Academic Innovation Blog

Reflecting on Fall Planning

As we bid adieu to Fall Planning Week, it's easy to feel a mix of relief and anticipation. The hustle and bustle of preparing for the upcoming semester has kept us all on our toes. Let's not forget, the journey is far from over. The Faculty Innovation Center is here to remind you that our support doesn't end with Fall Planning Week.

Your Year-Round Resource

As we step into the new academic year, remember that the Faculty Innovation Center is your compass, guiding you towards excellence in teaching and learning. Together, we can make this year one of the most rewarding and innovative yet! Here's how we'll continue to be there for you:

• Training & Workshops: The upcoming year will be packed with training & workshops that cover a wide range of topics, whether it's our Online Faculty Training Series courses, or workshops that cover innovative teaching methods and leveraging technology in your virtual learning environment. These trainings are designed to enhance your skills and prepare you for success.
• Personalized Appointments: If you have questions about course design, assessment strategies, or technology integration in Falcon Online, then our expert Instructional Designers are just a click away on our Bookings page. Schedule a one-on-one appointment to receive personalized guidance tailored to your needs.
• Equipment & Spaces: There is a wide selection of dedicated areas within the Faculty Innovation Center that each serve to help you succeed. It's a treasure trove of knowledge waiting for you to delve into. You can read more about the FIC and even take a virtual tour on our web page.

Our mission is to continue to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to excel in your teaching and learning endeavors. Remember that office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and our physical space is located on the second floor of Nunamann Hall (building 200).

As always, if you have further questions, contact us at 386-506-3485 or email FIC@daytonastate.edu. Thank you!

Koby Klayson
Administrative Specialist, Division of Online Studies
Koby.Klayson@daytonastate.edu
386-506-3638
Division of Online Studies

ACUE Certification & Faculty Fellowship Opportunities

Daytona State College is again excited to offer our full-time and part-time faculty members professional development opportunities to engage in evidence-based nationally recognized graduate-level teaching certification. In addition, to support this initiative, we're also excited to hire two new Faculty Fellows in Teaching & Learning. Download the application to serve as the Faculty Fellow in Teaching and Learning. Applications are due Monday, 8/28/2023.  Learn more about both below and apply today!

Enroll in ACUE!

Daytona State College is excited to offer its faculty the opportunity to participate in and pursue a Certificate in Effective Online College Instruction, the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACUE enrollment period begins now! All full-time and part-time faculty will be eligible but there is a limit to the number of participants. You can (and are encouraged to) sign up for more than one course.

Enroll in an ACUE Cohort

September 11 - October 29, 2023

• Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners
• Creating a Productive Learning Environment
• Creating a Productive [Online] Learning Environment

October 23 - December 17, 2023

• Promoting Active Learning
• Promoting Active Learning [Online]

ACUE Microcredentials

Four microcredentials (offered over an academic year) prepare faculty with evidence-based teaching practices proven to increase student achievement and close equity gaps. The courses are also in alignment with our mission to: emphasize student success, embrace excellence, and foster innovation to enhance teaching and learning.

ACUE courses feature digital badging providing an easy way to document a commitment to instructional excellence. Badges can be added to your curriculum vitae, used in online teaching portfolios, and displayed on LinkedIn profiles or web pages as a sign of your achievement.

Structure of the Training

Modules (25 in total) are combined into four micro-credential courses. Once all four are completed, participants will earn a Certificate in Effective {Online} College Instruction. Most of these different micro-credentials are either focused on the face-to-face classroom or virtual learning environments. The four courses are: 

• Promoting Active Learning
• Creating a Productive Learning Environment
• Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learning
• Designing Learner-Centered Courses

Modality

The course will make extensive use of an online platform for the delivery of content and is presented asynchronously. During the course, faculty will think about their course, attempt to implement new or expanded skills, and reflect on the effectiveness of those changes. ACUE estimates faculty will spend 2-3 hours per week on coursework.

Faculty Fellow in Teaching & Learning

Faculty Fellows in Teaching & Learning is a professional development opportunity and faculty designation that would complement the offering of the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Teaching Practices training. The Faculty Fellow in Teaching & Learning would provide faculty with peer mentorship through applying and adopting the ACUE teaching and learning principles in the face-to-face and virtual classroom to better support students' academic success. The Faculty Fellow in Teaching and Learning will work and collaborate with peer faculty members, ACUE facilitators, instructional designers, and other staff members within the Division of Online Studies. This is a two-semester commitment in which the full-time faculty member agrees to spend three hours per week working in the Faculty Innovation Center and/or meet remotely to mentor and train peer faculty while creating teaching resources and participating in teaching & learning events on campus.

Download the application to serve as the Faculty Fellow in Teaching and Learning. Applications are due Monday, 8/28/2023. Please direct any questions regarding the Faculty Fellows in Teaching & Learning to me.

For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact us at the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM now located on the second floor of Nunamann Hall (building 200). If you found this to be enlightening and valuable, please subscribe to our blog! We look forward to seeing everyone virtually and in-person!

Dr. Cheryl Kohen
Dean, Division of Online Studies
cheryl.kohen@daytonastate.edu
386-506-4305
Division of Online Studies

Fall Planning 2023 - Distance Learning Track

The fall semester is nearly here and we're excited to see you all soon! Fall planning week begins Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25. Here is the full Fall 2023 Planning Schedule. You'll notice that many of the sessions are available virtually via Teams, though there are some face-to-face sessions, such as the Online Studies and Instructional Resources meeting, and the Faculty Innovation Center's open house (Daytona Campus, building 200, 2nd floor). We look forward to seeing you all online and in person soon!

Monday, August 21

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 

President's Welcome Back, Dr. Thomas LoBasso, featuring keynote speaker Dr. José Antonio Bowen.

Audience: All faculty and staff (College-Wide)  

Location: HYBRID: Hosseini Center (1200), Ballroom & Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: Please join Dr. LoBasso and members of the Senior Executive Team as we kick off the Fall 2023 semester. Dr. José Antonio Bowen is a world-renowned academic scholar who will present about teaching change with a new 3Rs: relationships, resilience, and reflection. This welcome back will also include an in-person pinning ceremony for recipients of the ACUE national teaching certification. 

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Faculty Senate Meeting, Paul Capps 

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

Location: HYBRID: Hosseini Center (1200), Ballroom & Online via Microsoft Teams 

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Professional Photos at the DSC Photo Studio, Marketing & Creative Services

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

Location: IN-PERSON: Wetherell Center (100), Room 219A  

Notes: Stop by the DSC Photo Studio for your professional photo, courtesy of the Marketing and Creative Services team. No appointment is necessary.  

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

What Is Your Legacy?, Frederick Shegog  

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

Location: HYBRID: Hosseini Center (1200), Ballroom & Online via Microsoft Teams  

Notes: From dumpster diving to graduating Summa Cum Laude, come hear the transforming story of Frederick who was homeless and abused alcohol daily and now motivates and encourages others on how to combat substance use disorders and improve mental health.   

Tuesday, August. 22

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 

Online Studies and Instructional Resources Meeting, Dr. Cheryl Kohen & Bill Harrison

Audience: Required for faculty teaching hybrid and online courses  

Location: HYBRID: Nunamann Hall (200), Faculty Innovation Center & Online via Microsoft Teams  

Notes: This meeting is mandatory for all faculty teaching hybrid and online courses. Please join us to learn about updates, resources, and best practices for digital learning at DSC.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Faculty Innovation Center Open House, Division of Online Studies

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

​​​​Location: IN-PERSON: Nunamann Hall (200), Second Floor  

Notes: Mix and mingle in the Faculty Innovation Center! Refreshments of cheese, fruit, cookies, coffee, tea, and water will be served. Get help with your Falcon Online course shells and visit with peer faculty members!

Wednesday, August. 23

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Discovery Team for Student Success (formerly Retention Committee) Meeting, Dr. Erik D’Aquino & Dr. Rigo Rincones 

Audience: Members of the Discovery Team for Student Success (formerly Retention Committee) 

Location: IN-PERSON: Hosseini Center (1200),  Madorsky Theater 

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Simple Syllabus Updates, Kathy Hoellen

Audience: All faculty

Location: ONLINE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: Join this session to learn more, ask questions about, and offer input on the Simple Syllabus implementation. 

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Information Technology Listening Session, Roberto Lombardo & Information Technology Representatives

Audience: All faculty and staff (college-wide)

Location: ONLINE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: In this session, Information Technology (IT) wants to take a moment and listen. This is a structured feedback session. We will focus this listening session on ways that you’re using technology and, on the strategies, to improve this experience.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

eMentors Meeting & Artificial Intelligence (AI) discussion, Dr. Cheryl Kohen & Rich Vollaro

Audience: Members of the eMentor Committee and open to the DSC community  

Location: ONLINE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: The eMentor committee will discuss additional updates and committee recommendations with Falcon Online; moreover, faculty outside of the eMentor committee are invited to discuss AI tools, like ChatGPT, and how this will impact pedagogy, curriculum, developing clear criteria, and academic integrity.  

Thursday, August 24

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Overview of the Judicial Affairs Process and the Role Faculty Play in Maintaining Academic Integrity, Elijah Houser, Cicso Ortiz & Cerese Ramos 

Audience: All faculty and staff (College-Wide)

Location: ONLINE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: Integrity is a core value of DSC. Maintaining high standards of academic honesty and integrity throughout our institution is a shared responsibility of students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This session will identify strategies to encourage academic integrity within courses and offer guidance for responding to and reporting violations of academic integrity. Examples of violations of academic integrity will be reviewed along with the college’s procedures in reporting academic integrity violations and the role that Judicial Affairs serves in this process.  

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

NEW Early Alerts & Kudos System, Dr. Michelle Goldys

Audience: All faculty and staff (College-Wide)

Location: ONLINE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: This fall semester we will introduce a new Early Alert & Kudos system. Join us for details on the process, important dates, and best practices to maximize student success.  

Friday, August 25

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

ChatGPT Sandbox, Online Studies, Instructional Resources, and the Writing Center 

Audience: All faculty and staff (College-Wide)

Location: ONLINE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: Are you curious about AI? Want to set up a ChatGPT account? Please join the Online Studies, Instructional Resources, and Writing Center teams to learn more about how generative AI is already changing the way we do...everything.  

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Peer Reviewer Meeting, Dr. Cheryl Kohen

Location: ONLINE: Members of the Peer Reviewer Committee will receive this Microsoft Teams link directly 

Audience: Members of the Peer Reviewer Committee only

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

The Center for Interdisciplinary Writing and Research (CIWR) and You: Reinvigorating Your Passion for Academia, Dr. Michael Mallott, CIWR Director 

Audience: All faculty and staff (College-Wide)

Location: ONLINE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Notes: Do you long to take a deeper dive into the life of the mind? Do you want to contribute to building a stronger academic community? In this session, we'll discuss the exciting initiatives of the CIWR and how you can join us in reigniting your love for what brought you to academia.  

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Preparing for Reaffirmation of Accreditation Visit, Alicia Alexander 

Audience: All faculty and staff (CollegeWide); Mandatory for supervisors 

Location: HYBRID: L. Gale Lemerand Student Center (115), Events Center & Online via Microsoft Teams 

Notes: All institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are required to undergo a review for reaffirmation of accreditation every ten years and the QEP is an integral component of this process.  This session will provide information to prepare for the On-Site Visit portion of the review, which is being held September 25-28. Information shared will be related to logistics for hosting the SACSCOC Review Committee members, preparing campuses, and updates on the QEP project. 

For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact us in the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM now located on the second floor of Nunamann Hall (building 200). If you found this to be enlightening and valuable, please subscribe to our blog! We look forward to seeing everyone virtually and in-person!

Dr. Cheryl Kohen
Dean, Division of Online Studies
cheryl.kohen@daytonastate.edu
386-506-4305
Division of Online Studies

Elevate Your Exposure with Digital Badges: Unlocking a World of Professional Development Opportunities

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, professional development for faculty members has never been more critical. The emergence of digital badges to recognize and highlight learning offers a multitude of benefits for educators. These digital credentials display a verifiable and tangible way to show a wide range of skills, achievements, and competencies gained through continuous learning. With their online and easily shareable nature, professional digital badges enable faculty members to enhance their credibility and visibility within their institutions and the broader educational community. These badges not only acknowledge individual accomplishments but also empower educators to engage in personalized, self-directed learning pathways, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and innovation. With professional digital badges, faculty members can effectively communicate their abilities, stay current with educational trends, and contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning practices.

Florida Instructional Designer Network

The Florida Instructional Designer Network (FLIDN), which our very own Dr. Cheryl Kohen is an Advisory Committee member, recently hosted the ‘2023 Summer on ChatGPT and Generative AI in Education Jamboree' online seminar series that awarded participants and presenters with the Professional Development Digital Badge and Award by attending the sessions and meeting the criteria. The presentations and materials were informative and thought provoking for this recent technology. If you would like to get an idea of an FLIDN professional development session before Fall Planning and the beginning of the new semester, the Summer Jamboree concludes with the Capstone Panel Session on Tuesday, August 15^th at 2PM. There is a limit on the number of participants, so the capstone may be full.

I have taken part in many of their sessions because these topics apply to best practices in instructional design, and teaching and learning, and, of course, we can “wear” our badges proudly on social media platforms. There is diversity of disciplines and a depth of knowledge among the presenters and participants. The presenters represent institutions from the Florida College System, State University System, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, and beyond the state.

I am touting the FLIDN because the members of this community reflect the attributes and commitment to higher education that I see daily from our faculty members and staff at DSC. It is inspirational and worth bringing to your attention. The resources, positivity, and selflessness are unmatched within the membership. (Yes, I am a member and that is more of an observation about the members than it is a humble brag). Fortunately, the FLIDN is open and free to become a member. You only need to subscribe to the FLIDN listserv to join our community of practice. I recommend joining this community for the wonderful resources, connections, and professional development opportunities.

I mentioned how informative and thought provoking the 2023 Summer Jamboree was, so I am including links to the recorded sessions and presentation materials.

Session 1

Recorded Webinar 1: ChatGPT: Opportunity or Controversy

Recorded Webinar 2: A New Educational Journey: Navigating the Future of AI in Education

Session 2

Recorded Webinar: ChatGPT/AI: Where Are We Now?

Presentation Slides

Additional Resources

Session 3

Recorded Webinar: The Future of Online Course Design: An AI-Assisted, Human-Driven Model

Presentation Slides

Session 4

Recorded Webinar: Exploring ChatGPT & Online Assessments

Presentation Slides

Session 5

Recorded Webinar 1: AI in Higher Education: The Future is Now

Presentation Slides

Recorded Webinar 2: If ChatGPT Were a Cookie?

If you have questions, please contact me or the Faculty Innovation Center.

Aaron Sunday
Instructional Designer, Division of Online Studies
aaron.sunday@daytonastate.edu | 386-506-3209
Online Studies | Faculty Innovation Center (FIC)