Cochrane Library is best known for Systematic Reviews, but it contains so much more! What are Special Collections? Clinical Answers? Follow your librarian down the rabbit hole and learn how to navigate Cochrane Library to locate some of the highest-level evidence available. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the…
Few innovations have impacted higher education as deeply and swiftly as artificial intelligence has. Initially viewed simply as a threat to academic integrity, it’s now clear that AI presents far greater challenges—and opportunities. Goldman Sachs has estimated that AI may replace 300 million full-time jobs. This rapid workforce evolution is creating demand for an accompanying…
ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs) can improve educator and student performance in curriculum design and patient interaction simulations. Success relies on well-crafted prompts that effectively communicate tasks and context to the AI. This workshop will focus on teaching prompt crafting skills for enhanced medical education and avoiding AI errors and “hallucinations.” Interactive activities…
Attendees will learn effective keys to understanding culture, navigating differences, and expanding their ability to work well with others of diverse backgrounds. By the end of this session, attendees will be better able to: Describe the ten key measures for interpreting culture Describe how these measures can be used in any personal or business relationship…
Have you ever noticed a gap between what people say they will do and what they actually do after you talk to them? Lack of action and follow-through have negative consequences for the customer journey and business outcomes. Using neuroscience, Carmen Simon - Chief Science Officer for Corporate Visions - provides a unique approach to influencing…
An exploration of the risks of non-adoption of AI, including a summary of the debate around the risks of adoption, an introduction to the risks of non-adoption including digital divide and social equity and an exploration of current patterns in adoption. For many people in the world of education, helping to democratize our students’ access…
Building on CETL's Gearing Up with Google workshop, this session will cover ways to enhance your use of Google's FREE educational tools. We'll explore Google Forms and Sites to help survey others and share content. We will also cover Flippity, a dynamic tool for quizzes, flashcards, and interactive games that integrates with Google Sheets. Come…
Create engaging, memorable, and motivational learning experiences by utilizing the Context, Challenge, Activity, and Feedback (CCAF) design model. The CCAF model is a framework to help you create interactive learning activities, more specifically, scenario-based digital learning activities in the form of simulations, case studies and branching scenarios. Join us for this session as we delve…
Explore the basics of Adobe PDF in this 'PDF Power Hour," a session designed for all users! Gain a solid understanding of fundamental features including navigation, text editing, and document formatting. Join us for an informative learning experience tailored for those looking to enhance or refresh their skills in PDF management. Learning Objectives: List the…
To-Do lists are even more popular today with mobile and desktop apps that aim to help us stay productive. But the question is: are they being used to their full potential? This session will cover To-Do lists such as To Do, a Microsoft application available to everyone at WesternU. Best practices and common mistakes to…
Dive into the world of educational app innovation. This interactive workshop is tailored for educators eager to seamlessly weave gamification into their teaching toolkit, fostering collaboration and sparking creative problem-solving. Join us for an engaging one-hour session, transcending theoretical concepts to equip you with practical insights and resources, empowering you to revolutionize your approach to…
By some estimates, 75% of students admit to cheating at least once in their college careers. With ChatGPT offering new avenues for unwelcome shortcuts, it may be easy for educators to feel deflated. Yet research suggests we have more control over this issue than we might think. According to Dr. James Lang, educator and author of Cheating…