Summer Teaching and Learning Institute 2024 is entitled “Building Connections, Sparking Innovation.” Over the four days of STLI we’ll come together, connecting with colleagues from around the college to spark innovative strategies for teaching and learning. Enjoy afternoon Canvas Playgrounds each day of STLI, a chance to explore and learn about our new LMS with support from TLDE.
All STLI sessions held from 9 a.m. to noon qualify for SCECH credits. Adjunct instructors needing continuing education hours are eligible.
Download the program for this year’s STLI, with session descriptions, schedules for each day and more.
Schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 13
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Breakfast
- 8-8:45 a.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- Sparking Innovations for the Coming Year! Join co-workers and friends to share your vision for the 24-25 school year.
- No registration required.
Keynote: Principles of Blended Learning for Collaboration
- Norm Vaughan, Ph.D
- 9-9:45 a.m. | The Piazza | Virtual/In-person
- The focus of this session will be on how teachING rather than teachER presence changes the dynamics of student group work in a blended learning environment. Practical strategies will be provided for designing, facilitating, and directing a collaborative approach to learning.
Morning sessions
| Time | Session | Facilitator | Modality | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Stay on Target: Aligning Outcomes for Deeper Learning | Ian Matthews | In-person | ATC 122 |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Health and Wellbeing: Facilitating Constructive Conversations & Navigating Concerns | Melissa Ware | In-person | ATC 124 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Understanding How Attendance Can Impact Our Students | Dan Nyhof & Lakisha Beck | In-person | ATC 122 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Empowering Faculty to Maximize Student Success: Leveraging the Cares Network and Navigate Tools | Mursalata Muhammad & Marisol Blanco | In-person | ATC 124 |
Lunch Break (Bring Your Own Lunch)
- Noon-1 p.m. | The Piazza
Afternoon Sessions
Explore Canvas
Participants have the option to attend the Canvas Playground or the Guided Sessions. No registration is required for either.
Canvas Playground
- 1-3 p.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- Explore our new LMS, Canvas at your own pace with the support of TLDE. Snacks provided!
Guided Sessions
- 1-3 p.m. | ATC 122 & 124 | Virtual/In-person
- Join our guided sessions to delve deeper into Canvas with structured topics and hands-on assistance. Each session topic is 30 minutes.
Tuesday’s Topics
- Introducing Canvas
- Organizing with Modules
- Course Template Organization
- Building Content with the Rich Content Editor
Wednesday, Aug. 14
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Coffee Table Talk
- Rachel Lutwick-Deaner
- 8-8:45 a.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- Making PD Meaningful with Badging
- No registration required
Moving Beyond Two Posts and Three Replies a Week: Strategies to Improve Student Engagement in Online Discussions
- Patrick Lowenthal, Ph.D
- 9-9:45 a.m. | The Piazza | Virtual/In-person
- In an era where the efficacy of online education hinges on student engagement, traditional benchmarks of interaction, such as minimal posting requirements, are increasingly inadequate. This presentation will offer educators, instructional designers, and academic administrators a deep dive into innovative approaches aimed at transforming online discussions into dynamic and intellectually enriching environments.
Morning Sessions
| Time | Session | Facilitator | Modality | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Course Map Jam Session, Part 1 | Ian Matthews | In-person | ATC 122 |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Connecting with our Reconnect Students | Mary Lucas | In-person | ATC 124 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Course Map Jam Sessions, Part 2 | Ian Matthews | In-person | ATC 122 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Life-Changing Experiences: Creating Great Course Content through Study Away | Sean Mackey | In-person | ATC 124 |
Lunch Break (Bring Your Own Lunch)
- Noon-1 p.m. | The Piazza
Afternoon Sessions
Explore Canvas
Participants have the option to attend the Canvas Playground or the Guided Sessions. No registration is required for either.
Canvas Playground
- 1-3 p.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- Explore our new LMS, Canvas at your own pace with the support of TLDE. Snacks provided!
Guided Sessions
- 1-3 p.m. | ATC 122 & 124 | Virtual/In-person
- Join our guided sessions to delve deeper into Canvas with structured topics and hands-on assistance. Each session topic is 30 minutes.
Wednesday’s Topics
- Engaging Discussions in Yellowdig
- Canvas Assessment Tools
- Canvas Gradebook
Thursday, Aug. 15
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Coffee Table Talk
- We Are All Educators
- 8-8:45 a.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- Regardless of your position at GRCC, our values state that we are all educators. Come and share what this means to you and how you help educate our community at GRCC.
- No registration required.
Grit vs Growth: Reframing Growth Mindset through the lens of Validation Theory
- Travis Steffens and Jazz Waters
- 9-9:45 a.m. | The Piazza | Virtual/In-person
- Have you ever wondered whether you can actually impact a student’s mindset? In this session we will explore some of the challenges in the practical application of Growth Mindset interventions, and how leveraging Rendon’s Validation Theory might help you to overcome them. Increase communication and trust between yourself and your students by applying an asset-based approach to your role as an institutional agent.
Morning Sessions
| Time | Session | Facilitator | Modality | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Uncovering the Potential of AI | Justin Vogelar | HyFlex | ATC 122 |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Conduct, CARE, & Threat Assessment - What happens when you report | Valerie Butterfield and Alyssa Gamez | HyFlex | ATC 124 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Enhancing Learning Through Specifications Grading | Monica Bliss | HyFlex | ATC 122 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Assessing General Education Outcomes | Chris Johnston | HyFlex | ATC 124 |
Lunch Break (Bring Your Own Lunch)
- Noon-1 p.m. | The Piazza
Afternoon Sessions
Explore Canvas
Participants have the option to attend the Canvas Playground or the Guided Sessions. No registration is required for either.
Canvas Playground
- 1-3 p.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- Explore our new LMS, Canvas, at your own pace with the support of TLDE. Snacks provided!
Guided Sessions
- 1-3 p.m. | ATC 122 & 124 | Virtual/In-person
- Join our guided sessions to delve deeper into Canvas with structured topics and hands-on assistance. Each session topic is 30 minutes.
Thursday’s Topics
- Integrating Video in Canvas
- Speedgrader & Rubrics
- Can I do THAT in Canvas?!
Friday, Aug. 16
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Coffee Table Talk
- Canvas Lingering Question, Feedback, and Next Steps
- 8-8:45 a.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- No registration required.
CANT Culture
- Andre Fields
- 9-9:45 a.m. | The Piazza | Virtual/In-person
- This presentation purposefully merges theory, science, and practice to capture and explain the insidious impact of racism, stigma, and discrimination on the psychological development and functioning of Black males. This lecture is strategically designed to empower and guide educators, counselors, and administrators who are seeking consultation for building tangible solutions to the profound epidemic of underachievement on the part of Black males.
| Time | Session | Facilitator | Modality | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Listening and Responding with Empathy | Delicia Bonto | In-person | ATC 122 |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Assessment: It’s Easier than You Think | Jennifer Batten and Michael Miller | In-person | ATC 124 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Getting Started with Specifications Grading | Monica Bliss | HyFlex | ATC 122 |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Guiding Departments Through Assessment Planning | Jennifer Batten and Michael Miller | In-person | ATC 124 |
Lunch Break (Bring Your Own Lunch)
- Noon-1 p.m. | The Piazza
Afternoon Sessions
Explore Canvas
Participants have the option to attend the Canvas Playground or the Guided Sessions. No registration is required for either.
Canvas Playground
- 1-3 p.m. | The Piazza | In-person
- Explore our new LMS, Canvas at your own pace with the support of TLDE. Snacks provided!
Guided Sessions
- 1-3 p.m. | ATC 122 & 124 | Virtual/In-person
- Join our guided sessions to delve deeper into Canvas with structured topics and hands-on assistance. Each session topic is 30 minutes.
Friday’s Topics
- Using the Canvas Mobile App
- Previewing Upcoming Training Opportunities
- Q & A and Sharing New Ideas
