Change 1 Thing

Change 1 Thing!

The Academic Technology Department in conjunction with the Academic Affairs Office is pleased to announce the Change 1 Thing! Challenge.   

Innovation in education involves finding better ways of doing something and new ways to look at problems. If we think differently about things, we can create new opportunities for innovative learning. This challenge is to work collaboratively with Academic Technology to change one thing for your Spring 2026 class.  This year, you can apply to Change 1 Thing in your course that fits into the categories below.  Watch this video to see examples of these categories and review what last years innovative projects

- Artificial Intelligence Responsive Instruction
- Immersive Learning
- Interactive Activities
- Scenario Based Learning
- Video-Based Learning

Responsibilities: 

- Apply to the Change 1 Thing! Challenge by September 7th (Apply Here). 

- Work with the Academic Technology department during Fall 2026 to design the change in your Spring 2027 class. 
- Attend the Conversation session (date to be determined by availability of participants). 
 -Attend Challenge Conclusion (April – date to be determined by availability of participants; participants will share their change). 
 

Stipend  

Change 1 Thing! awardees will be notified on September 11th.
Each faculty member will receive a $500 award after the completion of the Change 1 Thing! Challenge. (After completing the responsibilities listed above.)