Upcoming Trainings
New Discussions in Canvas (online and face-to-face)
- Date: Aug 30th – 11:30AM-12:30PM
- This workshop is both face-to-face and online using MS Teams. Registration is required.
- Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
- Light refreshments for face-to-face attendees
- Description: Stay up to date with the latest enhancements in Canvas with our specialized training session on the new features for discussion boards and announcements. This 45-minute workshop is designed to familiarize you with the latest updates that will transform how you communicate and engage with your students. We will cover new functionalities that make discussion boards more interactive and user-friendly, alongside enhanced tools for making announcements more impactful and visible. You’ll learn how to leverage these features to facilitate richer, more engaging conversations and ensure that your communications reach students effectively and efficiently. Join us to enhance your digital teaching strategies and create a more dynamic and connected classroom environment.
- Facilitators: Jack Scholfield, Dr Koichi Sato and Molly Murphy
Kaltura Getting Started (online and face-to-face)
- Date: Sept 6th – 11:30AM-12:30PM
- This workshop is both face-to-face and online using MS Teams. Registration is required.
- Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
- Light refreshments for face-to-face attendees
- Description: Join us for an engaging 60-minute training session designed to get you started with Kaltura, a powerful tool for creating and managing multimedia content in your online courses. This comprehensive workshop will cover everything from the basics of recording videos to uploading them and embedding interactive quizzes within your videos. Whether you’re a newcomer to Kaltura or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide you with step-by-step guidance on using Kaltura’s features to enhance your teaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your digital teaching strategies and make your course content more interactive and engaging. Join us to unlock the full potential of Kaltura for your online classroom!
- Facilitators: Jack Scholfield, Dr Koichi Sato, Dr. Otis Wilder
Podcast – Getting started! (online and face-to-face)
- Date: Sept 20th – 1:00PM-2:00PM
- This workshop is both face-to-face and online using MS Teams. Registration is required.
- Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
- Light refreshments for face-to-face attendees
- Description: Join us for an engaging session designed to introduce faculty to the basics of podcasting in online education. Learn how to create compelling content that enhances learning experiences, with practical insights from guest speakers who are faculty members with successful podcasts. This workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to effectively integrate podcasts into your courses.
- Facilitators: Jill Brown, Ashley Curtis, Dr. Otis Wilder, Destiny Liddle
Cell Phone to Kaltura (Face-to-face only)
- Date: Mon. Sept 30th – 1:00PM-2:00PM
- This workshop face-to-face only. Registration is required.
- Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
- Light refreshments for face-to-face attendees
- Description: Enhance your digital teaching toolkit with our upcoming training session on seamlessly transferring videos from your iPhone or Android to Canvas using Kaltura. In just under an hour, learn the straightforward steps to download your videos, transfer them to your computer, and upload them directly into your Canvas courses via Kaltura. This session not only covers technical processes but also emphasizes the advantages of using your smartphone to record real-world examples, providing dynamic, context-rich content for your students. Whether you're capturing laboratory experiments, outdoor observations, or illustrative scenes in various settings, these skills will help you bring valuable real-life perspectives into your classroom. Join us to streamline your video content management and make your teaching even more engaging and relevant!
- Facilitators: Dr. Otis Wilder, Destiny Liddle
Lightboard (Face-to-face only)
- Date: Fri. Oct. 11th – 1:00PM-2:00PM
- This workshop face-to-face only. Registration is required.
- Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
- Light refreshments for face-to-face attendees
- Description: Join us for an engaging 60-minute training session on using lightboards for dynamic video content creation! This session will provide a quick overview of lightboard technology, demonstrate its key components, and offer best practices for effective content creation. You’ll have the chance to get hands-on experience and learn to enhance your lectures with visually compelling presentations. Whether you’re looking to innovate your teaching methods or simply add a creative touch to your courses, this training will equip you with the tools you need. Don’t miss out on the chance to transform your educational content!
- Facilitators: Dr. Otis Wilder, Destiny Liddle
Think Tank Part One – Faculty Using AI (in-person and lunch provided)
- Date: Oct 22nd – 11:30-12:45PM
- This workshop face-to-face only. Registration is required.
- Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
- Lunch provided.
- Description: Join our Faculty AI Think Tank, an innovative forum dedicated to exploring the use of generative AI in education! This dynamic session is a chance for faculty to share their experiences and strategies for integrating AI tools into their courses and discuss methods to manage and mitigate AI usage by students. Whether you’re harnessing AI to enhance learning, streamline administrative tasks, or curating AI-generated content, your insights and practices are invaluable. Conversely, if you’re focused on developing policies and techniques to prevent unauthorized AI use, your contributions are equally important. This think tank aims to foster a collaborative environment where faculty can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education together. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a forward-thinking community that’s shaping the future of teaching and learning with AI!
- Facilitators: Dr. Otis Wilder and Dr. Lindsey Mercer
Think Tank Part Two – Faculty follow up at end of semester.
- Date: Nov 22nd – 11:30AM-12:30PM
Online Rubric Training (online and face-to-face)
- Date: TBA –
- Description: Enhance your grading and feedback process with our 60-minute training session on creating effective courses and assignment rubrics. This interactive online course will guide you through the fundamentals of rubric design, from defining clear criteria and performance levels to aligning rubrics with your course objectives and assignments. Whether you’re new to rubrics or looking to refine your existing ones, this session will provide practical tips and tools to streamline your grading, ensure consistency, and provide valuable feedback to your students. Learn how to create rubrics that promote transparency, set clear expectations, and support student learning and improvement. By the end of this training, you’ll be equipped with the skills to develop and implement robust rubrics that enhance the assessment process in your courses. Join us to take your grading strategies to the next level!
- Facilitators: Dr. Otis Wilder, Jack Schofield, LaSaundria Glenn-Bass
Creating Reaction Videos as Learning Content - (online and face-to-face)
- Date: Fri. Nov 8th 11:30AM-12:30PM
- This workshop is both face-to-face and online using MS Teams. Registration is required.
- Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
- Light refreshments for face-to-face attendees
- Description: In this workshop, participants will explore the innovative concept of using reaction videos as a powerful tool for creating engaging and effective learning content. Reaction videos, which feature individuals reacting to and commenting on various stimuli, have gained significant popularity on social media platforms. By harnessing the potential of this format, educators can develop content that captures learners' attention, promotes critical thinking, and facilitates knowledge retention.
- Facilitators: Dr. Otis Wilder, Destiny Liddle