilitated by: Dr. Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science representing CTLD and SFT, and Prof. Nancy Reddy, CTLD Inclusive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor of Writing & First Year Studies and the 2024-2025 Faculty Review Committee (FRC) Chair.

December 3 - Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions - Microaggressions are subtle acts of exclusion that many people routinely experience and struggle to address. This interactive, virtual training will explore the ways that microaggressions manifest in our daily lives and impact our relationships with others. Through examples and discussion, participants will deepen their understanding of microaggressions and investigate effective strategies for responding to microaggressions that they experience and commit. Participants will also learn about the NJ Law Against Discrimination and how microaggressions can contribute to hostile environment harassment and disparate treatment. This deeper dive into the topic of microaggressions requires a basic understanding of implicit bias. Hosted by: NJ Division on Civil Rights

November 6 - Getting Researchers Started with Cayuse Human Ethics - The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is committed to enhancing the IRB submission process with our current system, Cayuse Human Ethics. This session is designed to help researchers become familiar with the system. Join us to learn how to effectively navigate Cayuse Human Ethics and get the latest details on accessing and using the system. Presenter: Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator

November 8 - - This panel discussion aims to share (1). the FRN AI seminar participants’ learning from this summer seminar (entitled: “Adapting to Tomorrow: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Higher Education”) and (2). the seminar participants’ experience with using generative AI tools in teaching, research, and/or administrative work since the seminar. The wide range of topics to be discussed in this session are based on the panelists’ thoughts, personal experience, and real use cases while using and/or managing student use of the generative AI technology. The discussion topics in this panel include:

Embracing Generative AI as a pedagogical tool in higher education
Strengths, weaknesses, and utility of generative AI in teaching and clinical practice
Generative AI prompt examples, FERPA, and CTLD resources
Generative AI use in curriculum improvement – a case study
Panelists: Dr. Suya Yin, Dr. Mary Lou Galantino, Ms. Riley Klevence, & Dr. Tara Crowell

Moderator: Dr. Yulong Gu

November 8 - - (By invitation only) The session is designed for second year faculty and will focus on file construction and making any necessary modifications to your faculty plan. Facilitated by: Dr. Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science representing CTLD and SFT, and Dr. Maya  A. Lewis, Chair - Undergraduate Social Work Program and Associate Professor of Social Work.

November 9 - FAWN Writing Boot Camp - Boot camps allow participants to write in a distraction-free, structured environment. You should bring your writing project and writing supplies (laptop, paper, notes, etc.). We do not provide food, so bring drinks, snacks and lunch. You can join us virtually using Zoom. We will email the Zoom link to all registered participants. The FAWN Blackboard course page also has the Zoom link. Registration is not necessary, though it does help us plan. Please show up and join us for any and all days, for all of the time or part of the time. Hosted by: FAWN

November 13 - Getting Published: Keys to Success - This session is designed for faculty/staff new to academic publishing.  Learn how to identify appropriate outlets to publish your work, what to expect in the manuscript review process, and ways to generate one or more manuscripts from a dissertation. Presenter: Dr. John Young, CTLD Faculty Research Advisor

November 13 - How AI May Change Student Engagement - a Virtual Forum conversation where a panel of experts will share their experiences and insights on the intersection of AI and student engagement, as well as discuss the findings from our latest survey on the topic. Hosted by: The Chronicle of Higher Education

November 14 - Digital Teaching Symposium: Pedagogy in Practice - Join Anthology on November 14 as the Digital Teaching Symposium uncovers the latest strategies to help you navigate and thrive in a shifting higher education landscape. Discover innovative uses of technology to keep learners engaged and successful. This free, certificate-granting professional development event is filled with digital teaching best practices, strategic insights, and more. Participate in sessions that explore this year’s theme, Pedagogy in Practice, including new skills for digital teaching in Blackboard®, AI powered pedagogy, inclusive course design, and more.​ Can’t attend the whole day? Register to access the recordings on the event site so you can view them when it’s convenient for you! Hosted by: Anthology

November 14 - Why Students Recommend Professors: Good Teaching Through Student Eyes - ACUE’s recent research brief, funded by the Lumina Foundation, surveyed over 1,300 students from 22 higher education institutions and found that effective teaching involves not only delivering subject matter but also building personal connections with students. Key factors were identified that enhance students’ learning experiences and influence their likelihood of recommending faculty to peers. This webinar will feature a member of the ACUE research team, a faculty member certified in ACUE’s Framework, and a professional academic advisor/adjunct instructor to discuss these findings and their impact on teaching and learning in 2024 and beyond. Hosted by: ACUE

November 15 - CTLD Faculty Learning Community (FLC) - Classroom Discussion Strategies that Deepen Learning and Build Community - We invite you to join this Faculty Learning Community. We'll meet in-person three times over the semester.  Meeting in person is important since this FLC is aimed at strategies for teaching in-person classes! We’ll use a doodle poll to pick our dates once the group is settled. We'll experiment with new methods for conducting classroom discussion. We’ll focus on practical strategies that you can try out right away in your classroom, and we’ll share what worked and what approaches could be tweaked to better fit your classroom. We’ll use The Discussion Book by Stephen D. Brookfield and Stephen Preskill as a resource. Dr. Nancy Reddy will share additional scholarship about discussion as a tool for learning and community. There will be an opportunity to share our work at the STARS Symposium this spring. Participation in an FLC is also a great thing to include in your faculty file, since it’s a concrete activity that shows you’re serious about improving your pedagogy. Contact me (nancy.reddy@stockton.edu) if you have questions about the FLC! Facilitated by: Nancy Reddy, PhD, MFA, Associate Professor of Writing and First Year Studies and Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Teaching, Center for Teaching and Learning Design.

November 15 - Blackboard Grade Center - Calculating Final Grades - In this workshop, we will discuss how to calculate overall grades, including how to use the weighted total feature, share best practices, and answer questions about specific grading systems. Presenter: Dennis Fotía, Instructional Specialist

November 19 - National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): Agency Profile - The purpose of this workshop is to provide an overview of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and their funding programs.  Aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about the agency, this workshop discusses what applicants need to know about applying to the NEH. Please RSVP for the session below. The zoom link for this session will be sent via email to all who express an interest in attending. Hosted by: The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)

November 19 - - The session is designed for faculty who are interested in learning more about the procedures and file construction process for range adjustment. Facilitated by: Dr. Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science representing CTLD and SFT, and Prof. Nancy Reddy, CTLD Inclusive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor of Writing & First Year Studies and the 2024-2025 Faculty Review Committee (FRC) Chair.

November 20 - A Balanced Approach to Wellness - This 75-minute interactive workshop introduces tools for building personal resilience in order to thrive and feel better during times of stress, both in and outside the workplace. Participants will use the eight dimensions of wellness to evaluate their own resiliency and identify areas for progress. The session will present strategies to promote improved overall emotional wellness.

November 20 - Conversations with Academic Deans about Community Engagement

November 20 - Community Engagement and Service-Learning Discussion with Faculty

November 20 - SCCESL Drop-In Discussion on Service-Learning & Scholarship of Engagement

November 21 - - (By invitation only) The session is designed for third year faculty and will focus on file construction. Facilitated by: Dr. Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science representing CTLD and SFT, and Prof. Nancy Reddy, CTLD Inclusive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor of Writing & First Year Studies and the 2024-2025 Faculty Review Committee (FRC) Chair.

November 22 - Incorporating Generative AI into Academic Research: Practical Applications - Join us for an interactive workshop that introduces the evolving role of AI in research practices. Discover how Generative AI can support your academic work, with consideration to ethical implications. Together we'll explore Bjork Library's newest resources on Generative AI, provide live demonstrations of AI tools, and discuss practical ways to incorporate these technologies into the scholarly research process. Whether you're just starting to learn about AI or looking for new ways to enhance your research, this event will offer valuable insights and hands-on experience to help you get started. Presenters: Cheyenne Riehl, Student Success Librarian and Zornitsa Kalibatseva, CTLD Research Fellow

November 22- Academic Program Chair Leadership Series - Conflict Resolution - Refer to the Blackboard course "Academic Program Chair Leadership Series" for resources. Facilitated by: Christine Tartaro, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, Chair, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program, Director, Stockton CSI Summer Camp and CTLD Leadership Faculty Fellow.

November 22 - Scientifically Improving Teaching (SIT) Series - Stop Reinventing the Wheel - In this workshop, we will discuss the benefits of creating a professional knowledge base for current and future instructors of the course(s). We will discuss methods for documenting improvements and storing knowledge so that future instructors can learn from the data gathered from past instructors. This will enable instructors to stop “reinventing the wheel” and stop trying lessons that past instructors already know to be ineffective and immediately start using lessons scientifically proven to be effective for students. Presenter: Dr. Siobahn Suppa, Associate Professor of Mathematics & First Year Studies

November 22 - - (By invitation only) The session is designed for fourth year faculty and will focus on file construction. Facilitated by: Dr. Kerri Sowers, Professor of Health Science representing CTLD and SFT, and Prof. Nancy Reddy, CTLD Inclusive Teaching Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor of Writing & First Year Studies and the 2024-2025 Faculty Review Committee (FRC) Chair.

December 7 - FAWN Writing Boot Camp - Boot camps allow participants to write in a distraction-free, structured environment. You should bring your writing project and writing supplies (laptop, paper, notes, etc.). We do not provide food, so bring drinks, snacks and lunch. You can join us virtually using Zoom. We will email the Zoom link to all registered participants. The FAWN Blackboard course page also has the Zoom link. Registration is not necessary, though it does help us plan. Please show up and join us for any and all days, for all of the time or part of the time. Hosted by: FAWN

December 13 - Academic Program Chair Leadership Series - Faculty Development - Refer to the Blackboard course "Academic Program Chair Leadership Series" for resources. Facilitated by: Christine Tartaro, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, Chair, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program, Director, Stockton CSI Summer Camp and CTLD Leadership Faculty Fellow.

December 17 - National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Agency Profile - The purpose of this workshop is to provide an overview of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and their funding programs.  Aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about the agency, this workshop discusses what applicants need to know about applying to the NEA.

December 18 - 20 - Boot Camp with Benefits
Grading Café – before we start our post-semester writing, we invite you to come together to get some of that semester grading completed! Bring your lunch (light refreshments will be offered).

Boot Camp – join before the holiday to jump-start your writing projects (no grading here!). Right now, we are planning on providing breakfast and lunch for participants. We will have a scholarly writing room, as well as an additional room for those working on writing tenure and/or promotion files.

May 15 - Getting Researchers Started with Cayuse Human Ethics - The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is transitioning to a new IRB system, Cayuse Human Ethics, to elevate compliance and enhance the IRB submission process. If you have current IRB submissions, or plan to conduct human subjects research, this is an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with this new system and get more details on how to get early access.Presenter: Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator

May 14 & May 15 - FAWN Writing Retreat - 

Day 1: Tuesday, May 14th

Workshop 1: Efficiency with Style: Revising Your Manuscript at the Macro & Micro Levels (sponsored by TAA, includes a free one-year membership to TAA)

Description: In this interactive workshop, participants will take a “messy draft” of their choice and try out 3 macro-level revision strategies to hone the overall logic and organization of the manuscript. Next, participants, working at the micro-level, will apply 3 revision tools for coherence and writing style. Participants will leave with both a sequential approach and individual tools for efficiently transforming their future drafts. What to bring: A messy draft of a paper/book chapter/grant proposal. 

Workshop 2: Project Management for Writing: Gaining Power in the Process

Description: Join us for a transformative workshop where we apply project management principles to pinpoint one 'important' project. Together, we'll break it down into manageable sections and action steps that fit seamlessly into your calendar, to-do lists, or planner. By the end, you'll walk away with a clear strategy for tackling your chosen project and a realistic timeline, empowering you with the confidence to make meaningful progress. Create a powerful and productive summer – invest in your productivity and success today! What to bring: Nothing is required!  Having a brainstormed list of potential projects and access to your calendar may be helpful.
Day 2: Wednesday, May 15th

Boot Camp with Benefits

Spend your day in a focused writing room with a schedule designed to optimize your writing time and ability.

Presenter: Dr. Erin McTigue

May 14 & 15 - Learn Ultra Course Seminar for Instructors - In these two 60-minute sessions, the presenters will go over two primary areas: Setting up and designing a Learn Ultra courses; and using the course for flexible assessment, grading workflows, interaction, and collaboration. Hosted by: Anthology

May 23 - Osprey Navigate Overview: Promoting Student Success - This session will explore the purpose and benefits of Stockton’s new Ospreys Navigate online platform. Participants will learn how to access and use basic features in Ospreys Navigate to support activities that provide comprehensive student assistance designed to bolster each student's academic, career, and personal journey. Presenter: Stacey Culleny, Assistant Professor, School of Education and Co-Chair, TEDU Program

May 15, May 22 & May 28 - Summer Institute: Designing a Quality Online Course - The purpose of the Designing a Quality Online Course Summer Institute is to equip faculty with the skills and knowledge necessary to design an effective and engaging online course. Facilitators: Abigail Laird with Faculty Facilitators: Joy Jones-Carmack, Meg White, & Monica Amadio

June 4 - 6 - Stockton Institute: Peer Evaluation of Teaching (SIPET) - This institute promotes the development of peer observation and evaluations skills for all course delivery methods (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) as well as course types (studios, labs, seminars, lectures, etc.). The expectations for those participating in the 2024 SIPET are governed by the Summer Institute for Peer Evaluation of Teaching (2013), which specifies that those completing the workshop carry out at least four peer evaluations (no time limit) as well as agree to be available, during the two years following participation, for no more than three brief consultations with faculty carrying out peer evaluations but have not attended SIPET training. Facilitators: CTLD Executive Director, Dr. Kathy Klein and SIPET Faculty Facilitators, Dr. Liz Shobe and Dr. Meg White

June 7 - Microsoft Learning Accelerators - Join us for an overview of Microsoft's new learning accelerators, which provide virtual coaching and real-time feedback to learners. Use these free, dynamic tools in Microsoft Teams, the Edge browser, or in apps such as Word and PowerPoint to enhance your assignments and feedback as well as improve students' research, public speaking, literacy and math skills. Presenter: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer

June 11 -  From Submission to the Reviewing Phase: Perspectives on Best Practices for Principal Investigators - Research grants are an important resource for supporting scholarly activities. The purpose of this workshop is to provide information on what all PI’s should be aware of when planning to prepare a grant submission. This workshop will address the pre-award phase of development as well as what reviewers are looking for and how the review process works. Presenters will address changes in the funding landscape and what all PI’s need to know when planning. Hosted by: Joseph Cronin, Ph.D., Executive Director, Research and Sponsored Programs, and John Young, Ph.D., Research Advisor, Center for Teaching and Learning Design. 

June 11 - Getting Researchers Started with Cayuse Human Ethics - The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is transitioning to a new IRB system, Cayuse Human Ethics, to elevate compliance and enhance the IRB submission process. If you have current IRB submissions, or plan to conduct human subjects research, this is an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with this new system and get more details on how to get early access. Presenter: Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator.

June 11 - AI Teaching & Learning Symposium - Join Edge and Seton Hall University for the inaugural “AI Teaching & Learning Symposium”. The symposium will consider the impact of AI on teaching, learning, and the student experience. Presented by: Edge and Seton Hall University.

June 12 - Osprey Navigate Overview: Promoting Student Success - This session will explore the purpose and benefits of Stockton’s new Ospreys Navigate online platform. Participants will learn how to access and use basic features in Ospreys Navigate to support activities that provide comprehensive student assistance designed to bolster each student's academic, career, and personal journey. Presenter: Stacey Culleny, Assistant Professor, School of Education and Co-Chair, TEDU Program

June 12 & 13 - Learn Ultra Course Seminar for Instructors - In these two 60-minute sessions, the presenters will go over two primary areas: Setting up and designing a Learn Ultra courses; and using the course for flexible assessment, grading workflows, interaction, and collaboration. Hosted by: Anthology

June 19 - Providing Accessible Course Materials with Blackboard Ally - Learn about the Blackboard Ally tool available in all Stockton Blackboard courses.  Ally helps determine the accessibility of course materials with guidance to improve accessibility.  Ally generates alternative document formats beneficial for all students but critical for individuals with disabilities. Presenter: Roberto Castillo, Senior Instructional Specialist

July 10 - Writing Effective Student Learning Outcomes Using Bloom’s Taxonomy - This session will focus on the concept of alignment, demonstrating how assignments, course-level student learning outcomes, and program-level student learning outcomes work together to ensure the success of our students. Specifically, we will discuss how strong course-level student learning outcomes allow faculty to accurately and consistently measure student progress toward the desired learning goals. Using Bloom's Taxonomy, we will develop measurable course-level student learning outcomes that clearly describe what students should be able to do once they have completed the course. Presenter: Alaina Walton, Director of Academic Assessment

July 16 - Teaching Controversial Topics: Proven ACUE Practices for Your Faculty - Empower your faculty to establish a culture of constructive conversations, develop students’ media literacy, and build students’ critical thinking skills. Join our panel of higher ed experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities in teaching controversial concepts and topics. Explore effective practices that help your faculty and students stay ahead of the curve and thrive in the classroom. What You Will Learn: the natural Venn diagram of content that spans Media Literacy, Constructive Conversations, and Critical Thinking; strategies to teach students how to navigate a media-saturated world, use effective problem-solving and creativity to support rational decision-making, and engage in constructive conversation to spark learning and personal growth; three new Quick Study courses in the ACUE Learning Lab that help faculty gain confidence and competency in the topics explored in this webinar. Hosted by: ACUE

July 18 -  AI & Asynchronous Course Design - Join us for a session on designing a quality asynchronous online course. We will focus on current best practices and challenges unique to the asynchronous online learning space as well as discuss ways to incorporate AI into the design process as well learning activities for your course. Presenter: Abigail Laird, Instructional Designer

July 18 - Getting Researchers Started with Cayuse Human Ethics - The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is transitioning to a new IRB system, Cayuse Human Ethics, to elevate compliance and enhance the IRB submission process. If you have current IRB submissions, or plan to conduct human subjects research, this is an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with this new system and get more details on how to get early access. Presenter: Britny Dileo, IRB Administrator

July 25 - Providing Accessible Course Materials with Blackboard Ally - Learn about the Blackboard Ally tool available in all Stockton Blackboard courses.  Ally helps determine the accessibility of course materials with guidance to improve accessibility.  Ally generates alternative document formats beneficial for all students but critical for individuals with disabilities. Presenter: Roberto Castillo, Senior Instructional Specialist

July 31 - Academic Program Chair Leadership Series  

July 31 - Trends on Digital Course Material Use and OER Awareness in Higher Education - This webinar will review digital course materials faculty report regularly using in their classrooms and OER awareness and adoption trends. How many faculty provide a digital textbook? How many faculty use OER materials? How have these changed in recent years? Hosted by: Online Learning Consortium (OLC)

August 6 - Unlocking the Future of Education: Helping Faculty to Embrace the Potential of Generative AI - By attending this webinar, participants will acquire an in-depth understanding of Generative AI’s transformative potential in education. They’ll explore real-life applications, gain insights from experts, engage in collaborative learning, and emerge future-ready to shape medical education. Hosted by: Online Learning Consortium (OLC)

August 8 - Understanding IDEAs - IDEA provides so much more guidance beyond the "Excellent Teacher, Excellent Course"