Teaching AI Ethics AI platforms are now embedded in our classes, our students' workflows, and our own professional practice - often whether we like it or not. But the ethical dimensions of these technologies, from bias and privacy to labour exploitation and emotional manipulation, are rarely discussed in ways that translate into teaching and policy.
Meeting students where they’re at: Classroom engagement, accommodation, and support strategies for neurodivergent learners This workshop will provide faculty with practical strategies for engaging all students, including neurodivergent students and students with disabilities. Topics include fostering participation in discussions and group work, classroom management techniques that support diverse learners, and best practices for implementing disability-related
Climate Justice Brown Bag Are you worried that teaching climate justice is too controversial? Then come hear strategies from faculty on how to navigate difficult conversations and ways to showcase our role in teaching the social justice implications of climate change! Three of our colleagues - Aleya Dhanji (Physics), Aaron Modica (sociology), and Cait Cramer
We are excited to invite you and your students to a special screening of the documentary Counted Out, taking place at Highline. About the Film: In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access
Discussion 1: Culturally Responsive Teaching Read all or any of the articles. Come prepared to share about a practice or concept that excited you, and that you hope to incorporate into your teaching. Articles: Anti-Racist: Equity Literacy Institute - 10 Commitments for Equity-Literate Educators Trauma-Informed: Guilford College - What is Trauma-Informed Pedagogy? Edutopia - Integrating
Algorithms are everywhere–in our social media feeds, our interactions with Gen AI, and more. In this seminar, we'll see how algorithms can harm people, especially those from marginalized communities due to biases in the programming. Additionally, learn what's being done to minimize the effects of bias. Learning Objectives: Define algorithms, algorithmic justice, and algorithmic bias
Join your colleagues for this year’s AI Symposium! Morning sessions, facilitated by your fellow Highline faculty, will provide opportunities for discussion, idea-sharing, and practical application of learning about genAI in higher education. The event will culminate with a virtual keynote from Dr. Brandeis Marshall, computer scientist, Data Equity Specialist, and former college professor. She is the
Are you interested in incorporating climate justice education into your curriculum? If your answer is YES, join Darryl Brice and Woody Moses to learn about how you can work with Highline’s Climate Justice Task Force AND receive a stipend for doing this work! Facilitators: Darryl Brice, PhD, Professor of Sociology/Diversity and Globalism Studies and Woody
Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI: Algorithmic Bias and Justice As generative AI (GenAI) rapidly reshapes our world, it's crucial to examine the ethical implications of these powerful tools. This panel is designed for faculty & staff members across various disciplines who are interested in understanding the ethical implications of AI and their work with
These open drop-in times to offer one-on-one support from LTC team members. Rework an assignment to be more responsive to AI, more UDL, more inclusive,…whatever you need, we’ve got your back! Learning Objectives: In these working sessions, we’ll delve into the nitty gritty of implementing teaching practices to better support student success, learning, and belonging.
