04-06-2020, 01:50 PM
The VCCS eLET (e-Learning and educational technologies) committee has created nine new sessions on Canvas and Zoom for faculty. These sessions include hands-on activities where participants can practice what they learn.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/6c8A4BwdJX98br1C8
April 2020: Canvas & Zoom Webinars for Faculty (Please check the times: sessions are at 9am, 10:30am, and 7pm)
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Creating Quizzes: Th, April 9, 2020 @ 9am
Quizzes: Find out everything you need to know to move your assessment online for spring and summer! We will cover classic quizzes (which work with Lockdown Browser) and has a more traditional look and feel, as well as New Quizzes (doesn't work with LBD, but has extra functionality and new question types that are great for online assessments). Whichever way you go, quizzing in Canvas is the best way to evaluate your students and measure your objectives.
Gradebooks: W, April 15, 2020 @ 10:30am
Gradebook: This webinar will cover NEW gradebook, and it's features, including statuses, late/missing work policies, and more. We will also go through the basics of Speedgrader and Student Feedback. This webinar is designed to help you manage the gradebook, so if you are new to setting up your assignments, discussions and assessments, please be sure you watch Canvas Intro, or Modules, Pages and Coronavirus, Oh My! before joining this session.
Assignments: Th, April 16, 2020 @ 10:30am
Assignments: Find out everything that you can do with Canvas Assignments. This workshop will cover the essentials for creating assignments and assessments in Canvas. We’ll go over how to create and set up Assignments and Discussions. We’ll also go over how to manage student group work, and provide feedback and grades through Speedgrader and the Canvas gradebook.
Google: Time-Saving Tools: M, April 20, 2020 @ 7pm
Google: Time-Saving Tools: Google has an overwhelming number of apps, and even among the ones you know, there are hidden depths. This session will introduce some tools and features that can save you time and energy when using the Google suite.
Canvas Rubrics Made Easy: Clear Expectations from Assignment, to Submission, to Gradebook: T, April 21, 2020 @ 10:30am
Canvas Rubrics Made Easy: Clear Expectations from Assignment, to Submission, to Gradebook: Rubrics are a useful tool for instructors to define and communicate expectations to their students. Within Canvas, instructors can attach rubrics to assignments and discussions and even grade within the rubric. In this session, participants will learn how to create rubrics in Canvas and how to use rubrics for grading in Speedgrader.Participants will also learn basic rubric management.
Exploring the VCCS Online Library Holdings: W, April 22, 2020 @ 10:30am
Exploring the VCCS online library holdings: Physical libraries may be closed right now, that doesn't mean you can't access articles, encyclopedias, videos, and even books on your computer. Join us as we take a tour of some of the databases available to all VCCS students, faculty and staff. We'll also cover how to find and use eBooks in your library catalogs.
Accessibility: Th, April 23, 2020 @ 9am
Accessibility: Advancements in educational technology and the increasing number of students with disabilities require instructors to design more accessible online courses. Accessible online courses provide educational opportunities to all students, especially to students with disabilities. The objective of this workshop is to provide participants with practical tips and strategies to design inclusive courses for all students. This workshop is recommended for anyone interested in understanding how to design online courses with accessibility in mind.
Do I Need to Reteach? Developing Meaningful Assessments: W, April 29, 2020 @ 10:30am
Do I Need to Reteach? Developing Meaningful Assessments : Want to find alternatives to proctored, seated exams? Let's take a look at a variety of ways of assessing your student's mastery of course outcomes. We'll discuss how to write measurable and demonstrable learning outcomes and then cover how to determine the best way to assess those outcomes. We'll focus specifically on assessing students in a remote learning environment.
Zoom-bombing, to Zoom or not to Zoom is not the right question: Th, April 30, 2020 @ 10:30am
We will learn how to set up protective measures to safeguard against Zoom-bombing. Additionally, we will explore ways to keep your students engaged during class sessions.
REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/6c8A4BwdJX98br1C8
Recordings of past webinars are located at: https://edtech.vccs.edu/webinars/
Sheri L. Prupis, MA
Director, Teaching & Learning Technologies
Virginia Community College System
sprupis@vccs.edu
804 819-4797 (o)
812 757-4374 (Google Voice)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/6c8A4BwdJX98br1C8
April 2020: Canvas & Zoom Webinars for Faculty (Please check the times: sessions are at 9am, 10:30am, and 7pm)
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Creating Quizzes: Th, April 9, 2020 @ 9am
Quizzes: Find out everything you need to know to move your assessment online for spring and summer! We will cover classic quizzes (which work with Lockdown Browser) and has a more traditional look and feel, as well as New Quizzes (doesn't work with LBD, but has extra functionality and new question types that are great for online assessments). Whichever way you go, quizzing in Canvas is the best way to evaluate your students and measure your objectives.
Gradebooks: W, April 15, 2020 @ 10:30am
Gradebook: This webinar will cover NEW gradebook, and it's features, including statuses, late/missing work policies, and more. We will also go through the basics of Speedgrader and Student Feedback. This webinar is designed to help you manage the gradebook, so if you are new to setting up your assignments, discussions and assessments, please be sure you watch Canvas Intro, or Modules, Pages and Coronavirus, Oh My! before joining this session.
Assignments: Th, April 16, 2020 @ 10:30am
Assignments: Find out everything that you can do with Canvas Assignments. This workshop will cover the essentials for creating assignments and assessments in Canvas. We’ll go over how to create and set up Assignments and Discussions. We’ll also go over how to manage student group work, and provide feedback and grades through Speedgrader and the Canvas gradebook.
Google: Time-Saving Tools: M, April 20, 2020 @ 7pm
Google: Time-Saving Tools: Google has an overwhelming number of apps, and even among the ones you know, there are hidden depths. This session will introduce some tools and features that can save you time and energy when using the Google suite.
Canvas Rubrics Made Easy: Clear Expectations from Assignment, to Submission, to Gradebook: T, April 21, 2020 @ 10:30am
Canvas Rubrics Made Easy: Clear Expectations from Assignment, to Submission, to Gradebook: Rubrics are a useful tool for instructors to define and communicate expectations to their students. Within Canvas, instructors can attach rubrics to assignments and discussions and even grade within the rubric. In this session, participants will learn how to create rubrics in Canvas and how to use rubrics for grading in Speedgrader.Participants will also learn basic rubric management.
Exploring the VCCS Online Library Holdings: W, April 22, 2020 @ 10:30am
Exploring the VCCS online library holdings: Physical libraries may be closed right now, that doesn't mean you can't access articles, encyclopedias, videos, and even books on your computer. Join us as we take a tour of some of the databases available to all VCCS students, faculty and staff. We'll also cover how to find and use eBooks in your library catalogs.
Accessibility: Th, April 23, 2020 @ 9am
Accessibility: Advancements in educational technology and the increasing number of students with disabilities require instructors to design more accessible online courses. Accessible online courses provide educational opportunities to all students, especially to students with disabilities. The objective of this workshop is to provide participants with practical tips and strategies to design inclusive courses for all students. This workshop is recommended for anyone interested in understanding how to design online courses with accessibility in mind.
Do I Need to Reteach? Developing Meaningful Assessments: W, April 29, 2020 @ 10:30am
Do I Need to Reteach? Developing Meaningful Assessments : Want to find alternatives to proctored, seated exams? Let's take a look at a variety of ways of assessing your student's mastery of course outcomes. We'll discuss how to write measurable and demonstrable learning outcomes and then cover how to determine the best way to assess those outcomes. We'll focus specifically on assessing students in a remote learning environment.
Zoom-bombing, to Zoom or not to Zoom is not the right question: Th, April 30, 2020 @ 10:30am
We will learn how to set up protective measures to safeguard against Zoom-bombing. Additionally, we will explore ways to keep your students engaged during class sessions.
REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/6c8A4BwdJX98br1C8
Recordings of past webinars are located at: https://edtech.vccs.edu/webinars/
Sheri L. Prupis, MA
Director, Teaching & Learning Technologies
Virginia Community College System
sprupis@vccs.edu
804 819-4797 (o)
812 757-4374 (Google Voice)