This session will introduce the audience to ChatGPT and AI tools available to the general public. The session will include an introduction to the AI tools, an overview of AI and Chatbot tools, limitations of the tools, helpful uses of the tools for various tasks faced in the academic settings, and a brief look into…
This session will provide insights into mentoring for faculty and students in online education programs, or for those considering a more traditional mentoring program delivered predominantly online. The presenters will discuss a variety of faculty and student mentoring programs for higher education, along with relevant best practices and examples of effective and successful implementation. This…
We have all heard about The 5 Love Languages written by Gary Chapman, a book that presents general ways to communicate and express love to a significant other. But what about applying these same concepts to the work environment? Gary Chapman, alongside Paul White, go beyond love to illustrate the five languages to the modern workplace and explain…
Imagine that your virtual training is so lively and compelling that people clamor to attend. Even for dry or dull topics, most learning professionals prefer to design and deliver engaging virtual learning experiences that inspire their audiences. In this session, we will take a page from the stage exploring 6 theater techniques that are guaranteed…
Does practice make perfect? It depends! Come learn about the benefits of interleaving practice. By mixing it up for your students, studies show you can improve retention, and boost learning. In this webinar we will discuss how to incorporate interleaving practice into your classes to help students succeed. Learning Objectives: Distinguish between blocked and…
Picture this: You've gathered a team of brilliant minds, all working toward a common goal. But, beware, my friends, for there are horrors lurking in the shadows, waiting to steal you hard-earned research...and the perpetrator may just be your neighbor. If you dare to venture into the treacherous world of research teams without a proper…
Have you gone to a meeting where your attendance didn’t feel like it made a difference or, even worse, where your opinion didn’t seem like it was welcomed or mattered? In this session, we invite anyone who wants to have an open discussion about their experiences or listen in to the experiences of others to…
When it comes to performance management, 95% of employees are dissatisfied with their company’s performance evaluation process, and 90% believe that it doesn’t provide accurate information. With the overwhelming majority being so dissatisfied, it’s easy to see why accountability is an issue in today’s workforce. It’s not just employees that are dissatisfied with performance management.…
This year, WesternU HR is resuming the performance evaluation process using the PeopleAdmin system. Supervisors will follow this process to provide formal feedback and staff employees will self-evaluate and reflect on their work. Supervisors and employees will also set goals for the coming year. This training will re-introduce this process, focusing on how to use…
This year, WesternU HR is resuming the performance evaluation process using the PeopleAdmin system. Supervisors will follow this process to provide formal feedback and staff employees will self-evaluate and reflect on their work. Supervisors and employees will also set goals for the coming year. This training will re-introduce this process, focusing on how to use…