GOLD Power Sessions
GOLD Power Sessions
Each Power Session follows a simple format:
- 15 minutes of focused instruction on a specific topic
- 15 minutes of guided discussion and Q&A
This structure allows participants to quickly build awareness, gain clarity, and ask questions, without a long time commitment.
Short, Focused Learning for Busy Faculty and Staff
GOLD Power Sessions are a series of short, high‑impact webinars designed to support faculty and staff across the Technical College System of Georgia with timely, practical training that can be applied immediately. Hosted by Georgia Online Learning & Development (GOLD), these sessions focus on strengthening teaching, learning, and compliance practices in both online and face‑to‑face environments.
What You Can Expect
Targeted, practical topics
Power Sessions address high‑priority areas such as accessible course design, LMS tools and updates, course quality standards, instructional strategies, and compliance requirements that directly impact faculty and staff work. Topics align with GOLD’s mission to promote high‑quality, engaging, and equitable learning experiences statewide.
Actionable takeaways
Each session highlights key concepts, common pitfalls, and practical recommendations that participants can apply right away in their courses, programs, or daily responsibilities.
Systemwide support and expertise
Sessions are facilitated by members of the GOLD team, who support LMS training and development, content design, and quality assurance across TCSG colleges.
Upcoming GOLD Power Sessions
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202616 GOLD Power Sessions
May 20 - Gradebook: Views (Recording)
- Learn practical strategies for using each gradebook view to streamline grading, monitor progress, identify trends, support accommodations, and provide timely outreach.
May 27 - Ally Accessibility Checker (Recording)
- This session demonstrates how to identify content Ally has checked, what the Ally gauges mean, and how to navigate and use the accessibility report.
June 3 - Learning Resources Alignment (Recording)
- Explore how to improve course quality by intentionally aligning learning resources to course objectives.
June 10 - YuJa (Recording)
- Learn how to access Yuja, get started and share media.
June 17 - Assessment Alignment (Recording)
- Learn how assignments, tests, and discussions are designed to measure different kinds of learning.
June 24 - Open Education Resources (Recording)
- Learn the types of OER, where to find them, and how to use them.
July 1 - AI Design Rubrics (Recording)
- Build confidence in using the AI Design Assistant to quickly generate customizable rubrics that save time, support consistent and objective assessment, and align with course outcomes.
July 8 - Creative Commons (Recording)
- Learn the basics and conditions of a CC license, the different license options, and how to use the CC License Chooser.