Our traditional sessions are 50 minutes and offered mainly face-to-face with the option to join virtually. We cover a wide range of topics like using AI, mentorship and career development, how to handle classroom conflict, and more. Many sessions are facilitated by TLPDC staff, and we also partner with other faculty and departments to present innovative ideas and campus resources. Please note that while we do offer a virtual option, these are designed to be delivered face-to-face and do not follow best practices for a true synchronous format.
Please click on the session title to see the description and option to register.
- Mar13Thu
RaiderCanvas Training (Virtual) – (March 13, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWYwMTdmYzgtZDQwMS00OGMyLThhMjAtZWQ1MzM5NmY3YTg2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220b92a115-9bce-4dc9-b5c1-75b58c8d2619%22%7d
Available Seats: 246
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- New Quizzes
- Grading
- Speed Grader
- Mar14Fri
Beyond Copy-Paste: Rethinking Discussion Boards In The AI World – (March 14, 2025 02:00 PM – 02:50 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 24
Frustrated by discussion boards that feel like a parade of AI-generated responses? You’re not alone. If you’re tired of posts that sound polished but lack critical thinking, this workshop is designed specifically for instructors dealing with high levels of AI-generated work and looking for real solutions. In this session we will look into a "Swiss-Cheese" approach to discussion boards to foster creativity, increase engagement, and reduce student’s temptations to having AI think on their behalf. This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWQzOTkzMDgtMTcyYi00YjA1LWJjMjgtOTJmMDE1Y2E5ZmQ3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220718d5f4-03b7-4f66-a370-acde24c95a13%22%7d
- Mar26Wed
RaiderCanvas Training – (March 26, 2025 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 1
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- Discussions
- Studio
- Big Blue Button
- Apr1Tue
Submitting a manuscript for publication: An Editor’s perspective – (April 1, 2025 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 13
This 1-hr session offers guidelines for submitting manuscripts for publication in academic (or scholarly) journals. We will review the do’s and don’ts of journal selection, manuscript formatting, cover/response letters, and email correspondence. If you’re hoping to receive more emails with the words “accepted for publication,” this is the session for you. *We are partnering with the Office of the Provost and Dr. David Sears to bring you a series of workshops on publishing. Dr. Sears is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Arts and the School of Music, and also works as the lead editor for Music Perception: an interdisciplinary journal. This is one of two pilot sessions scheduled this semester and we invite you to register for one or both. We ask that those who register commit to attending and engaging in the session as well as participating in a brief survey afterward. Attendee’s constructive feedback will help us to launch this series in the fall. Virtual option for remote participants: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTEyMmI5ZTQtZmUzYi00NWM2LTk3MjItYjZjNzgxOTA5MDFm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ba9b8010-8915-4519-9909-b02ad2d5002c%22%7d
- Apr1Tue
From AI Use to AI Critique: Building AI Literacy – (April 1, 2025 02:00 PM – 02:50 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 150
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 150
Available Seats: 31
As AI use increases, students must learn to assess and improve AI-generated work. This workshop covers assessment strategies that blend guided AI use with critical evaluation. This session will follow the principles found in Level 4 of the AI Assessment Scale "AI Task Completion, Human Evaluation". You will leave this session with a concrete approach to implementing Level 4 assessments in your courses. This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTQ1YzNmYzctNzVjOC00Y2VjLTk4MDgtOGZjNTA1MTkzNzU3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220718d5f4-03b7-4f66-a370-acde24c95a13%22%7d
- Apr3Thu
Bite-Sized Best Practices: Virtual Happy Hour Edition – (April 3, 2025 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/96683299074
Available Seats: 293
Join us for a one-hour session “show and tell” session on Generative AI best practices led by TLPDC Fellow Lisa Low. From novice to professional, you'll leave with fresh ideas and a satisfied appetite. Bring your own beverage! Join via Zoom: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/96683299074
- Apr8Tue
RaiderCanvas Training (Virtual) – (April 8, 2025 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzJhZWFmYjUtMzNjMC00YzZiLWFjMDYtMmI2YzkyZGQ4ZDFl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220b92a115-9bce-4dc9-b5c1-75b58c8d2619%22%7d
Available Seats: 249
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- Discussions
- Studio
- Big Blue Button
- Apr9Wed
Intro To Custom AI Tools: A Review of the Play Labs Platform – (April 9, 2025 03:00 PM – 03:50 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 150
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 150
Available Seats: 33
Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop where you'll dive into PlayLabs, an AI tool-building platform. Tailored for faculty with all levels of experience, this session will walk you through the platform’s features and guide you in creating custom AI tools that can be easily adapted to your classroom needs. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with the practical skills to design and implement AI-powered tools that fit your use cases. This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTQyNmE2ZDYtODliOS00OTllLTkxMDgtNzBjOTRhNTMzMTIz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220718d5f4-03b7-4f66-a370-acde24c95a13%22%7d
- Apr15Tue
Hands-On Building with RaiderCanvas – (April 15, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 151
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 151
Available Seats: 55
Join us for a hands-on building session in Canvas. There will not be a formal presentation; however, our experts will be in the room as you work on your course to help you with RaiderCanvas questions and to troubleshoot any problems you encounter. Bring your laptop if possible.
- Apr17Thu
Mentoring Series: Maintaining Effective Communication – (April 17, 2025 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 15
Effective communication is foundational to successful mentoring relationships. While many recognize good communication when they experience it, mentors must deliberately cultivate and practice these skills. In this interactive session, participants will identify key characteristics of effective communication and engage in practical exercises to strengthen their mentoring dialogue.
- Apr18Fri
Hands-On Building with RaiderCanvas – (April 18, 2025 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Location:TLPDC Room 151
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 151
Available Seats: 69
Join us for a hands-on building session in Canvas. There will not be a formal presentation; however, our experts will be in the room as you work on your course to help you with RaiderCanvas questions and to troubleshoot any problems you encounter. Bring your laptop if possible.
- Apr24Thu
Hands-On Building with RaiderCanvas – (April 24, 2025 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Location:TLPDC Room 151
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 151
Available Seats: 70
Join us for a hands-on building session in Canvas. There will not be a formal presentation; however, our experts will be in the room as you work on your course to help you with RaiderCanvas questions and to troubleshoot any problems you encounter. Bring your laptop if possible.