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Workshop: All About Canvas Rubrics

September 4, 2024 thoeck

In this workshop, you will discover how to use Canvas Rubrics to provide clear and consistent feedback to students, save time grading, and improve the quality of student work. You will learn about different types of rubrics, including holistic, analytic, single-point, and customized rubrics, and discover how to create and use them effectively in your course. Whether you’re a seasoned Canvas user or new to the platform, you will learn practical tips and insights to help you maximize your use of rubrics in Canvas. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your teaching and student learning outcomes – register now!

Canvas Corner: New Assigning Options

September 2, 2024 thoeck

Canvas continues to add new features and updates to the LMS with new assigning options that include the ability to assign entire modules, ungraded discussions, and pages. There are also new “assign to” buttons on landing pages for assignments, discussions, and quizzes.

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AI Series: Designing Ethical Workflows for Writing with GenAI

September 1, 2024 thoeck

Many professionals have embraced Generative AI (GenAI) as part of their work, and employers increasingly expect new hires to have AI literacies. But how can educators prepare students for these workplaces while still ensuring that learning objectives are being met? Can writing processes incorporate GenAI ethically? This workshop will focus on exploring “human centered” workflows for writing with GenAI that maintain ethical standards while supporting student learning and literacy.

Past Events

Workshop: Exploring Advanced Features of PollEverywhere

August 31, 2024 thoeck

Take your Poll Everywhere skills to the next level in this hands-on workshop designed for those that have used Poll Everywhere and want to learn more features. You can enhance student engagement and streamline course management using advanced features of Poll Everywhere. Topics on the agenda include Competitions, Syncing Course Rosters with Canvas LTI, Customization of Activities, and Importing Activities from Excel.

Professional Development

Article: Mid-Semester Surveys Can Improve Your Classes

August 31, 2024 thoeck

Feedback from students can be an important source of information about what is working or not working in a course. Most often, student feedback comes in the form of a summative course evaluation. Here at NSU, students fill out course evaluations at the end of each semester. While these evaluations have value, they also carry limitations.

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AI Series: AI as a Teaching & Learning Technology: A Panel Discussion

August 30, 2024 thoeck

From enhancing healthcare simulations with AI-driven virtual reality to transforming data analytics education through AI-assisted coding and content creation, we will highlight the many ways AI is transforming higher education. With our panel of faculty from across disciplines, you will learn how AI is being used to develop realistic simulations, empower student creativity in digital media production, and support the development of project management deliverables.

Workshop: Engaging Students with Badging: Exploring Canvas Credentials

August 29, 2024 thoeck

Are you looking for a unique way to engage your students? Why not try Canvas Credentials? Digital badges are more than just symbols—they are dynamic tools that can significantly increase student engagement by providing tangible recognition of their progress and accomplishments. By incorporating badging into your teaching strategy with Canvas Credentials, you will encourage students to take a more active role in their learning journey. Let us show you how!

AI Series: Generative AI for Student Assessment: Dipping Our Toes in the Water

August 15, 2024 thoeck

This hands-on workshop will invite faculty to engage with generative AI (genAI) tools to explore examples of how genAI can be used for student assessment. By engaging directly in activities using these tools, instructors will gain direct experience and be able to start imagining ways to invite genAI into their classrooms.

Annoto Interactive Video Available to Faculty and Students

August 15, 2024 thoeck

Annoto Interactive Video is here! Faculty can enrich their SharkMedia videos with interactive quizzes and discussions, while students benefit from enhanced note-taking features. Join us in creating a more engaging and collaborative learning environment.

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Workshop: Getting Started with Poll Everywhere for Classroom Engagement

August 13, 2024 thoeck

Engaging students at a distance and in the classroom can present challenges. Poll Everywhere offers a way to interact with your students with activities designed to ask questions, drive participation in group activities, and encourage students to share thoughts and insights from their phones or computers.

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