Academic Technology NEXUS
Dr. Emily Anderson set out to create videos for ASL and interpreting students that showcase diverse signing styles, vocabularies, and dialects. This white paper details how enhancing students’ skills through exposure to native signers supports classroom learning and strengthens interpreting abilities.
THRIVE! is a district-wide initiative celebrating the resilience and determination of students who inspire their peers, faculty, and community. Learn how Dr. Theresa Glenn is empowering students to succeed while fostering community support and recognition through an annual gala event.
Learn how Professor Kevin Clark, Ph.D. used digital tools to help students grasp cultural differences through untranslatable words. This white paper details how students’ creation of multimedia presentations resulted in meaningful shifts to their cross-cultural perspectives.
Can an online grading platform improve the quality and frequency of instructor feedback, thus enhacing students’ learning experiences? Follow along as Juan Molina and Anne Vance seek to answer this question in an effort to improve student success at ACC.
High student withdrawal rates in online college courses are a growing challenge. This white paper explores how history professor Phil Patrone used Padlet, a digital bulletin board, in an eight-week asynchronous course to boost engagement and reduce withdrawals, offering promising results for retention.
Discover how nursing professor Kelly Hamade utilized podcasting as an innovative educational tool in obstetrical nursing. This white paper examines how a weekly podcast can enhance students’ understanding of complex topics, promote critical thinking, and improve patient outcomes.
Learn how Yousif Del Valle, Professor of 3D Design and Sculpture, utilized an ACC Innovation grant to create a mobile foundry which is now being used for metal casting events that engage both students and the community as well as raising money to fund the 3D Art Club.
Read about how Dr. Linda Cox and Dr. LaKisha Barrett highlighted student work at the STEAM Service-Learning Student Research Showcase. This event enhanced student confidence and engagement, fostered learning and networking, and encouraged interaction with community partners.
ACC’s New Asian Music Camp introduced young musicians to the often-overlooked contributions of Asian composers in Western classical music. Through hands-on activities and ensemble performances, Dr. Wan-Hsuan (Joyce) Wu inspired participants to explore the fusion of Eastern and Western elements.
Exploring the use of augmented virtual reality (VR) software to identify the benefits and barriers related to the use of such technology, and identifying areas of improvement to current practices in the skills training of entry-level radiologic technologist in the Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Radiology program at ACC.