Anderson Conference 2025

STEM Labs Slides Sparking Student Curiosity: Connecting Classrooms to PCC STEAM Centers
Learn how PCC faculty can leverage PCC STEAM Centers to integrate hands-on, collaborative projects into their curriculum to boost student engagement and curiosity. Posted January 31, 2025
A video recording Did They or Didn’t They?: The RWC’s Perspective on Artificial Intelligence in an Age of Anxiety
Reading and Writing Center coordinators share strategies for navigating generative AI by prioritizing student agency, authentic voice, and metacognitive growth over surveillance. Posted January 30, 2025
Dr. Nascimento holding a crab. Facilitating Conversations about AI Ethics
Dr. Lorena Nascimento discusses integrating ethics into AI conversations across diverse environments. Posted January 30, 2025
STEM Classrooms Fostering Student-Instructor Communication in STEM Classrooms
PCC students and instructors examine key barriers in STEM education, including limited representation, math anxiety, disability-related challenges, and structural access issues. The presentation highlights how open communication, empathetic support, flexible teaching approaches, and valuing diverse learning styles can build student confidence and foster more welcoming, inclusive STEM classrooms. Posted January 30, 2025
Teaching-to-the-Gen-Ed. Teaching to the Gen Ed Assessment
This Lunch & Learn series explores how faculty and staff can build age-inclusive learning communities. Participants examine the dynamics of multigenerational environments, distinguish between age-friendly and age-inclusive practices, and reflect on ageism's impact. The session offers strategies to reduce barriers, foster intergenerational knowledge sharing, and make educational spaces welcoming to learners across all life stages. Posted February 2, 2024