The Office of Distance and Alternative Education supports opportunities for ACC faculty to connect with like-minded peers in instructor-led learning communities focused on shared topics of interest.
A Faculty Learning Community brings faculty together to exchange insights and enhance teaching practices. Through interactive sessions, participants explore, apply, and share innovative strategies for course development and delivery, preparing them for the evolving landscape of distance education.
FLC: AI in Distance Education
This Faculty Learning Community (FLC) focuses on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. Through a series of engaging sessions, participants will examine topics to enrich their understanding of artificial intelligence in an educational setting, and explore practical applications of AI for enhancing course development, delivery, and student engagement.
This group provides a platform for knowledge sharing, peer collaboration, and practical skill development to ensure faculty are well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education.
FLC: DE Inclusive Teaching
This Faculty Learning Community (FLC) is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively facilitate distance education while promoting inclusivity. Topics covered will broadly include increasing student engagement and belonging within a Distance Education class.
Summer 2025 Offerings
MAY, 2025
FLC: AI in Distance Education
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 11 |
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Applications Closed |
- Note: Applicants are allowed to apply for only one DE FLC or DE Institute each semester.
- Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 16 at 5 p.m.
Schedule & Topics:
- Session 1: Introduction to AI in Education & Ethical Considerations (May 30)
Facilitator: Hoda Tavakoli
Overview of AI concepts and applications in the educational context. Address ethical concerns related to AI in education. - Session 2: AI for Student Engagement & Personalized Learning (June 6)
Facilitators: Kerri Pope, Lisa Yates
Implement strategies for using AI to personalize learning experiences. - Session 3: Course Design & Development with AI (June 13)
Facilitators: Mavis Klemcke, Kara Dixon
Implement Strategies to enhance course designs. - Session 4: AI Tools & Resources in Education (June 20)
Facilitator: Herbert Coleman
Utilize AI tools and resources for effective instruction. - Session 5: Assessments & Feedback with AI (June 27)
Facilitator: Herbert Coleman
Utilize AI to incorporate feedback and develop formative and summative assessments. - Session 6: Conclusion & Reflections (July 11)
Facilitators: Marian Moore, Sandy Kendell
Reflections and collaborative feedback on AI concepts.
These sessions provide a broad overview, and FLC participants can delve deeper into specific areas based on their interests and needs. The goal is to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and collectively enhance the use of AI in teaching and learning.
Applicant Prerequisites: Participants must teach at least one Distance Education course during the FLC.
Stipend: $500 stipend will be paid after participating in the FLC and successfully meeting all requirements.
Professional Development: 9 hours To self-report credits, go to Workday > Profile icon > View Profile > Career > Training > Add Training
Registration Cap: Minimum: 6 Faculty / Maximum: 20 Faculty
Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 16 at 5pm
Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Please note: Faculty can participate in only one Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Distance Education Institute per semester.
Contact: For any questions, please email [email protected].
JUNE, 2025
FLC: DE Inclusive Teaching
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18 |
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Zoom meeting | Applications Closed |
- Note: Applicants are allowed to apply for only one DE FLC or DE Institute each semester.
- Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m.
Schedule & Topics:
- June 6: Welcome and Introduction to Inclusive Teaching as a Mindset
- June 13: The Value of Structure for Inclusive Teaching
- June 20: Classroom Environment and Interactions
- June 27: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Distance Education
- July 11: Launching Your Class and Syllabus Considerations
- July 18: Sharing and Sustaining Inclusive Teaching
Facilitator: Dr. Eduardo L. Garcia, Professor, General Studies and Student Development
Applicant Prerequisites: Participants must teach at least one Distance Education course during the FLC.
Stipend: $500 stipend will be paid after participating in the FLC and successfully meeting all requirements.
Professional Development: 7.5 hours To self-report credits, go to Workday > Profile icon > View Profile > Career > Training > Add Training
Registration Cap: Minimum: 6 Faculty / Maximum: 20 Faculty
Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 23 at 5pm
Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Please note: Faculty can participate in only one Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Distance Education Institute per semester.
Contact: For any questions, please email [email protected].