Digital Learning Day: Feb. 13

Sharing the Love of Learning, Teaching, and Innovation

This year’s Digital Learning Day (DLDay) is all about celebrating the “heart” of education—how technology brings us together, transforms learning, and creates meaningful connections. We’ll shine a spotlight on innovative practices that promote connection, engagement, and innovation through digital tools.

AI with Heart: Infusing artificial intelligence into online learning to create personalized, meaningful, and student-centered experiences
Canvas with Care: Leveraging DesignPLUS tools to design intuitive, engaging, and human-centered courses
Bite-Sized Brilliance: Embracing microlearning to deliver impactful, heart-filled moments of learning in manageable pieces
Equity in Access: Ensuring every learner has the tools and opportunities to succeed through thoughtful accessibility practices
Meaningful Connections: Promoting regular and substantive interaction to foster engagement and build strong learning communities

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2025 Digital Learning Day Agenda

9–9:30 a.m. Expanding seats, Enhancing experience: Strategies for Online Learner Enrollment and Success

9:45–10:15 a.m. Kahoot Your Way to Engaging Classrooms: Gamify Learning!

Unlock the power of gamification in your classroom with Kahoot! This interactive workshop will guide you through the exciting world of Kahoot, a game-based learning platform that transforms traditional teaching methods into dynamic, engaging experiences.

In this session, you'll learn how to:

Create and customize your own Kahoot quizzes tailored to your curriculum.
Incorporate multimedia elements to make your quizzes more engaging.
Use Kahoot's advanced features to track student progress and understanding.
Foster a collaborative learning environment through team-based challenges and discussions.

This workshop will provide you with practical tips and creative ideas to make learning fun and interactive. Join us and discover how Kahoot can revolutionize your teaching approach and boost student participation and retention!

Presenter: Cesar Hernandez

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10:30–11 a.m. Practical AI Integration for Better Student Connection: A Fresh Take on RSI

11:15–11:45 Amplifying Student Voices: Online Learning Ambassadors in Action

1–1:30 p.m. A Course Makeover: Building High-Quality Courses with DesignPLUS

1:45–2:15 p.m. Become an AI Quiz Wizard: Transform Your Assessments in Minutes

2:30–3:00 p.m. Microlearning: Maximize Learner Engagement

3:15–3:45 p.m. Behind the Scenes: A Dive on Online Learner Data

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About Digital Learning Day

This engaging event features a series of dynamic 30-minute Zoom sessions that explore practical and innovative ways to use digital tools and strategies.
It's perfect for educators looking to boost their skills in creating impactful and meaningful student learning experiences. The day is filled with learning, sharing, and inspiration – all tailored to our digital education landscape at the Alamo Colleges.

Questions? Contact our event coordinators:

Rudy Lopez
rlopez2@alamo.edu

About Alamo Colleges Online Instructional Designers

Instructional Designers provide one-on-one consultations with faculty and conduct in-depth course reviews. Additionally, Instructional Designers offer support for College directed initiatives to build and strengthen the College’s capacity to deliver premier, quality digital learning experiences for students.

Schedule a consultation today!

You can also contact your Alamo College's Instructional Designer:

Northeast Lakeview College
Barbara Wong, bwong11@alamo.edu

Northwest Vista College
Diana McCurtain-Talbert,
dmccurtain-talbe@alamo.edu

St. Philip's College
Can Cui, ccui1@alamo.edu

San Antonio College
Amy Gates, agates16@alamo.edu