The Innovative Educator Series
The Innovative Educator Series provides a platform for faculty to explore the latest trends in digital pedagogy, collaborate on actionable solutions, and elevate the learning experience for every student. Join educators from around the globe in this dynamic webinar series designed to transform the way you teach, engage, and inspire. Revolutionize your teaching with cutting-edge strategies and technologies. With three sessions, you’ll gain practical tools to enhance inclusivity, harness the power of AI for personalized learning, and captivate students in online and hybrid environments.
The One Where AI Transforms Teaching
Join us for an engaging session exploring the transformative power of AI in education. This webinar features two thought-provoking presentations:
- The Impact of Using AI in Blackboard to Enhance Faculty Teaching Experience by Sara Ibrahim (Bowie State University) highlights how AI tools within Blackboard Ultra improve teaching effectiveness and elevate student outcomes.
- AI Automation for Academic Projects with No-Code Options by Szymon Machajewski (University of Illinois Chicago) introduces instructors to Perplexity.ai, a no-code AI agent for academic projects. Participants learn to create AI-powered educational resources without programming skills to complement Blackboard Ultra’s course AI tools. The session covers Perplexity's key features, including academic journal search capabilities, video analysis, and content sharing.
Discover practical strategies and innovative tools to revolutionize your teaching practices and drive meaningful engagement in the classroom.