Upcoming Events

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

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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In this workshop, you will learn about how you can TidyUP your course by identifying and deleting unused or outdated content which will have a huge impact on your YuJa Accessibility score.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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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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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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Faculty Showcase - February 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Description coming soon. Stay tuned for more details about the Faculty Showcase!

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Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future: Integrating AI into Classrooms and Careers

Thursday, February 20, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

"The integration of AI in the workplace doesn't replace human employees, it enhances their capabilities." - William Arruda, Forbes.com. As educators, we have an incredible opportunity to prepare students not only to navigate but to thrive in an AI-powered workforce. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore how to integrate AI into classwork while fostering essential skills like AI literacy, accountability, digital citizenship, and ethical decision-making. Together, we'll discuss innovative strategies for designing courses that equip students to use AI responsibly and effectively in their academic and professional lives. Join us to exchange ideas and take the first step in shaping the future of education and work.

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Reimagining Assignments in Higher Education: A Framework for the Generative AI Era

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Open to the Public
Thursday, March 6, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Generative AI has transformed the educational landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities for higher education. Traditional assignment models often struggle to adapt to this new reality, necessitating innovative approaches that embrace AI's potential while upholding academic integrity. This webinar introduces a practical framework for designing assignments that leverage generative AI to foster critical thinking.

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Assessments 2.0: Strategies for the AI Age

Thursday, March 27, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

As artificial intelligence transforms education, how can faculty redesign courses to elevate student learning? This workshop explores strategies for rethinking activities, papers, exams, and projects in light of AI's capabilities. Participants will examine practical examples and solutions, focusing on leveraging AI to enhance learning outcomes rather than merely limiting its use.

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Faculty Showcase - April 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Description coming soon. Stay tuned for more details about the Faculty Showcase!

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Past Events

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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