Workshops offered by the Office of Distance Learning
Published:
Monday, October 16, 2017 - 07:35
Hello,
This is our latest roundup of training opportunities and campus information that can offer some ideas you might use as an instructor to help improve student success. We have several workshops planned for the Utica campus and will offer these on the Albany campus if requested.
There are multiple free training opportunities with the Office of Distance Learning in October on the Utica campus in the in the Peter J. Cayan Library.
October 16 - 2:00 - 3:00 Library - Lannigan 201
In this workshop, we will work on, removing old assignment, organizing content, weighted columns and more.
Cleaning and Organizing Your Grade Center
October 17 - 2:00 - 3:00 Library - Lannigan 201
In this workshop, we will work on, removing old assignment, organizing content, weighted columns and more.
Recording Lectures with Ensemble Video
October 18 - 10:00-11:30 Library - Lannigan 201
In this workshop, we will learn how to use Ensemble video to record your lectures and then easily post them to your Bb course.
Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor
October 18 - 2:00 - 3:00 Library - Lannigan 201
In this workshop we will learn how to use Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor for online and proctored testing. We will also look at the practice Respondus test that is loaded in everyone course.
Collaborate Ultra Virtual Classroom
October 19 - 2:00 - 3:00 Library - Lannigan 201
In this workshop, we will learn how to use setup and run a class in Ultra, including how to have your students submit presentations and record.
Blackboard Basics
October 20 - 10:00-11:30 Library - Lannigan 201
In this workshop, we keep it simple. We look at how to navigate Bb, how to send announcements, emails and more.
Course Layout
What is the best way to structure classes in online or hybrid formats? In this workshop we will look at how to layout your content to make your course more student friendly.
Faculty Learning Community
October 18 - 2:00pm – 3:00pm Library L144
The Office of Distance Learning is searching for faculty interested in joining a faculty learning community (FLC) this year. The focus of our first meeting will be to start the discussion for planning monthly meetings and faculty interests in topics beginning with “VoiceThread use to Engage Students”. The first meeting is in Utica, but we will make the session available via Blackboard Collaborate for any Albany faculty who would like to join this initial discussion. The plan is to offer learning communities on both campus locations on differing days once a month during the school year.
Most FLC’s comprise an interdisciplinary group of faculty devoted to enhancing teaching, learning, and the university experience. FLCs have been shown to provide a safe space for faculty to explore and implement new approaches, give and receive feedback, and generate a knowledge base accessible to the broader University community.
Simply put, an FLC is a community of practice devoted to exploring teaching and learning in higher education and we want you to join. If interested please fill out this short form to help us contact you.
Open SUNY ADA Workshops
We will be hosting two webinars from Open SUNY that focus on Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and student accessibility in the classroom.
“Universal Design for Learning: A Blueprint for Equal Learning Opportunities”
Oct 17, 2017 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room Lannigan 201 Utica
Room NFE 4223 Albany
“Hands-On Technology Clinic: Tools and Methods for Creating Compliant Content”
Oct 26, 2017 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room Lannigan 201 Utica
Room NFN 203 Albany
