TLOS Showcase
The TLOS PDN Computer Showcase will be held December 7, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students. FY24 Faculty Computer Refresh cohort members are encouraged to attend. Registration is required.
Keynote: Empowering Faculty for the Future of Education
Dr. Taylor will speak on empowering faculty to shape the future of higher education by alignment between innovation and technology and innovation in teaching and the importance of ongoing professional development for faculty.
Taylor is the Executive Vice Provost and the Charles O. Gordon Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. Taylor’s research focuses on the simulation and optimization of complex systems and the logistics of material flow and freight transportation.
G. Don Taylor, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Workshop Schedule
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Computer Vendor Showcase
Various Locations
Facilitated by Apple, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft
Computer Ordering
Room 2101G
Facilitated by Nikki Edwards
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Automation & Community/Team Building in Zoom
Room 2104
Facilitated by Dan Yaffe and Aaron Bond
(1 Credit)
Exploring Generative AI as an Assistant with Course Design
Room 2102
Facilitated by Daron Williams
(1 Credit)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
How to Use iThenticate 101
Room 2104
Facilitated by Jenn Million
(1 Credit)
Increasing student engagement with Hypothesis social annotation in Canvas
Room 2102
Facilitated by Christie DeCarolis
(1 Credit)
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Teaching in higher education: Leveraging AI for authentic assessment
Room 2104
Facilitated by Pearl Xie, Kim Loeffert, and Marc Zaldivar
(1 Credit)
Gender Inclusive Language & Practices for Everyday Use
Room 2102
Facilitated by Haleigh Wallace
(1 Credit)
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Lobby
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Keynote: Empowering Faculty for the Future of Education
Room 2104 & 2102
Facilitated by G. Don Taylor
(1 Credit)
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Introduction to Generative AI: Implications for Teaching and Learning
Room 2104
Facilitated by Dale Pike
(1 Credit)
Using VTDomains
Room 2102
Facilitated by Corinne Guimont
(1 Credit)
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Canvas & LinkedIn Learning: Building Bridges to Student Success
Room 2104
Facilitated by Kim Leugers and VT Faculty Partners
(1 Credit)
Upping Your Video Skills in Zoom
Room 2102
Facilitated by Chris Valluzzo
(1 Credit)
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact the TLOS Professional Development Network at 540-231-8993 or tlos-pdn@vt.edu during regular business hours at least five business days prior to the event.
PDN Computer Showcase
December 7, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TLOS Offices
801 University City Blvd, Suite 21
Blacksburg, VA 24061