Author: thoeck

Strategies for Improving the Discussion Post Assignment Experience

Are your students groaning at the thought of yet another discussion post? In online education, discussion boards are essential for engagement, but too often they become mechanical and uninspiring tasks. This article explores creative strategies to transform discussion assignments into dynamic conversations that spark critical thinking and genuine interaction. From reshaping prompts to incorporating multimedia and fostering instructor participation, discover how to revitalize your online discussions and enhance the learning experience for your students.

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Register & Plan Your Itinerary for the 2024 LEC Virtual Conference!

Great news! Registration for the 2024 LEC Teaching and Learning Virtual Conference is officially open. By registering, you can ensure your place at this must-attend event on November 7th and 8th, 2024. This event is designed to empower NSU educators to enhance the quality and relevance of teaching and learning and is centered around the theme “Raising the Bar: Educating the Modern Learner.”

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Incorporating in-video quizzes with Annoto

Incorporating in-video quizzes into your Canvas assignments is an excellent way to enhance student engagement and reinforce learning. These quizzes allow students to interact with video content by answering questions as they watch, helping to ensure they are actively processing the material. In this article, we will discuss the steps to create an in-video quiz within an assignment in Canvas, utilizing the Annoto integration. 

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Call for Proposals Extended to 9/20 – Raising the Bar: Educating the Modern Learner – LEC Teaching and Learning Virtual Conference

The Call for Proposals for the annual Learning and Educational Center (LEC) Teaching and Learning Virtual Conference has been extended to September 20th, 2024. The conference is scheduled Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8, 2024, and will be taking place virtually in Zoom Events. The LEC seeks sessions focused on innovative strategies and approaches to elevate academic standards and connect with today’s diverse student body, ensuring that our educational practices evolve to meet the needs of the modern learner. Check out the conference webpage to learn more about the conference tracks, call for proposals, and access the submission form.

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Save the Date! NSU Learning and Education Center’s Teaching and Learning Conference

We are excited to announce our upcoming conference with the theme, “Raising the Bar: Educating the Modern Learner.” This event is designed to empower NSU educators to enhance the quality and relevance of teaching and learning. The conference is for all NSU faculty, staff, and students interesting in advancing their teaching and learning research and practice. Registration begins in October.

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Workshop: Exploring the New Zoom Workplace Features

In this workshop, we’ll explore and demonstrate new Zoom Workplace features in areas including Host Tools, Whiteboard, Surveys, Captions, Zoom View Features, Reactions, Share and Focus Mode. Through practical examples and demonstrations, you’ll learn how to make the most of using these tools to create a more interactive, accessible, and effective virtual Zoom Session.

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Workshop: Exploring Turnitin in Canvas

If you have writing assignments in your course, you already know that plagiarism can be a problem. In this workshop, we present the tool, Turnitin, which helps identify instances of potential plagiarism. During the workshop, you will learn about the various ways in which Turnitin can be used in your Canvas course so that you can begin screening writing assignments for possible plagiarism and grammatical errors.

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Workshop: All About Canvas Rubrics

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! 

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