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Empowering Faculty to Drive Technology Innovation in Learning & Digital Spaces
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm PST
Steinbeck Ballroom
In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, effectively engaging faculty with technology and innovation is crucial for institutional success. This panel discussion offers a practical framework and actionable strategies to empower educators and foster a culture of experimentation and adoption. We will delve into the critical success factors for initiating and sustaining meaningful conversations with faculty about technology integration, equipping them with the tools to champion these discussions within their departments and organizations.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into various recommended activities to increase faculty engagement and build confidence in leveraging technology for pedagogical innovation. We will explore methods to help faculty develop personalized engagement plans tailored to their organization's needs and challenges. By showcasing real-world success stories and experiences from diverse institutions, we aim to inspire and enable peer organizations to replicate these achievements, fostering a broader community of practice.

By the end of this session, you should be able to:
  1. About success factors of engaging with faculty about technology and innovation, enabling them to bring the discussion back to their team.
  2. Recommended activities to increase faculty engagement and confidence in Technology, enabling them to create an organizational engagement plan.
  3. Sharing their success stories and experiences from their organizations empowers peer institutions to replicate these successes.
  4. Reduce technology resistance and build enthusiasm to explore new teaching technology, experimenting with and utilizing new technologies in their classrooms.

    Through this interactive session, audiences will learn how to reduce technology resistance among faculty, cultivate enthusiasm for exploring new teaching tools, and create supportive environments that encourage experimentation with innovative technologies in the classroom. By the end of the discussion, attendees will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to drive faculty engagement, promote technology adoption, and ultimately enhance student learning experiences and outcomes.


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Adaline Tatum

Adaline Tatum is an experienced educational technology and program management leader with over two decades of expertise. As the UCLA AVIT Training Coordinator, she leverages her expertise, which she honed as a Faculty Support Analyst at USC and a doctoral candidate in Educational... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm PST
Steinbeck Ballroom
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