Intended for both new and current instructors utilizing AU’s instructional technology platforms, and in particular the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS), the Instructional Technology Essentials certification program will provide a variety of workshops focused on effective use of the core components of the LMS platform including creating engaging content, utilizing assessments, quizzes and surveys, discussions and rubrics, assignments and rubrics, and utilizing the LMS gradebook. Faculty members who attend four workshops will be able to earn a Certificate in Instructional Technology Essentials.
Facilitator(s): Sienna Sewell
This workshop will go over the D2L Brightspace quiz and survey tool. You can create a quiz or survey using various question types. We will also cover the Respondus Lockdown Browser and monitor tool for secure testing.
Facilitator(s): Owen Woodall, Porsha Stephens, and Artemas Jones
This workshop will go over the D2L Brightspace discussion and rubric tools. Discussions can provide a method for students to share their thoughts on the course material and provide feedback to each other. We will also go over the rubric tool that allows for the instructor to provide feedback on the discussion post requirements.
Facilitator: Susan Floyd, Owen Woodall, and JoAnn Edmond
This workshop will cover the D2L Brightspace discussion and rubric tools. Discussions allow students to share their thoughts on the course material and provide feedback to each other. We will also review the rubric tool, which allows the instructor to provide feedback on the discussion post requirements.
Facilitator: Amy Hemmerle, Ciara Wise, and JoAnn Edmond
This workshop will cover the D2L Brightspace grades tool. The Grades tool provides a series of features to create and manage your grade book. By leveraging these features, Brightspace offers a flexible and powerful gradebook that removes technical barriers and empowers users to teach and assess however it makes sense for their courses.
