Welcome to the 9th Annual Distance Education Summit; Come up for AIR: Authenticity, Integrity, and Resilience. Hosted by 51AVÊÓƵ.

March 7th, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Ìý

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Thank you for joining us for the VCCCD DE Summit 2025.Ìý We have uploaded videos to ourÌýÌýsite for review of the Summit or if you were unable to attend.Ìý Below is a description of the day.Ìý

DE Summit Schedule
Time Event Description & Link
9:00 AM Welcome

The 51AVÊÓƵ Academic Senate President, Rachel Johnson, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Greg Anderson, will welcome you to the DE Summit 2025, provide you with key details regarding today's event, and introduce our Keynote speaker.
9:15-10:45 AM

Keynote: Flower DarbyÌý

Small Teaching Online: Practical Strategies to Promote Equitable Student Engagement and Learning

Whether you’re new to online teaching or a seasoned pro, renowned author and educator will share small but impactful strategies to boost student engagement, learning, and equity in online and hybrid courses.ÌýWith a focus onÌýauthenticity, integrity, and resilience, you'll walk away with actionable, time-efficient ideas that support both student and instructor well-being.
11:15 AM-12:00 PM

Workshops

Each session has its own zoom links

 Using Notebook AI in Your Classroom: Plan Lessons, Create Assignments & Podcasts!ÌýHorn and Bosket: Moorpark

AI policy: Defining your boundariesÌý Beard: VenturaÌý

Enhancing Online Spaces to Support Students' Diverse NeedsÌý Dr. Benavides / Williams-Nettles: Oxnard

Jamworks – A new way to learnÌý Streeper: Oxnard
12:30-2:00 PM Lightning Rounds

Host Jennifer Garner

Topics (10 minute highlights)Ìý

  • Research Posters as a Tool for Engagement, Communication, and Authentic AssessmentÌý
    (M.Branda: 51AVÊÓƵ)ÌýÌý
  • The Learn From Your Peers Program: A Collaborative Approach to Faculty Development
    (    R.Petifils: 51AVÊÓƵ)
  • GradeSynch: Submitting final grades through Canvas!Ìý
    (M.Rose: Boldyn)
  • Create Awesome PowerPoints with AI ToolsÌý
    (T. O’Connor: 51AVÊÓƵ)Ìý
  • Teaching Online Re-Certification: A CTE Faculty PerspectiveÌý
    (B. Schloo; A.ÌýOlson-Pacheco: 51AVÊÓƵ)
  • Unlocking Access with Accessibility Checkers:
    (S. Ruiz, Moorpark College; S.ÌýOxford: 51AVÊÓƵ)Ìý
2:10-3:00 PM Student Panel

Moderator: Brook Masters (51AVÊÓƵ)

Online Students give us the perspective of what is happening, which projects are working, and which methods can increase interactions. ÌýCome celebrate with us the joys of online learning as it is hosted by our new Dean, Brook Masters.Ìý
3:00 PM Closing

Let's thank our sponsors by viewing a video on . ÌýThere will be light SWAG for our in-person attendees. For those of you online, you are welcome to stay. ÌýA post conference survey will be emailed out after you have had some time to reflect on the DE Summit 2025. ÌýWe hope this experience makes for a great start to your weekend and improves your online teaching needs.Ìý

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