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AI Basics

with Meghan Kowalski, Outreach and Reference Librarian, and Cathy Meals, Assessment Librarian, Learning Resource Division

Friday, September 6th at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | CLICK HERE to register

Post-Award Grant Management

Sponsored by University Research with Dr. Claudia Rankins, Senior Research Associate, PRISSEM Academic Services

Tuesday, September 17th at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | CLICK HERE to register

Blackboard Ultra Update: What's New

with the CAL team

Friday, September 20th at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | CLICK HERE to register

Featured Webinar

Adapting to AI through The Five Stages of Grief

Mike Kentz

AI is rapidly transforming education, challenging educators and communities to rethink traditional practices. This shift can evoke feelings of grief as familiar methods are replaced by new technologies. Join Mike Kentz, Founder and CEO of Zainetek Educational Advisors, and a TEDx speaker whose work in AI in education has been featured in EdSurge, Edutopia, The Wall Street Journal, and Canadian National Radio. Click here to read more. In this webinar, he will explore how faculty and the broader educational community can navigate these changes using the five stages of grief as a framework. Participants will also gain strategies to manage the emotional challenges brought on by

AI-driven transformation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow together as we adapt to the future of education.

Friday, September 27th at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  | CLICK HERE to register

To read more about the UDC Quality Distance Learning initiative and participate, click here.

To access the full list, click here.

For questions, email julian.king@udc.edu

Join the CAL Faculty Book Club to dive into Julie Dirksen's Design for How People Learn. Discover practical strategies to enhance your teaching and better understand how adults learn. We'll meet on the first Fridays of October and November for engaging discussions. CAL is providing 15 hard copies of the book—don't miss out!

To secure your spot or suggest a book, email Catherine.Patterson@udc.edu.

We’re excited to announce that the UDC community now has access to Microsoft AI Copilot (Web)! Unlike the free version of ChatGPT, Microsoft AI Copilot offers robust security features to protect your work and data. For questions, visit the CAL office during office hours; click here to book an appointment. To learn how to access Copilot Web, click here.

UDC Named a 2024 Catalyst Award Winner for

 "Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness"

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has been honored with a 2024 Catalyst Award for "Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness," recognizing UDC’s commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. For more information about the Catalyst Award, click here.

Through the collaborative efforts of the Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) and the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OPIE), UDC transformed its Learning Management System into a central hub for learning and outcomes assessment. By leveraging Anthology® Blackboard Outcomes, UDC enhanced curriculum and program outcomes, providing students with clear learning objectives and helping faculty improve their assessment practices through data visualization.

The implementation focused on three pilot programs—General Education, Nursing, and Speech-Language Pathology—each tailored to meet specific accreditation needs. Blackboard tools, such as Goals, Juried Assessment, and Enhanced Analytics Collection (EAC) (data visualization tools), were employed, marking a significant cultural shift at UDC by streamlining assessment processes and supporting accreditation efforts.

Special thanks to Dr. Kimberly Crews, Assistant Dean and Director of General Education; Richard Kalunga, Academic Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology; and Dr. Keisha Rollins-Monroe, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Allied Health, for their leadership and continuous feedback in driving this initiative forward.

To use Blackboard Outcomes for your program, email Grace.Kent@udc.edu.

Spotlight is for individuals who have worked closely with CAL to significantly contribute to teaching and learning at the University.

Learning in the Age of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics in Accounting

Brandon Schweitzer, Ph.D. 

Assistant Professor of Accounting, Community College

Dr. Schweitzer has published a research paper titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics in Accounting." In the paper, he discusses the dual-edged impact of AI in accounting—its potential to revolutionize efficiency and accuracy versus ethical dilemmas like privacy breaches and bias. The article calls for a responsible AI framework emphasizing "clear ethical guidelines, data privacy, bias mitigation, and transparency." It highlights the accountant's role in navigating these challenges, stressing the importance of ethical integrity and public trust in the era of AI. Click here to read the full paper.

Please join Dr. Schweitzer in a webinar on AI Ethics in Accounting Education.

Thursday, Oct 24th at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | CLICK HERE to register

EdTech Corner Submissions:

Share with the UDC Community your best practices and how you leverage EdTech in your teaching to increase learning outcomes.

To submit for EdTech corner post