2024 Fall | Professional Development

Throughout he 2023-2024 school year, our professional development events have served as a beacon of growth and innovation in navigating us to using the Ultra learning environment. Join us as we prepare to launch a wildly success fall.

Hear insightful revelations from Ultra Pilots to the practical wisdom about the Design Template and using AI.
As we delve into "10 Big Ideas," faculty members will highlight transformative concepts, paving the way for a seamless transition to Ultra.
Welcome Week's Lightning Talks provided a platform for educators to showcase their Ultra courses, fostering a community of collaboration and inspiration.

Looking ahead to Fall, our journey continues with an exploration of "Teaching and Thinking with AI" and practical guidance on navigating Ultra Grades.

Join us as we continue to foster innovation and excellence in education, empowered by the knowledge and insights gained throughout this semester's professional development events.

Summer | Ultra Summer Share

Welcome to Ultra Summer Share, your gateway to a series of professional development events designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in navigating the Ultra learning environment - all using Class Collaborate, an upgraded "Zoom-like" platform created for educators. After a year of dedicated training, we're excited to bring you a lineup of engaging sessions tailored to empower educators like you.

June 4 at 10 am | Ultra Pilots

Hosted by Pilot course Instructors

Dive into the top insights from our Ultra Pilot course instructors as they reveal the Top 5 Things they wish they knew. Class Collaborate Join Link

July 9 at 10 am | Design Template and AI

Hosted by Anthology

Discover how to streamline your workflow with Universal Design and AI tools, making your course creation process more efficient and effective. Session Recording

August 6 at 10 am | 10 Big Ideas

Hosted by Faculty Partners

Explore transformative concepts with our faculty as they share innovative strategies for transitioning to Ultra. Padlet Idea Sharing Link

Welcome Week

And that's just the beginning! As we kick off Welcome Week, join us for Lightning Talks where faculty members will showcase their new Ultra courses, providing valuable insights and inspiration for your own journey.

Tuesday, August 20 | 9-10:30 | Ultra Speed Lightning Talks

Sundown Room

Faculty will share 7 minutes about their new Ultra course. See what they've learned and how others are doing it.

Tuesday, August 20 | 1-3 | Ultra Crash 3

TC 205

Join new faculty and learn the basics of Ultra Course Design and Gradebook

Thursday, August 22nd | 10 - 11 AM |Ultra Refresher: Course Design, Interaction, and Authentic Assessment

Hosted by Anthology

Feeling like it's been a few days since you learned all of the ins and outs of Ultra? Join us for a quick refresher. Join Link

Thursday, August 22nd | 3 - 4 PM | Goals & Exemplary Course Rubric

Hosted by Anthology

We've heard your questions and Blackboard is presenting a workshop on setting up goals and rubrics. Join Link

Fall

Looking ahead to Fall, our offerings continue with sessions like "Teaching and Thinking with AI" and "Ultra Grades", equipping you with the knowledge and tools to excel in the Ultra learning environment. Join us as we embark on this journey of growth and learning together.

Ultra Master Blackboard Course

On-Demand | Hosted on Blackboard

Explore 10 faculty reviewed, self-paced, on-demand units covering topics from learning analytic and adaptive learning to accessibility enhancements and real-time collaboration. Learn how to do it all in our NEW Ultra format. Faculty will be awarded badges for completion of each unit. All faculty will be enrolled in the course and can be found in Blackboard by searching the name of the course or by filtering Courses I am taking.

AI Academy Blackboard Course | on-demand

On-Demand | Hosted on Blackboard

Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with us and discover how it can supercharge your teaching. From the basics of AI to the coolest tools and tips, this course is packed with interactive sessions and hands-on activities. Get ready to explore, experiment, and elevate your classroom with the power of AI!

September 13 | Learner Support | 11 AM

Hosted by Anthology

In this training we will explore various methods to support learners in communication, policies, accessibility and more. Join Link

September 20 | 10 - 11:30 | Teaching and Thinking with AI

Zoom | Join the Title V team as we explore using AI in the classroom

Dr. José Antonio Bowen - Teaching and Thinking with AI.

September 27 | 9-11 | Ultra Grades

SS 101 | | Hosted by Anthology

I have some grades in Blackboard, now what? Come to this hands-on workshop with the team from Blackboard who will be on-site in person to help us get gradebooks set up and ready to calculate.

September 27 | 1-3 | AI and Ultra

SS 101 | Hosted by Anthology

Anthology has added more AI tools to assist faculty in course deisgn, assessment and more. Come to this hands-on workshop with your laptops ready with the team from Blackboard who will be on-site in person to help us think through how and when to use AI in our courses.

October 4th | 12 | Using Blackboard Data

Online | Hosted by Anthology

When you click Analytics in the top menu, what happens? What difference does it make? How do I use what I see? Join us to find out. Join Link

October 4 | 9-11 | Academic Integrity with AI

SS 101/102 with Dr. Erika Warnick

October 11 | 9-11 | Are Your Students AI Ready for Fall?

Zoom with Dr. Jean Mandernach

We are hosting watch parties in the Sundown Room and also at the Plainview and Downtown Centers

October 25 | 9:10:30 | Using AI in the Classroom

Sundown Room with Katherine Jackson

November 8 | 9-11 | Empathy in Assessment

Online | Hosted by Honorlock

Join us for a thoughtful discussion about empathy in assessment and ways to think about assessment in light of AI. Followed by a hands-on/how-to portion walking through the steps to add Honorlock on a syllabus quiz (or one of faculty's choosing).