Category: Past Events

Unlock the stories hiding behind the numbers! This session gently guides you through key qualitative approaches and effective strategies to collect and analyze narrative data, with a little help from generative AI tools.

Discover how mixing qualitative and quantitative methods can unlock richer insights into complex research questions across disciplines. This session guides you through the basics of mixed methods research, practical examples, and how to apply this approach to your own projects.

Join us for an engaging workshop designed to empower educators with the expertise to craft, manage, and utilize rubrics within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This practical session aims to transform the grading process, bolster transparency, and elevate the quality of student feedback. Participants will examine diverse rubric formats, create model rubrics, incorporate them into assignments and discussions, and utilize them proficiently for grading purposes.

Discover how to boost classroom engagement and streamline course management using Poll Everywhere, a powerful audience response system that integrates seamlessly with your teaching. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to use live polling, Q&A, clickable images, word clouds, and more to create an interactive learning environment—whether in-person or online. You’ll also learn how to manage responses, customize activities to fit your teaching style, and review real-time analytics to assess student understanding.

Discover how SharkMedia can transform your course content with features like automatic captions, video quizzes, and Canvas integration. This hands-on workshop will guide you through its powerful tools—from creating playlists to tracking video analytics. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something fresh to learn!

This interactive workshop introduces faculty to the upgraded Turnitin integration using LTI 1.3 in the Canvas LMS. Learn how to create and manage rubrics within the Turnitin interface, understand the new types of rubrics available, and apply them effectively in online assignments. We’ll explore key benefits of using Turnitin rubrics for consistent and transparent grading, and how the LTI 1.3 update simplifies assignment setup and enhances workflow. Whether you’re new to Turnitin or transitioning from the previous version, this session will help you align assessment with learning outcomes more efficiently.

Discover how to create surveys, quizzes, and polls that engage students and streamline data collection. This interactive workshop introduces Educators to the power of Microsoft Forms for teaching, assessment, and administrative tasks. Participants will explore design best practices, learn how to analyze real-time responses, and integrate Forms with Canvas and other university platforms. Whether you are looking to gather feedback, check student understanding, or organize information, Microsoft Forms provides an easy and effective solution.

Take a sneak peek at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship AI Simulation platform which allows faculty to create interactive and emotionally intelligent scenarios. Faculty across the university will be able to use this platform to develop simulations to practice specific course concepts and interpersonal skills. At this workshop, you will get a firsthand look at this platform and its capabilities, and learn how you can use it to create simulations for your own courses.

Transform the way you design and deliver course materials in this inspiring, hands-on 1-hour workshop. Adobe Express is your launchpad to making learning more visual, interactive, and impactful—no graphic design experience needed. Join us and leave with creative confidence, practical skills, and content your students will get excited about.

Discover how to boost classroom engagement and streamline course management using Poll Everywhere, a powerful audience response system that integrates seamlessly with your teaching. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to use live polling, Q&A, clickable images, word clouds, and more to create an interactive learning environment—whether in-person or online. You’ll also learn how to manage responses, customize activities to fit your teaching style, and review real-time analytics to assess student understanding.