Upcoming Events

DTT Test Event

Presented by ODUGlobal Developers

Monday, May 19, 2025
9:00am - 10:00am

This event is just for developmental purposes.

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Past Events

AI and Accessibility (Workshop): Neat and Tidy(UP) makes a Yuje (YuJa) Impact

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

In this workshop, you will learn about how you can TidyUP your course by identifying and deleting unused or outdated content which will have a huge impact on your YuJa Accessibility score. What is YuJa Accessibility? YuJa Panorama (YuJa) is a digital accessibility platform that integrates with Canvas to help instructors create more inclusive learning materials.

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Faculty Showcase - April 2025

Presented by Brendan O'Hallarn, Program Director & Senior Lecturer, Communication & Theatre Arts

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Join us for the Online Faculty Showcase, where our dedicated educators will share their innovative approaches and recent developments in course delivery.

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From Disruption to Opportunity: Embracing the AI Revolution

Presented by Dr. Ethan Mollick

Thursday, March 6, 2025
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join Dr. Ethan Mollick as he explores AI's transformative impact on society and learn how we can embrace these innovations to drive future growth. Expect engaging, interactive elements that reveal AI's limitless possibilities.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning

Presented by Matthew Beale, Senior Lecturer in English

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for the Online Faculty Showcase, where our dedicated educators will share their innovative approaches and recent developments in course delivery.

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Introducing Monarch Mind: The ODU Chatbot

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Open to the Public
Monday, February 10, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us as we unveil Monarch Mind, Old Dominion University's innovative new chatbot. Discover how this advanced tool is designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences at ODU, offering real-time assistance and interactive learning opportunities. Don't miss out on exploring how Monarch Mind can revolutionize your academic interactions and engagements.

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Introducing MonarchMind: ODU's AI-Powered Platform for Faculty & Staff

Presented by Karthik Navuluri

Thursday, February 6, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a live webinar showcasing MonarchMind, Old Dominion University's advanced, self-hosted AI platform designed to enhance student support, streamline research, and boost productivity across campus. Learn how faculty, researchers, and staff can leverage MonarchMind's secure, multi-model AI interface-including OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta's Llama 3-to generate text, analyze data, and automate tasks while prioritizing ethical AI use and data security.

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AI-Powered Research: Enhance Research with AI Methodologies

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your research skills through the AI-Powered Research Workshop, discovering how AI revolutionizes scholarly exploration.

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Taking the Next Steps: What Else Can Generative AI Do for Educators?

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Open to the Public
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Now that you are familiar with basic generative AI prompts like "Make me a lesson plan," it's time to explore the broader capabilities of this transformative technology. This webinar moves into the next stage of generative AI integration in higher education, showcasing innovative uses that extend beyond simple requests. Through practical examples and interactive demonstrations, we will explore how these tools can be strategically incorporated to elevate teaching and learning.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning!

Presented by Rachel Childs, Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Medical Diagnostic and Translational Sciences, and Andrea Jones, Master Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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AI and Accessibility: Neat and Tidy(UP) makes a Yuje (Yuja) Impact

Thursday, November 14, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

In this workshop, you will learn about how you can TidyUP your course by identifying and deleting unused or outdated content which will have a huge impact on your YuJa Accessibility score. What is YuJa Accessibility? YuJa Panorama (YuJa) is a digital accessibility platform that integrates with Canvas to help instructors create more inclusive learning materials.

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AI-Powered Research: Enhance Research with AI Methodologies

Thursday, November 7, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Enhance your research skills through the AI-Powered Research Workshop, discovering how AI revolutionizes scholarly exploration.

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Accessibility with AI

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

This workshop will explore tools that can assist in developing accessible course content. In addition to general accessibility tools, this workshop will highlight deliverable specific tools.

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AI-Driven Assessment Techniques: Innovative Assessment Methods with AI

Thursday, October 10, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Dive deeper into alternative assessments utilizing AI-driven techniques that promote and enhance student learning.

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Introduction to HPC (Workshop)

Thursday, October 3, 2024
12:30pm - 4:00pm

Dive into High Performance Computing (HPC) with ODU's Research Computing Group. This workshop will cover the essentials of harnessing aggregated computing power to tackle complex scientific, engineering, and business challenges far beyond the capabilities of a standard desktop or workstation.

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AI in Media Production: Hands-on AI Media Creation Tools

Thursday, September 26, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Experience the future in AI Media Production Demo, with hands-on AI tools for captivating media creation.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with the Division of Transformation & Technology!

Presented by Basim Matrood, Lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership and Workforce Development

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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Integrating AI in the Classroom: Practical Strategies and Student Engagement

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your classroom dynamics with our Integrating AI in Classroom Workshop, where you'll master practical strategies and ignite student engagement providing an opportunity to maximize interactivity.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning!

Presented by Cynthia Tomovic, Professor in Educational Foundations & Leadership, Mary Landon, Adjunct Faculty in Educational Foundations & Leadership, Michelle Bartlett, Assistant Professor in Educational Foundations & Leadership, and Shobha Vatsa, Lecturer in School of Cybersecurity

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Open to the Public
Thursday, April 4, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for an exploration into how prompt engineering can optimize the educational landscape. This presentation will offer a strategic framework that can be implemented to get the most out of Generative AI. Learn how to tailor prompts to individual learning styles, ensuring a personalized and effective educational experience.

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AI in Media Production: Hands-on AI Media Creation Tools

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Experience the future in AI Media Production Demo, with hands-on AI tools for captivating media creation.

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AI-Driven Assessment Techniques: Innovative Assessment Methods with AI

Thursday, March 28, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dive deeper into alternative assessments utilizing AI-driven techniques that promote and enhance student learning.

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AI-Powered Research: Enhance Research with AI Methodologies

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your research skills through the AI-Powered Research Workshop, discovering how AI revolutionizes scholarly exploration.

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Assess Students and Not ChatGPT: Strategies to Avoid Cheating

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Open to the Public
Thursday, March 14, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Discover how to harness Generative AI (GenAI) while safeguarding the authenticity of student assessment. This presentation explores methods to assess learning outcomes effectively while incorporating GenAI use. Concrete examples and strategies for designing GenAI-powered assessments will be shared. Join RIDIL at the intersection of education and AI to create assessments that engage critical thinking skills to measure students' abilities connected to targeted learning outcomes.

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Integrating AI in the Classroom: Practical Strategies and Student Engagement

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your classroom dynamics with our Integrating AI in Classroom Workshop, where you'll master practical strategies and ignite student engagement providing an opportunity to maximize interactivity.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning!

Presented by Jon Lester, Master Lecturer in Engineering Technology, and Aaron Karp, Master Lecturer in Political Science & Geography

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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