NWeLearn 2024

Unlock the full potential of your instruction with our dynamic session, "Transforming Education: Designing and Integrating Multimodal Content through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Neurodivergent Learners." This session will guide educators to understand what multimodal content is and how it can be integrated to enhance learning experiences for all students, including those who are neurodivergent. Educators will be able to apply the UDL framework to engage diverse learners and understand strategies for inclusion. Available digital tools and resources will be introduced with tangible examples that will facilitate designing and integrating multimodal content. Join us to explore practical tools and resources that will transform your teaching practice and elevate student outcomes.

The central theme of our discussion will be to assist faculty in understanding how to effectively use AI to create and update curriculum. We aim to delve into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the way we approach education at the college level. We will explore how AI can be integrated into various aspects of the curriculum, from course content and teaching methodologies to student assessment and administrative support/services.
Our goal is to shed new light on innovative pedagogy/andragogy in a rapidly changing higher education landscape. We will explore how AI can be used to foster innovative teaching and learning strategies, considering the unique needs and characteristics of nontraditional, adult learners. We will also ponder the broader implications of these changes for the higher education industry as a whole.
This session will be conducted in a discussion format, promoting an open conversation and exchange of ideas among participants. The session will be facilitated by moderators from Central Washington University’s IT Management Department.
Discussion Points

• Understanding AI: What is AI and what potential does it hold for education?
• AI in the Classroom: How can AI be used to enhance teaching and learning in the college setting?
• AI and Curriculum Design: How can AI inform the development of a modern, relevant curriculum?
• AI and Assessment: How can AI be used to improve student assessment and feedback?
• Ethical Considerations: What are the ethical considerations when integrating AI into education?

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