| ISN | Date | Title | Location | Seats Available | Open For | Description |
| 9299 | 2/3/2025 11:00:00 AM | Bb Ultra: Creating and Organizing Your Content | CWT 112 | 30 | Faculty | This workshop guides participants through creating and organizing content in their Blackboard Ultra courses. This session will demonstrate a wide range of tools that can be used to create content in Blackboard Ultra and discuss the importance of good course planning and implement rudimentary planning in course design. |
| 9307 | 2/4/2025 10:00:00 AM | Bb Ultra: Communication with Students | Webinar | 30 | Faculty | This workshop provides a comprehensive, high-level overview of the Learn Ultra features used to most effectively communicate with your students, create opportunities for communication, facilitate community-building, and help students manage their time effectively. |
| 9315 | 2/5/2025 2:00:00 PM | Bb Ultra: Assessing Student Learning | CWT 112 | 29 | Faculty | Explore the power of Ultra courses in Blackboard with this engaging, hands-on session where you'll learn how to assess student learning effectively, create assignments and tests within Ultra courses, and navigate grading workflows for various assignment types. By the end of this workshop, you'll have valuable skills to enhance your teaching experience. |
| 9324 | 2/6/2025 3:00:00 PM | Bb Ultra: Gradebook Management | CWT 112 | 28 | Faculty | Use the Gradebook to record students' grades, and monitor students' progress. In addition, this dynamic and interactive tool helps you understand student progress and make informed decisions on how to improve educational performance. |
| 9331 | 2/7/2025 2:00:00 PM | Top Hat - Easily Take Attendance and Create Interactive Content | CWT 112 | 30 | Faculty | Get to know what Top Hat can do for your face-to-face or online course! Create a Top Hat educator account and integrate a Top Hat course with your Blackboard course shell. We will show you how quick and easy it is to take attendance securely and how to create engaging, interactive content with formative assessments. |
| 9345 | 2/10/2025 9:00:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Beyond the Exam: Revolutionizing Assessments with Mixed Reality Simulation (MRS) | STC 231 | 50 | Faculty | This session explores using Mixed Reality Simulation (MRS) for innovative assessments in online learning,
emphasizing its success in fields like aviation, engineering, and education. Grounded in Flow theory, MRS offers immersive,
practical, and feedback-driven assessment experiences. |
| 9346 | 2/10/2025 11:00:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Transforming Teaching and Collaboration with Microsoft Teams | STC 231 | 50 | Faculty | Discover how Microsoft Teams enhances virtual teaching and collaboration. This session covers breakout rooms,
polls, chat, file-sharing, and live video to boost student engagement in synchronous and asynchronous learning, as well as
collaborative projects, office hours, and faculty communication. |
| 9347 | 2/10/2025 1:00:00 PM | LTW 2025 - Say Goodbye to Passive Learning: Ignite Student Engagement Using the Power of A.I. and Active Learning with Top Hat | STC 231 | 47 | Faculty | Transform your classroom with active learning and A.1.-powered tools like Top Hat ACE. This session covers strategies to boost engagement, gather real-time feedback, and facilitate collaboration, featuring a live demo and actionable
takeaways to enhance your teaching
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| 9348 | 2/10/2025 2:15:00 PM | LTW 2025 - Embed Coursera Certificate in Your Courses | STC 231 | 49 | Faculty | Coursera certificates help students enhance their job market skills by acquiring role-specific abilities sought by industries, improving future job prospects. Instructors can require these certificates for advanced courses or as extra credit,
ensuring students gain in-demand tech skills and a competitive edge for entry-level positions after graduation. |
| 9349 | 2/10/2025 3:30:00 PM | LTW 2025 - Don't Be Afraid of A.I. | STC 231 | 46 | Faculty | Discover how A.I. tools like ChatGPT can enhance learning by fostering critical thinking and engagement. Learn strategies for using A.I. to refine ideas, solve problems, promote deeper learning, and empower students to take ownership of
their academic growth. |
| 9352 | 2/11/2025 9:00:00 AM | LTW 2025 - THECB: Adapting to the Future of Higher Education: Educational Technology Trends and Possibilities (Keynote Watch Party and Post-Keynote Forum*) | AIC 126 | 47 | Faculty | This presentation examines key trends transforming higher education, from shifting demographics and enrollment patterns to the rise of cutting-edge technologies like A.I. and extended reality. It concludes with exciting, actionable
strategies to thrive in a rapidly evolving academic landscape. *Faculty will have an opportunity to voice their thoughts in a statewide conversation on this topic after the watch party. |
| 9363 | 2/11/2025 11:00:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Teaching Smarter with OneNote: Enhance Productivity, Collaboration, and Classroom Impact | AIC 126 | 49 | Faculty | Are you juggling multiple courses, struggling to stay organized, or looking for better ways to engage your
students? Whether you're new to Microsoft One Note or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will provide practical tips and techniques to revolutionize your teaching practices. Learn how to transform your teaching workflow with tools that simplify course management, enhance collaboration, and save time. |
| 9364 | 2/11/2025 12:15:00 PM | LTW 2025 - Empowering Educators: Integrating A.I. to Foster Student Autonomy and Mastery in Culturally Responsive Classrooms | AIC 126 | 48 | Faculty | Explore how A.I. enhances teaching practices and supports student growth. This session shares action research on integrating A.I. into education, emphasizing active learning, student autonomy, ethical frameworks, and culturally responsive approaches to improve teaching and learning outcomes. |
| 9365 | 2/11/2025 2:00:00 PM | LTW 2025 - Enhancing Student Learning and Engagement with Quizlet | AIC 126 | 50 | Faculty | Discover how Quizlet boosts student engagement and retention through flashcards, quizzes, and interactive
games. Learn to integrate Quizlet into your curriculum, enhance motivation in hybrid settings, and track progress with analytics for an interactive learning experience. |
| 9366 | 2/11/2025 3:00:00 PM | LTW 2025 - THECB: The Human Side of A.I. (Pre-Keynote Forum* and Keynote Watch Party) | AIC 126 | 48 | Faculty | This session will center on harnessing the transformative power of A.I. to navigate change, foster innovation, and equip individuals and organizations with actionable strategies for thriving in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. *Faculty will have an opportunity to voice their thoughts in a statewide conversation on this topic before the watch party. |
| 9350 | 2/12/2025 9:30:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Discover Blackboard A.I. | AIC 128 | 48 | Faculty | Discover Blackboard's A.I. powered tools designed to enhance teaching and streamline tasks. Learn how the A.I. Design Assistant and A.I. Conversations automate workflows, improve student engagement, and provide actionable insights. Retain full control by reviewing and approving A.I. generated content to align with your vision. Transform course design and enrich learning! |
| 9351 | 2/12/2025 10:30:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Unlocking the Full Potential of the Blackboard Gradebook | AIC 128 | 46 | Faculty | Discover tips and tricks for maximizing the Blackboard Gradebook in this engaging session. Learn to navigate
basic and advanced features to efficiently manage and track student performance. Explore the latest updates, get a sneak peek at upcoming grading tools, and enhance your grading experience-perfect for all Blackboard users! |
| 9353 | 2/12/2025 11:30:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Lunch & Learn: Exploring the Latest Innovations in Blackboard | AIC 128 | 43 | Faculty | Join us for an exciting session where we'll highlight the latest innovations available within Blackboard. This session will provide a look at the newest features and enhancements designed to improve your experience. We'll also present a roadmap of upcoming features, giving you a sneak peek into what's on the horizon. (Lunch will be provided.) |
| 9354 | 2/12/2025 3:00:00 PM | LTW 2025 - THECB: Embracing A.I. as Essential Learning: Preparing Students for Life Beyond College (Pre-Keynote Forum* and Keynote Watch Party) | AIC 128 | 46 | Faculty | This keynote explores the transformative impact of generative A.I. on higher education, emphasizing the need to embrace A.I. competencies as essential learning. Drawing from his book Teaching with Al, Dr. C. Edward Watson will outline practical strategies and pedagogical approaches to leverage A.L's potential in enhancing student learning and preparing graduates for the future. *Faculty will have an opportunity to voice their thoughts in a statewide conversation on this topic before the watch party. |
| 9357 | 2/13/2025 9:00:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Collaborative Learning: Leveraging Microsoft Loop | AIC 220 | 50 | Faculty | This workshop will show how Microsoft Loop enhanced group work and instruction. Participants will explore the tool's capabilities, practical applications for managing collaborative activities and shared resources, and possibilities for realtime
collaboration in education. The workshop includes a live demonstration, critical analysis, and uggestions for using Microsoft Loop in education. |
| 9358 | 2/13/2025 10:15:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Enhancing Experiential LEARNing: Reflection Strategies with Blackboard | AIC 220 | 48 | Faculty | TAMIU's QEP LEARN will focus on experiential learning to enhance student experiences. Join this session to learn about the importance of reflection in experiential learning courses and how you can implement reflection activities through Blackboard and other virtual tools. |
| 9359 | 2/13/2025 11:30:00 AM | LTW 2025 - Lunch & Learn: Enhancing student and faculty collaboration, engagement, and utilization with EchoVideo | AIC 220 | 48 | Faculty | Explore Echo Video's teaching tools, including Browser Capture for flexible recording, interactive features like
Notes and Polls, and resource sharing via Collections. Discover E3 grants for innovation and learn to enhance engagement, collaboration, and flexibility in your teaching. Perfect for faculty looking to innovate! (Lunch will be provided) |
| 9360 | 2/13/2025 1:15:00 PM | LTW 2025 - Prompt Engineering: A Beginner's Guide to A.I. Interactions | AIC 126 | 46 | Faculty | Join this interactive session on prompt engineering to craft effective prompts for large language models (LLMs). Learn techniques and methods to optimize results from Gen A.I.. Perfect for beginners and curious learners-no prior experience needed! Enhance your A.I. skills today! |
| 9361 | 2/13/2025 2:30:00 PM | LTW 2025 - Media in Your Class: Strategies and Techniques Improve Engagement | AIC 126 | 50 | Faculty | Join Killam Library's William Crowell to explore evolving media use in classrooms, rethinking student access, and available library support for distance learners. A Q&A will address faculty concerns and introduce resources for off-campus teaching and learning. |
| 9362 | 2/13/2025 3:45:00 PM | LTW 2025 - What Makes a Quality Course? Empowering Faculty with a Dynamic Framework for Course Development and Quality Matters (QM) Certification | AIC 126 | 48 | Faculty | Discover what makes a high-quality course in this session on achieving Quality Matters (QM) Certification. Explore the QM Rubric, certified courses, and timelines while learning how planning, review, and development enhance alignment, engagement, and accessibility in online and hybrid learning. |