March 11

Taking Flight: Soaring Through Civic Engagement During the 2024 Election Season

At UNC Charlotte, everyone can learn about and be a part of important discussions and processes that shape our society. The general election is in November, so it’s important to think about resources that can help you get involved in your community and in democracy. Join Dr. Tamara Johnson, Director of Engaged Scholarship, and Erica Solosky, Associate General Counsel and Director of Ethics, Policy, and Compliance, as they talk about how UNC Charlotte helps students, faculty, and staff learn about civic engagement and voting. This training will also discuss what it means, as a University employee, to participate in political activities. 

• Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 AM, via Zoom* (Register)
  *Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the presentation.

Using Course Coordination to Improve Teaching and Learning

In this interactive workshop, we will explore some of the whats and whys of course coordination, to consider why departments may want to coordinate courses, what elements might be coordinated, and what impacts course coordination might have on student learning and retention. 

Our speaker, Dr. Wendy Smith, will be facilitating this workshop via zoom. We will be broadcasting the event in the Science Building room 104 for those of you who wish to participate in the workshop in a group setting with colleagues. Alternatively, you are welcome to join using the zoom link that will be provided upon registration.

• Friday, March 15, 2:30 – 3:30 PM (Register)

The Office of International Programs and the Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement invite you to join the 2024 UNC Charlotte International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration on March 20, where faculty, staff and students nominated for their work in global efforts will be recognized. We encourage a strong campus turnout in celebration of International Women’s Day, and we extend a warm welcome to all who wish to attend. As part of our annual tradition, The Charlotteans Women’s Choir will deliver a special performance. Director Ginger Wyrick has carefully curated songs that resonate with the theme of Women’s Day, adding a beautiful and meaningful touch to the celebration. Our keynote speaker for the event will be Sil Ganzó, Executive Director of OurBRIDGE, a not-for-profit organization that supports the refugee and immigrant communities in Charlotte. Her insights and experiences promise to inspire and enlighten us all. The celebration will take place on March 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 340. The event will include food, music, and inspiration. Register on the IWD website.

The Office of International Programs welcomes the campus community to an International Speaker Series event. H.E. Masood Khan, the Ambassador of Pakistan, will present on Thursday, March 21, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m in Cone Center 113. Khan will address the topic, “Perspectives on Pakistan’s pivotal role in the world and South Asia’s complex geopolitical challenges.” Register.

Part 1: Canvas Analytics for Early Intervention

Learn how to leverage Canvas Analytics for early student intervention! Course analytics offer data on individual and aggregate student activity, assignment submissions, and grades, as well as page views and student participation metrics across all of their devices. In this session, you’ll learn how to leverage Canvas as a tool for identifying students in need!

• Wednesday, March 13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm (Register)

Part 1:  Getting Started with ChatGPT

Join this workshop if you are a beginning user of ChatGPT. This hands-on workshop will cover an introduction to generative AI and ChatGPT. Participants will set-up a ChatGPT account, learn how Generative AI produces a response, practice prompting with ChatGPT, experiment with personalized learning techniques, and practice producing instructional materials that could be used in your courses.

• Tuesday, March 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm | (Register)

Part 2: Student Study Skills with ChatGPT

Join this session to learn how to better support students’ study skills in the age of A.I.. We will demonstrate how to prompt A.I. tools (like ChatGPT) to develop self-study guides, practice assessments, and serve as a personal learning assistant for students. By the end of the hour, you will have an action plan for how to communicate these strategies to students in your course(s).

• Thursday, March 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm | (Register)

*NEW* Learning with Generative AI: Stories from the Classroom and Clinic

Join us for an engaging workshop showcasing the innovative integration of ChatGPT and generative AI graphics and audio in education. This session offers educators a comprehensive exploration of how these cutting-edge technologies can revolutionize teaching and assessment practices to enhance student learning. 

Through live demonstrations and interactive activities, attendees will discover diverse examples of AI applications tailored for educational environments. Participants will gain invaluable insights into the potential of AI to transform educational experiences. Get ready to explore, experiment, and elevate your teaching with the latest advancements in AI technology.

• Thursday, March 21, 1:00pm – 2:00pm | (Register)

Canvas Studio for Video Quizzes

In this workshop, you will learn to use Canvas Studio’s in-video quiz feature to embed interactive quiz questions at specific points in videos. Students can respond to multiple-choice, true/false, or other types of prompts while watching the video. This feature enhances student engagement, reinforces key concepts, and provides a way for instructors to assess understanding. Customization includes time limits and multiple attempts. Learn how to use this tool with your videos to increase student engagement!

• Thursday, March 14, 10:00am – 11:00am | (Register)

Growth Mindset Activities for Your Classroom

Join this interactive workshop and discover five powerful activities that foster a growth mindset among your students, helping them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Explore reflective journaling, collaborative problem-solving, effective feedback strategies, goal setting, and the influence of guest speakers and role models. Leave with practical tools and techniques to create a dynamic and empowering learning environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your teaching and inspire student growth.

• Tuesday, March 12, 2:00pm – 3:00pm  | (Register)

Supporting Students as Difficult Events Impact our World

Difficult news is everywhere recently—climate disasters, refugee crises, political unrest, the war between Ukraine and Russia, and the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas for example.  While these events can negatively impact our students’ ability to focus on academics, they can also create opportunities to engage in meaningful and honest discussions about difficult and important topics. This workshop is designed to provide faculty with the confidence, strategies, and resources to help students process their emotions and talk about the complex nature of these events with sensitivity to the diverse perspectives of all students.

• Wednesday, March 20, 1:00pm – 2:00pm  | (Register)

Designing and Implementing Group Projects

Group work is a high impact educational practice that can have a significant effect on student success. When implemented effectively, it provides a memorable learning experience that helps students develop valuable skills such as engaging in conversations that require higher-order thinking skills and assuming responsibility for their learning. In this session, we will focus on the elements that make up effective collaborative assignments or projects and what is the instructor’s role in facilitating these learning experiences.

• Thursday, March 14, 1:00pm – 2:00pm | (Register)

Teaching with Poll Everywhere

Join this session to learn the basics of Poll Everywhere as a tool for teaching, learning, and formative assessment. 

• Wednesday, March 13, 9:30am – 10:30am | (Register)

The schedule for May 2024 commencement ceremonies has been set; all ceremonies will be held in Halton Arena.

Friday, May 10, 10:00 a.m.
Belk College of Business
College of Health and Human Services

Friday, May 10, 3:00 p.m.
College of Arts + Architecture
College of Computing and Informatics
Cato College of Education
The William States Lee College of Engineering

Saturday, May 11, 10:00 a.m.
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
College of Science

Saturday, May 11, 3:00 p.m.
The Graduate School (Doctoral, Master’s and Certificate Programs)