Digital Learning Day: Feb. 13

Sharing the Love of Learning, Teaching, and Innovation

This year’s Digital Learning Day (DLDay) is all about celebrating the “heart” of education—how technology brings us together, transforms learning, and creates meaningful connections. We’ll shine a spotlight on innovative practices that promote connection, engagement, and innovation through digital tools.

  • AI with Heart: Infusing artificial intelligence into online learning to create personalized, meaningful, and student-centered experiences
  • Canvas with Care: Leveraging DesignPLUS tools to design intuitive, engaging, and human-centered courses
  • Bite-Sized Brilliance: Embracing microlearning to deliver impactful, heart-filled moments of learning in manageable pieces
  • Equity in Access: Ensuring every learner has the tools and opportunities to succeed through thoughtful accessibility practices
  • Meaningful Connections: Promoting regular and substantive interaction to foster engagement and build strong learning communities
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2025 Digital Learning Day Agenda

9–9:30 a.m. Expanding seats, Enhancing experience: Strategies for Online Learner Enrollment and Success

Learn how Alamo Colleges Online engages prospective students, fosters long-term success, and creates a thriving online learning community. We’ll dive into effective strategies to strengthen the online learner's journey from onboarding to completion.

Presenters: Monica Guerrero-Rogers and Pam De La Garza

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9:45–10:15 a.m. Kahoot Your Way to Engaging Classrooms: Gamify Learning!

Unlock the power of gamification in your classroom with Kahoot! This interactive workshop will guide you through the exciting world of Kahoot, a game-based learning platform that transforms traditional teaching methods into dynamic, engaging experiences.

In this session, you'll learn how to:

  • Create and customize your own Kahoot quizzes tailored to your curriculum.
  • Incorporate multimedia elements to make your quizzes more engaging.
  • Use Kahoot's advanced features to track student progress and understanding.
  • Foster a collaborative learning environment through team-based challenges and discussions.

This workshop will provide you with practical tips and creative ideas to make learning fun and interactive. Join us and discover how Kahoot can revolutionize your teaching approach and boost student participation and retention!

Presenter: Cesar Hernandez

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10:30–11 a.m. Practical AI Integration for Better Student Connection: A Fresh Take on RSI

Discover how AI tools can enhance regular and substantive interactions (RSI) with students. Learn practical tips using AI tools to create personalized feedback and facilitate data-informed, meaningful discussions - perfect for busy faculty looking to strengthen their online teaching presence.

Presenter: Can Cui

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11:15–11:45 Amplifying Student Voices: Online Learning Ambassadors in Action

Alamo Colleges educators shape the online learning experience, and our Online Learning Ambassadors highlight their impact. This session showcases the ambassador program through three student success stories from our marketing campaign. Join us to celebrate faculty efforts and the power of student voices in online education.

Presenters: Dimona Esparza and Anthony Gollab

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1–1:30 p.m. A Course Makeover: Building High-Quality Courses with DesignPLUS

See how DesignPLUS, an integrated tool in Canvas transformed course content into a stylized, accessible, and engaging format, based on best practices in course design.

Presenter: Amy Gates

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1:45–2:15 p.m. Become an AI Quiz Wizard: Transform Your Assessments in Minutes

Learn how to use AI tools to quickly create assessments and rubrics perfectly aligned with your course objectives. From quizzes and tests to assignments and grading guides, you’ll walk away with practical tips to make your process faster, smarter, and more effective.

Presenter: Diana McCurtain-Talbert

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2:30–3:00 p.m. Microlearning: Maximize Learner Engagement

Bite size content can pack a big punch for learner retention and engagement. Applying a simplistic technique to your delivery is great way to innovate your lessons and improve learner outcomes.

Presenter: Dr. Bobbie Myatt

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3:15–3:45 p.m. Behind the Scenes: A Dive on Online Learner Data

Presenter: Dr. Luke Dowden

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About Digital Learning Day

This engaging event features a series of dynamic 30-minute Zoom sessions that explore practical and innovative ways to use digital tools and strategies.
It's perfect for educators looking to boost their skills in creating impactful and meaningful student learning experiences. The day is filled with learning, sharing, and inspiration – all tailored to our digital education landscape at the Alamo Colleges.

Questions? Contact our event coordinators:

About Alamo Colleges Online Instructional Designers

Instructional Designers provide one-on-one consultations with faculty and conduct in-depth course reviews. Additionally, Instructional Designers offer support for College directed initiatives to build and strengthen the College’s capacity to deliver premier, quality digital learning experiences for students. 

Schedule a consultation today!

 

You can also contact your Alamo College's Instructional Designer:

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Northeast Lakeview College
Barbara Wong, bwong11@alamo.edu

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Northwest Vista College
Diana McCurtain-Talbert,
dmccurtain-talbe@alamo.edu

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St. Philip's College
Can Cui, ccui1@alamo.edu

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San Antonio College
Amy Gates, agates16@alamo.edu