The Center for Teaching Innovation and Emerging Technologies provides professional development opportunities for faculty that enable them to better support student success. With workshops, training, and lectures, the center provide innovative teaching solutions that aid in the enrichment of the overall learning experience at Mitchell Community College.
Teaching Excellence at Mitchell Community College is built on the following core principles:
- Commitment to fostering student success through intentional, innovative, and inclusive education.
- Integration of equity-focused frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT), and Culturally Relevant Teaching.
- Emphasis on continuous improvement, including active learning, course design, and emerging technologies.
- Ongoing commitment to professional development for effective, equitable teaching in all modalities.
- Use of data-informed practices to refine teaching strategies, engage students, and assess learning outcomes.
- Strong partnerships with Student Services to provide holistic support for student success.
- Shared vision for evolving and creating an educational environment where students and faculty thrive.
In Summary:
Teaching Excellence at Mitchell Community College is the foundation of our mission to create impactful, inclusive, and data-driven learning experiences that empower our students to succeed.
The Center for Teaching Innovation and Emerging Technologies at Mitchell Community College empowers faculty to lead with innovation and equity, driving student success through transformative teaching practices.
We provide weekly professional development workshops, foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement, and offer collaborative spaces for faculty to refine ideas, test new strategies, and integrate emerging technologies.
Through research opportunities, college-wide learning initiatives, and a focus on personal and professional growth, we position Mitchell Community College as a leader in faculty development and educational excellence across the North Carolina Community College System.
Our mission is to inspire creativity, embrace innovation, and ensure faculty have the tools and support to transform teaching and learning for the future.
The Center for Teaching Innovation and Emerging Technologies at Mitchell Community College strives to lead the way in innovative faculty development within the North Carolina Community College System. Our vision is to provide faculty with meaningful opportunities to enhance the quality of their courses, driving improved student success and equitable outcomes.
We aim to inspire faculty to adopt emerging technologies that keep teaching practices relevant, foster deeper student engagement, streamline instructional processes, and position our college as a model of innovation and excellence in higher education.
Aligned with Mitchell Community College’s mission and strategic priorities, the Center supports lifelong learning, fosters creativity, and nurtures a culture of transformative teaching and learning that prepares students and educators for success in a rapidly evolving world.
Our commitment is to be a catalyst for innovation and professional growth, ensuring that Mitchell Community College remains a leader in faculty development and student achievement.
Current Workshops, Courses, and Trainings
Pathways
Please note: All workshops, courses, and trainings are part of a Pathway within the Center for Teaching Innovation and Emerging Technologies.
• AI in Higher Education
• Course Design and Delivery
• Emerging Technologies
• Advancing Student Support and Success
The Money Method: Mastering Office 365 | Description: Ready to level up your Office 365 game? Learn the Money Method – a straightforward, stress-free approach to getting things done faster and smarter with the tools you already have. Amy Money will guide you through each app, showing you how to work more efficiently and confidently, one Friday at a time.
Series Schedule:
- Friday, April 11 – Windows & Office 365 Basics: Navigation, customization, shortcuts, and file management
- Friday, April 25 – Outlook: Email organization, scheduling, and time-saving features
- Friday, May 2 – Word: Formatting, shortcuts, navigation, and collaboration tools
- Friday, May 9 – Excel: Formulas, data organization, introduction to formulas, and spreadsheet efficiency
- Friday, May 30 – PowerPoint: Smart slide design, transitions, and presenter tools
- Friday, June 13 – Teams: Collaboration, channels, meetings, and file sharing
All sessions are from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
RSVP Link: Click here to RSVP for all sessions you’d like to attend.
Link to join all sessions on Zoom: Click here to join us on Zoom.
More information coming soon.
More information coming soon.
Student Learning Outcomes | Description: This session focuses on utilizing AI To refine course-level student learning outcomes (SLOs) to ensure clarity, measurability, and alignment with institutional goals. This session is led by Randy Ledford.
Link: Click here to view the recording.
Program Learning Outcomes | Description: This session focuses on the big picture—utilizing AI to refine program-level student learning outcomes (PLOs) to align with course-level outcomes and institutional objectives. This session is led by Randy Ledford.
Link: Click here to view the recording.
Empowering Voices: Strengthening Advocacy in the Community College | Description: This presentation explores how faculty, staff, and students can work together to amplify voices, promote equity, and drive meaningful change within our community college. This session is led by Austin Leviner.
Link: Click here to view the recording.
Prompt and Circumstance | Description: Watch as VP Randy Ledford breaks down the power of AI prompts to boost efficiency, streamline workflows, and unlock new possibilities in teaching, learning, and administration. Whether you’re an AI beginner or a seasoned user, this session delivers practical strategies to maximize AI’s impact.
Link: Click here to view this recording.
Course Tune-Up: Drive Success in Your 8-Week Classes | Description: Want to make your 8-week courses more impactful? Dr. Erin Cooper, a member of the Teaching Excellence team and Quality Matters-certified course designer, shares proven strategies to enhance 8-week course design and delivery.
Link: Click here to view this recording.
Designing Engagement: Active Learning Essentials | Description: Ready to energize your classes? Dr. Chris Smith, a member of the Teaching Excellence team and a nationally recognized expert in instructional design, accessibility, and inclusive education, shares quick, impactful strategies—flipped learning, gamification, collaboration—to boost student engagement. Watch now and walk away with ready-to-use strategies for your next class!
Link: Click here to view this recording.
Partnering for Success: Engaging High School Students at Mitchell – Part 2 | Description: High school engagement experts Ben Johnson (Principal) and Dan Roseman (Instructional Coach) from West Iredell High School share strategies to connect with students using the Depth of Knowledge framework.
Link: Click here to view this recording (Part 2)
In case you missed Part 1: Click here to view Part 1.
The Ethan Effect: Collaborating with AI in the Classroom | Description: Mitchell Spanish Instructor Tiffany Best shares The Ethan Effect, her AI classroom assistant that enhances student engagement and success. Discover practical ways to integrate AI into your teaching.
Contact
Dr. Jonathan Howle, Director for Teaching Excellence
(704) 978-1314
jhowle@mitchellcc.edu
