Events will be held in the CLE, Phillips (Building 3), room 3-125 or via Microsoft Teams. Select the title to access the Teams link. Each workshop refers to the associated goal in the College's Strategic Plan.
Presentation evaluations are also available during and after the sessions. We strongly encourage your feedback.
January
- Durham Tech Professional Learning Presentations
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Teams
Attend the preview HERE.
Organizational Development and Learning will have their preview of offerings for the Spring 2025 termThe Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) will present the professional development offerings scheduled for the Spring 2025 semester which will include Leadership programs, faculty development, and staff developments. The presentation will highlight the connection of the workshops/presentations with the Durham Tech strategic plan.
Learning Outcomes:
- Attendees will understand what professional developments are being offered and the associated timeline(s).
- Attendees will know where to find information on what the ODL offers.
- Attendees will understand the rationale for professional development and its alignment with student success.
Recommended for all Durham Tech employees.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. via Teams
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. via TeamsEliminating the eProcurement Blues: Presenting an overview of the eProcurement processes and policies.
Presented by: Kenisha Wright, Purchasing Technician, Purchasing & Auxiliary ServicesProcesses and Procedures surrounding e-Procurement success.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the e-procurement policies and timeframes.
- Know how to use the e-procurement tools and follow processes for procurement success.
Recommended for all staff/faculty with Purchasing responsibilities
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. (Will meet bi-weekly)
Location: Teams or in Phillips (Building), room 3-125
Learning Conversations: Small Teaching and strategies to maximize student learning using small changes to instruction
Facilitator: Dr. Barbara Clarke, Coordinator, Organizational Development and LearningThe lessons/chapters in Small Bites for Small Teaching are derived from the book “Small Teaching” (2nd edition) (Lang, J., 2021). The objective of these learning conversations is to build a community of practice. The premise of the Small Teaching series is that small, incremental changes in your instruction can yield significant positive results for your students. The changes recommended are not intended to require changes to your curriculum or significant pre-planning and administration. NOTE: Attendees can choose to follow one or more of the sessions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants learn strategies they can implement in the community college classroom intended to improve learning.
- Participants analyze their current practices against the suggested small-teaching practices discussed.
- Participants participate in discourse on Small Teaching practices, increasing their knowledge base and contributing to a community of practice.
- Participants will be able to implement, assess, and adjust their teaching to increase student success.
- Participants will have more in-depth understanding on the science of learning works (cognition) and the applications for their community college students.
- Participants will share their experiences with colleagues for continued learning conversations.
Recommended for all Faculty
Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Teams
New Faculty Orientation
Facilitator: Dr. Barbara Clarke, Coordinator, ODLNew faculty are welcome to the Durham Tech community and will be provided with crucial information to support them in their roles as new faculty in our college. College leadership will join the meeting to share their perspectives and roles, along with the presentation of resources specific to instructional roles.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn about instructional and student support resources at Durham Tech
- Meet key college personnel
- Review effective strategies for working with adult learners
All New Faculty invited – please email me to indicate your attendance!
- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (Register HERE)
Supporting Adult Learners: Getting to Know Your Adult Learners Better - (All Hubs)
Facilitator: Dr. Emily VanZoest, Sr. Research AssociateDrawing from the Adult Learner Guidebook Second Edition by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University, this session highlights common characteristics and challenges faced by adult learners in the North Carolina Community College System. Additionally, it presents four key insights for instructors to implement in their classrooms. By attending, you’ll gain practical strategies to enhance your teaching effectiveness with adult learners. Registration required to attend.
Registration Deadline: January 28, 2025 at 11:59 a.m.
Recommended for all Faculty.
- NCCCS (Central Office) Presentations
JOIN our AI Community of Practice
Monthly meetings starting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (Register Here)
Host/Facilitator: Dr. Lane Freeman, NCCCS, Director of Online Learning Programs and Student Services.Join us for our monthly AI Community of Practice meeting, a collaborative space where educators, technologists, and innovators come together to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in education. Each session, we’ll delve into new trends, share insights, and discuss practical applications of AI in our learning environments. This is a unique opportunity to connect, share, and learn from each other as we navigate the exciting and dynamic world of AI in education. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a curious learner, or an experienced practitioner, your contributions are valuable to our collective growth and understanding.
Recommended for all Faculty and Staff interested in AI
Chatbot Tech for Better Learning Outcomes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom (Register Here)
Presenters: Dr. Anita McCoy, Guilford Technical Community College & hosted by the NC Student Success Center.Explore the potential of chatbots as dynamic tools for supporting student learning, engagement, and assessment. Attendees will explore how chatbots can guide students toward assignment resources, enhance submissions, and support real-time learning. This session is designed for any practitioner considering creating chatbot resources to improve student engagement and learning.
Recommended for any practitioner.
Predicting AI Disruption
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Zoom (Register Here)
Presenters: Dr. Ben Williams, Director at Jobs for the Future, and Ms. Tiffany Hsieh, Director of Innovation Programs at JFF LabsLeaders in every industry are racing to understand and respond to the impacts of artificial intelligence on jobs – and how companies and employees can prepare for a massive transformation that’s already begun. Groundbreaking research by Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit working to help millions more Americans prepare for and connect to quality jobs, is yielding new insights – and actionable recommendations – on the ways in which AI may reshape the most in-demand jobs and skills. JFF’s new Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work will lead a session grounded in JFF’s AI-Ready Workforce Framework. This session will help leaders think differently about how to respond to the impacts of AI in their own work and across their organization—and better prepare to tackle big questions about how to navigate this new landscape of work by leading with equity and humanity.
All events can be found HERE!
February
- Durham Tech Professional Learning Presentations
More scheduled events coming soon!
- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
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March
- Durham Tech Professional Learning Presentations
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- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
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April
- Durham Tech Professional Learning Presentations
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- Central Hub Professional Learning Presentations
More scheduled events coming soon!
View the Fall 2024 Calendar