You Cannot Impart What You Don't Possess: Integrity as a Fundamental Element of Ethical Teaching in the Virtual Space Dr. Ricardo Lozano, Associate Professor/Interim Chair, Department of Educational Programs Description: Teaching in virtual environments presents unique challenges that require a strong foundation of personal and professional integrity. This session explores the role of educator integrity in supporting effective online teaching, emphasizing the importance of timely, individualized feedback, clear expectations, and student-centered guidance. Participants will examine how integrity shapes instructional supervision, communication practices, and the ability to respond with empathy, civility, and consistency in virtual spaces. The session highlights that while strong communication and writing skills are essential, successful online teaching ultimately depends on an instructor’s commitment to ethical practice, thoughtful engagement, and meaningful support for student success. 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. (CST) WHT 116 Thursday, 2/12/26 Stronger Student Engagement: Top Hat for In-person teaching Alexa Hefner, Top Hat Representative Description: This interactive session invites faculty to rethink how to make class time more engaging, participatory, and impactful. Explore how Top Hat helps you bring interactivity into your existing teaching materials, encourage every student to participate in real time, spark meaningful discussion, check understanding as you teach, and use AI-powered support to enhance both your workflow and the student learning experience. (Lunch will be provided.) 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. (CST) WHT 116 Lunch & Learn The Future of Hearing Care: Exploring Mobile Applications in Audiology Dr. Sumalai Maroonroge, Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing & Health Sciences and Anahi Estrada, Senior CSDO Student Description: Smartphone technologies are expanding audiology research by offering accessible, low-cost tools for data collection and clinical screening. This session highlights three studies conducted in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences using mobile applications. One study examined environmental noise levels across Laredo using the Decibel X app. A second evaluated classroom acoustics at TAMIU using dBX and Soniflex, paired with student perception surveys. A third explored campus hearing screening using the HearWHO and Bebird apps. Together, these projects demonstrate the value of smartphonebased tools in field measurement, acoustic assessment, and hearing screening. This research was conducted as part of an Honors student project involving CSDO students. 1:30 –2:30 P.M. (CST) WHT 116 AI-Powered Research: Ensuring Integrity in Human Physiology Studies Dr. José Seiba Moris, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing & Health Sciences Description: Artificial intelligence is reshaping research practices in human health and applied physiology, offering new opportunities to enhance productivity and reliability. This session explores how different AI prompts and computational approaches can lead to varied interpretations of data, highlighting both the benefits and risks of AI assisted research. Participants will examine why using AI only for inspiration can limit discovery, while strategic and responsible use can strengthen study design, data analysis, and scientific interpretation. Faculty will learn practical techniques for crafting effective prompts, validating AI outputs, and integrating AI into research workflows without compromising originality, rigor, or academic integrity. 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. (CST) WHT 116 REGISTER FOR SESSIONS AT trainings.tamiu.edu
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