Presented by: Dr. Eduardo Garcia 

In this session we will explore and define what culture means. We will review some of the reasons students decide to enroll in distance learning courses, and review the demographics of students who enroll in distance learning courses. We will review Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions and identify principles of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT). Attendees will learn practical tips that they can apply to the online classroom environment and also be able to self-reflect on how they can become a more culturally competent educator. 

Presented by: Jennifer Gray, Virgil McCullough,
Catherine Wadbrook, Erika Jaquez, & Chelsea Snow   

The presenters will discuss three service areas in the Title V grant:
Distance Education InFocus: Improving Course Design and Strengthening Student Support (InFocus):  advising, embedded tutoring, and course redesign, and how these three areas collaborate to provide student support and enhance learning and success. 

Presented by: Dr. Rachel Barrera 

Learn basic tips for creating a course that engages your students while keeping your sanity intact (for the most part).  

Presented by: Dr. Judith Sebesta 

There are an increasing number of resources and initiatives available statewide to support OER creation, adoption, and implementation. This presentation will provide an overview of these, including grant programs; professional development opportunities; the state OER repository, OERTX; an annual conference; and research on OER practice and policy, among other opportunities. Attendees will learn how they can contribute to the exciting OER ecosystem that is being built in Texas! 

Presented by: Dr. Larry Stephens & Michelle Costanzo    

This session will be an interactive and engaging workshop where faculty members will discuss and share ideas about alternative forms of assessment for students to demonstrate mastery of course objectives. The presenters will share types of assessments they have used in their courses to replace the traditional forms of assessment: exams and quizzes. The session will include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of nontraditional forms of assessment and how they can be modified for use in different areas of study. 

Presented by: Chris Burfict & Peg Raiford

Learn how to create and deliver an Adobe Audition Podcast.  

Presented by: Dr. Traci Allen & Dr. DeEadra Albert-Green

The presenters will discuss how to request embedded services for your classrooms, describe the roles of embedded coaches and tutors, review success data from previous semesters, and answer questions regarding Embedded Services with Academic Coaches and Tutors. 

Presented by: Dr. Herb Coleman

This presentation will present the model of ranked multiple choice as an alternative assessment. The presentation will include data from the implementation of ranked multiple choice in asynchronous classes.