Webinar 
Wednesday, January 8, 2:00pm - 4:00pm - In-Person
As the semester begins, take advantage of personalized support to ensure smooth preparation for the spring semester. Whether you need assistance with setting up assignments, preparing your gradebook, or navigating Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) features, facilitators from the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and eLearning Services (eLS) are here to help! Register
Thursday, January 9, 9:30am - 10:30am - Webinar
This online workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV). eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments. Register
Thursday, January 9, 11:00am - 12:00pm - Webinar
This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions. Register
Thursday, January 9, 12:15pm - 1:15pm - Webinar
Unleash the full potential of assessments in Blackboard Ultra Course View with this virtual workshop designed for faculty members. Explore how to create engaging and effective assignments and tests that not only evaluate student learning but also enhance their experience. We’ll cover the essentials of setting up assignments and tests and incorporate engaging and creative elements to add that extra flair. By the end of this one-hour session, you will be better equipped to take the assessments in your course to the next level. Register
Thursday, January 9, 1:30pm - 2:30pm - Webinar
Panopto is an all-in-one video management platform built into Blackboard Learn. In this session, attendees will learn how to create and manage video learning content in Panopto that can be easily integrated into Blackboard courses. Register
Thursday, January 9, 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Webinar
In October 2024, USC took part in Anthology's Global Fix Your Content Day competition—and we came so close to breaking into the top 10! With more instructors joining in, we can win it next time! In this workshop, discover how simple it is to enhance accessibility using the tools built right into your Blackboard course. By following a few straightforward steps, you'll save time in the long run while significantly improving the learning experience for your students. Let’s make a difference together! Register
Friday, January 10, 9:30am - 10:45am - Webinar
This comprehensive training session is designed to help educators effectively use Zoom and Blackboard together to enhance their online teaching experience. Whether you are new to Zoom or looking to optimize your use of these tools, this training covers everything you need to know. Participants will learn how to set up and use Zoom and its features right from their Blackboard course; how to schedule and manage Zoom meetings; how to manage recordings after your Zoom sessions, and more! Register
Friday, January 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm - Webinar
Blackboard Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements. Register
Friday, January 10, 12:15pm - 1:15pm - Webinar
Grading doesn't have to be a time-consuming task! In this workshop, you'll learn efficient grading workflows and discover tips and tricks to make managing assessments in Blackboard Ultra Course View easier than ever. We'll explore tools like rubrics, inline grading, and feedback options to help streamline your process and provide meaningful feedback to students. Whether you're new to Ultra or looking to refine your grading approach, this session will equip you with practical strategies to save time and enhance your teaching effectiveness. Register
Friday, January 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm - Webinar
Discover the power of AI to enhance your course design and teaching! In this workshop, we'll showcase cutting-edge and ethical AI tools available in Blackboard Ultra Course View, including the AI Design Assistant, AI Conversation, rubric generator, and more. See how these tools can simplify your workflow, inspire creativity, and help you build engaging, effective courses with ease. Join us as we explore the ways AI can elevate your teaching and simplify course management. Register
Friday, January 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Webinar
In this session you'll learn how to transform your Blackboard Ultra course from ordinary to extraordinary! Discover how best to organize your content to make your course visually engaging and user-friendly and then take it a step further with customization to add some pizazz. Whether you're looking to streamline your course structure, add some creative touches, or both, this session will give you the tools to make your course stand out. Register
Thursday, January 16, 10:05am - 11:20am - Webinar
Clearly articulating classroom expectations helps to set the foundation for a mutually beneficial course. Research shows that persistence and retention is connected to student's sense of belonging. Furthermore, students who engage in quality interactions with faculty are retained at a higher rate (Astin 1977, 1993). As a faculty member, it is important to assist in developing this sense of belonging and aid in student's persistence and retention. This session will cover pedagogical strategies and ways to negotiate positive norms within your classroom to assist you in developing a meaningful academic environment.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments. Register
Friday, January 17, 12:00pm - 12:50pm - Webinar
Good supervision is a shared responsibility between the faculty member and the graduate teaching assistant (GTA). Fundamental to the idea of “supervision” is that a faculty member takes primary responsibility for successfully guiding a student through the requirements of their role. The best supervisors not only provide guidance in navigating the expectations and teaching needs of the course, but also act as a mentor, introducing the graduate TA to the academic teaching culture of their discipline. Graduate students are more likely to persist in their academic decisions if engaged in positive mentoring experiences (McGee and Keller, 2007; Williams et al., 2016).
Supervision can take many forms, depending on the faculty member’s personal supervision style, the GTA’s academic and personal needs, the standards of the discipline, and more. Regardless of style, all faculty supervisors of GTAs should ensure they follow key guidelines of good supervisory practice, including providing a supportive work environment, providing clear feedback and guidance as to work and role expectations, handling any unanticipated problems with respect, understanding, and integrity, and many other aspects. Failure to adhere to these guidelines can result in the GTA not knowing what the expectations are, struggling to complete their tasks in a timely manner, negative perceptions of the teaching role, and at the most extreme, leaving the program.
Join this webinar to learn the recommended guidelines and best practices for good supervision of GTAs, including how to ensure effective and respectful communication, and how to navigate problematic situations through a scenario-based discussion approach. Register
Tuesday, January 21, 10:05am - 11:20am - In-Person
The practice of active listening is, according to some, a dying form of art and a waning skill. In this presentation, we will explore how to bring this transformative technique back into the classroom, so that it can help educators and students foster deeper and more meaningful personal and professional relationships, improve classroom communication, strengthen empathy, and resolve conflict. Register
Thursday, January 23, 8:30am - 9:45am - In-Person
Learn to question your assumptions about what students know and explicitly identify the knowledge and skills you want them to acquire when completing library research assignments. [In this session, participants will explore common challenges students face when conducting library research and identify best practices for designing assignments that require or encourage the use of library resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about ways in which faculty can partner with librarians to support student success. By creating research assignments with specific learning outcomes that are clear to your students, you can improve the experience for everyone involved.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library. Register
Friday, January 24, 12:00pm - 12:50pm - Webinar
Having a successful, positive experience during a graduate teaching assistantship is a shared responsibility, including both the faculty member supervisor and the graduate teaching assistant (GTA). While the faculty member/supervisor takes primary responsibility for guidance through the requirements of GTA’s role, the GTA also needs to be pro-active and involved.
Supervision can take many forms, depending on the faculty member’s personal supervision style, the GTA’s academic and personal needs, the standards of the discipline, and more. Regardless of style, both the supervisor and GTA should follow key guidelines of good supervisory implementation and practice. On the part of the GTA, this includes good communication with your supervisor, cooperative participation in the process, developing with your supervisor realistic timelines and expectations for your role, and handling any unanticipated or emerging problems with respect, understanding, and integrity.
Join this webinar to learn the recommended guidelines and best practices including how to ensure effective and respectful communication and how to navigate problematic situations through a scenario-based discussion approach. Be proactive so that you ensure your graduate teaching assistantship is positive, successful, and provides you with a professional development opportunity that benefits you in all aspects of your graduate career. Register
Monday, January 27, 1:10pm - 2:00pm - In-Person
Want to try new immersive tech but just don't have the time to research the latest tools? Worried that you wouldn't even know where to begin or know how to incorporate it in thoughtful ways? The 'Try the Tools' series can help. Bring your ideas, try options available here at USC, and then consult on how these tools can work for you. Come out of curiosity and leave with new ideas and lesson plan options for adding innovation to your course. January offerings include Virtual Reality, 360° video, and video games. Have a special request? Email Kristin Harrell for more information: kharrell@sc.edu. We're excited to help! Register
Tuesday, January 28, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
Determining whether mentees understand core concepts about the research they are doing is critical to a productive mentoring relationship, but it is surprisingly difficult to do. Developing strategies to assess how well mentees understand the purpose of their research, the principles underpinning their research and experimental techniques, and the context of their work is an important part of becoming an effective mentor. Moreover, it is important for mentors to be able to identify causes for confusion among mentees and strategies to address misunderstandings.
This is an elective session for theEntering Mentoringcertificate of completion. Register
Wednesday, January 29, 9:40am - 10:30am - In-Person
This interactive presentation educates participants on their rights at the University related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. It will also apprise participants of the supports and options available to them through the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX. Additionally, this presentation will allow participants to explore strategies to intervene in situations where harm is happening and will encourage open, honest dialogue to empower them to treat members of our community with dignity and respect.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register
Wednesday January 29, 10:50am - 11:40am - In-Person
This session will cover the use of AI tools in teaching college-level courses. The session aims to provide an overview of integrating AI to enhance educational experiences. Topics include AI-generated presentations, in-class activities using ChatGPT and other AI tools, advanced search and summarization tools, and creative branding exercises with AI. This session is intended for educators interested in applying AI technology to improve teaching methodologies.
Some examples include:
Thursday, January 30, 10:05am - 11:20am - In-Person
During their time at USC, our undergraduate students enroll in courses, participate
in cocurricular engagements, hold down jobs while preparing themselves for their future
careers, engage with the community, and manage their own personal challenges (AAC&U/Carnegie
Foundation, 2004), but how do they make sense of these varied experiences and realize
how they all interconnect? Integrative learning provides students with strategies
to make connections between these within and beyond the classroom activities to help
them apply their skills to new and complex problems and challenges.
This presentation explores teaching strategies and philosophies that encourage students
to engage in activities beyond the classroom and then have students relate those experiences
to their courses and curriculum. We will review current research and practices on
integrative and experiential learning and how the Center for Integrative and Experiential
Learning supports IL and EL, including the impactful role of our Quality Enhancement
Plan, Experience by Design. Participants will discuss strategies for encouraging students
to reflect and make interdisciplinary connections between their experiences within
and beyond the classroom to promote creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
This workshop is a required session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Thursday, January 30, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
Are you equipped to provide accessible content that meets the needs of all your students? Come prepared - with your laptop (if possible) - to gain hands-on experience of applying digital accessibility best practices during this session.
This workshop will provide guidance for applying accessibility practices to your documents appropriately and how to prevent potential barriers people experience due to disabilities. An overview of disabilities and the challenges they cause will be provided including types of assistive technologies (AT) that help alleviate those challenges.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be touched on related to its part in developing accessible content. Integrated automated accessibility checkers of Microsoft and Blackboard platforms will also be covered. These automated tools can identify accessibility issues and provide guidance to resolve them.
Attend with curiosity to help lead toward innovative and inclusive content design strategies. Leave with a strong sense of applying accessibility best practices that opens the path of better experiences for all your students.
Learning Outcome
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register
Monday, February 3, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our world. However, it's crucial to understand that AI complements human innovation and creativity rather than replacing it. In this webinar, we'll explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can empower learners and educators alike, fostering responsible and innovative use across disciplines.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge. Register
Tuesday, February 4, 1:00pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
The Career Champions training educates and empowers campus faculty and staff on best
practices to have career conversations with students. Career Champions Module 1 serves
as a foundation, reviewing career development, our roles in a career ecosystem, and
resources. The learning outcomes for level 1 are as follows:
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Wednesday, February 5, 10:50am - 11:40am - Webinar
Do you struggle with grading and assessing student work? Do your assessments accurately demonstrate student capabilities? In this session, you will learn about the ways in which instructors in higher education are adjusting the traditional ways that we approach assessment in coursework through the umbrella of methods commonly referred to as alternative grading. We will explore the basics of alternative grading methods such as ungrading, specifications grading, and the transparency in learning and teaching (TiLT) framework. You will then identify your assignments that could benefit from a new strategy. Register
Thursday, February 6, 10:05am - 11:20am - In-Person
How can we excel at supporting all graduate and professional students at USC? This interactive presentation explores this question through a look at the needs and experiences of this often, under-resourced population of students, from both a national and USC-specific perspective. Through facilitated discussion, participants will learn about key challenges to graduate student academic and career success and how to translate skills to the labor market as well as academia and explore resources and recommendations for fostering a culture of support in the classroom and beyond.
This an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations and Experiences. Register
Thursday, February 6, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
With the launch of Carolina Experience in 2024, a heightened emphasis has been placed on understanding and supporting the experiences of sophomore, junior, transfer, and senior student populations through an emphasis on community development and career readiness. To help in these endeavors, longitudinal qualitative and quantitative data collected from the Student Success Center has been instrumental in better understanding these target populations.
We will go over the assessment findings and what specialized resources are already in place at USC to support these populations, as well as provide recommendations for instructors and course-based activities. Finally, we will wrap up this session with group discussion on suggestions to further support the target populations through the Carolina Experience, including additional ways for campus stakeholders to get involved.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations and Experiences and an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Friday, February 7, 12:00pm - 12:50pm - Webinar
Are your students sometimes mystified by their grades, or perhaps lacking motivation to take ownership of their learning? Have you ever wanted to help your students become more effective learners? Today’s students come to college with widely varying academic skills, unaware of the study skills needed to meet college-level expectations for learning.
Metacognition is the practice of “thinking about thinking”: the awareness and ability of learners to identify their cognitive processes and make changes to their learning behaviors (Lovett, 2008). Promoting metacognition can increase students' understanding of how learning works, teaching students how to understand what caused their successes or failures and direct their own learning (Brownlee, Purdie, & Boulton-Lewis, 2001).
This webinar will go beyond the basics of metacognition and explore how to use metacognitive techniques to help students monitor and regulate their own learning, providing you with concrete strategies and adaptive instructional materials for incorporating into your course. Register
Monday, February 10, 1:10pm - 2:00pm - Webinar
Come develop a deeper understanding of inclusive excellence and why it is central not only to how we prepare students to lead, but also to how we engage all members of our USC community. Learn about the ways in which the Office of Access and Opportunity seeks to operationalize inclusive excellence, as well as how the office intends to use its equity and inclusion strategy to track the University's effectiveness.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register
Tuesday, February 11, 10:05am - 11:20am - Webinar
Creating an environment of integrity within the classroom truly takes a village. Faculty, administrators, and students all play a role in maintaining an ethical campus community. This workshop will explore preventative tools to address classroom roadblocks.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments. Register
Tuesday, February 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Webinar
The Career Champions program was created to educate and empower campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. The learning outcomes for level two are as follows:
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Wednesday, February 12, 10:50am - 11:20am - Webinar
How can you create open and transparent assignments to better guide all of your students? In this session, you will learn about the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT) framework for assignment design and how it can increase student success for all of your students, but especially your first-generation students and students from minoritized groups. You will then utilize the purpose, task, criteria model to outline or revise one of your own assignments. Register
Wednesday, February 12, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar
The need for flexible, efficient, and engaging learning experiences has never been greater. Microlearning, the practice of delivering content in small, focused segments, is emerging as a powerful approach to help fulfill these demands. In this presentation we will explore how bite-sized learning opportunities are gaining traction in contemporary education, in what ways microlearning enhances learner engagement and retention, and we will look at various way to incorporate microlearning into teaching and learning. Register
Thursday, February 13, 11:40am - 12:55pm - In-Person
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
The Recovery Ally workshop is presented in a flipped-classroom model that includes a self-paced video module as prework (estimated 20 minutes) and an in-person session. Please review the recorded content prior to your workshop session.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency. Register
Friday, February 14, 1:10pm - 2:00pm -Webinar
Assessing your course is crucial to gather valuable feedback on how effectively your teaching methods are working and make adjustments to improve the overall learning experience for your students. Course assessment should go beyond end-of-semester student evaluations, by obtaining meaningful, actionable input from students regarding their experience in your class, their needs and perceptions. There are many ways to collect feedback from your students; which method is best depends on your objectives and the kind of information you need. In this webinar, we will explore a variety of techniques for obtaining this kind of formative whole-course feedback, how to identify areas of improvement, what to ask your students, when and how to collect feedback, and how to interpret and respond to that feedback so you can improve your course for all involved. Register
Monday, February 17, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar
Are you curious about the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence to transform teaching and learning? In this webinar, we will explore the world of Generative AI, a powerful technology that can generate text, translate languages, write different creative content, and answer your questions with human-like responses. With prompt engineering, the art of crafting effective instructions for Generative AI, you will discover how to design prompts that elicit thoughtful responses.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge. Register
Tuesday, February 18, 10:05pm - 11:20pm - Webinar
Part of living a healthy life and caring for personal wellbeing is being mindful about how we spend our time as academics. This workshop will provide participants with tools and training for how to audit our time use and rethink our role as holistic (whole-person) faculty members. This includes revisiting the humanist angle on practices and expectations in the faculty lifestyle: time management, over-teaching, communication and meeting structures, and pedagogical social interactions. The session will provide practical examples of ways that the humanist learning model can be used to help reduce overwhelm for both instructors and students and help us re-orient our pedagogical decisions to refocus on the foundational purpose of education. Register
Tuesday, February 18, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
A goal of most mentoring situations is to enable the mentee to identify and achieve both academic and professional objectives. Though learning to do disciplinary research is an important academic outcome in research mentoring relationships, there are many other outcomes that will influence a mentee’s future career. Mentors should consciously consider and support their mentees to achieve these other outcomes.
This is an elective session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of Completion. Register
Wednesdy, February 19, 10:50am - 11:20am - Webinar
Do you hate grading? Are unsure that your assessments are accurately demonstrating student mastery of your learning outcomes? Try a new approach to your course design and grading criteria! Specifications grading is a framework to simplify grading and put the focus back on learning by setting explicit and challenging criteria for students to achieve their best. In this webinar you will learn about the specifications grading framework, benefits, and primary elements. We will then practice creating specifications for your own assessments. Feel free to bring your syllabus or an assignment you would like to improve! Register
Thursday, February 20, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - Webinar
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a widely recognized, research-supported framework for creating inclusive learning materials and curricula. It focuses on proactively addressing learners' diverse needs by prioritizing accessibility through three main principles: engagement, representation, and action and expression. In this workshop, we will briefly review the core principles of UDL and then showcase how these principles are applied in real-world settings. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze and revise sample learning materials, applying UDL strategies to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. Register
Friday, February 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm - In-Person
Join the Center for Teaching Excellence for the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Showcase, where faculty from the AI Teaching Fellowship will present their hands-on experiences integrating GenAI into their teaching practices. This showcase will explore diverse and practical applications of GenAI across multiple disciplines, including instructional design, professional communication, social work, finance, music education, health promotion, engineering ethics, technical writing, and cartography.
Faculty fellows will exhibit how Generative AI was used to:
These real-world applications highlight how GenAI has transformed teaching, learning experiences, and student outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into innovative teaching strategies and engage in discussions on the future of GenAI in education. Register
Monday, February 24, 1:10pm - 2:00pm - In-Person
Want to try new immersive tech but just don't have the time to research the latest tools? Worried that you wouldn't even know where to begin or know how to incorporate it in thoughtful ways? The 'Try the Tools' series can help. Bring your ideas, try options available here at USC, and then consult on how these tools can work for you. Come out of curiosity and leave with new ideas and lesson plan options for adding innovation to your course. February offerings include visual AI, text analysis (Voyant, Constellate), and Virtual Reality. Have a special request? Email Kristin Harrell for more information: kharrell@sc.edu. We're excited to help! Register
Tuesday, February 25, 10:50am - 11:40am - In-Person
Utilizing integrative learning principles, the presenters will share examples of how high impact practice (HIP) characteristics are incorporated across different disciplines and identify classroom assessment techniques (CATs) that can be applied across a variety of academic settings. Participants will have opportunities to share examples of reflection and integrative learning principles in the design of assignments and appropriate assessment methods for their classroom.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Tuesday, February 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm - In-Person
The Career Champions training educates and empowers campus faculty and staff on best
practices to have career conversations with students. Career Champions Module 1 serves
as a foundation, reviewing career development, our roles in a career ecosystem, and
resources. The learning outcomes for level 1 are as follows:
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Wednesday, February 26, 10:50am - 11:40am - Webinar
Why do teaching frameworks matter when integrating new technology? They ensure that pedagogical goals drive the use of tools, rather than letting technology dictate the teaching approach. In this webinar, we will explore how Blackboard's AI Design Assistant can streamline your course creation process while aligning with proven frameworks like Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Backward Design, and others. Learn how to generate learning modules, assessments, and rubrics that not only save time but also enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement. We'll also discuss strategies to ensure AI-generated content supports meaningful learning experiences for all students, fostering inclusivity and accessibility. Whether you're new to Blackboard or seeking to optimize your course development, this session offers valuable insights to elevate your teaching. Register
Wednesday, February 26, 1:10pm - 2:00pam - Webinar
You'll feel more comfortable in the classroom when you understand how copyright applies to course materials. Come explore how to use freely available, licensed, and copyrighted materials in instruction and on Blackboard. We’ll discuss the practical applications of fair use and other exceptions and limitations. Finally, we’ll examine how the library can assist you with posting materials for your class.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion inTeaching with the Library. Register
Thursday, February 27, 11:40am - 12:55pm - In-Person
We posit that the key to creating inclusive campus cultures where women and other historically excluded identities can thrive in faculty leadership and administration is making intercultural competence a strategic institutional priority. At USC's Darla Moore School of Business (DMSB), we launched an intercultural competence pilot program to advance inclusion and facilitate intentional interaction and engagement across difference
Join us for an interactive and engaging session where we will share key data and outcomes from our Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) pilot project. This session will provide essential knowledge about the IDI assessment, a powerful tool for enhancing intercultural competence and fostering inclusion. Participants will gain valuable insights into the strategic use of the IDI assessment and its potential impacts. Additionally, attendees will acquire practical tips to promote and advance inclusive practices in their workplaces using the IDI assessment tool.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register
Thursday, February 27, 11:45am - 1:00pm - In-Person
This Mutual Expectations discussion will examine free speech on the college campus- both outside and inside the classroom. How can we disagree with one another but still engage in respectful dialogue?
In this workshop, students, faculty and staff will explore expectations on classroom discussion, especially when the topic may be one where there are many opposing viewpoints. We hope to help find common ground on how we converse and engage with one another respectfully. Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty over a free lunch!
RSVP is required.
Sponsored by the Carolina Experience and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations and Experiences.
Monday, March 3, 10:05am - 11:20am - Webinar
Artificial Intelligence(AI) software programs such as ChatGPT powered by OpenAI have been created in an effort to enhance the human experience by eliminating barriers to access to information. AI is a tool that some equate to the creation of the calculator or the internet. This presentation will explain what Artificial Intelligence is as it pertains to its possible use in Higher Education by our students, faculty, and staff. We will also briefly discuss why students may be inclined to use programs like ChatGPT and how we can better adapt our course material to either incorporate the use of AI or make it nearly impossible to use on assignments in the first place. Ultimately, we believe that AI is not the end of Higher Education but, rather it's a new beginning.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments. Register
Monday, March 3, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar
Enhance your teaching approach with innovative content creation and course design. This webinar offers educators practical insights into using Generative Artificial Intelligence to develop lectures, instructional materials, course structures tailored to the needs of 21st-century learners. From reimagining traditional content delivery methods to incorporating creativity and interactivity into materials and course frameworks, participants will explore innovative approaches that utilize the power of Generative AI. Discover how Generative AI can enhance engagement, foster deeper understanding, and inspire interest in your students.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge. Register
Tuesday, March 4, 2:50pm - 4:05pm - In-Person
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn how publishing models affect students’ abilities to access affordable course materials and how libraries can acquire learning resources for the classroom. Workshop facilitators will demonstrate how to use the library to provide affordable and equitable access to course materials through e-reserves, purchasing, video streaming, and open educational resources.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching with the Library. Register
Thursday, March 6, 11:40am - 12:55pm - In-Person
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
The Recovery Ally workshop is presented in a flipped-classroom model that includes a self-paced video module as prework (estimated 20 minutes) and an in-person session. Please review the recorded content prior to your workshop session.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Mental Health and Well-being Competency. Register
Thursday, March 6, 1:00pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
Join us for the 3rd module of Career Champions. In this session we'll learn about the career competencies employers are looking for within our students and how to incorporate those into our academic lessons, student employment, internships, etc. You'll also know how to help students see these competencies within themselves and how to advocate their talents, abilities, and experiences.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Monday, March 17, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar
Engaging students through interactive and dynamic activities is essential for fostering a stimulating learning environment. In this webinar, educators will explore how to leverage Generative Artificial Intelligence to enhance their teaching practices and create impactful activities for 21st-century learners. From designing collaborative projects to incorporating AI-generated prompts and feedback, participants will discover innovative ways to integrate Generative AI into their instructional activities.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge. Register
Tuesday, March 18, 10:05am - 11:20am - In-Person
Over 20% of USC students identify as first-generation (first-gen). With the launch of the First-Generation Center and First-Generation Living and Learning Community in fall 2024, a heightened emphasis has been placed on first-generation student success. This interactive session will present both national and USC-specific data, along with effective strategies and best practices for supporting first-generation students.
Enjoy a lively discussion with colleagues and students.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations and Experiences. Register
Tuesday, March 18, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
Learning to identify, reflect upon, learn from, and engage with people who are different from ourselves is essential for fostering an effective mentoring relationship and a broader intellectual community. This workshop will help you increase your own understanding of inclusivity on mentor/mentee interactions, recognize the impact of conscious and unconscious preconceptions, biases, and prejudices, and identify concrete strategies for addressing issues of community and inclusivity.
This is an elective session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of completion. Register
Wednesday, March 19, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
This interactive session will explore the needs, demographics, and attitudes of today’s first-year students, both nationally and locally. Through a facilitated discussion and game show format, participants will learn more about the realities and needs of students entering college in 2024.
This workshop is a required session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations and Experiences. Register
Monday, March 24, 1:10pm - 2:00pm - In-Person
Want to try new immersive tech but just don't have the time to research the latest tools? Worried that you wouldn't even know where to begin or know how to incorporate it in thoughtful ways? The 'Try the Tools' series can help. Bring your ideas, try options available here at USC, and then consult on how these tools can work for you. Come out of curiosity and leave with new ideas and lesson plan options for adding innovation to your course. March offerings include table-top RPGS, Reacting to the Past role-playing games, video games, and more! Have a special request? Email Kristin Harrell for more information: kharrell@sc.edu. We're excited to help! Register
Monday, March 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar
The Career Champions program was created to educate and empower campus faculty and staff on best practices to have career conversations with students. The learning outcomes for level two are as follows:
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Wednesday, March 26, 12:30am - 1:30pm - In-Person
Are you equipped to provide accessible content that meets the needs of all your students? Come prepared - with your laptop (if possible) - to gain hands-on experience of applying digital accessibility best practices during this session.
This workshop will provide guidance for applying accessibility practices to your documents appropriately and how to prevent potential barriers people experience due to disabilities. An overview of disabilities and the challenges they cause will be provided including types of assistive technologies (AT) that help alleviate those challenges.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be touched on related to its part in developing accessible content. Integrated automated accessibility checkers of Microsoft and Blackboard platforms will also be covered. These automated tools can identify accessibility issues and provide guidance to resolve them.
Attend with curiosity to help lead toward innovative and inclusive content design strategies. Leave with a strong sense of applying accessibility best practices that opens the path of better experiences for all your students.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register
Wednesday, March 26, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - Webinar
In this session we will discuss the academic misconduct trends we are seeing online and in person with our students. Additionally, we will discuss how to identify and address these common violations while maintaining a productive instructor/student relationship.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments. Register
Monday, March 31, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
Each major principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes learner agency, which relies on a sense of identity and psychological safety. In this workshop, we will explore how instructors can incorporate trauma-informed strategies into their instructional and curricular design to create more inclusive learning environments. Participants will engage with case studies and scenarios, while also reflecting on their own approaches to curriculum design. Register
Tuesday, April 1, 1:10pm - 2:00pm - In-Person
This interactive presentation educates participants on their rights at the University related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. It will also apprise participants of the supports and options available to them through the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX. Additionally, this presentation will allow participants to explore strategies to intervene in situations where harm is happening and will encourage open, honest dialogue to empower them to treat members of our community with dignity and respect.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register
Thursday, April 3, 10:05am - 11:20am - Webinar
Come develop a deeper understanding of inclusive excellence and why it is central not only to how we prepare students to lead, but also to how we engage all members of our USC community. Learn about the ways in which the Office of Access and Opportunity seeks to operationalize inclusive excellence, as well as how the office intends to use its equity and inclusion strategy to track the University's effectiveness.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register
Monday, April 7, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar
Assessments just got a major upgrade! This webinar explores how Generative Artificial Intelligence can transform your assessments from rote memorization exercises to engaging experiences that promote deeper learning. Discover how to generate assessments that align with your course learning outcomes to foster creativity, critical thinking, and personalized learning experiences.
This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge. Register
Tuesday, April 8, 11:45am - 1:00pm - In-Person
This Mutual Expectations discussion will focus on the benefits and practical steps that faculty/staff can take on developing meaningful professional relationships with one another. How students can approach faculty, why developing professional relationships matter, how this may be different than a mentor relationship and more. Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty over a free lunch!
RSVP is required.
Sponsored by the Carolina Experience and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Understanding USC Student Populations and Experiences. Register
Wednesday, April 9, 10:50am - 11:40am - Webinar
In an era where education is increasingly seen as a dynamic, interactive process, narrative pedagogy offers an innovative approach to teaching and learning that centers on the power of storytelling. This session will explore how integrating narrative techniques into educational practices can deepen student engagement, foster critical thinking, and create meaningful connections between learners and content. Register
Thursday, April 10, 10:00am - 11:30am - In-Person
Join us for the 3rd module of Career Champions. In this session we'll learn about the career competencies employers are looking for within our students and how to incorporate those into our academic lessons, student employment, internships, etc. You'll also know how to help students see these competencies within themselves and how to advocate their talents, abilities, and experiences.
This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Integrative and Experiential Learning. Register
Monday, April 14, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar
A teaching philosophy statement provides a concise description of an instructor's perspective on teaching, student learning, methodologies, and implementation, and institutions typically request a teaching philosophy statement from applicants for faculty positions and as part of the tenure and promotion process.
What, then, is your teaching philosophy? What aspects should you reflect upon, write, or include? And how has the writing of this document changed as a result of ChatGPT, both in the document construction as well as your perspective on this fundamental shift in higher education? This will be a working webinar, where we will discuss strategies for composing the statement, incorporating time for theme development, group discussion and feedback, and ChatGPT prompt exploration. Participants will leave with a thematic outline of their statement, a draft of the opening paragraph, and guidelines to continue crafting it.
NOTE: For you and other participants to benefit the most in the time available, this webinar requires that you do some reflective writing in advance of the session.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This is a required session for the Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence digital badge. Register
Tuesday, April 15, 9:40am - 10:30am - Webinar
Engaging in conflict is challenging whether you are an experienced instructor or new to your role. A common strategy is to ignore the behavior due to our own discomfort, concern over retaliation or fear that our intervention may cause more harm or disruption. We will identify what our fears are about classroom disruption and use case study examples to practice strategies to stretch participants' comfort zones. This workshop will also explore Gerald Amada's research from Coping with Misconduct in the College Classroom and provide participants with tangible strategies to prevent and respectfully address disruptive behavior.
This is a required session for a certificate of completion in Fostering Proactive Learning Environments. Register
Tuesday, April 15, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - In-Person
Reflecting upon your mentoring relationships is a vital part of becoming a more effective mentor. This is especially important immediately following a mentor-mentee training sequence like Entering Mentoring as it allows you to consider how to implement changes in your mentoring practice based on the training you have received. The ability and practice of reflecting on your mentoring at regular intervals is strongly encouraged.
This is a required session for the Entering Mentoring certificate of completion. Register
Tuesday, April 22, 1:15pm - 2:30pm - Webinar
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a proactive approach to making course materials more accessible, but its principles can also enhance how students express their understanding of course content. In this workshop, we will explore strategies for engaging with students who may approach assessments in unexpected ways and how to design more inclusive assessments that allow for diverse demonstrations of learning. We will also focus on designing assessments efficiently, prioritizing student agency while minimizing instructor burnout. Register
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the latest version of Blackboard Learn. If you need assistance with UCV, attend webinars and presentations hosted by CTE Instructional Designers and eLearning Services Consultants.
CTE's professional development sessions empower educators to innovate and inspire. We record many of these workshops and post them on our YouTube Channel Video Archives.