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Tuesday, April 7 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 14 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 22 | 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

Sessions on policies and portfolio for faculty coming up for promotion and tenure. Six virtual workshops will be offered - three in the spring and three in the summer. You only need to attend one of the sessions offered.

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Topic: Positive Instructor-Student Interactions as a Strategy for Student Engagement and Effective Teaching
Speaker: Raphael Palermo Dos Santos
Over the years, I've learned that effective teaching isn't just about delivering content; it's about building trust, showing empathy, and creating meaningful connections while maintaining professionalism. In this talk, I'll share my own experiences as a professor, the challenges and surprises of getting to know my students, and how those relationships have shaped their learning. Together, we'll reflect on how small, genuine interactions can make a big difference in the classroom.

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Leveling Up Your Online Class With Harmonize
Led by Jennifer Sears 
Discover how Harmonize Learning (www.harmonizelearning.com) can make course design and teaching more interactive, efficient, and engaging. This faculty training highlights key tools and strategies for organizing course content, strengthening communication, and supporting meaningful student participation. Participants will leave with practical approaches for using Harmonize in course preparation and throughout instruction to create dynamic learning experiences.

Topic: Promoting Success for All Students

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We strongly encourage all full-time and part-time faculty at Â鶹APPto participate in the FRAME program, a series of six workshops across the full academic year offered online via Zoom. There will be about 15 minutes of open socializing time before and after each session.

Tuesday, April 7 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 14 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 22 | 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

Sessions on policies and portfolio for faculty coming up for promotion and tenure. Six virtual workshops will be offered - three in the spring and three in the summer. You only need to attend one of the sessions offered.

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Topic: Mastering the Art of Leadership: Navigating Conflict Resolution and Student Complaints
Speaker: Cristina Washell

Are you ending your first years in leadership having to navigate the complexities of conflict in your department? This session is designed to provide you with actionable insights to confidently manage challenging situations and create a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

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Tuesday, April 7 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 14 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 22 | 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

Sessions on policies and portfolio for faculty coming up for promotion and tenure. Six virtual workshops will be offered - three in the spring and three in the summer. You only need to attend one of the sessions offered.

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The Mirage of AI Ethical Use
Led by Yacine Kout
Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, the idea of "AI ethical use" has been employed to sensibilize students to various problems tied to AI in academia. The goal is to inform them and acquaint them with responsible AI use. This presentation shows that the idea of "AI ethical use" is a mirage and the question of using AI responsibly is nonsensical. The goal of this presentation is to broaden our collective understanding of issues tied to AI, to move the needle from AI as an individual and individualistic tool, and to reconnect discussions about AI to the democratic goals of higher education.
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An Exploration of AI Applications on College Education
Led by Wenxin Guo and Mohan Menon
In this exploration, we will study: 1) How AI could help educators to enhance their teaching efficiency in the classroom; 2) How AI could play the role of a tutor when students need help outside of the classroom; 3) How AI could support educational planning for college institutions.

Tuesday, May 12
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gainesville Campus - Cleveland Ballroom, Nesbitt
Application Deadline: Monday, April 20!
Reacting to the Past: Gamify Your Classroom
Led by Carl Ohrenberg
Do you want to deepen the learning of your students? Do you want to engage them? Do you want to connect classroom learning to real world events? If so, come play a game with us. Reacting to the past is a proven pedagogy involving immersive role-playing games centered on real historical events such as the American Revolution and climate change negotiations in Copenhagen. In each game, students take on the role of a real person with clear objectives. To "win", the students must collaborate, communicate, strategize, and think critically. In this one-day workshop you will have the opportunity to play and experience a Reacting to the Past game with your faculty colleagues. We will also discuss how writing and oral assignments from the games can be incorporated into your course.