9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Fall In-Service Conference

Opening Session

9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Round Table with the Lone Star College-Kingwood Deans

With Anne Amis, Division 1; Ryan Chabarria, Division 2; Jared Miller, Division 3; Anthony Carreras, Division 4; Roger Chambers, Division 5

Join us for an open forum where faculty and deans come together to engage in candid discussions on key topics such as communication needs, syllabi policies, evaluations, and course management. Whether you're new or returning, this is your chance to voice concerns, share insights, and align on expectations for the academic year. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect and communicate directly with our instructional leadership!

Anonymous questions can be submitted here before the conference. Submissions close Wednesday, August 21, by 11:45 p.m.

LIB 211

Track 1: Introduction to HyFlex Classrooms

10 a.m.  –  10:50 a.m.

HyFlex Classroom Technology

Presented by Ryan Houang and Greg Brown, OTS, Lone Star College-Kingwood

One of the newest teaching opportunities to Kingwood faculty is Hybrid-Flexible. HyFlex allows faculty to make course content available to students who are unable to attend class in person and still maintain the traditional face-to-face classroom for those who are. In this session, faculty can learn how to use the technology in one of our 40-plus HyFlex classrooms and labs. Register here.

11 a.m.  –  11:50 a.m.

Teaching in the HyFlex Classroom Space

Presented by Leezet Llorance, Adjunct Instructor, Data Analytics, Lone Star College-University Park

After learning about Hy Flex classroom technology, come hear from an experienced HyFlex classroom instructor about teaching to two student audiences, one in person and one remote, and the challenges and opportunities when you do. Register here

Track 1 sessions will meet in LIB 211.

Track 2: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

10 a.m.  –  10:50 a.m.

Course Syllabi and AI

Presented by Adrianna Bryant, Associate Professor of English, Lone Star College-Kingwood and Brittany Smith, Instructional Librarian, Lone Star College-Kingwood

This professional development session focuses on the increasing integration of AI tools into student workflows and the importance of clear syllabus guidelines. Participants will learn how to effectively address AI in their course syllabi to maintain academic integrity and foster critical thinking. Register here

11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

How to Tell if Your Student Wrote This

Facilitated by Ashley Brinkman, Associate Professor of English, Lone Star College-Kingwood, and Brittany Smith, Instructional Librarian, Lone Star College-Kingwood

This resource offers educators practical strategies to identify potential AI-generated content in student work. Part one focuses on foundational understanding of AI writing patterns and common indicators of AI assistance. Learn to recognize subtle signs of AI involvement, such as unnatural language, lack of personal voice, and inconsistent writing style. Register here

Track 2 sessions will meet in LIB 118.

Friday, August 23 – Innovation and Inclusivity Institute

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Introduction to Social Annotation and Its Pedagogical Imperatives

Presented by Remi Kalir, Associate Director of Faculty Development and Applied Research, Duke University

This session provides an introduction to the concept of annotation as an everyday literacy practice. We will explore how annotation can be used to enhance learning, foster meaningful discussions, and build community within the classroom. Participants will explore strategies for incorporating social annotation into their courses. The session will highlight two key pedagogical imperatives: careful reading of the course syllabus and meaningful discussion of course readings. Attendees will gain insights into how to use social annotation to support student engagement, knowledge construction, and collaborative discourse. Register here

Virtual - WebEx