Learner interaction is a key element of quality online learning — but as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, new challenges have arisen for educators trying to keep interaction and assessment authentic. How can we ensure that learner engagement remains meaningful amidst concerns about bots, academic integrity and more? This webinar will explore how Quality Matters…
Join colleagues from AAC&U and Inside Higher Ed for a conversation about new and long-standing challenges facing colleges and universities—and their presidents. The starting point for the conversation will be Inside Higher Ed’s 2025 Survey of College and University Presidents, conducted with Hanover Research. In addition to asking presidents why their jobs are becoming more difficult, the survey…
Feeling stretched thin? Learn how to tap the university’s Magna 20-Minute Mentor Digital Library—quick sign-in, search, and one-click bookmarking. Using the “Recharging Your Personal and Professional Batteries” video, we’ll unpack four proven recovery tactics: psychological detachment, relaxation/mindfulness, mastery experiences, and intentional control of commitments, then show how to apply them immediately. We’ll also explore how…
This workshop is ideal for travelers, delegates, and approvers. During this informational workshop you will gain a clear understanding of WesternU’s policies for travel and expense, overnight travel vs local travel, lodging, air, meal per diem, employee meals, mileage and more. Learn where to find policies and informational documents, who to contact and your role…
Are icebreakers just a way to learn names? Should we even be using icebreakers? In this interactive session you'll discover how to use them effectively to build community, spark engagement, support learning objectives, and create a more welcoming environment—whether you're teaching a class, leading a meeting, or kicking off a retreat. In this practical workshop,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have advanced at a staggering pace—so fast, in fact, that many experts are now shifting focus urgently toward understanding and managing the risks they pose. Once thought to be decades away, tools like ChatGPT-4, Bing AI, Claude, and Bard are already shaping our daily lives, industries, and societies in profound ways.…
Summer is almost here, and it’s the right time to re-energize and redesign your curriculum with backward design, a proven framework that puts learning outcomes at the center of planning. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the three key stages of backward design, identifying desired results to plan aligned learning experiences. Participants will learn…
This webinar will highlight key findings from the 2025 Teaching and Learning Workforce Report. The report is an examination of the significant trends, challenges, and opportunities influencing the roles of higher education teaching and learning professionals. We will explore several critical areas shaping the teaching and learning workforce in higher education. These include the impact…
As facilitators, we have the incredible opportunity to create learning experiences that spark curiosity, cultivate connection, and promote change in our learners. However, in order for this to happen, learners need to do more than simply listen to us speak– they need to have active learning opportunities. In this interactive session, we will explore three…
Ready to energize your teaching? Dive into AI-driven engagement, spark joy in every lesson, and discover how to turn any lecture into a can’t-miss event! Day 1 of Top Hat's ENGAGE webinar series includes the following sessions: 10:00 AM - The Next Generation Classroom Top Hat is ushering in a new era of higher education—one…
