Professional Development Sessions

Professional development is a critical piece of the instructional process. New and experienced faculty will benefit from opportunities to keep up with current and emerging trends in teaching online, higher education, best practices and the development of new skills.

The following sessions are sponsored by the University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies Academic Affairs in collaboration with other partners. These sessions are designed to meet your unique instructional needs. Sessions are open to all University of the Incarnate Word faculty and staff.

Note: If you attend a scheduled Zoom session, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for that session. To request a Certificate of Completion for a previously recorded session, visit the Archives section listed on the left of this page and complete this form.

September

The Three Es of Teaching With AI: Ethics, Equity, and Empowerment

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 | 2 - 3 p.m.


The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and tools such as ChatGPT present both challenges and opportunities for teaching and learning in higher education.

Featured Speaker: Flower Darby

This session will:

Explore a range of issues and practical approaches including how to understand what GenAI means for us and our students, the ethical and equity-focused concerns of teaching with AI, how we can encourage students to do their work with integrity, and how we can empower ourselves and our students to adapt to our rapidly changing school and work settings with the skills needed.

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SPS Fall 2024 Faculty Assembly

Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.


All SPS faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend the Fall 2024 faculty assembly.

Agenda:

  • Arrival and Breakfast | 8:30 - 9 a.m.
  • Welcome and Opening Prayer | 9 a.m.
  • Music Therapy Activity | 9:10 a.m.
  • SPS Vision and Updates | 9:25 a.m.
  • Grade Pass Back Tips & Tricks | 9:40 a.m.
  • Session 1: AI Presentation and Conversation | 10 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Session 2: Student Engagement Ideas Presentation and Conversation | 10:35 - 11:05 a.m.
  • Session 3: Common Issues and Brainstorming Solutions | 11:10 - 11:40 a.m.
  • Faculty Q&A | 11:45 a.m. - Noon
  • Networking Lunch | Noon
  • Closing Activity | 12:30 - 12:45 p.m.

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