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CETAL Kicks Off the Semester with New Fall Programming

Submitted by: Jessica Underwood, cetal@uca.edu on 08/22/2024

CETAL programming for the fall is now available online! Faculty will find a variety of learning communities, book groups and instructional workshops to support professional and personal growth on a variety of topics. These communities are designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and professional growth through shared learning experiences.

Explore these upcoming learning communities:

New Faculty Teaching Academy (NFTA)
Dates: Mondays at 2:00

Academic Leadership Learning Community: Leadership is a Relationship
Dates: Fridays at 12:00

Global Learning Research Group
Dates: Thursdays at 3:00

These communities provide a supportive space for you to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and implement new approaches in your teaching. Why join?

Collaborate: Work with faculty from across disciplines.
Innovate: Discover and apply new teaching techniques.
Grow: Enhance your professional development and teaching practice.

To learn more about our entire lineup of programming to sign up, please visit CETAL’s Learning Communities & Book Group webpage!

https://uca.edu/cetal/faculty-learning-communities/

Griffin Planetarium Shows

Submitted by: SCOTT AUSTIN, saustin@uca.edu on 08/20/2024

Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24 at 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week include a tour of the current sky and the full-dome movie “Unveiling the Invisible Universe”. The planetarium is located in the Conway Corporation Center for the Sciences. Seating starts 10 minutes before show time. Admission is free. Seating limited to the first 94. No admission after the shows begin. No food or drink allowed.

https://uca.edu/physics/planetarium/

CETAL Releases Guidance on AI Adoption Levels

Submitted by: Jessica Underwood, jessicau@uca.edu on 08/20/2024

Faculty now have access to a pivotal document titled “Generative AI Adoption Levels Assistance Fall 2024.” As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it presents both opportunities and challenges in the realm of teaching and learning. To support faculty in navigating these changes, CETAL has developed guidance to help faculty thoughtfully integrate AI tools into courses while maintaining academic integrity, rigor, and transparency.

This document is designed to assist faculty in creating clear and transparent guidelines for students regarding the use of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, within courses. Recognizing that different courses may have varying needs and learning outcomes, CETAL presents three distinct approaches to AI adoption:

1. Full AI Integration: Generative AI use is generally permitted without restrictions.
2. Conditional AI Use: Generative AI is permitted within specified parameters.
3. AI Prohibition: No generative AI use is permitted.

Each approach includes sample syllabus statements to help communicate expectations clearly and align them with the course objectives.
Faculty are encouraged to review the document and consider how best to incorporate its recommendations into their syllabi for the upcoming semester. More information and details on AI can be found on the CETAL website.

https://uca.edu/cetal/artificial-intelligence/

Indigenous Roots Productions: Arkansas Roots Reaching the World

Submitted by: Leah Horton, lhorton@uca.edu on 08/17/2024

Join UCA Alum Samuel Tamo, founder and executive director of Indigenous Roots Productions, for Arkansas Roots Reaching the World at 6:30pm on August 22 at The Max (1007 Spencer St in Conway)!

*What can a grassroots NGO do when bridging technology, research, and community empowerment? Join IRP and special guests as we delve into: Innovation in Business, Global Network & Marketing, Ethical Research Methods, and more!

*The Natural State has a history of global reach making a positive local impact. Without doubt, Arkansans love to shoot for big goals that truly make a difference in the lives of communities and individuals. We can’t wait to see you on August 22 as we enjoy libations, celebrate, and work together creating real change towards a better world!

*We are privileged to send out a HUGE thank you to our sponsors: The Max Event Venue & @littlerockpublicradio

https://www.indigenousrootsproductions.org/

Transform Video Watching into Interactive and Engaging Experiences

Submitted by: Jennifer Brewer, jbrewer1@uca.edu on 08/19/2024

Transform Video Watching into Interactive and Engaging Experiences

Many faculty members utilize videos within their courses. However, videos can be a rather passive watching experience. Join our upcoming workshop to discover how Annoto can transform students’ video-watching into interactive and engaging experiences, helping you achieve all your teaching goals!

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Enhance Learning: Incorporate in-video quizzes for real-time knowledge checks.
  • Skills Assessment: Conduct video critiques for comprehensive skills evaluation and peer reviews.
  • Deepen Understanding: Facilitate time-based discussions to promote deeper learning.
  • Extended Self-Learning: Create interactive content that encourages ongoing student engagement and reflection.
  • Gain Insights: Obtain actionable data on student interaction and video content performance.

We will show you how to effortlessly add these powerful features to your videos, making your interactive course content dynamic and integral to your curriculum. Feel free to prepare a video in advance! During the session, you’ll practice transforming it into an interactive activity with Annoto, leaving with a fully prepared activity.

Get Inspired:

Click the following link to see how instructors at WashU, Georgia Tech, NYU, FSU, and many others are engaging their students with Annoto.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Two workshop sessions:

Aug 27 – 10:00 AM
Sept 5 – 12:00 PM

Reserve your spot today!

If you have any questions, please contact DESupport@uca.edu.

https://forms.gle/gBG94kpBndzF9wWz7

Football Purple and Gray Scrimmage

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/19/2024

Come out to Estes Stadium on Wednesday to catch the Bears in the annual Purple and Gray scrimmage! Scrimmage starts at 6:30 PM! A band pre-scrimmage performance kicks off at 6 PM followed by a speech from Head Coach Nathan Brown! Get excited with us for football season!

 

Welcome Week HPER Hangout

Submitted by: Millie Goins, mgoins@uca.edu on 08/16/2024

This year we are rolling out HPER Hangout events at Campus Recreation & Wellness! These events are about having fun, promoting health, and building a strong community. It’s a great opportunity to enhance student’s academic performance, develop leadership skills, and make the most of their college experience. There will be free food and awesome giveaways available while supplies last. Kick-off event is Thursday, 8/22/2024, from 6-8 pm! Encourage students to attend.

https://uca.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10253293