We invite you to explore Historias de la Facultad, the new video podcast where you can share the educational projects or strategies you've implemented in your teaching practice. Connect with fellow educators and share how you identified a challenge in your academic environment, and the creative and dedicated ways you addressed it. 

In this first experience, learn how Regina Freyman, from School of Humanities and Education, incorporated generative artificial intelligence into the polimatía concept, as part of his course Metodologías del pensamiento creativo.

Do you have an experience that could inspire other colleagues? This is the place to share it. Whether it's a small adjustment in the classroom or a large institutional initiative, show us how your work is making a difference.

Send us your story here and be part of this conversation among educators committed to transforming education. 

At Canvas Café, the name says it all: it's not just about knowledge and learning. Here, cups of coffee and cookies become tools to foster an environment conducive to collaboration, bringing you a complete experience, while ambient music, barely perceptible, caresses the senses and creates an informal space ideal for concentration and creativity. 

Through this dynamic, the structure of an educational model that goes beyond traditional classrooms is discussed, where participants not only acquire knowledge, but also share their ideas and practices from their experience with the Canvas platform. Some of the topics that are usually addressed in this session are: how to assign assignments, generating quizzes, how to link the evidence with eLumen, among others. 

At least a hundred professors from various schools - Engineering, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Government, as well as LiFE - have participated in this unprecedented academic experience. Their enthusiasm and commitment to teaching have been palpable, creating an environment of collaboration and mutual learning. 

Canvas Café has been carried out 5 times and well received by teachers. Some of the comments received at the end of these sessions. 

At the end of the experience, we asked participants for feedback and they expressed their enthusiasm for being part of an interdisciplinary group.  

At the end of the experience, the teachers expressed their enthusiasm for this initiative, appreciating the opportunity to learn about and share different practices with their colleagues from different schools, enriching their learning experience. 

They valued the opportunity to learn about practices and perspectives from colleagues from other schools, which enriched their learning experience. They also appreciated the in-person spaces, especially in a context where online courses abound. Some mentioned that, with so many virtual options, they sometimes feel a little lost. However, this course provided them with a tangible and meaningful experience. There was genuine interest in more in-person courses or workshops, and some suggested extending the schedules, even offering options in the afternoons. 

As the trend is increasingly digital, training and face-to-face training remain key to developing skills and knowledge: 

In experiential learning, direct interaction with instructors and peers allows concepts to be applied in real-life situations. Personal contact facilitates communication and allows for instant resolution of questions. Participating in face-to-face sessions demonstrates commitment and reinforces a sense of responsibility. In addition, face-to-face interactions create lasting connections and foster mutual support. Practice in face-to-face environments contributes to better knowledge retention, while classroom energy drives creativity. Active methodologies, such as participatory dynamics, enrich the learning process, and the relationships built can become a valuable professional network. 

In conclusion, face-to-face training remains an essential pillar for personal and professional growth, perfectly complementing the advantages offered by digital technology. Spaces such as Canvas Café strengthen this combination, providing an environment where collaborative learning and direct interaction are enhanced by technological innovation, creating a comprehensive experience that boosts both knowledge and professional relationships.

Ceddie Launches Repository of Tutorials for Teachers!

At Ceddie, we are committed to providing you with all the support to facilitate your teaching work. With this in mind, we are excited to announce the launch of a new resource created especially for you: a repository of tutorials that will guide you step by step.

This repository, which will continue to grow, contains practical tutorials, such as:

• Canvas: Learn to manage assessment plans, create assignments, exams and much more.

• eLumen: Discover how to maximize the use of eLumen in your academic work.

Our goal is to facilitate access to the information you need to resolve questions at all times and improve your experience.

We are here to help you enrich your classes!

To access the repository and start exploring the tutorials, follow these steps:

1. Enter the Ceddie site at https://ceddie.tec.mx/es

2. Go to the support section.

3. Select “Enter” and look for the Quick Resources section for Managing your UF. 

Remember that CEDDIE is close to you. 

As a professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey, we know you are constantly searching for the most relevant information to enrich your teaching practice. 

With this in mind, CEDDIE and the Vice Rectory for Faculty created the #ProfesoresTEC Newsletter, an informative space to strengthen the connection and communication with the teaching community of the institution, in which you will find content related to resources and national initiatives aimed for graduate and undergraduate professors, as well as high school Faculty. 

How and when can you consult the #ProfesoresTEC Newsletter? 

The periodicity of the newsletter is monthly and the editorial committee curates the content according to the moment of the semester you are at. 

Each month you will receive the #ProfesoresTEC Newsletter to your institutional email account in the form of an email from CEDDIE Nacional. In addition, you can go over all editions of the newsletter on the CEDDIE website at: https://ceddie.tec.mx/en/ceddie-newsletter 

What sections are included? 

The newsletter is divided into five main sections: 

• Teaching Excellence: 

Resources, tools, courses such as CADi (winter and summer), training, workshops, and much more to prepare and keep you up to date. 

• Innovation and educational technology: 

Apps, tools, and general information on educational innovation and generative artificial intelligence applied to education under Tec de Monterrey’s institutional guidelines. 

• Well-being and Flourishing: 

Information about the latest conferences and workshops of the Professor’s Well-Being Program to promote and encourage your personal and professional well-being. 

• Announcements, Calls, and Events: 

Announcements and information on the requirements and deadlines of the main events and institutional calls for proposals. 

• Our Faculty: 

News allusive to the faculty such as the National Faculty Summit, ECOA application dates (undergraduate and graduate), recognition of teaching excellence, etc. 

• Your Favorites: 

Direct links to the platforms you will use most often. Save time by accessing them from the newsletter! 

Don’t miss out on this space made for you! 

Check out the latest edition at: 

https://ceddie.tec.mx/en/ceddie-newsletter

Organized by the Center for Educational Development and Innovation in Education (CEDDIE) of Tecnológico de Monterrey, AI Summit: Faculty Transforming Education, brought together high school, professional and graduate teachers, on July 29, 30 and 31, 2024, at the Mexico City campus. In this first edition, a face-to-face collaboration space was created to design learning experiences enriched with artificial intelligence to be implemented during August-December, and thus build a benchmark of good practices.  

Along the three days of activity, more than 170 teachers participated in talks regarding to the state of the art in artificial intelligence, immersive work sessions and practical activities related to the use and application of AI in education; the event culminated with the presentation of a prototype developed collaboratively, in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, to be put into practice later with the students.  

During the sessions, expert voices shared information and recommendations regarding the daily use and interaction with artificial intelligence; from the perspective of the Tec graduate and current master's student, Bernardo González, the issue highlighted was that as teachers we need to be aware of the moment in which we are living nowadays, where the work environment needs are rapidly changing; we also have to consider that almost all students already use artificial intelligence, however, not all of them do it in a precisely way to obtain a specific objective, and that is where guidance from teachers is required.   

Throughout the event, collaboration was a key theme, particularly in the breakout sessions. Teams from related fields and interdisciplinary group areas demonstrated how the union of different perspectives allows the exchange of ideas and enriches the experience and knowledge of those who participate, giving rise to creative and effective educational solutions through the comprehensive use of artificial intelligence.  

"It has given me a lot of new information and to see the new wave of disruptive technology that is going to affect the whole society and particularly education," said Professor Uriel Caballero, from the School of Humanities and Education.  

Creativity, on the other hand, was the driving force behind many of the initiatives presented. The teachers showed that the use of artificial intelligence, together with innovative methodologies and didactic strategies, can significantly enrich the educational experience.  

"An opportunity to learn from the best, because here there are about 200 professors, the best in the system, and to begin to develop new ideas around artificial intelligence applied to education, and specifically to the Tec 21 model, which as we know, has very interesting particularities," said Professor Ricardo Aguayo, from the School of Architecture, Art and Design.  

To conclude the activities, the design projects were presented and evaluated by a committee, based on the potential for impact and feasibility; here are some of the featured projects:  

• InnovAItive Learning. Responsible and innovative integration of artificial intelligence in the teaching-learning process through three key phases: diagnosis, interactive teaching, and personalized feedback, with the support of a quiz, an interactive class, and an AI tutor, respectively. 
• Empathic Communication AI. Based on the generation of conflict scenarios with the use of AI, students are asked to address the situation presented using communication, empathy, and conflict management skills.  
• Executive Hot Seat AI. Faculty from various business disciplines create extensive C-level-executive profile prompts that they use to train Chatbase. By assigning the project to students, they are introduced to their different C-level executives, who will be able to advise and provide feedback to the students.  
• MediTec: Virtual Patient. Implementation of Augmented Reality with ChatGPT to simulate a virtual patient that supports the conduct of an interview and medical history of a patient, implementing an evaluation tool.  

The distinguished projects could be part of digital publications and participate in forums such as national innovation talks, in addition to the IFE conference 2025.  

The event ended with the participant’s commitment to implement and share their findings and invite colleagues to enrich the ideas shared and maximize the impact of the proposals built to continue innovating in teaching practice.

Check out the highlights moments of the event in this video.

The National Teachers' Meeting (RNP) 2024 was a space for reflection and learning during the annual meeting of the professional and graduate academic community of Tecnológico de Monterrey. In the milestone of a world driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), this three-day event stood out for its invitation to know and visualize not only the reaches of technology, but also the exciting cultural change in which human flourishing plays a leading role.      

Teachers from all over the country joined in this event, sharing experiences and learning. The Dialogue Tables invited teachers to reflect on the impact of AI in different fields of teaching, from teaching practice and creativity, to its responsible use and its impact on sustainable development. Teachers not only joined the discussion, but also worked on proposals on how AI can improve and advance education. 

During the Development Workshops, workshops were offered on different topics such as Teaching Excellence, Educational Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Teacher's Well-being, Diversity, Inclusion, Sustainability, among others. In addition, two intensive workshops were offered: LXD Week and AI Enriched Learning. The objective of these development days is that teachers not only learn about the topics, but are also able to apply what they have learned in their classrooms. The participation of our teachers in the artificial intelligence track stands out, with 2,803 participants/course and 1,139 unique participants. 

To relive this event, we highlight three key elements:       

1. The AI Guide: An essential tool was shared with professors so they could quickly understand what AI is and how it is promoted from Tecnológico de Monterrey. To read the guide, click here.       

2. Talk by MJ Petroni: This expert on the complex relationships between humans and machines addressed the topic of cultivating a thriving mindset in the age of AI. Expect access to all the talks from the event in this week's upcoming release.       

3. Innovation Projects: 114 educational innovation projects were presented in the Tecnológico de Monterrey metaverse, showcasing the creativity and skills of our professors through their classroom implementations. To see all the projects and the distinctions for outstanding achievements click here.

 The RNP 2024 has been an exciting and enriching event that helped teachers to understand and reflect on the evolution of education in the era of Artificial Intelligence.

Do you have everything ready for the first day of school?

For the start of the August-December 2024 semester, we want to help you make everything perfect.

Here is a checklist so you can have your classes ready: 

Remember that Canvas will be the platform that you will use throughout the teaching of your class. Be sure to personalize your account and turn on notifications to maintain good communication with your students.

Here are some recommendations for organizing your course:

•⁠  ⁠Update course information, write a welcome post, and organize your modules.

•⁠  ⁠Link the evidence(s) with eLumen. (Remember that sometimes the rubric is already pre-filled.)

•⁠  ⁠Configure the evaluation plan.

•⁠  ⁠Publish the content your students need to see.

In addition, we leave you some key points to keep in mind:

•⁠  ⁠Have your institutional account and digital key on hand. If you need help, contact TecServices (tecservices@servicios.tec.mx) or the IT area of your campus.

•⁠  ⁠In the miTec space, you will find important tools such as Canvas, the teacher's schedule and Success Factors. If you are a Tec21 teacher, you can also consult specific functions offered by miTec21.

Find out more in this support video!

Checklist

On the CEDDIE website, you can access the recordings of the Teacher Well-being Program, where experts from various disciplines have shared advice and recommendations to strengthen academic activities and improve quality of life.

• Check out the talks here 
• Check out the workshops here 

In the most recent period, February-June 2024, topics such as emotions, finances, use of devices, and life-long well-being were covered. Here is a brief overview of them:

In The Magic of the Classroom as a Creative and Critical Thinking Space: The Challenge of Using Devices, Victoria Batres reflected on some of the challenges professors face in the classroom due to the constant use of mobile devices by students and how creativity and critical thinking can counteract this. 

Verónica Pedrero explored how emotions are always linked to the body and how, similarly, feelings are connected to thoughts. She invited us to reflect on how we experience the sensations of pain and well-being in our daily lives. Talk: What is behind my emotions?

In The ABCs of personal finance, Francisco Orozco shared basic tools for personal financial planning, including creating a budget, understanding the elements of a credit card, and knowing what to look for when investing money.

Alberto Palacios, Andrea Domínguez, Armando Díaz, and Karla Ojeda discussed the social, physical (health and nutrition), and spiritual dimensions of well-being at different stages of life, and how context influences decision-making to enhance quality of life. Panel: Lifelong well-being.

Learn more about these and other fascinating approaches to wellness, aimed at providing learning spaces and support tools for well-being in daily life!

We invite you to join us in the various activities of the Teacher Well-being Program organized by CEDDIE! Check the schedule on the official website.

In August, training workshops will begin to help teachers understand how to update the URLs in their CANVAS courses following the update of the Digital Library. 

This update now facilitates authentication and access to all collections through a single and standardized entry. The new authentication process is through the OpenAthens platform, making it easier to access over 177 digital collections and millions of reference resources. The goal is to authenticate once instead of for each collection.        

Don't worry about "broken links" messages, the resources remain available in the Digital Library for you and your students, you just need to update the URLs you have in CANVAS for all your courses.       

If you want to learn more about this change and how to resolve or convert direct links in your courses, we recommend signing up for workshops that will be held on two different dates:    

• Tuesdays, August 6th, 13th, and 20th at 10:00 am   
• Thursdays, August 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 3:00 pm        

Visit the calendar:

https://ceddie.tec.mx/en/teaching-development  Fill out the form in the center part    

Select "Multidisciplinary" from the left menu, Choose the workshop: "OpenAthens: new authentication method in the Library" Click on "View offerings" to see available dates.       

We are at your disposal on the Library portal, in this section, where you can write us or make an appointment with a librarian.