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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

About the Event The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence hasn’t just changed how students learn—it has fundamentally shifted what it means to develop as an educator. Traditional, tech-heavy workshops are no longer enough. To thrive in this new landscape, faculty professional learning must evolve from a model of tool mastery to one of continuous pedagogical adaptation. In this 45-minute online event, we will explore how institutions can cultivate agile, supportive learning communities for faculty. We will discuss strategies for balancing AI literacy with core pedagogical values, overcoming tech fatigue, and creating space for meaningful experimentation. Discover how to revitalize your professional development approach to empower educators in a world with AI. About the Participants Dr. Eric Carbaugh Dr. Eric Carbaugh Dr. Carbaugh is a skilled educator with primary and secondary teaching experience; an award-winning, tenured university professor; and an effective and seasoned educational consultant. He is currently a Full Professor at James Madison University in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and Math Education, where he teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes. A common thread among his work is helping others understand the relationship between the learning environment, curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and how educators can leverage these related elements to better meet the needs of diverse learners. Eric’s work with schools focuses on helping educators design student-centered classrooms through a variety of pathways, including differentiated instruction, learner-driven assessment, and meaningful curriculum. More recently, these workshops have evolved to include Generative AI (GenAI) to assist educators with this important design work. He also regularly presents at both international and national conferences on professional development topics related to assessment, differentiated instruction, UbD/curriculum design, GenAI use, instructional coaching, equitable grading, and other educational best practices. Dr. Leah Lattimore (Guest) Dr. Leah LattimoreLeah Lattimore, Ed.D., is a Program Manager on the Google for Education Impact Team, where she designs high-impact learning content for higher education faculty. Before joining Google, Leah served as the Director of Undergraduate Programs at the Forté Foundation, leading the strategy and execution of scalable leadership and workforce development initiatives for early-career professionals. Her extensive background includes serving as Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Global Student Leadership and Engagement at New York University (NYU). In this capacity, she oversaw the University’s Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP) and the LGBTQ+ Center, championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Leah’s career at NYU also featured leadership roles such as Deputy Director of NYU Shanghai’s Career Development Center and Senior Director of the Wasserman Center. A dedicated advocate for underrepresented students, she has consistently focused on expanding opportunities across diverse sectors. Leah earned her BA in English, MA in Higher Education, and Doctorate in Education from New York University. Zac Chase (Host) Zac Chase, M.A., M.Ed. Zac Chase, M.A., M.Ed., is the Global Lead of Scaled Programming for Google for Education. He served as a digital equity advisor for the U.S. Department of Education, where he led the development of the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan. He has also worked as a classroom teacher, adjunct instructor, and a school & district administrator. Chase’s publications include the 2024 and 2016 National Educational Technology Plans, “Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education," and “School 2.0: Building the Schools We Need.” He holds a master’s degree in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Nova Southeastern University, and a bachelor of arts degree in English and secondary education from Illinois State University.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

About the Event With information—and generative tools—always at their fingertips, today’s students risk "cognitive off-loading," or outsourcing everything from critical thinking to basic recall to external devices. As educators, how do we pivot from punishing this behavior to designing around it? This webinar moves past the AI panic to focus on practical, evidence-based instructional design. We will explore how to restructure assignments, assessments, and classroom discussions to place a premium on unique human cognition. Join us to discover how you can design learning experiences that motivate students to engage, think deeply, and reclaim ownership of their own intellectual growth. About the Participants Dr. James Basham, University of Kansas (Guest) Dr. Elisabeth Bauer, University of Augsburg (Guest) Anil Hurkadli (Host) Anil HurkadliAnil B. Hurkadli's experience sits at the intersection of policy and practice. Prior to working with the Google for Education team, Anil served at the U.S. Department of Education as Acting Deputy Director for the Office of Educational Technology and Chief of Staff for the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development. His role included shaping guidance on AI’s use in educational settings and advising the Education Secretary and other senior agency officials on issues related to emerging technologies and digital equity. In addition to his education policy experience, Anil taught at the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and coached educators at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels. Anil was also the Senior Vice President of Community Impact with the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation; in that role, he managed philanthropic partnerships with city, county, and state governments to implement innovative policy solutions. He previously worked with the Thrivent Foundation, Teach For America, and Minneapolis Public Schools. Anil holds degrees from Northwestern University, the University of Minnesota, and Harvard University.

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