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September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Heather Walker Blog

AI and Education: Finding Harmony Between Technology and Pedagogy

by Dr. Brenda Quintanilla, Regional Manager, Innovative Instructional Technology and Learning Services, Houston Community College In November 2022, ChatGPT unexpectedly surfaced and became one of the most coveted, yet controversial, technology applications encountered in a decade. Initially it was met with mixed acceptance: those who embraced it, those who rebuffed it, and those who ignored … Continue reading AI and Education: Finding Harmony Between Technology and Pedagogy

August 24, 2023 Heather Walker Blog

GTF Grant Success Story #7: Heather Misemer

When Heather Misemer first graduated from her phlebotomy program at Weatherford College in 2019, she loved her new work and found that it was a great way to get into the medical field and gain some exposure to other areas of medicine in which she might be interested. After her son was born in 2022, … Continue reading GTF Grant Success Story #7: Heather Misemer

August 7, 2023 Heather Walker Blog

GTF Grant Success Story #6: Mirella Ornelas

When Mirella Ornelas began her journey as a student at Howard College in 2018, she had no idea of the challenges that she would face in the coming years. With the beginning of COVID in 2020, she encountered a number of unexpected financial issues that resulted in her taking in five children at the time. … Continue reading GTF Grant Success Story #6: Mirella Ornelas

June 23, 2023 Heather Walker Blog

GTF Grant Success Story #5: Ashtyn Cooley

written by Heather Walker, Program Coordinator, DigiTex Ashtyn Cooley is a first-year student at Howard College and is studying for her degree in Dental Hygiene. Because she works full-time and travels for State Farm Insurance, she has a very full schedule between her job and her classes. This meant that it was very important to … Continue reading GTF Grant Success Story #5: Ashtyn Cooley

June 5, 2023 Heather Walker Blog

GTF Grant Success Story #4: Brittany Sutton

Brittany Sutton is an athletic trainer at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX, where she also completed a three-year course of studies to become a licensed athletic trainer. Following her graduation in August 2022, she decided that she wanted to continue her education with a Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Angelo State University. However, … Continue reading GTF Grant Success Story #4: Brittany Sutton