Previous E-Campus Workshops
2020-2021 ECCOE Workshops
Google Workspace Virtual Bootcamp Series II
VIRTUALLY | JUNE 28, JUNE 30, JULY 12, AND JULY 14, 2021 | 1-2 P.M.
Are you ready to facilitate learning, improve data collection, and save time with Google tools? Then the Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) Virtual Bootcamp Series II is here! Continuing from the Series I workshops offered Fall 2020, Series II will explore other applications provided by Google Workspace, including Google Sites and Google Slides, and dive deeper into Gmail and Google Sheets to utilize even more advanced features. To ensure a comprehensive experience, each session will end with a hands-on breakout activity that includes time to ask your most burning Google Workspace questions. Facilitated by Google Certified Trainer and E-Campus Technical Solutions Specialist Ruowei Fischer, this training series can prepare you to take the Google Certified Educator Level 2 Exam. Additionally, while you may register for one or more sessions, participants who attend all sessions and complete all required tasks will receive $125 in professional development funds!
As a result of completing the Google Workspace Virtual Bootcamp Series II, participants will be able to:
- Recognize buttons and features in Google Sites and create a customized site
- Identify basic features of Google slides, as well as Pear Deck, a Google Slide add-on, and create interactive slides
- Optimize Gmail settings, such as creating an “Inbox Zero inbox” and creating user groups by using Google Contacts
- Connect Google Forms and Google Sheets data and utilize formulas to make data collecting and analysis more efficient
Google Sites
VIRTUALLY | MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021 | 1-2 P.M.
Google Sites is a structured wiki- and web page creation tool that gives users without web design experience the ability to build internal project hubs, team sites, public-facing websites, lectures, courses, etc. The interface is clean, easy to understand, and user-friendly and, since it connects with all other Google Workspace applications, makes adding documents and images quick and easy.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to
- Distinguish different layouts and buttons to use to create a site
- Connect all other Google applications inside of a site
- Build a customized website
- Add a collaborator to a site and publish a site
Google Slides
VIRTUALLY | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021 | 1-2 P.M.
Google Slides is a web-based presentation application equivalent to Microsoft PowerPoint but with no special software required. As a Google Workspace tool, Slides users can create, edit, collaborate, and present wherever they are and view changes as they’re made. In addition, with powerful add-on options like Pear Deck, educators can now build interactive content to engage students and colleagues alike.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to
- Identify basic features of Google slides
- Download the Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on
- Create interactive slides to deliver engaging content
Gmail and Google Contacts
VIRTUALLY | MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021 | 1-2 P.M.
With Google Contacts, it’s possible to create a customized group to save time when sending emails to lists of people you contact often. Additionally, Gmail's extensive settings allow you to create preset behaviors to apply to specific emails, set up Inbox Zero for email management, and more!
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to
- Create a mailing group in Google Contacts
- Set up filters and actions based on different conditions
- Achieve Inbox Zero in Gmail
Google Forms and Google Sheets
VIRTUALLY | JULY 14, 2021 | 1-2 P.M.
Google Forms and Google Sheets go together like chocolate and peanut butter - great separately, but even better when combined! Google Forms is already a helpful tool for creating registrations and surveys, but once connected with the powerful features of Google Sheets, it becomes possible to analyze data and provide detailed reports using built-in formulas and functions.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to
- Connect data from Google Forms and Google Sheets
- Use advanced formulas to auto calculate and sort
- Create dashboards using features in Google Sheets
ONLS/HYBS Course Development Process Information Sessions
VIRTUALLY | THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 12:00-1:00 P.M. | WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 10:00-11:00 A.M. | WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 7:30-8:30 P.M. | TUESDAY, MAY 11, 7:30-8:30 P.M. | WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1:00-2:00 P.M.
Starting Fall 2021, all ONLS and HYBS instructors/courses are required to meet MUR’s minimum requirements for synchronous courses. To help faculty design their ONLS and HYBS Canvas course sites to meet requirements, this information session will review the requirements, walk attendees through the process, and answer questions.
Takeaways
As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will become familiar with:
- MUR’s minimum requirements for synchronous courses
- MUR’s ONLS/HYBS Course Development Process, including
- MUR Synchronous Distance Learning Template
- MUR Synchronous Distance Learning Course Setup Checklist
- The work, goals, and priorities of the committee that developed MUR’s ONLS/HYBS Course Development Process
Staying Current with Canvas Updates Series
VIRTUALLY | FEBRUARY 24 & 26, 2021
In this workshop series, you'll be introduced to the most valuable updates to Canvas since Fall 2020. Broken down into two different “bite-sized” sessions, this series will cover hot topics like the new Gradebook setup, the Google Assignments LTI tool (replacement for the Google Apps LTI), updates to Zoom and Webex in Canvas, and the New Rich Content Editor among others. Facilitated by Ruowei Fischer, E-Campus Technical Solutions Specialist, stick around at the end of each session for a valuable Q&A with Ruowei to cover any Canvas-related question!
Staying Current with Canvas Updates Part 1
VIRTUALLY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 10-11:30 A.M. & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 1-2:30 P.M.
Part 1 of this Canvas workshop series will address features like the new Gradebook setup, the Google Assignments LTI tool (replacement for the Google Apps LTI), and the New Rich Content Editor among others. Facilitated by Ruowei Fischer, E-Campus Technical Solutions Specialist, stick around at the end of each session for a valuable Q&A with Ruowei to cover any Canvas-related question!
Note: The same information will be presented on Wednesday and Friday. You need only to register and attend one session of Part 1 and/or Part 2.
Takeaways
After attending Canvas Updates Part 1, participants will be able to:
- Bulk edit assignment due dates
- Create rubrics and add them to assignments & quizzes
- Set up assignments using the Google Assignment LTI
- Manage quiz banks
- Copy or send assignments from one course to another
- Set-up grading policy preferences in Grades
- Use the New Rich Content Editor to:
- upload and record videos
- upload images and files
- embed external tools
Staying Current with Canvas Updates Part 2
VIRTUALLY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1-2:30 P.M. & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 10-11:30 A.M.
Part 2 of this Canvas workshop series will address features like the New Analytics tool, using the History link to access page activity, and setting up Zoom and/or Webex meetings in Canvas among others. Facilitated by Ruowei Fischer, E-Campus Technical Solutions Specialist, stick around at the end of each session for a valuable Q&A with Ruowei to cover any Canvas-related question!
Note: The same information will be presented on Wednesday and Friday. You need only to register and attend one session of Part 1 and/or Part 2.
Takeaways
After attending Canvas Updates Part 2, participants will be able to:
- Enable New Analytics and run reports
- Utilize History to quickly access page activity
- Switch from instructor to Student View
- Set up Zoom and/or Webex meetings in Canvas
- Exercise familiarity with Canvas Settings and Navigation
- Set up events and appointment slots through Canvas Calendar and send them to Google calendar
Creating Effective Discussions in Canvas
VIRTUALLY | THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1-2:00 P.M.
Discussions are one of the key tools in Canvas that can breathe life into an online course. When used effectively, the Discussions feature can help foster dynamic connections between you, your students, and your class as a whole. This virtual workshop will focus on the technical features you can use to create and customize your own Canvas Discussions, as well as techniques to encourage deeper, more meaningful conversations. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A session to troubleshoot any issues you may have experienced with virtual discussions in the past.
Takeaways
After attending the Creating Effective Discussions in Canvas workshop, participants will be able to:
- Use the Discussions feature to create a new discussion in Canvas
- Select the appropriate options and settings for specific discussion outcomes
- Determine what elements to include in an engaging discussion prompt
- Apply different methods of interaction to get the most out of class discussions
Staying Current with Canvas Updates Series
VIRTUALLY | FEBRUARY 24 & 26, 2021
In this workshop series, you'll be introduced to the most valuable updates to Canvas since Fall 2020. Broken down into two different “bite-sized” sessions, this series will cover hot topics like the new Gradebook setup, the Google Assignments LTI tool (replacement for the Google Apps LTI), updates to Zoom and Webex in Canvas, and the New Rich Content Editor among others. Facilitated by Ruowei Fischer, E-Campus Technical Solutions Specialist, stick around at the end of each session for a valuable Q&A with Ruowei to cover any Canvas-related question!
Staying Current with Canvas Updates Part 1
VIRTUALLY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 10-11:30 A.M. & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 1-2:30 P.M.
Part 1 of this Canvas workshop series will address features like the new Gradebook setup, the Google Assignments LTI tool (replacement for the Google Apps LTI), and the New Rich Content Editor among others. Facilitated by Ruowei Fischer, E-Campus Technical Solutions Specialist, stick around at the end of each session for a valuable Q&A with Ruowei to cover any Canvas-related question!
Note: The same information will be presented on Wednesday and Friday. You need only to register and attend one session of Part 1 and/or Part 2.
Takeaways
After attending Canvas Updates Part 1, participants will be able to:
- Bulk edit assignment due dates
- Create rubrics and add them to assignments & quizzes
- Set up assignments using the Google Assignment LTI
- Manage quiz banks
- Copy or send assignments from one course to another
- Set-up grading policy preferences in Grades
- Use the New Rich Content Editor to:
- upload and record videos
- upload images and files
- embed external tools
Staying Current with Canvas Updates Part 2
VIRTUALLY | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1-2:30 P.M. & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 10-11:30 A.M.
Part 2 of this Canvas workshop series will address features like the New Analytics tool, using the History link to access page activity, and setting up Zoom and/or Webex meetings in Canvas among others. Facilitated by Ruowei Fischer, E-Campus Technical Solutions Specialist, stick around at the end of each session for a valuable Q&A with Ruowei to cover any Canvas-related question!
Note: The same information will be presented on Wednesday and Friday. You need only to register and attend one session of Part 1 and/or Part 2.
Takeaways
After attending Canvas Updates Part 2, participants will be able to:
- Enable New Analytics and run reports
- Utilize History to quickly access page activity
- Switch from instructor to Student View
- Set up Zoom and/or Webex meetings in Canvas
- Exercise familiarity with Canvas Settings and Navigation
- Set up events and appointment slots through Canvas Calendar and send them to Google calendar
Teaching with Canvas: Course Setup
VIRTUALLY | MONDAY, JANUARY 11 & THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021 | 12-1 PM
Faculty report that it may take several hours, spanning across multiple days, to prepare a course for the new term. This may also be true for you, not because there’s a lot of prep work to do, but more so because it’s an unfamiliar process in an unfamiliar system. With support and guidance from the E-Campus team, walk through the steps of preparing your Canvas course so that you're ready to jump into facilitating a new term of meaningful and effective learning experiences with your online course!
Note: The same information will be presented on Monday and Thursday. You need only to register and attend one session of this workshop.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will know:
- Navigate a Canvas course site to review course content and learning engagements
- Locate Course Author Notes and Important Course Information to assist with prepping a course for students *feature available in ONLA and HYBA courses>
- Prepare their Canvas courses for students by:
- updating instructor specific information (e.g. Contact information, syllabus, bio, etc)
- setting up assignments and groups
- preparing course announcements
- reviewing course content for broken links and missing information
- updating broken or missing course content (e.g. URLs, file links, etc.)
- publishing the course
- welcoming students
Teaching with Canvas: Gradebook Setup
VIRTUALLY | TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 | 12-1 PM
Did you know the Canvas Gradebook can automatically apply late and missing work policies? Or that it can drop the lowest grade(s) in a category? Join us as we explore Gradebook features that can both save faculty time and support our students! This session will walk you through setting up the Gradebook for your courses using either points or weighted grades. Now is the perfect time (before the term starts) to maximize the powerful features of the Canvas Gradebook that will make grading and course management easier throughout the semester!
Note: The same information will be presented on Tuesday and Wednesday. You need only to register and attend one session of this workshop.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Determine if they want to set up a Canvas Gradebook using points or weighted grades
- Create assignment groups and their weights if using weighted grades
- Enable weighted grade features such as dropping the lowest grade in a group
- Enable a grading policy that will allow grades to be posted automatically or manually (by the instructor)
- Enable late or missing work policies
- Enable a course grading scheme to allow for easy transfer of midterm and final grades from Canvas to Banner
- Organize their Canvas Gradebook by the due date, module, etc.
Teaching with Canvas: Communicating with Students
VIRTUALLY | FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 | 12-1 PM
One of the best things about teaching at Miami is that there are multiple pathways to easily stay in touch with your students. Miami is a Google Apps for education institution. The official channel for sending communications with students is Gmail; however, there are also other Google communication channels available, including Google Hangouts (previously called G-Chat) and Google Hangouts Meet. Additionally, Canvas provides various avenues of communication, each one useful in a different way. Together, we will explore the advantages and drawbacks of Canvas Inbox, Canvas Announcements, Gmail, and Google Hangouts for communicating with students and strategies for promoting effective communication with students.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explore current research regarding the impact of instructor communication on Miami University student satisfaction in online courses
- Send messages using each Canvas Inbox, Canvas Announcements, Gmail, and Google Hangouts for communicating with students
- Describe the advantages and drawbacks of using each Canvas Inbox, Canvas Announcements, Gmail, and Google Hangouts for communicating with students.
- Modify Canvas and Google push notifications across devices for each Canvas Inbox, Canvas Announcements, Gmail, and Google Hangouts
- Determine preferred communication channels and communication management strategies to promote effective communication with students
Fall 2020 Google G Suite Virtual Bootcamp Series
SEPTEMBER 30 - NOVEMBER 3, EVERY WEDNESDAY | 12-1 PM
BONUS SESSION NOVEMBER 11 (UPON REGISTRATION)
Fall 2020 Google G Suite Virtual Bootcamp is now being offered! This Bootcamp will help you gain better understanding of each application in G Suite, as well as introduce tips and tricks to boost your productivity. The whole series will take 6 weeks, with a bonus optional session on the 7th week (upon registration). You may register for one or more sessions to attend. Together we'll explore all the possibilities of Google G Suite applications to make your work more efficient, and your teaching more collaborative.
Chrome Expert: Dive Deep into Major Features of the Chrome Web Browser
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Google Chrome is the most widely used internet browser, especially in education. Signing in with Chrome can not only make using Gmail and Google Drive easier, but can also allow you to sync bookmarks, extensions, and more across your devices, making online surfing more streamlined. In this workshop, we will be diving deep into various settings to help you use different features within Chrome.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will know:
- Various settings in Google Chrome
- How to use the Omnibox (address bar) more effectively as a search engine
- How to install and manage extensions
- How to manage and sync bookmarks
- How to clear history and cache
Google Drive Guru: Master the Storage System for Your Work
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage and synchronization service that acts as a home for files such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Many of us deal with a large quantity of files and documents (not to mention your coworkers’ shared files), which can make your Drive look cluttered and unorganized. In this workshop, we'll discover better ways to organize your Drive, as well as some efficient ways to sort and search.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Create folders, nest folders, and create shortcuts for folders/files in Drive
- Utilize My Drive, Shared Drive, and Priority Workspaces
- Share folders/files with coworkers
- Sort and filter folders/files you created or shared with you
- Conduct advanced searches
Gmail Champion: Create Seamless Communications
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Google Gmail is an intuitive and effective email application that allows you to send and receive emails and organize them systematically. Its quick settings allow you to easily switch key features such as themes and inbox views. You can also use more advanced settings such as labels, filters, add-ons, and templates to organize your email. There are other powerful embedded features such as Google Chat, Google Rooms (breakout rooms), and Google Meet, all of which you can access directly from Gmail.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Set up stars and labels
- Create filters and blocks
- Set up templates as canned responses
- Start a chat or meeting inside of Gmail
- Create breakout rooms and assign breakout room participants
Google Docs Genius: Collaborate in Real-Time with Others
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Google Docs is an online web-based word processor that allows you to edit your documents anytime, anywhere. With Google Docs you can collaborate with other people by editing documents simultaneously, making suggestions to the current version, and adding comments that are assigned to specific people. Thanks to its online features, edits and changes are automatically saved and it’s easy to view editing history and to restore your document to an older version.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Change between editing, suggesting, and viewing in a document
- Add comments and assign them to a specific person
- Check editing history and restore a document to previous versions
- Download useful add-ons to empower the user experience
Productivity Lover: Mobile Tools, Widgets and Extensions to Increase Productivity
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Many mobile apps and widgets can be very useful to add to your daily technology list. In this session, we will introduce a list of mobile apps by Google and some extensions you may add to your Chrome browser to save time and make work more efficient.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Use the Google Keep mobile app and sync it with your laptop
- Turn on the Google Drive and Google Keep widgets on mobile devices
- Download Chrome extensions and utilize them in daily work
Adventurous Explorer: Tips and Tricks to Link Google Applications Together (Docs & Keep, Forms & Sheet, Gmail & Tasks)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Google applications are powerful on their own, but combining them can lead to even greater efficiency. For instance, you can take notes or save images on the Keep mobile app, then easily drag them into your Google Docs later. Other applications like Forms and Sheets and Gmail and Tasks are also commonly paired.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Insert elements from Keep into Docs
- Analyze Google survey results in Google Sheets
- Turn emails into a to-do list in Tasks
BONUS SESSION: Data-holics: Manage Data Effectively with Google Sheets
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Google Sheets is a great tool to organize information, track progress on projects, and calculate and analyze data. In this session, we will be exploring different techniques in Google Sheets such as sorting and filtering, applying conditional formatting, building visualized charts, and using formulas to calculate your data.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Organize data by performing a sort and filter action
- Set up conditional formatting
- Create visualizations from rich text data
- Use multiple formulas to help calculate data
National Distance Learning Week 2020 Workshop Series
Join us Nov 9-13th from Noon - 1:00pm for the NDLW 2020 Workshop Series! This series is designed to celebrate National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) 2020! NDLW aims “to generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning, including K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, and Military while recognizing leaders and best practices in the field.” Throughout NDLW, schools, colleges, and corporations nationwide are conducting local events to celebrate and promote the field of online learning. In this spirit, E-Campus will be offering a series of workshops all aimed at exploring what is working in the "new normal" and celebrating our commitment to student success.
Monday
It's Not You, It's COVID: Presence & Empathy in the Online Classroom
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Troylin Banks, Bethany Carr, Dr. Dee Kinney, Dr. Camilla McMahon, Dr. Caryn Neumann, Dr. Sara Arter, & Karen Yates
Join your colleagues for this panel discussion in which MUR Faculty and Staff explore the ways in which teaching during a pandemic has changed the virtual classroom. They’ll discuss how a little empathy for students can go a long way... While there are many things that may not be going well right now, one thing that IS working is connecting with our students!
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the pandemic-related challenges students and faculty are facing
- Explore empathy and the higher ed virtual classroom
- Increase communication with students
- Explore possible solutions to the challenges of instructor presence in the online classroom
Tuesday
Six Canvas Features I Can’t Live Without
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Leah Henson
Join MUR resident Canvas guru, Leah Henson as she shares the 6 Canvas features that make teaching an online course more efficient. This workshop will focus on utilizing Canvas features like: module requirements, the course calendar, Gradebook settings, Speedgrader, student feedback options, and Send Grades to Banner.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Utilize Canvas features that will save time and increase efficiency
- Change dates easily or add reminders using the course calendar
- Set up module requirements and Gradebook settings so that student see the content you want them to see, when you want them to see it
- Provide student feedback through the Gradebook and media comments
- Quickly send midterm and final grades to Banner through Canvas
Wednesday
Teaching with Canvas: Pandemic Strategies We Should Keep
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Leah Henson and members of the Summer and Fall Teaching with Canvas E-Campus Working Groups (EWGs)
Join your colleagues for this panel discussion with MUR Faculty participants from the Summer and Fall Teaching with Canvas E-Campus Working Groups (EWGs). They’ll share the tips, tricks, and features that have made their Fall 2020 teaching easier, more effective, and focused on increasing students’ satisfaction with their learning experiences.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explore Canvas features (including the Zoom/Canvas integration) that are currently working for MUR Faculty colleagues
- Locate and utilize Canvas guides for instructors and for students
- Collaborate with colleagues to further explore Canvas features that are relevant to your department
- Troubleshoot Canvas-related issues that may have come up through the course of teaching Fall semester
Thursday
Authentic Assessments: Alternatives to Traditional Testing
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Dr. Barbara Oswald, Dr. Al Cady, and Robyn Brown
In this workshop, presenters will explore the theory and practice of authentic assessments as they relate to student engagement in online courses. Faculty will highlight real-world assessment examples that can improve academic achievement and increase student satisfaction.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe ‘authentic assessment’ as an evaluative method of assessing students through the application of essential knowledge in ‘real-world’ contexts
- Explain the benefits of using authentic assessments in the online environment
- Explore a variety of authentic assessment options
Friday
Can You See Me Now?: Tech Tips for Video Lectures
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 | 12-1 PM
Tina Riedy
“Seeing is believing” is truer than ever, even in higher ed. Join Tina Riedy, E-Campus Instructional Designer, for an informative session that will provide practical tips for improving the overall quality of your recorded and live synchronous lecture videos.
Takeaways
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Utilize tangible techniques to create professional-quality video recordings and live lectures
- Explore best practices for the use of lighting and framing
- Select the most appropriate setting, style, and tone to increase the high-quality look and sound of your videos
2019-2020 ECCOE Workshops
Bootcamp: Get Your Courses Ready for Students
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 | 12-1 PM | MUH MOS 316
Faculty report that it may take several hours, spanning across multiple days, to prepare a course for the new term. This may also be true for you, not because there’s a lot of prep work to do, but more so because it’s an unfamiliar process in an unfamiliar system. With support and guidance from the E-Campus team, walk through the steps of preparing your online course so that you're ready to jump into facilitating a new term of meaningful and effective learning experiences with your E-Campus course!
Takeaways
As a result of participating in this course setup workshop, participants will be able to:
- Navigate a Canvas course site to review course content and learning engagements
- Locate Course Author Notes and Important Course Information to assist with prepping a course for students
- Prepare their online courses for students by:
- updating instructor specific information (e.g. Contact information, syllabus, bio, etc)
- setting up assignments and groups
- preparing course announcements
- reviewing course content for broken links and missing information
- updating broken or missing course content (e.g. URLs, file links, etc.)
- publishing the course
- welcoming students
Preparing for the New Canvas Gradebook
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 | 12-1 PM | MUM THH 101
In 2017, Canvas released a new grade book that has been available in beta, but not set as our default. In January 2020, ahead of the Spring term, the current grade book will be disabled and the new Gradebook will become the default. Early adopters are raving about the added features available in the new grade book, making grading in Canvas easier, more flexible, intuitive, and smarter -- thereby elevating the Gradebook user experience. Come see what’s new and learn how to navigate the new Gradebook in time for Spring 2020 courses.
Takeaways
As a result of participating in this Canvas Gradebook workshop, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between the old Canvas Gradebook and the new Canvas Gradebook
- Navigate the new Canvas Gradebook including where to customize settings and enable functions and features
- Use the new Canvas Gradebook for assessing and maintaining records of student academic performance
- Use the new Canvas Gradebook for communicating performance feedback to students
Screencasting Tips and Tricks
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 | 12-1 PM | MUH MOS 316
Screencasting is the process of recording a video of your computer screen capturing everything and every action on the screen at a given time. The resulting video is called a screencast. Screencasts are often used to capture static objects like text, images, and files as well as more dynamic content such as audio, video, and even keystrokes and navigation. Screencasts are a powerful tool supporting teaching and learning and collaborative work. There are many screencasting tools available. This workshop will provide participants with a crash course in screencasting: from which apps to use to tips for making an effective screencast and how to share the videos you create.
Takeaways
As a result of participating in this screencasting workshop, participants will be able to:
- Recall three free screencasting applications
- Use the Screencast-o-Matic screencasting app to record a screencast
- Share a recorded screencast via .mp4 file attachment
- Share a recorded screencast through their Miami YouTube account
- Adjust YouTube video settings to “Unpublished” and “Private”
Preparing for the New Canvas Gradebook
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 | 12-1 PM | MUH MOS 316
In 2017, Canvas released a new grade book that has been available in beta, but not set as our default. In January 2020, ahead of the Spring term, the current grade book will be disabled and the new Gradebook will become the default. Early adopters are raving about the added features available in the new grade book, making grading in Canvas easier, more flexible, intuitive, and smarter -- thereby elevating the Gradebook user experience. Come see what’s new and learn how to navigate the new Gradebook in time for Spring 2020 courses.
Takeaways
As a result of participating in this Canvas Gradebook workshop, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between the old Canvas Gradebook and the new Canvas Gradebook
- Navigate the new Canvas Gradebook including where to customize settings and enable functions and features
- Use the new Canvas Gradebook for assessing and maintaining records of student academic performance
- Use the new Canvas Gradebook for communicating performance feedback to students
Getting Started with Miami’s Video Conferencing Apps
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 | 12-1 PM | MUH MOS 316
Want to improve communication and re-establish relationships? Crave meaningful interactions with others? Tired of engaging with others through email? Video conferencing may be your solution! Using Miami’s Video Conferencing Apps will lead to more effective and faster collaboration, meaningful interactions, and strengthened relationships as you meet in-real time with partners, colleagues, and students. This workshop will guide participants through how to use Miami’s apps including WebEx, G-Chat, and Google Meet to connect with others and advance initiatives.
Takeaways
As a result of participating in this video conferencing workshop, participants will be able to:
- Access their Miami WebEx, G-Chat, and Google Meet video conferencing apps
- Describe the advantages and drawbacks when comparing WebEx, G-Chat, and Google Meet video conferencing apps
- Initiate a video conference meeting using WebEx, G-Chat, and Google Meet video conferencing apps
- Perform basic troubleshooting tactics for audio and video inputs
E-Campus Open House
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 | 2-4 PM | MOS 316 and THH 101 and 103
E-Campus welcomes you to visit our office spaces at Thesken 101 & 103 on the Middletown Campus and Mosler 316 on the Hamilton Campus. As you tour the space and meet the team, you’ll also discover opportunities available to everyone in partnership with E-Campus.
Takeaways
After attending E-Campus’ Fall 2019 Open House, participants will be able to:
- Visit E-Campus department spaces in Thesken 101 & 103 on the Middletown Campus and Mosler 316 on the Hamilton Campus
- Connect with E-Campus team members
- Identify opportunities for engaging in partnership with E-Campus
Turnitin Plagiarism Framework Updates for Canvas
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 | 12-1 PM | MUM THH 101
Puzzled by recent updates with Turnitin and the Canvas integration? We have a guide for that! and a workshop through which we will walk through the changes and what steps need to be taken to enable Turnitin’s new Plagiarism Framework in your Canvas course sites.
Takeaways
As a result of participating in this Turnitin workshop, participants will be able to:
- Create a Canvas assignment with Turnitin’s Plagiarism Framework enabled
- Enable Turnitin’s Plagiarism Framework for existing assignments in their Canvas course sites
- Access a Turnitin Similarity Report
- Interpret a Turnitin Similarity Report