39 | DET/CHE 2024

Over the last five years, UC Berkeley has harnessed the power of a campus-wide JupyterHub infrastructure, named DataHub, to significantly enhance the learning objectives of various courses across disciplines, including Engineering, Data Science, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. DataHub is a customized distribution of the open-source JupyterHub service, providing interactive computing environments to educators and students. Every semester, more than 60 courses from over 20 departments rely on DataHub which includes foundational courses in Data Science and quantitative courses from diverse disciplines. This presentation will explore the impact of DataHub on UC Berkeley’s educational landscape. 

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Attendees will learn how DataHub’s scalable infrastructure and cloud-based approach have streamlined access to computational tools, fostered a unified learning environment, and enhanced the overall educational experience for students and faculty alike.
   
2. Attendees will gain insights into how DataHub has been utilized across various disciplines at UC Berkeley, including Engineering, Data Science, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. This exploration will demonstrate how a unified computing environment can support a wide range of courses and academic requirements, enhancing the learning experience for both foundational and advanced courses
   
3. Attendees will learn about initiatives at UC Berkeley to improve the accessibility of Jupyter notebooks in DataHub, contributing to a platform that is inclusive and usable for all students, including those with disabilities.

In this 20-minute presentation, we will discuss the process of conducting accessibility course reviews in a college setting. We will explore the importance of creating an inclusive environment for students with disabilities and the role of faculty and staff in this process. Through practical tips and examples, participants will learn how to conduct thorough accessibility course reviews and make necessary improvements to ensure equal access for all students. This presentation is suitable for anyone involved in developing and delivering courses in higher education.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:

1. Analyze the key components and steps involved in conducting an accessibility course review and evaluate their effectiveness in ensuring an inclusive learning environment
2. Design a plan for implementing accessibility best practices and strategies in course development and delivery, taking into account the specific needs and challenges of the institution
3. Justify the importance of collaboration among faculty, staff, and accessibility experts in creating an inclusive learning environment, and provide examples of successful collaborative efforts. (Evaluation)

The classroom is no longer bounded by the buildings that we grew up in. The library at our fingertips lets us take students on learning journeys in every conceivable domain. Furthermore, new AI tools are appearing that beg for collaborative exploration, debugging and the development of learning artifacts.

We have adapted to desktop tools and online meetings but bringing these to the new classroom has remained in the province of instructional technologists, expert influencers and online personalities. However, exciting new tools have emerged that make it possible and worthwhile for practicing educators to build their own lessons around the materials they have at their fingertips. They can demonstrate how they learn, not just what they need to teach.

In this session, we will demonstrate the development and presentation of a lesson that integrates AI interfaces, website explorations and a live Zoom session. We use the new CueCam Presenter suite of tools, which are freely available. We will discuss the implications for a future education paradigm the is not confined by walls or borders.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:

1. Attendees will feel comfortable that they can indeed bring the latest and most relevant materials to their students
2. Attendees will see how CueCam lashes together the Apple silicon-based products they already have to do what they want to do in class and online.
3. Attendees will walk away with a fresh appreciation for how Zoom can move them beyond the four walls of their traditional classrooms. 

This presentation will explore strategic planning and change management within faculty training to enhance online teaching and learning at Community Colleges. It highlights how organizational leadership strategies can foster a culture of continuous professional development, promoting innovation and excellence in digital education. The presentation emphasizes the necessity of aligning strategic planning with the rapid technological advances and the evolving needs of a global student body, integrating tools like the ADDIE model and Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model to support faculty adaptation. Additionally, it underlines the importance of transformational leadership in motivating and guiding faculty toward professional growth and pedagogical innovation. This research-backed presentation combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, aiming to equip faculty with the skills needed to effectively engage and educate students in an online setting.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:

1. Strategic Planning Insights: Attendees will learn how to effectively plan and adapt online educational strategies to align with technological and demographic changes.
2. Change Management Tools: Participants will gain practical tools for implementing change management in faculty training, using models like Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model to encourage adaptation to new teaching methods.
3. Leadership for Professional Development: The session will highlight how transformational leadership can support continuous professional development and innovation in online teaching practices.