National Distance Learning Week
Top AI Issues Impacting Distance/Digital Learning in The Year 2024
This year’s National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) theme—Top AI Issues Impacting Distance/Digital Learning in the Year 2024—sets the stage for a week of:
Join us to explore the future of AI in education, culminating in this year's highlight —the Alamo Colleges EduTech Conference, held in person on Friday, November 15, 2024. |
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Schedule of Events - Virtual Sessions
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Topic: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Demystifying AI
Presenters: Aaryn Morris and Judy Verdon, San Antonio College
Topic: Balancing Progress and Ethics: AI Adoption in Academia
Description: Assess a 'bird's eye view' of the broader ethical implications of AI adoption in academia.
Presenter: Dr. Meagan Sanders, Alamo Colleges Online
Topic: Khanmigo Magic: Unleash Your Creativity with AI Tools!
Description: Dive into the world of Khanmigo Tools and discover how AI can spark your creativity! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to harness the power of AI to create stunning visuals, generate engaging content, and solve complex problems. Whether you’re a student, educator, or just curious about AI, this session will equip you with the skills to make the most of Khanmigo’s innovative features. Get ready for hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and a whole lot of fun as we explore the magic of AI together!
Presenter: Cesar Hernandez, ACCESS Instructional Technology
Topic: Explore Google's NotebookLM: Reimagine Content Consumption & Student Engagement
Presenter: Can Cui, Alamo Colleges Online
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Topic: Unlocking Learning for All: Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Technologies
Presenter: Barbara Wong, Alamo Colleges Online
Topic: Podcast: AI and Course Development in Higher Education
Presenter: Reese Hearn, St. Philip's College
Co-Presenter: Jerryl Lowe, St. Philip's College
Topic: Become an AI Wizard: Transform Your Assessments in Minutes
Presenter: Diana McCurtain-Talbert, Alamo Colleges Online
Topic: Join us as we explore the practical ways AI empowers our marketing team to boost creativity and enhance efficiency. We’ll demonstrate how we use ChatGPT for social media ideation, Photoshop’s generative AI for streamlined image creation, and our future work with Adobe Express to take content production to new heights. This session offers insights for beginners and advanced users alike, showing how AI can transform routine tasks, inspire creativity, and elevate storytelling in digital marketing.
Presenters: Dimona Esparza, Carissa Valdez, and Anthony Gollab, Alamo Colleges Online
Topic: Using Generative AI to Generate Classroom Engagement
Description: Through the use of Generative AI, instructors can transform content to make it more engaging to the learning in more ways than ever before. This session focuses on innovating generative AI applications that can transform traditional classroom content into podcasts, videos, and much more.
Presenter: Scott D'Amico, Talent, Organization and Strategic Innovation (TOSI)
Topic: AI Feature Options in Canvas
Description: Check out the latest AI features to come to Canvas:
- Discussion Summaries
- Smart Search
- Discussions/Inbox Translations
Presenter: Lia Moore, ACCESS Instructional Technology
Friday, November 15, 2024 - in-person EduTECH event
Join us in person!
EduTECH Conference
Friday, November 15, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Northeast Lakeview College | Paluxy Hall
About: This year’s conference focuses on how technology is fueling classroom innovation to create robust teaching and learning experiences for you and your learners.
For more informationAbout National Distance Learning Week, contact:
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About Alamo Colleges Online Instructional DesignersInstructional Designers provide one-on-one consultations with faculty, deliver specialized workshops to a group of 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. |
You can also contact your Alamo College's Instructional Designer:
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Northeast Lakeview College |
Northwest Vista College |
Palo Alto College |
St. Philip's College |
San Antonio College |
