Presentation by Dr. Bernd Estabrook, Professor of Global Studies at Illinois College
Today, Sept. 18, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Trutter Center
Register for today’s presentation

New developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have the potential to initiate tremendous changes in our society – not the least in how we educate our students. Many educators have expressed concern about AI programs like ChatGPT, which allow students to have AI do their writing for them. What effect will programs of this kind have on the teaching of writing and on our students’ ability to express themselves using the written word? How should educators react to this remarkable challenge to our traditional curriculum?

In this presentation, Dr. Bernd Estabrook, Professor of Global Studies at Illinois College in Jacksonville, offers some perspectives on the challenges posed by these new technologies for student writing and proposes a unique vision on how we as educators can move forward.

Dr. Bernd Estabrook, professor of Global Studies at Illinois College in Jacksonville, teaches courses in a variety of subject areas: German language and culture, international studies and the humanities. No matter the course, Dr. Estabrook helps students use original primary sources, inspires students to study abroad, and teaches students to examine, critically and reflectively, all ideas taught in his classes. Most recently, Dr. Estabrook has launched a new podcast, “Edumeasure: Assessing Liberal Arts Education.” This podcast is for teachers, students, parents, and others concerned with transforming teaching and learning, and it explores creative, unconventional responses to current issues in education.

Note: Faculty participants will receive two points toward their Training and Innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

Presentation by Dr. Bernd Estabrook, Professor of Global Studies at Illinois College
Monday, Sept. 18, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Trutter Center
Register for Sept. 18 presentation

New developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have the potential to initiate tremendous changes in our society – not the least in how we educate our students. Many educators have expressed concern about AI programs like ChatGPT, which allow students to have AI do their writing for them. What effect will programs of this kind have on the teaching of writing and on our students’ ability to express themselves using the written word? How should educators react to this remarkable challenge to our traditional curriculum?

In this presentation, Dr. Bernd Estabrook, Professor of Global Studies at Illinois College in Jacksonville, offers some perspectives on the challenges posed by these new technologies for student writing and proposes a unique vision on how we as educators can move forward.

Dr. Bernd Estabrook, Professor of Global Studies at Illinois College in Jacksonville, teaches courses in a variety of subject areas: German Language and Culture, International Studies, and the humanities. No matter the course, Dr. Estabrook helps students use original primary sources, inspires students to study abroad, and teaches students to examine, critically and reflectively, all ideas taught in his classes. Most recently, Dr. Estabrook has launched a new podcast, “Edumeasure: Assessing Liberal Arts Education.” This podcast is for teachers, students, parents, and others concerned with transforming teaching and learning, and it explores creative, unconventional responses to current issues in education.

Note: Faculty participants will receive 2 points toward their Training and Innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
How Can I Create Assessments to Effectively Measure Student Learning?
Presentation date: Sept. 11, 2023, and on-demand for one week

View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: measure746.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
How Can I Use the Discussion Board to Stimulate Engagement and Build Confidence for First-Year Students?
Presentation date: Sept. 4, 2023, and on-demand for one week

View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: discussion963.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

LLCC faculty and staff can attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Online Fall Virtual Summit for free! In conjunction with National Distance Learning Week, the Instructional Technology Council (ITC) will be hosting the AI Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. AIeL has purchased an institutional registration, so if you are interested in attending this virtual summit, please complete the online registration form for LLCC faculty and staff.

It will feature specialized tracks in:

• Student engagement using AI
• AI innovations in course design, lesson planning and curriculum
• Administration and AI adoption

View ITC AI Fall Virtual Summit flyer.

ITC has opened the call for presentations or panels, and the deadline to submit is Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
What Are 14 Strategies to Take My Teaching Career From Good to Great?
Presentation date: Aug. 28, 2023, and on-demand for one week

View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: career446.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
How Can I Use AI to Draft Course Materials?
Presentation date: Aug. 21, 2023, and on-demand for one week

View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: draft512.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning is hosting a Canvas Open Lab today, May 3, 1-2 p.m. both in-person in SO119 and virtually via Zoom (attend open lab via Zoom). Ask the AIeL team your Canvas questions and for any additional help with Canvas you may need.

Andy Mitkos, Director, Academic Technology Systems and Support
Gary Bach, Instructional Technology Specialist

Registration is not required for open labs.

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
How Can I Extend My Research to the Public With a Podcast?

Presentation date: May 1, 2023, and on-demand for one week
View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: podcast571.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.