Schedule

Session 5 Schedule
Title   Session Description Target Audience 
Archives & Special Collections Open House During this exploratory session, participants will explore the Broward College Archives & Special Collections for a behind-the-scenes look at rare treasures showcasing BC’s rich history. Participants will view historic photos, publications, and artifacts spanning from the Junior College of Broward County to today.
 		 Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS),Administrators
The Author Within:
Simple Steps to Bring Your Book		 Have you ever dreamed of writing a book, perhaps a memoir, a technical guide for your students, or a picture book for your grandchildren, but didn’t know where to start? This exploratory session introduces practical steps for turning an idea into a written project. Through guided activities and discussion, participants will explore how to shape an idea, find their voice, and organize thoughts into a clear structure. Participants will leave with a defined concept, a working outline, and a simple plan for sustaining writing momentum. Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS),Administrators
The Professional Edge:
A Soft Skills Escape Room		 The Soft Skills Escape Room is an interactive, team-based professional development experience designed to strengthen essential workplace competencies through collaborative problem-solving. Participants will rotate through challenge stations focused on effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving, and professionalism, unlocking each stage through hands-on, immersive activities. Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS),Administrators
Seahawk NEST Student Roundtable  This exploratory session introduces faculty, staff, and administrators to the Seahawk NEST, highlighting its purpose, the students it serves, and opportunities for involvement. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how the Seahawk NEST supports student success and how members of the College community can engage with this initiative. Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS),Administrators
Ready Set Accessible This exploratory session invites faculty to bring their own course materials and work hands-on to improve document accessibility. With guided support, participants will explore practical techniques for aligning materials with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles. Participants will leave with ready-to-use, accessible documents and a clearer understanding of how to support all learners. Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS),Administrators
Exploring AI for Teaching & Learning This exploratory session offers faculty a hands-on opportunity to engage with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and NotebookLM to examine how they can support teaching and learning. Through brief, guided activities, participants will experiment with generating instructional materials, analyzing student work, and organizing course content using discipline-relevant examples. Collaborative discussion will highlight practical applications, opportunities, and limitations, and participants will leave with concrete strategies and curated prompts for integrating AI thoughtfully and responsibly into their courses. Faculty/Adjuncts
Connect, Engage, Inspire Through Zoom Tools Led by a Zoom representative, this exploratory session will examine how faculty can leverage Zoom’s advanced features and integrated apps to create dynamic, engaging learning experiences. Participants will learn practical strategies to use LTI Integration, Scheduler, and Zoom Clips to streamline workflows, personalize communication, and boost student participation. Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS)
Federal Rules, Faculty Tools:
A Fresh Take on Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI)		 This exploratory session equips faculty and administrators to move beyond confusion and compliance fatigue to confidently meet the U.S. Department of Education’s Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements for online and blended courses. Through case studies and collaborative discussion, you will explore how RSI bridges federal policy with effective pedagogy. You’ll gain clarity on what counts as regular, substantive interaction, why it matters, and how to implement it in ways that enhance, rather than hinder, your teaching. Faculty/Adjuncts,Administrators
Exploring XR Strategies for Student Success  This exploratory session highlights innovative teaching practices emerging from the Extended Reality (XR)  Institute through an interactive poster showcase and facilitated panel discussion. Participants will engage with faculty-created posters featuring real classroom applications of XR, explore select immersive experiences firsthand, and hear from XR Institute participants as they share insights, challenges, and lessons learned. The session emphasizes practical, scalable strategies for integrating extended reality to support active learning, skill development, and student success across disciplines. Faculty/Adjuncts
Everyday Entrepreneurs:
From Ideas to Impact		 This exploratory session introduces participants to the Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience (BCEx) and the entrepreneurial mindset at the heart of its growing community. Participants will explore key BCEx practices and discover ways to get involved, share opportunities, and create value across the College and beyond. Through guided discussion, interactive activities, and hands-on reflection, participants will examine real-world entrepreneurial principles and apply them to everyday challenges. Participants will leave with new perspectives, practical strategies, and resources to ignite their inner entrepreneur and take action with confidence and purpose. Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS),Administrators
Escape the Glitch:
An IT Escape Room Experience		 This exploratory, team-based session invites faculty and staff to participate in an interactive IT Escape Room experience. Working collaboratively, participants will solve realistic Broward College technology challenges related to cybersecurity, classroom technology, cloud tools, and IT support systems. Through hands-on problem-solving and guided debriefing, participants will gain practical insight into BC-supported tools, common troubleshooting steps, and how to efficiently access IT support—strengthening confidence and preparedness in everyday technology situations. Faculty/Adjuncts,Professional Technical Staff (PTS),Administrators

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