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Upcoming events, workshops, and webinars

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Teaching and learning focused on online, blended or distributed workshops, webinars, panel discussions, and other professional development events MB Hub has gathered for our membership. We have highlighted events from Partner institutions and organizations such as Educause and Quality Matters and sibling organizations from Canada (BC Campus and Contact North | Contact Nord).

March professional development events

How Faculty Can Harness Generative AI for Enhanced Learning: Part 4 – Best of AI Pedagogy by Contact North

During the past year, Dr. Curtis Bonk hosted three webinars featuring ideas and frameworks related to innovative pedagogy with generative AI.  In this fourth webinar — the Best of Bonk — he chooses the most powerful and potentially effective ideas from the first three webinars and invites the audience to offer their suggestions. 

Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 
Location: Online

The AI Authoring Advantage: Balancing Speed and Substance in Course Creation by QM

Generative AI tools have revolutionized content creation, making it faster and more efficient than ever. But AI’s potential extends far beyond just speed—it has the power to fundamentally reshape the way we approach instructional design. 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. Get ready to rethink what’s possible in your digital classroom! 

Note: Due to overwhelming response and registration for this webinar, all participants who join over the 1000 limit will be directed to our YouTube live stream. The recording will also be made available as well. 

Date: Friday, March 7
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.   
Location: Online

Leveraging LMS Templates for Faculty Support and Enhanced Student Success by QM

Did you know that LMS templates can be a vital support tool for faculty, designers, and online students? In fact, research shows that templates embedded with quality practices and standards can positively influence everything from student retention and learning to faculty satisfaction and institutional ROI. Join this webinar to learn why LMS templates are crucial for online faculty support, an institutional resource for scaling quality online learning, and an important tool for online learner success. We’ll go over the results of a recent LMS template research project and leave you with DIY and ready-made options to create your own templates that align with institutional needs.   

Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Location: Online

This edition of the Future Trends Forum hosts Jennie C. Stephens, Professor of Climate Justice at the National University of Ireland Maynooth and Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy at Northeastern University in Boston. She recently published Climate Justice and the University: Shaping a Hopeful Future for All (Johns Hopkins University Press). 
Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Online

Transforming Assessment Practices in Higher Education with the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) by Manitoba Academic Integrity Network (MAIN)

As the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies have become increasingly ubiquitous in higher education, and institutions must equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for an AI-driven future. Although some institutions have attempted to ban the use of these tools and enforce this through an AI text detection strategy, this session proposes an alternative solution to this challenge. The AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) developed by Perkins et al. (2024), offers a flexible framework for incorporating GenAI into educational assessments while promoting academic integrity and ethical use of these technologies. It consists of five allowable levels of AI use in submitted assessments, ranging from ‘No AI’ to ‘AI Exploration’, enabling educators to design assessments that focus on areas requiring human input and critical thinking. This intervention will explore the challenges of attempting to use a detection-based approach to dealing with GenAI use in assessments, introduce the AIAS as a possible alternative, and discuss the findings of a pilot study of the AIAS at British University Vietnam which has demonstrated significant benefits in reducing misconduct and supporting student engagement and attainment. 

Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
Location: Remote – UM Zoom

Teaching with AI by Educause

“Teaching with AI” is a flexible online program tailored for higher education faculty, instructional designers, and support staff designed to deepen participants’ understanding of AI and empower them to seamlessly integrate it into their curricula. It features live discussion sessions that offer practical strategies for enhancing student engagement, personalizing learning experiences, and improving educational outcomes. Participants will explore real-world AI applications, engage in interactive activities, and collaborate with peers to develop actionable insights for their teaching practices.  The 2-week online program includes 5 modules and takes a minimum of 5-6 hours to complete. Participants will have access to the program for 1 year. 

Date: Monday, March 17, to March 28, 2025 
Location: Online

Important: Employees of Educause member institutions and organizations can create membership profiles, most MB Hub partners are members. 

Beyond Jarvis: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI in Educational Strategy and Design by OLC

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. The session concludes with a dynamic role-playing activity, where we’ll navigate a tough conversation with a fictional professor resistant to online learning, using advanced techniques to uncover deeper motivations and address hidden concerns. Perfect for instructional designers, administrators, and faculty, this webinar offers practical strategies to transform your approach to problem-solving and collaboration.   

Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Location: Online

Lessons Learned from a Revamped QM Subscriber-Managed Course Review Process by QM

UL Lafayette has conducted nearly 50 QM Subscriber-Managed course reviews: seven between 2019-2022 and 42 between 2022-2024. The increase in successful reviews was the result of a novel course review cohort model. This presentation will discuss (1) incorporating a cohort model in support of the established QM Subscriber-Managed review; (2) quantitative results reflecting the actual and perceived benefits to courses and faculty; and (3) lessons learned from implementing a cohort-review model.   

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.   
Location: Online

April and May professional development events

Renewing American Democracy: Empowering Civic Engagement through Higher Education by OLC

Join OLC for an insightful webinar that delves into Complete College America’s white paper, Complete College, America: Harnessing the Power of Higher Education to Renew American Democracy. This session will explore actionable strategies for colleges and universities to prepare students for active, informed participation in civic life. We’ll discuss how faculty, staff, and administrators can enhance civic engagement through curriculum development, on-campus programming, community partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities. By fostering environments that encourage volunteerism, service, and civic-minded careers, higher education institutions can play a pivotal role in strengthening democracy.   

Date: Thursday, April 10
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Online

How can a college professor teach with authenticity?  This edition of the Future Trends Forum is delighted to host Elizabeth A. Norell, Associate Director of Instructional Support in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at the University of Mississippi and author of The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching (University of Oklahoma Press).

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Online

Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity

Theme: Build Academic Integrity Bridges among colleagues and institutions
Dates: May 22-23, 2025
Host: University of Regina
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan

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