2026 Winter Breakout Workshops

Monday, January 12

Session 1: I've got tenure - now what?
Time: 9:00 - 9:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Laura Harris
If you've had tenure for a little while, have you ever felt a little bit adrift? Uncertain of the direction you want your career to take? The convener of this session has felt this way. As such, she's proposing this workshop for people to share their challenges, advice, and general feelings about mid-career life as an academic. (Due to the potentially sensitive nature of this discussion, this session will not be recorded.)

Session 2: How to use LinkedIn Learning in your Brightspace course
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Location: Library Classroom 101  /Remote access
Presenters: Daniel Laird and Alyssa Rowe (LinkedIn Learning)
In this session, Alyssa Rowe, Senior Customer Success Manager from LinkedIn Learning will explore use cases for adding LinkedIn Learning video content to your course, outline the breadth of materials available in subject areas, demonstrate search and browsing strategies to help you find the best content, and show you how to review feedback and ratings from other users so you can ensure it is aligned with your needs. She will touch on how other faculty are currently using LinkedIn materials in their teaching. Finally, Alyssa will be able to answer your questions.

Session 3: Brightspace Gradebook Cleanup: Clear Out the Clutter
Time: 11:00 - 11:50
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenters: Douglas Hemphill, Carrie Mocyk
Is your Brightspace Gradebook filled with extra columns, outdated items, or mysterious entries you don’t remember creating? You’re not alone! In this session, we’ll walk through how to identify unnecessary grade items, remove duplicates, and reorganize your gradebook so it’s clean, clear, and easy to manage. You’ll learn practical tips to streamline your workflow, reduce grading confusion, and ensure your students see exactly what they need—nothing more, nothing less. 

Session 4: How We Create Our Community
Time: 1:00 - 1:50"
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Lillian Evans & Terrian Garvis
A significant diversity of lived experiences and cultural backgrounds characterizes the SUNY Oswego environment. This session serves as a critical examination of the process through which our formative communities and personal histories have constructed our identities and values. This session moves beyond mere acknowledgement of difference, focusing instead on the principles needed in designing an inclusive learning environment.

Session 5: AI-based quizzes in introductory Astronomy classes
Time: 2:00 - 2:50
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenter: Shashi M. Kanbur
I will outline a new AI tool initially developed to provide low stakes quizzes in introductory Astronomy classes but which can easily be adapted to any discipline. The tool takes as input, text or pdf or a web page and generates quizzes based on that material. It will be very useful to reinforce student learning on certain topics.

Session 6: Hypothesis
Time: 3:00 - 3:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Hypothesis is a social web annotation tool in which individuals can annotate and tag content that exists on the web or within Brightspace. This tool can be used in place of online discussion forums, to collect and tag research materials, to provide peer feedback on written work, and much more. In this hands-on workshop,  participants in this session will examine how Hypothesis might be used in your classes.

Tuesday, January 13

Session 7: Words Mean Things: Impact of What We Say and How We Say It 
Time: 9:00 - 9:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Dr. Celinet Duran-Jimenez, Dr. Michael E. Chaness
This presentation explores the critical role language plays in shaping understanding, relationships, and social outcomes in and outside of the classroom. Dr. Duran (Criminal Justice) and Dr. Chaness (Anthropology/Native American Studies) will discuss how both word choice and delivery influence perception, credibility, and emotional response. Through classroom examples, the workshop will highlight the consequences (intended or unintended) of everyday communication. Ultimately, the presentation underscores the responsibility we all hold in choosing language that cultivates clarity, respect, and meaningful connection.

Session 8: Introduction to Google Gemini and NotebookLM
Time: 10:00 - 11:20
Location: Library Classroom 101 / Remote access
Presenters: Amanda Odin, Megan Swartwood and Tanner Ewry-Jensen
You will learn AI best practices, basics of prompt engineering and a demo of Google Gemini and NotebookLM, our enterprise-grade protected AI tools on campus.

Session 9: Practical Roadmap to COIL
Time: 11:00 - 11:20
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Minjung Seo and Jessica Harris
This session is designed for faculty who are curious about Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) but aren’t sure how to get started. Drawing on her experience as a SUNY COIL Ambassador, as well as her own long-running international COIL projects and research, Dr. Minjung Seo will walk participants through a clear, step-by-step roadmap for building a COIL partnership with universities in other countries—from identifying a potential partner and aligning course outcomes, to designing meaningful cross-cultural activities, managing logistics and technology, and assessing student learning. The session will also highlight how to leverage SUNY COIL resources, networks, and support structures, and will include practical tips, sample timelines, and real-world examples that make COIL both doable and sustainable for busy instructors. Participants will leave with a concrete starting plan and the confidence to take the next step toward launching their own COIL project.

Session 10: Academic Integrity Reporting - Updates
Time: 11:30 - 11:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Paul Tomascak, Carol WIllard, Kelly Roe, Kristin Sotak
The Academic Associate Deans will give a brief update on integrity violation reporting (using Starfish) and take questions on all things integrity-related.

Session 11: Working with Students with Disabilities: OAR
Time: 1:00 - 1:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Kate Colucci, Pat Devendorf, Maddy Knaack
This session will provide staff and faculty with strategies about working with students with disabilities or impairments at SUNY Oswego. Whether you're in the classroom and helping a student in your office, OAR has resources in place to help ensure our students find support and success while working through their classes.

Session 12: The Strategic Plan and You
Time: 2:00 - 2:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Mary Ann Preston, Anna Croyle
Have you wondered how the strategic plan is being implemented across campus?

In the recent action planning data collection, participants submitted 715 actions aligned with the strategic drivers. Find out how to explore these actions and discover how your department/unit’s plan fits into the big picture. 

How do we measure the success of the strategic plan?

We’ll discuss how you can use institutional dashboards to track progress towards key metrics of the strategic plan.

Session 13: Easily create video quizzes
Time: 3:00 - 3:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this hands-on session will learn how to easily embed questions into a video that they've created (or any videos publicly available on YourTube) using EdPuzzle. You can either create your own questions or use the embedded AI tool to generate and embed questions in these videos. Once created, these videos can be easily added to Brightspace with grades automatically appearing in the gradebook. (A free EdPuzzle account allows you to create up to 20 interactive video quizzes at no cost.) A laptop is required to participate in this session.

Wednesday, January 14

Session 14: Strategies & Resources for Different Teaching Modalities
Time: 9:00 - 9:50
Location: Library Classroom 101 / Remote access
Presenters: Theresa Gilliard-Cook, Douglas Hemphill, Carrie Mocyk
This session is primarily designed for faculty teaching asynchronous online, synchronous online, hybrid, or hyflex courses, but the strategies, and resources provided may be beneficial regardless of your teaching modality.

We will explore a curated collection of teaching strategies, online self-paced workshops and various resources available to faculty to help you design, deliver, and elevate your courses. Whether you are aiming to transform a traditional lesson, optimize your digital course presence, or integrate new technology, you will discover strategies that are effective, efficient, and engaging.

Session 15: Inside the Help Desk: Tips & Tools to Boost Your Tech Game
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenter: Dave Kahn
Ever wonder how the CTS Help Desk gets things done? Come hang out with the team and learn the actual tools, shortcuts, and “cheat codes” we use every day to keep campus technology running. This fast, fun  workshop gives you an insider look at the apps, techniques, and workflow tricks that can save you time and make your tech life easier no matter your skill level.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

•  CTS approved productivity shortcuts for macOS, Windows, and Google Workspace
• Our favorite hidden features that can drastically reduce daily tech friction
• The behind the scenes tools we rely on to troubleshoot and respond quickly
• Quick fixes for common issues we see across campus labs and offices
• “Pro tips” you can immediately apply to teaching, admin work, or student support
• A few fun Help Desk myths and misunderstandings debunked!

Whether you’re faculty or staff, you’ll walk away with smarter ways to navigate campus technology and maybe even a few tricks that the Help Desk uses.

Session 16: How to Talk to Students about AI
Time: 11:00 - 11:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
This session will address strategies for engaging students in discussions about ethical AI use in your classes. Topics that will be discussed include: syllabus statements, co-created AI policies, AI usage in your discipline, data privacy, ethics, and the development of critical thinking skills.

Session 17: Small group work that works vs. groups that fail
Time: 1:00 - 1:50
Location: Library Classroom 101 / Remote access
Presenter: Dean Croyle
Using small group activities in class can boost student learning, energize engagement, and build camaraderie in class. We'll talk about some basic principles of designing those group activities. Then we'll apply those design principles to examples of group work that would work well and group work that might go poorly. This session will focus on short-term group activities (from 3 minutes to an hour) though the same principles apply to longer-term group work as well.

Session 18: Closing Equity Gaps
Time: 2:00 - 2:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this session will discuss strategies to help create a more equitable and inclusive classroom environment. Pedagogical practices shown to reduce equity gaps will be discussed and participants are encouraged to share concerns and teaching strategies.

Session 19: Q&A Session with Tricia Bertram Gallant
Time: 3:00 - 3:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Tricia Bertram Gallant
A Q&A session with one of the authors for participants in The Opposite of Cheating reading group.

Thursday, January 15

Session 20: Personal Identifiable Information(PII): Best Practice for AI
Time: 9:00 - 9:20
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenter: Ward Andres
This session will review the classifications of PII data, and the appropriate uses of that data inside of SUNY Oswego business processes and AI models.

Session 21: Office of Learning Services Updates
Time: 9:30 - 9:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Allison Ayotte & Theresa Hoffman
Come see what's new in the Office of Learning Services, and let us know if you have additional suggestions for tutoring offerings.

Session 22: Save a Life: Naloxone Training 
Time: 10:00 - 10:20
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Trisha DeWolf 
This session provides practical guidance on recognizing opioid overdoses and administering naloxone, empowering bystanders to act confidently while helping reduce stigma around opioid use disorder.

Session 23: Credits for Prior Learning: Overview and Growth Opportunity
Time: 10:30 - 10:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Sarah Wehrle and Nora Covington
We will be reviewing the options for CPL/PLA at SUNY Oswego and discussing opportunities for growth across academic departments.

Session 24: CTS Self Service Client Portal Navigation
Time: 11:00 - 11:20
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenter: Tanner Ewry-Jensen
You will learn to utilize Campus Technology Services’ (CTS) Self Service Client Portal (TeamDynamix) for generating and managing tickets, requests, projects, and perusing our knowledge base articles.

Session 25: Microcredentials: There’s more to know! 
Time: 11:30 - 11:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Karen Archibee
Although Microcredentials have been discussed many different times, there is always more to update you on. Join us to hear about changes being made to make the application process easier, and get your questions answered during this dedicated time.

Session 26: Let's Celebrate Some Past Service-Learning Projects
Time: 1:30 - 1:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Jenn Joyce
This session will take a quick look at some of the most impactful and creative service-learning projects from the past year. Projects will be shared from GST 303: Leadership in your Field and other course collaborations. Attendees can also share their own service-learning triumphs!

Session 27: Responding to Your Students' Complaints
Time: 2:00 - 2:20
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Dean Croyle
Everybody gets the occasional student complaint. What do we see in faculty responses that are less likely to have a student escalate the complaint? We'll talk about a few principles for effective responses to students.

Session 28: Using QR codes in class and professional presentations
Time: 2:30 - 2:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
QR codes can be embedded in presentations to share resources (such as google docs, folders, or website) or to solicit feedback from students or conference attendees. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to generate a QR code in Chrome that links to a web resource (such as a google form, doc, folder, sheet, or slideshow), and embed the QR code in a slide presentation. Examples of several use cases will be presented during the session.

Session 29: Using AI to TILT your assignments and increase student success
Time: 3:00 - 3:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
The Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework created by Mary-Ann Winklemas encourages faculty to be more explicit in explaining to students the connections among course educational activities, learning objectives, and assessments while also providing students with the structure and support resources that are needed to be successful in the course. In this session, we'll discuss how the TILT approach can be applied in all course modalities. An AI tool that assists in restructuring assignments to a TILT format will be shared. (Users are encouraged to try this tool with one of their existing assignments.)

Friday, January 16

Session 30: Beyond Bias
Time 9:00 - 9:50
Location: Zoom only
Presenter: Peter Willner, InterFaith Works
All of us have complicated identities which can impact how we work with others in ways we may not realize. This session is less a "training" and more a "reflection" on our identities and to begin to uncover the ways that biases creep into our daily lives. Participants will have time to think about bias, impact, and ways to address them. This session follows-up on last year's session of the same title, offering new reflective activities.

Session 31: Advanced Google Gemini Training
Time: 9:00 - 9:50
Location: Library Classroom 101 / Remote access
Presenters: Amanda Odin, Megan Swartwood, Tanner Ewry-Jensen
You will learn AI best practices, a refresher on designing effective prompts, and an advanced demo of Google Gemini, one of our enterprise-grade protected AI tools on campus. Participants in this session should be comfortable working with generative AI platforms.

Session 32: Brightspace: Hidden Gems Edition
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenters: Douglas Hemphill, Carrie Mocyk
For this session we will explore some Brightspace features that can simplify your workflow and enhance your teaching experience. Let’s uncover what’s been hiding in plain sight. These “hidden gems” might just become your new favorite tools in Brightspace! 

Session 33: Adding supportive structure to courses in Brightspace
Time: 11:00 - 11:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
A large and growing body of research demonstrates that providing more structure in classes improves learning outcomes for all students while also reducing achievement gaps. Participants in this hands-on workshop will learn how to add checklists, organize support resources compactly using accordion files, use intelligent agents to send timely reminders to students of approaching due dates, and to automatically remind students of support resources available in the course when they experience difficulties on assessments.

Session 34: Open pedagogy projects
Time: 1:00 - 1:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Open pedagogy involves student creation rather than consumption of educational content. Participants in this session will explore ways in which open pedagogy projects can be used to increase student engagement and learning. Examples of open pedagogy projects at Oswego and elsewhere will be discussed. Resources for the creation of open pedagogy projects will be shared.

Session 35: Using AI to support inclusive instruction
Time: 2:00 - 2:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this hands-on session explore how AI tools can be used to help support an inclusive teaching environment in our classes. Strategies for using generative AI to provide individualized support for students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to have draft copies of their syllabus and assignments available for use during this session.

Session 36: Internship Faculty Sponsor Check-in
Time: 3:00 - 3:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters:Mallory Bower and Tina Phillips
Internship Faculty Sponsors (and friends) are invited to provide their feedback about the internship process and to share departmental strategic action plans related to scaling up and strengthening experiential learning on our campus. We will also discuss SUNY initiatives related to community service, paid internships, and other high impact practices. 

Tuesday, January 20

Session 37: Where did my time go?!
Time: 9:00 - 9:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Dean Croyle
Did things feel out of control for you in the fall semester? Is it time for a reset? This session will focus on setting some new practices and boundaries to help you feel more productive and in control of your workflow. Come ready to reflect on what is and isn't working for you and to set some goals for spring. Faculty and staff are all welcome.

Session 38: AI’s rapid evolution: Things to know for Spring 2026
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Generative AI platforms continue to evolve at a rapid pace. In this session, we'll discuss recent AI developments and their implications for higher ed. Among the topics discussed: the expansion of free AI tool capabilities, agentic AI, new free chatbots, browser extensions designed to answer quiz questions, deep research, study mode, AI avatars, and the growing multimedia capabilities of multimodal AI tools.

Session 39: When the Classroom Gets Complicated: Strategies for Difficult Students
Time: 10:00 - 11:20
Location: Library Classroom 101 / remote access 
Join us for a collaborative exploration of effective strategies for addressing disruptive student behavior in the classroom. The session will include case presentations, open discussion, and practical insights into balancing student support with faculty classroom management. Faculty are encouraged to bring questions and share experiences as we work together to build effective approaches for handling difficult classroom dynamics. Additionally, this conversation will discuss campus resources including Oswego's Green Folder, Student Code of Conduct, and current initiatives to develop faculty guidelines for handling disruptive students.

Session 40: Course AI Policies & Student Writing
Time: 11:00 - 11:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Michael Murphy, WAC Coordinator
What should you consider when developing an AI policy in a course that features writing -- as well as when you assign and read student work?  We will discuss advice for faculty generated by the WAC Steering Committee.

Session 41: Source Code and Web Page Accessibility
Time: 1:00 - 1:50
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenter: Jinyan Guo
In Brightspace, “Creating a File” means creating a web page. Web browsers use HTML files to create web pages. HTML files consist of text and codes, which are written in the Hypertext Markup Language. When instructors create or view a web page or “File” in Brightspace, we see the rendered results of the HTML file; using the Source Code function in Brightspace’s web page editor, we can see the raw HTML document or raw code that is used by the web browser. This hands-on workshop will introduce the common HTML tags, a system that is being used to organize the structure of the web page content, and practice how to read the source code, followed by instructions on how to check the source code to ensure accessibility and how to edit the source code to enhance accessibility. Source code will be provided during this workshop, which can be copied, pasted, and modified by instructors when creating a “File” in Brightspace.

Session 42: Advisor Training Updates
Time: 2:00 - 2:20
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenters: Corie Kohlbach, Andrew Buchmann, David Runge
Join us for a workshop to explore the new Brightspace Advisor Training Course! All advisors are invited to preview the modules, learn how the course supports our shared work, and provide feedback to ensure it meets the needs of advisors across every area. Your insights will help shape a clear, supportive training experience for new and current advisors alike.

Session 43: Easily create, train, and refine a chatbot
Time: 2:30 - 3:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
This session will provide an overview of the process of using ChatGPT or Gemini  to create your own chatbots that can be used to automate your own repetitive tasks or to share as resources for your students and colleagues. 

In this session, we will walk all users through the creation of one more more chatbot, including a Socratic tutor/ student support chatbot. If you would like to create a tutorial chatbot for one of your classes, it would be helpful if you could download an OER textbook appropriate for your class as a pdf. 

Thursday, January 22

Session 44: Building an Online Faculty Community of Practice
Time: 9:00 - 9:20
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenters:Theresa Gilliard-Cook, Christopher Hromalik 
This session will introduce SUNY Oswego’s new Online Faculty Community of Practice (CoP), developed by the Instructional Design Team in response to strong faculty interest in building more connection and support around online teaching. Drawing on results from a recent survey, the session will highlight the topics instructors want to engage with most, as well as introduce them to the CoP in Google Spaces as a place to share resources, exchange ideas, and take part in focused conversation threads on topics of interest. The session will include a short walkthrough of how to join and participate, along with a few examples of how colleagues might use the space to ask questions, share successes, or troubleshoot challenges together. It will also offer a brief look at how the community may grow over time through themed discussions or shared resource development. This session will help faculty to understand how this space will support their teaching and help strengthen our online teaching community.

Session 45: Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources on Campus
Time: 9:30 - 9:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Shelly Sloan
This session will give a quick overview of the sexual and reproductive health resources available to students. We’ll cover Health Hub vending machines, the confidential Junk Mail system, the Sexperts peer education program, and key off-campus services. Participants will learn how each resource works and how to connect students with the support they need.

Session 46: Academic Integrity Reporting - Updates
Time: 10:00 - 10:20
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Paul Tomascak, Carol Williard, Kelly Roe, and Kristin Sotak 
The Academic Associate Deans will give a brief update on integrity violation reporting (using Starfish) and take questions on all things integrity-related.

Session 47: AI-assisted Research and Creative Activities Initiative 
Time: 10:30 - 10:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Isabelle Bichindaritz
This session will present a progress report on the AI-assisted research, scholarly, and creative activities initiative, in which several SUNY campuses have joined forces. It will discuss findings from its survey of faculty and students on their perceptions of AI-assisted research, scholarly, and creative activities, and next steps in this initiative.

Session 48: Enhancing Course Content: Introduction to the Media Library
Time: 11:00 - 11:20
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenter: Kathi Dutton
This workshop introduces faculty to Brightspace’s Media Library, a centralized hub for uploading, organizing, and managing reusable course assets.

Learn how to streamline content management by utilizing key features:

• Content Organization: Create folders to logically structure your digital assets.
• Version Control: Apply version control to ensure the use of the most current files.
• The Media Library supports all critical media and documents: Audio, Video, Images, and Documents.

Transform how you manage and update your essential teaching materials.

Session 49: Student Emergency Funds: Overview & Basic Needs Support 
Time: 11:30 - 11:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Grace Maxon-Clarke, April Lopez, Kimberly Fuqua
This session will review the Student Emergency Fund resource and Basic Needs Request process available to students who might be experiencing a financial hardship. We will cover data from the Fall 2025 semester,  an overview of our Case Management process and future hopes.

Session 50: Case Management Eco-System
Time: 1:00 - 1:20
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenters: Grace Maxon-Clarke & Christy Huynh
This session will cover the case management eco-system being established at SUNY Oswego. Case management includes our Academic Care Team, CARE Team, Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), Bias Prevention and Response team, Title IX and Basic Needs. This session will cover how these systems and teams work together to provide support for our students during difficult times.

Session 51: Out of Class Notices: What? So What? Now What?
Time: 1:30 - 1:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Grace Maxon-Clarke
This session will provide a brief overview of what an "Out of Class Notice" entails and what the process is like through the Office of the Dean of Students.

Session 52: Wellness & Reflection Spaces on Campus 
Time: 2:00 - 2:20
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Shelly Sloan
Learn about new student-support spaces now available across campus, including our Prayer and Meditation Space, Privacy Pods, and Harmony Rooms. This brief update will cover locations, access, and how faculty and staff can share these resources to support student well-being and belonging.

Session 53: Using AI for Fact Checking
Time: 2:30 - 2:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
The ability of AI to verify the reliability of online claims is seriously underrated. Participants in this session will explore how generative AI platforms can be used to verify online information using Mike Caufield's SIFT method.

Session 54: Interactive Content Creation in Brightspace
Time: 3:00 - 3:50
Location: Library Classroom 101  / Remote access
Presenter: Kathi Dutton
Learn to supercharge your D2L Brightspace courses with Creator+ and H5P. This enhanced course authoring tool seamlessly combines D2L's easy-to-use design elements (layouts, tabs, accordions) with H5P's extensive library of over 50 interactive content types (quizzes, timelines, videos, and more).

In this workshop, you will learn how to leverage these tools and create a few interactive activities to engage your learners.

Friday, January 23

Session 55: Using AI to support authentic assessment
Time: 9:00 - 9:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this hands-on session will explore strategies for using generative AI to assist in the creation of authentic assessment activities aligned with the diverse interests of the students in the class.

Session 56: Adobe AI: Creativity Supercharged
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Location: Library Classroom 101 / Remote access
Presenter: Dave Kahn
Unlock the next generation of digital creativity in this hands on workshop exploring how Adobe’s AI powered tools:including Adobe Express, Photoshop, and Illustrator, can streamline workflows, spark new ideas, and transform your creative projects.

Participants will learn how Adobe’s integrated AI engine, Adobe Firefly, and Google’s Gemini capabilities support faster content generation, smart editing, and powerful design assistance across multiple Adobe apps.

In this workshop, you will:

• Explore Adobe Express and its AI driven features for quick design, social media content, branding, and templated creativity.
• Use Photoshop’s AI tools such as Generative Fill, Object Selection, and automated enhancements to rapidly build and refine images.
• Experiment with Illustrator’s AI features including Generative Recolor, vector creation, and layout suggestions.
• Learn how Gemini and Adobe AI integrate to provide context-aware assistance, content generation, and realtime creative guidance.
• Discuss best practices for responsible use of AI in design, including attribution, ethics, and avoiding over automation.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, this workshop will help you understand how modern AI can enhance your creative process saving time while expanding what’s possible in your classroom, office, or personal projects.

Session 57: From Idea to Applause: A  Guide to Seamless Campus Event Planning
Time: 10:00 - 10:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Holli Stone
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the full campus event planning process—from the initial idea through post-event follow-up—while learning how to select appropriate venues, coordinate logistics, and manage smooth event flow. They will also develop the ability to work effectively with key campus services, apply essential policies and safety requirements, use campus tools like ticketing and digital signage, and troubleshoot challenges using practical, best-practice strategies. 

Session 58: Beyond Answers: AI for Peer Debate and Critical Thinking
Time: 11:00 - 11:50
Location: Library Classroom 101 / remote access
This interactive workshop explores how students can leverage AI agents (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) as learning peers rather than simple answer-generators. Participants will learn strategies for engaging AI in meaningful academic dialogue—using these tools to test ideas, debate perspectives, challenge assumptions, and even argue against AI-generated responses to deepen their own critical thinking.

Session 59: Strategies for promoting academic integrity in the age of AI
Time: 11:00 - 11:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this session will discuss a variety of strategies that can be used to promote academic integrity in an environment in which AI tools are ubiquitous.

Session 60: Using iClicker to enhance student engagement and learning
Time: 1:00 - 1:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this session will explore how iClicker polling can be used in any class, large or small, to create a more inclusive learning environment, assess prior knowledge, provide immediate feedback to students and instructors, stimulate student curiosity, and increase student engagement and learning. Examples of the use of each question type (multiple choice, multiple select, numeric, and image target) will be provided.

Session 61: Using the AI question creator in iClicker
Time: 2:00 - 2:20
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
This session will provide a heads-on demo  of the AI question creator that was recently introduced into iClicker cloud.

Session 62: Getting started with iClicker Cloud
Time: 2:30 - 2:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this workshop will set up their own instructor account, and connect this platform with the roster and gradebook in one or more of their Brightspace courses

Session 63: QPR (Questions, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training
Time: 3:00 - 3:50
Location: 123 Penfield / Remote access
Presenter: Jessica Harris
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training is a valuable, free certification offered to faculty and staff to equip them with the skills needed to identify signs of suicide risk and provide life-saving support. Through this training, participants learn to recognize warning signs, engage in supportive conversations, and connect individuals with appropriate resources. This proactive approach empowers faculty and staff to make a meaningful impact in promoting mental health and safety within the campus community.