Human-First Teaching with AI

Modern teaching demands more from faculty than ever before. From formatting and accessibility compliance to upholding rigorous academic standards within the new frontier of online courses, instructors are increasingly consumed by digital busy-work. While these responsibilities are essential, these tasks pull us away from what matters most: meaningful human-to-human connection with our students. In this session we will explore how AI tools can automate repetitive teaching tasks without compromising quality, equity, or integrity. Webinar attendees will learn how to:

• Create and edit accessible Canvas content.
• Streamline the creation of randomized assessments within Canvas to protect integrity in asynchronous classes.
• Model responsible AI use and literacy for our students for academic and professional success.
  Participants will receive a digital resources toolkit to help get them reduce and manage their own digital busy work more effectively.

Participants will receive a digital resources toolkit to help get them reduce and manage their own digital busy work more effectively.

E. Nidia González is a dedicated community college educator with nearly a decade of experience in higher education. She has helped launch a STEM speaker series at Chabot College, served as Assessment Coordinator at Los Medanos College, and developed a wide range of open-source resources to support students taking her courses. At Los Medanos College, Nidia is known for her innovative, student-centered approach to course design and teaching. This fall, she will join Norco College as a newly appointed Assistant Professor of Mathematics. A passionate advocate for professional development and collaborative learning, she frequently trains faculty and presents on technology integration and course assessment strategies.

A community college graduate herself, Nidia is deeply committed to equity and inclusion in education, working to ensure that all students have access to engaging, high-quality instruction, both in and beyond the classroom.