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.
We also encourage any member of the Wichita State community to have a look at our LinkedIn Learning Challenge courses. If you work for Wichita State but have not yet claimed your LinkedIn Learning license, please do so by following the instructions online. Once you do that, LinkedIn Learning access is free. If you are not employed by WSU but you do live in Wichita, Kansas, you can also get free LinkedIn Learning access through the Wichita Public Library.
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.
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 Wichita, Kansas, you can get free access to LinkedIn Learning through the Wichita Public Library, so you won't miss out!
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 Wichita, Kansas, you can get free access to LinkedIn Learning through the Wichita Public Library so you won't miss out!
| Time | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Recording Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
Saving Money on Textbooks |
John Jones, Carolyn Speer, Maria Sclafani |
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| 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 |
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| 11:00 am |
First Generation Student Success |
Brett Bruner, Sara Mata, Kennedy Rogers | |
| 12:00 pm |
Panel Hour: Student Panel
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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 |
| Time | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Recording Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
Getting Started with Ultra |
Rachel Bastian |
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| 10:00 am |
Building a Course in Blackboard Ultra |
Carolyn Speer |
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| 11:00 am |
Ultra Grading and Gradebook
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Carolyn Speer | |
| 12:00 pm |
Panel Hour: Retention Fellows Panel
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| 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! |
| Time | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Recording Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
What Faculty need to Know about Navigate |
Brett Bruner, Kim Sandlin |
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| 10:00 am |
Mandatory Accessibility Training
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John Jones |
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| 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. If you plan to attend, please fill out this form, so we know who will be in the room and who will be joining online. |
Dr. Bobby Berry, Dr. Jennifer Friend, Dr. Sara Mata |
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| 4:15 pm |
Wichita State Connect Mixer Location: Wichita State Connect, 1900 Research Place (formerly Wonder School, west of Woolsey Hall) RSVP: (316)978-3987 or email Karla Jordan Wichita State Connect, located in the heart of campus (in the former Wonder School building), will provide a gathering space and launchpad for WSU academic colleges and programs to engage with schools, industry, and community partners. Wichita State Connect will serve the campus as a hub for preK-12 student field trips to campus, mixers and events, professional development for educators, and an interdisciplinary array of programs and services designed to activate the potential of campus-based experiences at Wichita State University. Come check out the vision for the new Wichita State Connect space and enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres! |
Hosted by Shirley Lefever |
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| Time | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Recording Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
Blackboard Ultra Roadmap
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Lisa Clark, Anthology |
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| 10:00 am |
Using Microsoft Lists to Make Your Life Easier
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Ali Levine |
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| 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
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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 |
| Time | Session Title | Presenter(s) | Recording Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
Getting Started with Ultra (Come-and-Go Workshop) |
Mary Morriss, Rachel Bastian, Carolyn Speer |
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| 10:00 am |
Building Courses in Ultra (Come-and-Go Workshop) |
Mary Morriss, Rachel Bastian, Carolyn Speer |
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| 11:00 am |
Ultra Grading and Gradebook (Come-and-Go Workshop) |
Mary Morriss, Rachel Bastian, Carolyn Speer |
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