Canvas Basics
Wednesday, August 12, 8:00 – 8:45 am Central/9:00 am – 9:45 am Eastern, Zoom
Facilitators: Chris Scudella and Phil Koch
Description:
Learn how to add content, modules, assignments, and set up the gradebook for your Fall course! This is an ideal session for faculty new to using Canvas. The session is for those who set up their own Canvas courses.
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AI Integration with BoodleBox: Practical Applications for All Comfort Levels
Wednesday, August 12, 9:00-9:45 am, Zoom
Presenters: Kari Bjerke, Chris Scudella, and Phil Koch
Description: This session will show examples of how BoodleBox can support teaching, grading, and student engagement.
Helpful links for reference:
- Link to Session Recording
- Link to Session Slides
- Boodlebox FAQs
- BoodleBox’s Guide to GenAI Models & Bots
- Using Knowledge to Context Mode in BoodleBox
- Collaborating with Bots & Humans in One Chat
- Creating Custom Bots in BoodleBox
Online Instructor Best Practices: Instructor Presence and Meeting New Policy Expectations
Wednesday, August 12, 10:00 -10:45 am, Zoom
Presenters: Led by Natalie Upson, Kate Robertson, and Chris Scudella
Description: This session will describe and outline updates to the new online teaching policy. Examples of best practices in online teaching will be shared, including how to create an active presence as an instructor and how to best engage students.
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Research Resources: ORSP (primarily for full-time faculty)
Wednesday, August 12, 11:00-11:45 am, Zoom
Presenters: Dan Frederking
Description: Learn what research/scholarship support resources are available to you as faculty, including where to find them, and who to contact if you need more help.
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Designing/Refreshing Your Course and Syllabus
Wednesday, August 12, 12:00-12:45 pm, Zoom
Presenter: Kate Robertson and Allison Wolf
Description: Learn about and incorporate best practices in course design and syllabus development. Discussion includes how to improve your objectives, align course objectives with assessments, the Concordia University syllabus template latest revision, and how to connect to program outcomes and the University Cornerstones.
Helpful links for reference:
- Link to Session Recording – We encountered an issue with the recording during Dr. Robertson’s section. If you have any questions about her topic, please reach out to her directly at catherine.robertson@cuw.edu.
- Link to Session Slides
Accessibility Best Practices – from Canvas to Campus
Wednesday, August 12, 1:00-1:45 pm, Zoom
Presenters: Chris Schultz and Kari Bjerke
Description: This session will introduce you to the ARC (Academic Resource Center) and the many services it provides to our students. Best practices about organizing your Canvas course for accessibility will also be discussed.
Helpful links for reference:
- Link to Session Recording
- Link to Session Slides
- Academic Resource Center (ARC) Website
- ARC Traditional Undergraduate Flyer
- ARC Online Student Flyer
- CUW Accessibility Services (with resources for faculty)
- Accessibility in Online Course Design
- Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist
- Accessibility tools for Microsoft 365
Engaging Your Learners
Wednesday, August 12, 2:00-2:45 pm, Zoom
Presenter: Kate Robertson and Sarah Mayer
Description: Effective teaching fosters learning; students need to be engaged for learning to happen. This session introduces strategies to engage students in multiple instructional modes.
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Canvas Quizzes, Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor, and TurnItIn Software
Wednesday, August 12, 3:00-3:45 pm, Zoom
Presenters: Tyler Shadick and Sarah Mayer
Description: This session will show how faculty can create tests in Canvas using common question types. Then the session will cover Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor. Faculty will learn the difference between LockDown Browser and Monitor, and how to enable the appropriate settings based on where students take the test. Faculty will also learn about TurnItIn and how to use it as a plagiarism and AI detector for students’ written work.
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