Unleash your teaching superpowers with this exciting series of workshops designed to transform your courses into dynamic, engaging learning experiences. Explore cutting-edge tools that spark creativity, enhance interactivity, and simplify your workflow while inspiring collaboration and deeper learning among your students. Each session will provide practical tips, hands-on experience, and innovative strategies to help you energize your teaching and create unforgettable learning moments. Get ready to take your courses to the next level while having fun along the way!
Facilitator(s): Ciara Wise, Dr. Porsha Stephens, and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
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): Sienna Sewell and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
This workshop offers a practical introduction to generative AI tools, combining foundational knowledge with hands-on application. Participants will explore the definition of AI, discover examples of popular AI tools, review ethical considerations and best practices, and gain insight into the art of prompt engineering to maximize effectiveness.
Facilitator: Ciara Wise, Dr. Porsha Stephens, and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
This workshop will explore a variety of assessment types and the digital tools that support them. Participants will learn to use D2L’s self-assessment tool to foster student reflection and growth. We will also dive into formative assessment tools like EchoPoll, EchoVideo, and Quizizz to enhance engagement and track progress. Additionally, we will cover how students can prepare for assessments using Respondus StudyMate, making study sessions more interactive and effective.
Facilitator(s): Sienna Sewell and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
This workshop offers hands-on guidance in using generative AI tools to craft engaging discussion post prompts and assignments. Participants will start with a versatile, ready-to-use prompt and receive step-by-step support to transform it into creative and interactive discussion topics and assignments.
Facilitator: Ciara Wise, Dr. Porsha Stephens, and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
This workshop you will explore essential Echo360 skills, including setting up Echo360 LTI, editing videos, sharing content through public links or within Echo360 classes, and organizing your Echo360 classroom. These tools will help streamline your video content and enhance accessibility for your students.
Facilitator: Sienna Sewell and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
This workshop provides hands-on guidance in leveraging generative AI tools to design a variety of quiz and exam questions. Participants will begin with a versatile, ready-to-use prompt and receive step-by-step support to create multiple-choice, multiple-select, short-answer, and long-answer questions, tailored to their needs.
Facilitator: Ciara Wise, Dr. Porsha Stephens, and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
This workshop will explore the functionality of the Turnitin LTI Available with Brightspace’s Content tool and possible use cases. This session will cover setting up Turnitin through D2L's assignment tool, understanding originality reports, and exploring best practices for evaluating student work directly within D2L. Perfect for educators looking to save time while maintaining high standards for originality and feedback.
Facilitator: Sienna Sewell and Dr. JoAnn Edmond
This workshop explores the evolving landscape of AI detection tools and provides actionable strategies to uphold academic integrity. Participants will discover popular AI detection tools and their capabilities. Learn practical techniques to reduce the likelihood of AI misuse in assignments and assessments. Understand how to design assignments that emphasize originality and critical thinking. Discuss ethical approaches to addressing AI-related challenges in education.
