Faculty Development

Perusall Fall Webinar Series

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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.

Sign up for TILT Workshop!

Transparency in Learning and Teaching Workshop

June 16th, 10:00 am – Noon

What would you say to:

  • seeing improvement in student learning across-the-board by revising two assignments?
  • gaining access to national comparative data for further feedback and revision? 

The Inclusive Pedagogy Committee (IPC) invites and encourages you to join the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) Workshop on June 16th , 10:00-12:00! 

TILT reduces systemic inequities, including those related to racism, by advancing equitable teaching and learning practices.  Leveraging the power of a shared vocabulary, TILT changes campus culture by promoting students’ understanding of how they learn, and by enabling faculty/staff to make data-informed revisions to courses and programming.

There’s more!

The Mellon Inclusive Pedagogy Grant concludes in June, and we’re using the last of those funds to offer the following to interested faculty and teaching staff on a first-come, first-served basis to those who register by June 9th:

  • We’ll pay you $500 and buy you the TILT book if you agree to:
    • Attend the TILT workshop
    • Create/revise/alter 2 assignments in one course with TILT guidelines
    • Participate in data-collection surveys with TILT

IPC endorses this approach for several reasons:

  • Research indicates that first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students realized significant gains with this approach.  However, it’s important to note that there were statistically significant benefits for all students using TILT[1].   
  • Embracing TILT as a campus-wide initiative coordinates our inclusivity efforts by giving us a shared vocabulary.
  • LU and each individual teacher can participate in ongoing research.
  • IPC and HHMI sponsored pilots this year, and some of that work will be shared at the workshop. 

Have we convinced you? 

Sign-up here:  http://go.lawrence.edu/txkq

We think this opportunity is a great way to jumpstart your summer work with a fresh perspective and data-driven energy!  Have questions?  Please contact Kathy Privatt:  kathy.privatt@lawrence.edu

  • [1] The TILT project began in 2009, has involved over twenty-five thousand students in hundreds of courses at more than forty institutions in seven countries, and is partnered with the Association of American Colleges and Universities to focus on advancing underserved students’ success in higher education.  https://tilthighered.com/

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

SAVE the DATE for TILT

Transparency in Learning and Teaching Workshop (TILT) with Mary-Ann Winkelmes, founder and principal investigator

June 16, 2021 – 10:00 am – Noon

On Zoom

Brought to you by the Inclusive Pedagogy Committee

ALL Faculty and Staff welcome and encouraged to attend!

What’s TILT?

TILT reduces systemic inequities, including those related to racism, by advancing equitable teaching and learning practices.  Leveraging the power of a shared vocabulary, TILT changes campus culture by promoting students’ understanding of how they learn, and by enabling faculty/staff to make data-informed revisions to courses and programming.

Where can I learn more?

https://tilthighered.com/

Ungrading Book Discussion

Ungrading is a new, research-driven, experience-based book that explores the process of going gradeless by changing how we assess and evaluate student learning. It contains essays from fifteen educators across a range of disciplines and institutions, most of whom are recognized pedagogical experts. Including both reflections and strategies, the book is an extremely helpful way to rethink not just how we assess learning, but also how we conceptualize both our pedagogical practices and also instructor-student relationships.

There will be a book discussion for interested faculty and staff on Tuesday, April 27 from 11:10-12:20 via Zoom. Dr. Susan Blum, the editor of the book, will be joining us for the discussion. Copies of the book will be provided prior to the discussion to those who need them. Due to the interactive nature of the event, there are very limited spots available, so please respond to reserve your spot.

If you wish to participate, please contact Lavanya Murali at lavanya.h.murali@lawrence.edu