Events
Our programming, developed in collaboration with expert faculty and staff across campus, spans a variety of topics, including online course design, student mental health, and innovative approaches to pedagogy through digital scholarship.
Workshops
Getting Started with DesignPlus
Register for this session by Monday, August 4
Synchronous Meeting:
Tuesday, August 5 • 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Allison Hauser, Addison Lamb
This short course will help you get familiar with the new CidiLabs DesignPLUS Sidebar tool in Canvas. In only 90 minutes, you will learn how to access the DesignPLUS Sidebar in Canvas, test different options for customizing pages, explore how to use the toolbar to make more engaging content, and use the accessibility checkers to make sure your course is accessible for all students. DesignPlus is an advanced tool, so a strong knowledge of Canvas and its content creation tools is highly recommended. Registration is required
Quick Start for Canvas
Register for this session by Tuesday, August 5
Synchronous Meeting:
Wednesday, August 6 • 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Allison Hauser
New to teaching in Canvas? Ready to get started building your course site? This workshop will give you a fast-paced introduction to the essential features of Canvas. You'll learn how to get started with the most important settings, build content with Pages and Modules, communicate with students through Announcements and Inbox, create Assignments, and navigate the Gradebook. By the end of this workshop, you will have the foundation to get started on building your course in Canvas!
Maker Day: Let’s Class Prep
Register for this session by Wednesday, August 6
Synchronous Meeting:
Thursday, August 7 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location:
Williams Hall 325
Facilitator:
Allison Hauser, Center for Integrated Professional Development
In this new series from the Online Education team at the Center for Integrated Professional Development, Maker Days are a space where instructors can work independently and collaboratively to discuss topics related to teaching and develop artifacts that can be used in their courses. Staff will be available throughout to answer questions, brainstorm, and guide the session with brief lectures on specific, timely subjects. Each Maker Day will focus on a chosen theme with three subtopics that guide and focus the artifacts that you may choose to work on. While we encourage you to come for the entire 3 hours, you may also drop in as interested. Bring a laptop and course materials you'd like to work on! Maker Day: Let's Class Prep focuses on getting your course prepped for the upcoming semester. The first hour will focus on crafting course goals that promote student wellness and wellbeing. The second hour will focus on best practices for building modules to scaffold and chunk content. The final hour will focus on creating equitable and accessible assignments. Artifacts that can be drafted during this Maker Day include: syllabus policies, assignment sheets, modules maps, welcome announcements, grading policies, etc. Registration is required.
Eligible Participants: Tenure-Track Faculty, Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Course Instructors, Graduate Students, and Staff (AP and Civil Service) with teaching responsibilities.
Canvas Tips All Instructors Should Know
Register for this session by Monday, August 11
Synchronous Meeting:
Tuesday, August 12 • 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Steve Travers
ISU’s Canvas LMS can be used to supplement your in-person instruction or to facilitate the complete online delivery of your course. In this workshop, we will explore several “tips and tricks” that can enhance your Canvas courses. These tips can help you address minor how-to questions, enhance your course design, streamline the Canvas experience, and customize your Canvas LMS. Registration is required.
Canvas Updates, Changes and New Features
Register for this session by Monday, August 11
Synchronous Meeting:
Tuesday, August 12 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Allison Hauser and Addison Lamb
Discover the latest updates and newest features added to our learning management system, Canvas! In this workshop, we will explore newly released features, discuss any major changes you'll need to be aware of, and other timely updates that you can use to enhance course management, grading, and engagement. While all levels of experience with Canvas are welcome, this workshop assumes some familiarity with tools available in Canvas. Join us to learn how you can make the most of Canvas’s newest tools and features! Registration is required.
Create Videos Within Canvas
Register for this session by Monday, August 11
Synchronous Meeting:
Tuesday, August 12 • 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Tony Pina and Greg Maier
You do not have to be a video production specialist to incorporate video into your Canvas courses. Import videos from your computer or record video from your webcam or screen capture—quickly and easily. All videos will be automatically closed captioned. You can record videos once and embed them into multiple courses for teaching, assignments, assessment, and feedback. You can also see how long each of your students has watched your videos. You will also learn how to easily edit your videos and share them with users inside and outside of ISU. Registration is required.
Nearpod
Register for this session by Tuesday, August 12
Synchronous Meeting:
Wednesday, August 13 • 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Greg Maier
Nearpod is a popular interactive formative assessment tool with both a license available at Illinois State University and a Canvas integration. It allows you to empower students, distribute learning resources, and check the pulse of your class with ongoing formative assessments in many learning scenarios. This session will introduce Nearpod’s features, provide a demonstration of how it works, and provide some hands-on time for participants to see how Nearpod lessons are created. Registration is required.
Padlet
Register for this session by Tuesday, August 12
Synchronous Meeting:
Wednesday, August 13 • 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Tony Pina and Greg Maier
Padlet is a web-based program that allows you to organize content for viewing in multiple layouts, including website, bulletin board, blog, or portfolio. In this one-hour introduction, you’ll learn how to setup these interactive digital spaces to increase engagement with your students. You’ll also learn how to request access to Illinois State’s fully licensed version of the product. Registration is required.
Engage Your Students with Instructor Video
Register for this session by Wednesday, August 13
Synchronous Meeting:
Thursday, August 14 • 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Tony Pina and Greg Maier
Students report that courses which incorporate instructor videos into their Canvas courses are much more engaging and effective than those containing only text and still images. In this workshop, you will learn how to build interactivity into your videos by inserting hyperlinks and test questions--turning videos into graded assignments. You can also create assignments where students can record videos within Canvas and submit them as gradable assignments in Canvas SpeedGrader. You can also create video-based discussion boards. This workshop assumes that you have attended the “Create Video Within Canvas” workshop or have used Canvas Studio. Registration is required.
Adobe Express
Register for this session by Wednesday, August 13
Synchronous Meeting:
Thursday, August 14 • 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Online - Zoom
Facilitators:
Greg Maier
Adobe Express is an easy-to-use suite for creating visual content, such as websites, portfolios, logos, posters, flyers, social media posts, presentations, and more. You will learn how to use the main features of this suite and see demonstrations and examples of how it can be used for education, with a focus on hands-on use. Registration is required.
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CORE: Community of Research Administration Expertise
The Office of Research is offering a series of micro-workshops that focus on different aspects of the research administration, from getting funding to closing out project budgets.