Fall 2023 Events & Programming Overview

Find all of CATL’s fall events and programming all in one place! We have office hours, training courses, workshops, and several other events on the calendar already with more to come.

Fall 2023 Programming (PDF Version)

Pre-Semester Workshops

CATL’s virtual pre-semester workshops on Aug. 25 – 31 have something for everyone! Whether you need a refresher on Canvas, ideas for communicating with students, tips for working with video, or recommendations for making your course more accessible, we’ve got you covered.

Teaching with Technology Certificate (LITE 101, 201, & 301 Courses)

The Teaching with Technology Certificate program consists of three courses which act as steps in the certification sequence: Learning and Integrating Technology for Education (LITE) 101, LITE 201, and LITE 301. Participants will earn a badge after completing the first and second courses in the sequence, and the Teaching with Technology Certificate after completing the third course.

LITE 115: Enhancing Course Videos with PlayPosit

LITE 115: Enhancing Course Videos with PlayPosit is a self-paced course with optional synchronous meetings. In this course, you will discover the basics of PlayPosit, build your first bulb, and implement PlayPosit bulbs in one of your courses.

LITE 120: Accessibility in Canvas

LITE 120: Accessibility in Canvas is a self-paced course. In this course, you will learn about how to leverage the Canvas accessibility checker and the UDOIT accessibility checker to make your digital course materials more accessible.

CATL on the MOO-ve: Fall 2023 College Drop-In Hours

CATL is bringing our services to you with more College Drop-in Hours this fall! Each week, one of CATL’s instructional designers, instructional technologists, or our Canvas administrator will be holding office hours in each of the four colleges on the Green Bay campus, with additional virtual offerings.

Workshop Wednesdays

The last Wednesday of each month this semester, CATL will be hosting a Workshop Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

  • Sept. 27 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Topic: Engaging Students with Evidence-Based Activities
  • Oct. 25 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Cold Lunch & Hot Topics
  • Nov. 29 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Career Infusion in Higher Education

CATL on the MOO-ve: Fall 2023 College Drop-In Hours

CATL will be continuing our College Drop-In Hours this semester by bringing our services directly to instructors. One of our instructional designers, instructional technologists, or our Canvas administrator will be holding office hours for 2 hours per week in each of the four colleges on the Green Bay campus. We will be in CAHSS and CSET on Mondays, in the Cofrin School of Business on Tuesdays, and in CHESW on Wednesdays. In some colleges, we’ll be in the same office from week to week. In others we will move around from week-to-week because the instructors’ offices are located in multiple buildings. We’ll post our location in Teach Tuesday each week and also keep this blog page up-to-date. Please stop by and see us – no appointment necessary!

New Addition to Drop-In Hours: Themed Sessions

Periodically, CATL will host themed drop-in hours which include a short presentation on a given topic relevant to the university and the education of our students. These themed weeks may include a guest speaker as well, in addition to the CATL representative.

October College Drop-In Hours & OER Themed Drop-in Hours: Week of Oct. 9

Our first themed drop-in hours sessions will be held the week of Oct. 9 and will include information on open educational resources (OER). We are delighted to announce that Carli Reinecke, the university’s OER Librarian, will be presenting on this topic, and will be available for your questions during a 1-hour timeslot in each college (please see the schedule below for exact times).

Special OER hours and locations for the week of Oct. 9:

  • CAHSS: Monday, Oct. 9, 1 – 2 p.m.
  • CSET: Monday, Oct. 9, 2 – 3 p.m.
  • CSB: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • CHESW: Wednesday. Pct. 11, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Virtual link during OER Hours will be provided at a later date.

Drop-in Hours and Locations: When will CATL be in your area?

Fall 2023 College Drop-In Hours will run from Monday, Sept. 11 through Wednesday, Dec. 20.

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS)

Mondays from 1 – 3 p.m. We will be available each Monday, rotating between Mary Ann Cofrin Hall B334 and Studio Arts 255.

  • Sept. 25: MAC B334
  • Oct. 2: SA 225
  • Oct. 9, 16, 23: MAC B334
    • Oct. 9: OER Themed Session from 1 – 2 p.m. with Carli Reinecke
  • Oct. 30: SA 225

College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET)

Mondays from 1 – 3 p.m. Starting Sept. 11, we will be available each Monday, rotating between Environmental Sciences 317 and Laboratory Sciences 468.

  • Sept. 25: ES 317
  • Oct. 2: LS 468
  • Oct. 9: ES 317
    • Oct. 9: OER Themed Session from 2 – 3 p.m. with Carli Reinecke
  • Oct. 16: LS 468
  • Oct. 23: ES 317

Cofrin School of Business (CSB)

Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will be available each Tuesday in Wood Hall 450.

  • Oct. 10 OER Themed Session from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. with Carli Reinecke 

College of Health, Education and Social Welfare (CHESW)

Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will be available each Wednesday in Rose Hall 305 (Conference Room).

  • Oct. 11 OER Themed Session from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. with Carli Reinecke 

Virtual Office Hours

To extend our availability and support, we’re offering virtual office hours on Zoom to coincide with the above College Drop-In times. We are also offering a separate Thursday option via Zoom as well – no appointment necessary!

Virtual CATL Drop-In Hours for All Colleges

  • Zoom link: Mondays, 1-3 p.m. | Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

In addition to the above dates and times, CATL is always available for consultations Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Whether you’re a new instructor looking to design your first course, a skilled instructor teaching in a new modality, experienced faculty looking for a refresh, or anything in between, CATL is here to help with instructional design consultations, a host of professional development programming, and technology consultations. Request a consultation here.

Session Recording: “Building on the Basics: Effective Instruction Practices in Canvas” (Aug. 25, 2022)

Session Description

Have you used Canvas before but never at UWGB? Are you a returning instructor looking to use Canvas beyond the basics of modules and pages? Then please join us in this overview of some Canvas features included in the UWGB digital learning environment.