Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence

Posted in January 2024

Generative-AI. You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ’til It’s Gone: Authentic Voice and Generative AI
This Anderson Conference session with Melissa Goodman Elgar explores generative AI's impact on student writing, authentic voice, and learning equity. It addresses faculty concerns about critical thinking while distinguishing text generation from editing. Ultimately, the session guides educators to align AI policies with writing outcomes, transparency, and inclusive academic standards. Posted January 31, 2024
CTLE Opening Keynote
Adam A. Smith challenges educators to care for themselves, recognize the strengths students bring to college, and build a culture of shared responsibility, connection, and meaningful support. Posted January 31, 2024
Trauma-Informed-Module-1. Trauma-Informed Care: Module 1
A foundational introduction to trauma-informed care helps faculty and staff understand trauma, toxic stress, resilience, and practical principles for creating safer and more supportive learning and workplace environments. Posted January 31, 2024
Simple-Strategies-to-Create-a-Safe-Env. Simple Strategies to Create a Safe Class Environment for BIPOC Students
Small, intentional teaching practices can strengthen trust and belonging by helping BIPOC students feel represented, heard, respected, and supported in the classroom. Posted January 31, 2024
Responsive-Library-Presentation. The Responsive Library: Meeting Students’ Needs and Interests
PCC librarians showcase flexible digital resources that connect students and instructors with news, eBooks, audiobooks, international publications, and faster access to course materials. Posted January 31, 2024
3PMPRProblem The PR Problem: How Is Higher Education Staying Relevant?
Making the purpose of learning more visible can help students connect coursework with meaningful goals while giving instructors a stronger framework for planning, assessment, and teaching presence. Posted January 31, 2024
Give-your-class-a-SPARC. Give your class a SPARC: Student-centered sustainability curriculum
Discover how Portland Community College’s SPARC program helps faculty integrate sustainability and climate justice into their courses. This session highlights library guides, climate anxiety resources, and equity-focused materials, while connecting instructors with community-based learning opportunities and peer mentorship. Join the SPARC community to access curriculum support, future meeting updates, and collaborative resources. Posted January 31, 2024
Why-Universal-Design-for-Learning-From-Basic-Concepts-t-1. Why Universal Design for Learning: From Basic Concepts to Promoting and Internalizing Inclusive Learning
Inclusive learning starts during course design, and Universal Design for Learning offers practical ways to anticipate barriers, increase flexibility, and create meaningful opportunities for more students to participate and succeed. Posted January 31, 2024
The social change ecosystem shows how different learning types can help create change. Introduction to the Social Change Ecosystem
The Social Change Ecosystem helps educators identify their values, strengths, and roles while showing how different people can work together toward meaningful community change. Posted January 31, 2024
Professionalism-power-privilege-and-presence. Professionalism, Power, Privilege, and Presence: Faculty Identity Under the Influence of Whiteness
This reflective session considers how Whiteness can shape ideas of professionalism and faculty identity while encouraging culturally informed, trauma-informed, and student-centered approaches to teaching. Posted January 31, 2024