Get ready to teach! CATL is offering a variety of pre-semester workshops to help instructors prepare their Fall 2023 courses. Each workshop will be held via Zoom.
If you would like to receive an Outlook invitation with the Zoom link, you can register. Registration is not required, feel free to drop in and meet the the CATL team!
Creating a Student-Friendly Syllabus (Friday, Aug. 25, 10:00 a.m. & Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1:00 p.m.)
One of the best ways to set a positive, welcoming tone for your class is with the syllabus. Join us for a one-hour session as we dive into UWGB’s syllabus requirements and go beyond them to consider characteristics of effective syllabi, including transparency, clear learning outcomes, welcoming language, and more.
Friday, Aug. 25: Zoom meeting link
Tuesday, Aug. 29: Zoom meeting link
Getting Started with Canvas: Building Your First Module (Friday, Aug. 25, 1:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Aug 29, 10:00 a.m.)
New to Canvas and not sure where to start? In this one-hour workshop, we will walk you through the essentials for building your first module! Learn about the features you might need to prepare your class including pages, assignments, discussions, and quizzes.
Friday, Aug. 25: Zoom meeting link
Tuesday, Aug. 29: Zoom meeting link
Getting Your Canvas Gradebook Going (Wednesday, Aug. 30, 10:00 a.m.)
Maintaining an accurate gradebook in Canvas benefits students in any class modality. Bring your questions to this session as we explore the ins and outs of using the feature-rich Canvas gradebook.
Building Relationships: Communicating With Your Students in Canvas (Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1:00 p.m.)
Generative AI & Assessments (Wednesday, Aug. 30, 3:00 p.m.)
Join us as we discuss the implications of emerging AI products, and brainstorm creative, high quality, aligned, and feasible strategies for adapting course materials and assessments. We encourage you to bring your syllabus, learning outcomes, and assessment ideas to this workshop. View our blog post on the Generative AI & Assessment Workshop for more details and registration information.
Making Your Canvas Course Materials Accessible (Thursday, Aug. 31, 11:00 a.m.)
Do you have questions about course accessibility in Canvas? If so, please join our one-hour workshop to discuss the ins and outs of improving accessibility in your Canvas course. Learn how to effectively utilize the Canvas accessibility checker, leverage the power of UDOIT, and explore general accessibility tips tailored specifically for teaching with Canvas.
Creating and Sharing Video Recordings with Kaltura My Media (Thursday, Aug. 31, 1:00 p.m.)
Instructors at UWGB can use Kaltura My Media to create, upload, and share videos in Canvas courses. Join us for a one-hour session where we will cover how to create and share engaging instructional videos with Kaltura’s easy-to-use media tools and unlimited storage space.
If you need accommodation for this virtual event, please contact CATL at CATL@uwgb.edu.
are the “Syllabus” and “Getting started with Canvas” both “single session” programs?
(Or is each offered through a “2-part” approach? If I only joined the 8/25 “Syllabus” I would only get half the information?)
I presume each is offered twice and that neither takes place over 2 days.
Dan Roarty
Hi Dan, great question! The two offerings for the syllabus workshop and the getting started with Canvas workshop are the same session offered twice. Feel free to attend during whichever timeslot works better for you!