Smarter, Not Harder: AI for Distance Education

Presented by Kara Dixon, Mavis Klemcke

This workshop aims to enhance the distance education experience by exploring AI tools that alleviate anxiety, streamline course delivery, and uphold academic integrity. Participants will discover practical applications for lesson planning, grading, and student engagement, focusing on interactive and personalized online learning while addressing bias and integration best practices.

Community Engagement for Belonging and Purpose in the Distance Classroom

Presented by Linda Cox, Ph.D.

This session with provide an overview of the types of community engagement offered through the Office of Experiential Learning, as well as the research supporting student belonging through volunteerism and service-learning.  We will look at many examples of community engagement currently being used with great success in service-learning courses across ACC.