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Welcome to the January 2024 ARC!


The January, 2024 ARC will take place January 8-12, 2024. Most events will be online with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous content. This ARC will take place in Microsoft Teams.  All events are free and open to anyone.  

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Find Calendar Invites and Meeting LInks in the daily sections below. A few days after the conference, the meeting links will be replaced with links to session recordings.  

Table showing January 2024 ARC Schedule

 

Gen AI/ ChatGPT Bootcamp

In addition to our regular LinkedIn Learning Challenges, we are adding a special "ChatGPT Bootcamp" area to help instructors get up to speed on generative AI and its applications. Whether you plan to use it or allow its use in your classes, it's imperative that you understand what it is and how it can be used. These LinkedIn Learning courses will help get you started on the right foot, and for those who are already using ChatGPT, these classes will help you improve your understanding of these emerging technologies. Remember, LinkedIn Learning courses are free for all WSU-associated people including students, staff, and instructors of any rank (including GTAs!). If you have not yet claimed your LinkedIn Learning license, you need to do that first, so follow these instructions using Chrome as your browser. If you are not employed by WSU but you do live in 麻豆传媒映画出品, Kansas, you can get free access to LinkedIn Learning through the so you won't miss out!

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Challenges

Remember, LinkedIn Learning courses are free for all WSU-associated people including students, staff, and instructors of any rank (including GTAs!). If you have not yet claimed your LinkedIn Learning license, you need to do that first, so follow these instructions using Chrome as your browser. If you are not employed by WSU but you do live in 麻豆传媒映画出品, Kansas, you can get free access to LinkedIn Learning through the so you won't miss out!

Monday Sessions
 
Time Session Title Presenter(s) Recording Link
9:00 am

Saving Money on Textbooks

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John Jones, Carolyn Speer, Maria Sclafani

10:00 am

How the Library can Support T &P for Faculty: session cancelled due to illness, will be presented in the May ARC. 

Ultra from the Student Perspective (Plus some Q&A)

Brent Mai

11:00 am

First Generation Student Success

Brett Bruner, Sara Mata, Kennedy Rogers

12:00 pm

Panel Hour: Student Panel

  • K Carter
  • Alexander Hurla
  • Melissa McHatten
  • Journey Smith
  • Julie Tran
Brett Bruner, Moderator

1:00 pm

Quiet Time: Mindfulness for Instructors and Staff

Carolyn Speer

2:00 pm

Watermark CES: Results Reporting

Sandy Ranney, Carolyn Speer

Tuesday Sessions
 
Time Session Title Presenter(s) Recording Link
9:00 am

Getting Started with Ultra

Rachel Bastian

10:00 am

Building a Course in Blackboard Ultra

Carolyn Speer

11:00 am

Ultra Grading and Gradebook

 

Carolyn Speer

12:00 pm

Panel Hour: Retention Fellows Panel

  • Melinda DeFrain
  • Cindi Mason
  • Carolyn Shaw
  • Crystal Dozier
  • Gery Markova
  • Moriah Beck
 

1:00 pm

Using Blackboard's AI Tools in Ultra (Let's Build a Class!)

Carolyn Speer

2:00 pm

Know your Library Resources

Nathan Filbert

Session Recording Coming Soon! 

 

Wednesday Sessions
 
Time Session Title Presenter(s) Recording Link
9:00 am

What Faculty need to Know about Navigate

Brett Bruner, Kim Sandlin

10:00 am

Mandatory Accessibility Training

 

John Jones

11:00 am

Using ChatGPT's Virtual Agents as Personal Assistants  

John Jones

12:00 pm

Panel Hour: The Impact of Generative AI on Business and Work

*NOTE: This is a hybrid session. Attend in person in the Defiance Room, NetApp building, or use the links to join online. 

Tonya Witherspoon, moderator

1:00 pm

Using Adobe's AI Features to Support Your Classroom

Eric Rowse, Adobe

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Culturally Responsive Practices

*NOTE: This is a hybrid session. Attend in person in Woolsey Hall 231 and 232 or use the links to join online. , so we know who will be in the room and who will be joining online.

Dr. Bobby Berry, Dr. Jennifer Friend, Dr. Sara Mata

4:15 pm

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RSVP: (316)978-3987 or email Karla Jordan

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Come check out the vision for the new 麻豆传媒映画出品 State Connect space and enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres!

Hosted by Shirley Lefever

 

 

Thursday Sessions
 
Time Session Title Presenter(s) Recording Link
9:00 am

Blackboard Ultra Roadmap

 

Lisa Clark, Anthology

10:00 am

Using Microsoft Lists to Make Your Life Easier

 

Ali Levine

11:00 am

Course Video in O365: Capturing, Editing, Storing, and Sharing in Blackboard

Rachel Bastian

12:00 pm

Panel Hour: Tech Decisions and How They are Made

 

John Jones, Ryan Corcoran, Brett Morrill

1:00 pm

Common Issues in Bb Ultra and How to Solve Them

Carolyn Speer, Rachel Bastian

2:00 pm

Getting Data and Running Reports in Ultra Classes Plus: The Student Experience in Ultra

Carolyn Speer

 

Friday Sessions
 
Time Session Title Presenter(s) Recording Link
9:00 am

Getting Started with Ultra (Come-and-Go Workshop)

Mary Morriss, Rachel Bastian, Carolyn Speer

 

10:00 am

Building Courses in Ultra (Come-and-Go Workshop)

Mary Morriss, Rachel Bastian, Carolyn Speer

 

11:00 am

Ultra Grading and Gradebook (Come-and-Go Workshop)

Mary Morriss, Rachel Bastian, Carolyn Speer