Innovations
March 16, 2023
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Part 1 of our webinar series, ChatGPT and AI's Effect on Community Colleges, was facilitated last week (the link to the recording is here if you missed it). The next webinar in this series will focus on responsible student use cases of Generative AI in the classroom, which is necessary for students to persist through their education and into their careers.
This webinar will cover: (1) how we can help students become responsible and skillful users of Generative AI, (2) new assignment types incorporating the use of Generative AI, (3)...
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October 31, 2024
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Join Packback; the League for Innovation in the Community College; and Zaid Mahir, an English and Composition professor at the University of Central Missouri, for our latest discussion on AI and its application in education.
During our discussion, we will chat about how educators can maintain an active lead role alongside the support of AI. Mahir will share his insights and experience using AI in the classroom, including:
How to demystify AI and understand the good
How to master AI through a clear model
How to handle AI engagement...
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December 3, 2020
The pandemic has caused unprecedented turmoil across our nation. Postsecondary education now plays a more important role than ever in fueling economic mobility and recovery, yet learners have encountered disruption across their lives. Enrollment, which typically increases during recessions, is down. Now more than ever community colleges must play a critical role in providing access and fostering social mobility for students. Research has demonstrated that community college students who transfer to four-year universities graduate at faster or the same rates as students who...
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September 15, 2021
COVID-19 has created an opportunity to reexamine how we support our diverse student population, with equity and access at the forefront of our conversations. The increased use of technology has further impacted the equity gap and it is essential that higher education make learning accessible to all.
How can community colleges continue to provide online support post-pandemic to make sure the needs of all students are being met? Having transitioned to fully online courses and support services during COVID-19, Oakland Community College saw the benefits of offering integrated...
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