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Upcoming Workshops from Instructional Technology

Greetings from Instructional Technology!

As we prepare for the Fall term we would like to make you aware of some of the upcoming workshops available to you.

Here is a list of the sessions. Links to RSVP will be below.

  • Monday, August 22, 1-2:30 pm, Main Hall 108 – Canvas Overview
  • Tuesday, August 23, 1-2:30 pm, Zoom – Canvas Overview
  • Tuesday, August 30, 1:15-3:15, Memorial 002 – Create a More Inclusive Syllabus
  • Tuesday September 6, 9:30-11am, Main Hall 108 – Canvas Overview
  • Tuesday, September 6, 1:30-3:00 pm, Main Hall 108 – Grading in Canvas
  • Wednesday, September 7, 9:30-11 am, Main Hall 108 – Canvas Overview
  • Thursday, September 8, 9:30-11 am, Mail Hall 108 – Grading in Canvas


Session Descriptions and RSVP Links

  • Canvas Overview
    Jedidiah will provide an overview of the tools available within Canvas.
    RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fVZnuVXgzs

  • Grading in Canvas
    Jedidiah will share grading strategies and tools within Canvas. Topics include Speedgrader, weighting grades and using the gradebook.
    RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fVZnuVXgzs

  • Create a More Inclusive Syllabus
    Jedidiah Rex and Rose Theisen will lead participants in an exploration of what it means to create a more inclusive syllabus and why it is important to do so. Participants will be provided with a rubric and other syllabus resources. Participants will be given the opportunity for structured peer-to-peer discussion.   

    Workshop participants will review the inclusive syllabus rubric, discuss why inclusive syllabi are important, and summarize and compare elements of an inclusive syllabus, analyze syllabi for inclusive elements, and create an evaluation and action plan for making their own syllabus more inclusive.   

    *While this session is part of the New Faculty Orientation, all faculty are welcome.
    RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/eSFJksp2Ni

Canvas Training Sessions: D-Term and More

If you are interested in a first-time or refresher training, a number of sessions will be offered. Most sessions will be in Zoom, but there will be two sessions in-person. The in-person sessions will take place in the Humanities Lab (Main 108). Descriptions, modalities, topics, dates and times are listed below.

Session Descriptions

> Introduction: A walkthrough of Canvas and tools to get started using Canvas.
> Grading and Feedback: A focused look at using the grading and feedback tools available in Canvas including the gradebook and Speedgrader.
> Course Design: A hands-on exploration of how to create a student-centered Canvas course using the Canvas Course Checklist. 

Session Dates and Times

Most sessions will be in Zoom, but there will be one session in-person. The in-person session will take place in the Humanities Lab (Main Hall 108). Modalities and topics are listed below.

  • Friday, November 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. [In-Person] Grading and Feedback
  • Monday, November 22, 10:00-11:30 a.m. [Zoom] Introduction
  • Tuesday, November 23, 10:00-11:30 a.m. [Zoom] Grading and Feedback
  • Tuesday, November 30, 9:30-11:00 a.m. [In-Person] Introduction
  • Wednesday, December 1, 1:30-3:00 p.m. [Zoom] Canvas Course Design
  • Friday, December 3, 9:30-11:00 a.m. [Zoom] Introduction
  • Thursday, December 9, 9:30-11:00 a.m. [Zoom] Grading and Feedback
  • Thursday, December 9, 1:30-3:00 p.m. [Zoom] Canvas Course Design
  • Monday, December 13, 10-11:30 a.m. [Zoom] Introduction

RSVP

Please RSVP here. You may choose as many sessions as you wish to attend.
Zoom links for pertinent sessions will be shared with you after you RSVP.

Perusall Fall Webinar Series

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#FallintoPerusall

If you are a Perusall user, or if you are curious about whether Perusall might be a beneficial tool for you, the following opportunities will be offered this fall. Hit the Webinar registration link if this interests you.

From Perusall:

From Peru to Australia, the Netherlands to California, Perusers are siging up for the Fall Webinar series and up-leveling their Perusall skills. Our community of users, both new and experienced, have gained new insights into the different ways that Perusall can boost their pedagogy. Don’t miss out! Register for one today!

Register here and #FallIntoPerusall: Webinar Registration

Perusall 101

This introductory course is designed to help those who are new to our platform and those looking to brush up on the fundamentals. We will cover course creation, the basics of scoring, grouping and assignment creation. This is the perfect place to start with Perusall. 

Perusall 102

New topics will be covered in each session to give Perusers a chance to get an in-depth look at the many features Perusall offers. Topics will include Peer Review Assignment creation, in-depth scoring analysis and more! This is a great session for boosting your Perusall skills

Instruct the Instructor

The Webinar is the newest in the series, designed for those who are tasked with teaching Perusall to others. We will instruct you on how to teach Perusall like the pros and cover sandbox course creation, FAQ’s, how to troubleshoot common LMS issues and more!

Fall ’21 Canvas Training

For those who havent yet been able to attend Canvas training or for anyone who would like to attend, we have the following sessions [topics] available:

  • Monday, October 4, 12:30-1:30 [General Overview]
  • Monday, October 18, 12:30-1:30 [Canvas Studio]
  • Monday, November 1, 12:30-1:30 [Grading and Feedback]

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RSVP: Fall ’21 Canvas Training

(requires Office 365 login)

Canvas Summer Training Updates – AGAIN

I am pleased to share that some of the later session topics have been changed to allow meeting in person. All in person sessions will take place in the Main 108 Humanities Lab.

The in-person sessions are listed below:

  • Thursday, September 9, 10-11:30am Canvas Studio – IN-PERSON,
    2-3:30pm Grading & Feedback IN-PERSON
  • Friday, September 10, 10-11:30am – IN-PERSON,
    2-3:30pm Grading & Feedback – IN-PERSON

Please visit the original post to RSVP.

Canvas Summer Training Updates

Thank you to those who have taken advantage of the Canvas training opportunities to-date. This post is to inform you that some of the later session topics have been changed to cover specific functions within Canvas. The additional topics will be “Canvas Studio: Working with Video in Canvas,” and “Grading & Feedback.”

You can see the specific updated sessions and RSVP on the original post.

Please reach out to Jedidiah Rex if you have questions about the sessions.

Canvas Training – Summer 2021

The information on this page will be kept up-to-date when/if opportunities are added or cancelled.

UPDATE – Thursday, July 22, 2021: Some of the later session topics have been changed to allow meeting in person. The updated sessions will be appended with “IN-PERSON“. All in person sessions will take place in the Main 108 Humanities Lab.

UPDATE – Friday, July 9, 2021: Some of the later session topics have been changed to cover specific functions within Canvas – Canvas Studio, and Grading & Feedback. The new topic will listed in bold.

All instructors are encouraged to use Canvas for their courses beginning in the fall. To support faculty in transitioning to Canvas we will be offering training sessions beginning finals week of the spring term through the week before the start of the fall term. The schedule of dates is below.

We invite faculty to attend when, and to as many sessions, as they prefer. The RSVP form will allow you to select the session or sessions you prefer. You may also submit more than once. After you have submitted your preferred session(s) you will be sent Outlook invitation(s) and Zoom link/details.

Canvas Training RSVP Form (requires Office 365 login)

Finals Week Canvas Training Schedule

  • Monday June 7, 10:30-11:30am
  • Tuesday June 8, 2-3pm
  • Thursday June 10, 10:30-11:30am; 2-3pm
  • Friday June 11, 10:30-11:30am

Summer Canvas Training Schedule

  • Tuesday, Jun 22, 10-11:30am
  • Wednesday, June 23, 2-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, June 30, 10-11:30am
  • Thursday, July 1, 10-11:30am
  • Tuesday, July 6, 2-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 7, 2-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 14, 10-11:30am
  • Thursday, July 15, 10-11:30am
  • Tuesday, July 20, 10-11:30am
  • Wednesday, July 21, 2-3:30pm
  • Tuesday, July 27, 10-11:30am
  • Wednesday, July, 28, 10-11:30am
  • Tuesday, August 3, 2-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 4, 2-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 11, 10-11:30am
  • Thursday, August 12, 10-11:30am Canvas Studio
  • Tuesday, August 17, 10-11:30am Grading & Feedback
  • Wednesday, August 18, 2-3:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 25, 10-11:30am
  • Thursday, August 26, 10-11:30am Canvas Studio
  • Tuesday, August 31, 2-3:30pm Grading & Feedback
  • Wednesday, September 1, 10-11:30am
  • Thursday, September 2, 2-3:30pm
  • Tuesday, September 7, 10-11:30am Canvas Studio,
    2-3:30pm Grading & Feedback
  • Wednesday, September 8, 2-3:30pm
  • Thursday, September 9, 10-11:30am Canvas Studio – IN-PERSON,
    2-3:30pm Grading & Feedback IN-PERSON
  • Friday, September 10, 10-11:30am – IN-PERSON,

Canvas Training RSVP Form (requires Office 365 login)

Canvas Resources

Moodle: Aggregated Resources

In an effort to make finding resources easier for everyone, Jedidiah has created a blog post aggregating all the Moodle resources. You will find the post at the link below.

The post will be used to host links to all the Moodle workshops, support videos, and links. Links will be grouped by topic. If there is a Moodle support topic you would like to request, please contact Jedidiah Rex.

https://staff.lawrence.edu/rexj/2021/01/08/moodle-resources/

Upcoming workshops

All events are held in Zoom. Refer to your email for the Zoom information.

UPCOMING INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY EVENTS

Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 10:00am–11:30am
Moodle: Demystifying the Gradebook [more info] (Jedidiah Rex)

Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10:00am–11:00am
What goes on in your breakout rooms? [more info] (Matthew Arau, Scott Corry, Alyssa Hakes, Andrew Sage)

Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 10:00am–11:00am
Using Perusall for Social Reading Engagement [more info] (Scott Corry, Lori Hilt, Amy Nottingham-Martin)

Thursday, Dec. 10 from 10:00am–11:00am
Using the OneNote Class Notebook [more info] (Margaret Koker)

FRST SYMPOSIUM EVENTS OPEN TO ALL FACULTY

Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 9:00am–12:00pm
Antiracism and Poor Economics [more info] (Kimberly Barrett, Ameya Balsekar, Garth Bond, Kate Zoromski)
This event is part of the FRST Symposium but is open to all faculty

Thursday, Dec. 3 from 11:10am–12:20pm
Discussion as a Way of Teaching [more info] (Stephen Brookfield)
This event is part of the FRST Symposium but is open to all faculty
Register here to receive the Zoom information

Thursday, Dec. 3 from 1:00pm–4:00pm
What (if anything) did we learn in the fall? [more info] (Brittany Bell, Erin Buenzli, Pete Gilbert, Linda Morgan-Clement, Monita Mohammadian Gray, Martyn Smith)
This event is part of the FRST Symposium but is open to all faculty