Communities of Practice

Overview

Communities of Practice are spaces where faculty can collaborate and engage in conversations about improving our ability to support our students’ success from different directions. See below for descriptions of our active communities of practice and to enroll if you want to participate in future discussions.

Communities

  • Educational Technology Community of Practice

    Explore innovative strategies for integrating cutting-edge educational technology into your online, live-online, and face-to-face classes. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student engagement, foster digital literacy, and transform the active learning experience. Let’s join forces to navigate the evolving landscape of education and embrace the tools that will shape the future of teaching and learning. Some of the topics we’ve discussed so far have included best practices, current trends, integrating technology in the live online classroom, and overcoming challenges with implementation.

    Join our Canvas Community
  • AI Community of Practice

    Step into the future of pedagogy with our Community of Practice where we focus on discussing how we can harness AI in education. Our topics have included leveraging Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) for educational innovation, utilizing AI to generate Open Educational Resources (OER), and designing compelling online discussion prompts to deepen student engagement. If your curiosity is piqued and your schedule allows, you're warmly invited to join us for these thought-provoking discussions.

    Join our Canvas Community
  • Active Learning in STEM Community of Practice

    Active Learning in STEM Community of Practice is geared towards STEM but truly open to all who are interested, and we would love for anyone in any discipline across the college to join. This community of practice is for anyone who wants to learn more as well as those who have more experience. This is an opportunity to ask questions and discover what other colleagues are doing in their classrooms. Our community is a safe place to ask questions, explore areas where you may want advice, while also getting an opportunity to build connections and community with others from different disciplines and campuses.

    Join our Canvas Community