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Last Year's CDLI Highlights

Center for Faculty Develop-

ment and Learning Innovation
conducted a comprehensive series
of Professional Development (PD)
programs during the Academic
Year 2023-24. These initiatives
were strategically designed to ele-
vate teaching practices, foster
continuous growth, and promote
innovative approaches within the
academic community. Programs
were selected based on feedback
from faculty and college coordina-
tors, ensuring they addressed the needs and interests of the academic staff.
The PD programs encompassed a wide range of subjects, reflecting the commitment to holistic
faculty development. Topics included Art and Science of Leadership, Utilizing the Digitalization
system in ADU
Using AI to Create Con-
tent and Provide Feedback,
Creating an Inviting Class-
room Environment, Intro-
duction to Scite, NodeBook
& ChatGPT Workshop, Ap-
plying Reflective and Meta-
cognitive Strategies in STEM
Education, AhaSlides: Prod-
uct Updates Workshop, As-
sessment and Grade Distribution, Grade Inflation: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions in Higher
Education, Constructive Alignment (CA) and Closing the Loop, Assessments and ChatGPT: The
Challenges and Opportunities
The Role of Abu Dhabi University Library in Supporting Teaching, Learning, and Research, The
Role of Rubrics in Enhancing Grading Accuracy and Consistency, AhaSlides Workshop, Quantita-
tive Methods: An Introduction to Research Design and Statistical Methods, Qualitative Methods:
An Introduction to Research Design and Statistical Methods, Using advanced Technological Teach-
ing Tools (Animation & Gaming) and Advanced Excel skills. The center ensured that participants
received a well-rounded educational experience.

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