Get Ready! The Call for Presentations for NISOD's Fall Virtual Conference Opens May 17.

Call for Presentations Opens May 17!

Do you have a presentation you would like to share with your fellow educators? We invite you to submit a proposal for NISOD's Annual Fall Virtual Conference for one of our three conference tracks:

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice
Online, Face-to-Face, and Hybrid Teaching and Learning
Student Services, Support, and Success

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Thursday, May 16 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central

Promoting Responsible AI Use for Academic Excellence

As the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies becomes more prevalent in education, it is vital that we guide students in harnessing AI as a tool for learning and innovation, rather than as a means to compromise academic standards. This webinar provides strategies for redirecting students in the responsible and ethical use of AI while maintaining academic integrity. Register today!

NISOD Members: Free | Non-Members: $49 | Sign Up

Join Us in Beautiful Austin, Texas!

NISOD's International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence will be held May 25-28, and will feature more than 150 sessions of special interest to individuals from community and technical colleges!

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Friday, June 7 | 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Central

AI Palooza for Educators: Tools, Tips, and Fun

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since the 1960s, easy-to-use platforms like ChatGPT, Google Bard, MidJourney, Dall-E, SudoWrite, MagicSchool, and MyLessonPlan are providing many educators with their first opportunities to create content and engage students through AI. This workshop explores the fundamentals of Generative AI and its relevance within the higher education context. Participants use Generative AI platforms to create innovative teaching methodologies as well as discuss the ethical implications and potential biases when using AI-generated content for educational purposes. Learn more.

Virtual Workshops, Webinars, and Regional Workshops provide CEUs, which are awarded by passing the learning assessment with a score of 80% or better.

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Raising STEMM equity and excellence

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