Learning Conversations

Learning Conversations bring together groups of employees to discuss contemporary issues of interest to them and engagement activities geared to building awareness and problem-solving. 

These may include, but are not limited to, book clubs or informal and brown bag sessions on topics of interest.

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AI Community of Practice Wednesdays

Please join us in our Community of Practice Wednesdays for Fall 2025: Focus on AI. The Community of Practice is an opportunity for both Staff and Faculty to engage in conversations surrounding pertinent topics related to the use and understanding of AI at Durham Tech - beginners welcomed and encouraged! Course dates and discussion topics include:  

  • January 22, 2026, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. – You're Worried About AI? So am I... Let's Talk About It (over lunch), led by Adrian Knight via Teams

  • February 18, 2026, at 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. – AI in the Creative Arts and Digital Design, led by Andrew Alekseeve via Teams

  • March 18, 2026 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. – AI Awareness and Course Policies, led by Anita Ghajar-Selim, via Teams

  • April 16, 2026, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. – AI in Canvas, led by the Instructional Technologies Team of Marisa Sullivan, Amy Netzel, and Maureen Walters via Teams
     

Recommended for all faculty and staff