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Please select one of the following workshops to attend at the time of registration so appropriate room reservations can be made. 

Conscious Conversations in the Classroom 

Presenters: Danielle Kaprelian (she/her) & Trudi Radtke (they/them) 

Location: F-250

In this hands-on session faculty will develop a personal tech philosophy (using the framework of a teaching philosophy) that will serve as a personal rubric for how to approach current and future AI/tech conversations and decisions in your classroom.  

AI Image Generation: Next Gen Tools

Presenter: Brian Tippit

Location: F -210

Text-to-image generators are revolutionizing creative workflows—can we use them effectively in education? In this fast-paced, fun session we'll explore the use of AI in ways that enhance and streamline creativity. Learn the power of prompts, style references, and composition while discovering ways to integrate AI into classrooms for storytelling, design, and brainstorming. 

Open Education and AI-Driven Innovation: A Vision for Student Success 

Presenter: Dr. Alegría Ribadeneira 

Location: F-146

In this interactive talk, we will identify key practices that generate enthusiasm for learning and help students effectively build knowledge and 21st century skills. Together, we will explore the benefits of Open Educational Practices and how Artificial Intelligence offers new ways to personalize learning, foster creativity, and engage students in meaningful exploration of their needs and goals. Throughout the presentation, participants will be able to imagine themselves creating engaging and purposeful learning experiences that can give their students voice and choice. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to envision student success as students' ability to take control of their own learning journey, both in the classroom and beyond. 

Rock Your Profile 

Presenter: Cecily Hastings 

Location: F- 231

ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ 94% of the California workforce has LinkedIn profiles - which means there is an unprecedented opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to build the professional connections that matter most - but how do you begin to engage a network on LinkedIn? Join LinkedIn experts to learn more about how to build an impactful profile, network, and professional brand. We will also discuss strategies to improve job outcomes for students who are just beginning their careers - teaching best practices to research companies and jobs and tips to land an interview through networking. 

AI Tools & Apps 

Presenter: Don Daves-Rougeaux 

Location: Boyd Hall

Join us for a focused AI Session exploring a few essential tools and applications transforming education and workforce development. This concise workshop will showcase practical AI solutions that faculty, staff, students, and industry partners can immediately implement to enhance productivity and problem-solving. Participants will experience guided demonstrations of 3-4 key AI applications, with emphasis on real-world implementation across academic and professional settings. Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave with specific strategies to effectively integrate these technologies into your classroom, research, or workplace.

Prompt Engineering 

Presenter: Jason Guyla 

Location: F-217

In this session, we'll cover two ways educators can use Generative AI. The first is as a co-pilot. This is when we use AI to create some product, such as a write-up or a lecture. The second is when we use AI as a co-thinker. When we approach AI as a co-thinker, we use it as a sounding board to boost our own creativity. As well see, each of these approaches to AI can really help educators not just be more efficiency, but to design and redesign assessments and learning experiences.  

Please select one of the following workshops to attend at the time of registration so appropriate room reservations can be made. 

Beyond AI Digital Literacy: Practical Application of AI in the Classroom  

Presenters: Danielle Kaprelian (she/her) & Trudi Radtke (they/them) 

Location: F- 250

Faculty and students alike need a strong foundation of AI literacy to navigate the evolving technical landscape, but where do we go from there? This session focuses on practical AI applications for faculty including the basics of prompt engineering and better research techniques with AI tools. 

Open Education and AI-Driven Innovation: A Vision for Student Success 

Presenter: Dr. Alegría Ribadeneira 

Location: F-146

In this interactive talk, we will identify key practices that generate enthusiasm for learning and help students effectively build knowledge and 21st century skills. Together, we will explore the benefits of Open Educational Practices and how Artificial Intelligence offers new ways to personalize learning, foster creativity, and engage students in meaningful exploration of their needs and goals. Throughout the presentation, participants will be able to imagine themselves creating engaging and purposeful learning experiences that can give their students voice and choice. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to envision student success as students' ability to take control of their own learning journey, both in the classroom and beyond. 

AI Ethics & Risk Assessment 

Presenter: Keith Abney 

Location: F-225

The workshop will discuss AI Ethics through the lens of risk assessment. The basic concepts of risk assessment will be discussed, including 10 different aspects to consider in determining the ethics of (un-)acceptable risk from AI, with examples from biology, space, cybersecurity, and other fields. The workshop will conclude with distinguishing levels of risk, from mild to catastrophic to existential, and offer possible solutions. 

Image Generation & Photography

Presenter: Jeremy Ball

Location: F- 217

In this session, we'll cover two ways educators can use Generative AI. The first is as a co-pilot. This is when we use AI to create some product, such as a write-up or a lecture. The second is when we use AI as a co-thinker. When we approach AI as a co-thinker, we use it as a sounding board to boost our own creativity. As well see, each of these approaches to AI can really help educators not just be more efficiency, but to design and redesign assessments and learning experiences.  

Rock Your Profile 

Presenter: Cecily Hastings 

Location: F-231

ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ 94% of the California workforce has LinkedIn profiles - which means there is an unprecedented opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to build the professional connections that matter most - but how do you begin to engage a network on LinkedIn? Join LinkedIn experts to learn more about how to build an impactful profile, network, and professional brand. We will also discuss strategies to improve job outcomes for students who are just beginning their careers - teaching best practices to research companies and jobs and tips to land an interview through networking. 

AI Tools & Apps 

Presenter: Don Daves-Rougeaux 

Location: Boyd Hall

Join us for a focused AI Session exploring a few essential tools and applications transforming education and workforce development. This concise workshop will showcase practical AI solutions that faculty, staff, students, and industry partners can immediately implement to enhance productivity and problem-solving. Participants will experience guided demonstrations of 3-4 key AI applications, with emphasis on real-world implementation across academic and professional settings. Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave with specific strategies to effectively integrate these technologies into your classroom, research, or workplace.