This higher education webinar series is designed to provide academic leaders with various perspectives on preparing students
for success in the modern economy.
Our panelists share their experiences using transformative digital pedagogies to address deep-seated, “wicked problems” such as racism, climate change, and social justice.
Dr. Terri Givens, McGill University, Professor of Political Science and the founder of the Center for Higher Education Leadership and Brighter Professional Development
Dr. Eddie Webb, Mesa Community College, Founding Director of the New Media Lab Experience at Mesa Community College and owner/founder of Red Pony Tribal Film Academies
Frank Sesno, George Washington University, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs and an Emmy Award-winning journalist and creator of Planet Forward
Dr. Todd Taylor, Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and Professor of English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Watch nowDr. Todd Taylor leads a panel discussion that reflects on decades of research and experience in assessing digital work against the backdrop of the more recent arrival of AI bots in student academic writing spaces.
Dr. Sheneese Thompson, Assistant Professor, Language, Literature & Cultural Studies at Bowie State University
Dr. Justin Hodgson, Indiana University Bloomington, Associate Professor of Digital Rhetoric in the Department of English and Co-Director of the Digital Gardener Initiative
Todd Taylor, Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist. Professor of English University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Watch nowPrompted by the recent explosion of ChatGPT in student work, two writing professors discuss the developing impact of generative AI in education and the future of storytelling, with a focus on photography and film.
Dr. Sid Dobrin, Department Chair and Professor of English, Director of the Trace Innovation Initiative,
University of Florida
Dr. Stacey Cochran, Associate Professor of Practice, Coordinator of Student Success and Wellness,
University of Arizona
Academic leaders share their outlooks for the new academic year. The panel discussion focuses on turning the corner and improving student and faculty engagement through experiential learning and transformative pedagogies.
Susan Miller-Cochran, Ph.D., Professor of English and Executive Director of General Education in the Office of the Provost at the University of Arizona
Kyle Bowen, Executive Director, Learning Experience at Arizona State University
Wanda White, Ed.D., Director Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction (CITI) at Winston-Salem State University
Watch nowDr. Todd Taylor hosts two recent college graduates who discuss how developing digital literacy skills has had a positive impact on their academic careers and
post-graduation opportunities.
Todd Taylor, Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist. Professor of English University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Valentina Arismendi,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Vincent Fu, University of Utah;
University of Denver Medical School at Anschutz
Two education leaders discuss the promise of engaged teaching and learning for all, especially for students who might not have been as actively included in traditional approaches.
Melissa Vito, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Academic Innovation, University of Texas San Antonio
Jonathan Eaton, Ph.D., Academic Registrar, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
Watch nowTwo education leaders share their insights on easy-to- implement strategies, and they discuss successes with digital storytelling platforms — including Adobe Spark — that have flat learning curves and wide accessibility.
Shauna Chung, Ph.D. Candidate, Rhetorics, Communication, and Informational Design Program, Clemson University
Brian Johnsrud, Ph.D., Head of Education Curriculum, Adobe
Watch nowHear from architects of three unique programs.
Dr. Anne Hoag, Associate Professor and Director, Center for Penn State Student, Entrepreneurship, Penn State University
Kyle Bowen, Executive Director Learning Experience, Office of the CIO, Arizona State University
Holly K. Johnson, Associate Director, Learning Experience Innovation & Outreach and Associate Instructor, Design Foundations, College of Architecture + Planning + Design, University of Utah
Watch nowThought leaders share their perspectives, student examples, and research on the impact of digital literacy and creativity in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Dr. Stephen Moysey, Professor, Geological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, East Carolina University
Hillary Andales, Student, majoring in Physics and minoring in Astronomy and Philosophy, MIT
Watch nowHear from academic thought leaders on how students are using digital literacy to work for change.
Dr. Jack S. Monell, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Justice Studies, Winston-Salem State University
Dr. Eddie Webb, Professor and Director of New Media Lab Experience, Mesa Community College
Rebecca Rae Ross, Ph.D. Student, Rhetoric, Communication, and Information Design, Clemson University
Watch nowLearn how University of Texas at San Antonio was able to quickly make the pivot to remote teaching and how digital literacy skills can be taught through online forums.
Dr. Melissa Vito, Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio
Watch nowListen to this discussion about the value of digital literacy skills and why academic leaders should embrace teaching them across any discipline. And how it’s more important than ever.
Dr. Eddie Webb, Professor and Director of New Media Lab Experience, Mesa Community College
Watch nowGet insights from a UNC Chapel Hill student on how learning Adobe Creative Cloud helps develop deep creative and persuasive communication skills.
Valentina Arismendi, B.A. Media and Journalism, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Class of 2021
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