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March 2023
OLC and QM Webinars - Free
- Beyond Belonging: Creating Online and Blended Spaces for First-Generation Students to Flourish – March 1, 2023, 1-2 pm CT
Dig into pedagogical strategies and approaches that can be used to help meet the needs of first-generation students and explore ways to create an inclusive learning experience for these students. With tips ranging from small teaching habits to extensive course design ideas, this webinar will provide you with a plan to commit and incorporate these into your own teaching practices.
- Is the Learning Experience Significant? Using Fink’s Taxonomy to (Re)Design and Evaluate Asynchronous Distance Learning Courses – March 15, 2023, 1-2 pm CT
Fink’s Taxonomy of Significant Learning (FTSL) is an evidence-based instructional strategy, originally designed for face-to-face classrooms. Discover how this and other strategies can create meaningful learning experiences in asynchronous, online environments that go beyond the classroom.
OLC and QM Workshops - Fee-based
Create an account with your UIOWA email to access additional benefits and discounts. Browse through the OLC Institute Schedule or the QM Workshops page for a full listing of upcoming fee-based workshops.
- Artificial Intelligence Demystified – March 06, 2023 – March 12, 2023 (Monday – Sunday)
This week-long workshop builds a foundation for understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) by defining language used to talk about AI and describing AI methodologies commonly used for educational purposes. Learn more about the applications, limitations, and associated tools and environments used in AI initiatives.
- Augmented and Virtual Reality in Higher Ed – March 27, 2023 – April 02, 2023 (Monday – Sunday)
Discover the best practices and strategies to employ when using Augments and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) in higher education settings. This workshop offers the opportunity to evaluate and practice AR/VR using some of the many free and low-budget tools and apps available now. - Gauging your Technology Skills – March 8, 2023 – March 15, 2023 (Wednesday – Wednesday)
This one-week workshop helps you identify and assess your current skill levels related to technology for online teaching and learning. You will leave this training with a plan to improve your skills and fill any gaps through available resources.
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Did you know?
- Several Quality Matters Mini Conferences are being held virtually this year, allowing you to attend remotely and catch up on session recordings after the event. Consider signing up for the Higher Ed Quality in Action event (April 28) or the QM Symposium on Metrics, Data, and Evaluation (August 11).