Professional Development – This Week in the LEC

Workshop: Canvas: Rubrics built with Turnitin

December 11, 2025 thoeck Leave a comment

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.

Workshop: Canvas: The Basics in Preparing Your Course for Student Success

December 3, 2025 thoeck Leave a comment

Ready to make Canvas work for you and your students? Whether you’re new to Canvas or simply looking for a fresh start, this hands-on workshop will equip you with the essential skills to design a clean, organized, and engaging online course. You’ll learn how to apply a ready-made course template, build out assignments, discussions, and quizzes, and structure your content using modules that guide students to success. Along the way, we’ll spotlight new Canvas features that can enhance teaching and learning with minimal effort.

Workshop: Creating Engaging Content with Adobe Express

December 2, 2025 thoeck

This hands-on workshop introduces educators to the latest version of Adobe Express—Adobe’s intuitive, all-in-one platform for creating stunning visual content. Designed for beginners, this session guides participants step-by-step through the essential tools needed to elevate course materials, enhance student engagement, and streamline content creation.

Workshop: Canvas: Assignments and Discussions: Fostering Interactive Learning

December 1, 2025 thoeck

This hands-on session is designed for educators who want to enhance student engagement through well-structured assignments and dynamic discussions in Canvas. Participants will explore best practices for creating meaningful assignments, designing engaging discussions, and leveraging Canvas tools to support interaction and learning. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to boost participation, motivation, and academic performance.

Workshop: Getting Started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

November 29, 2025 thoeck

Are you ready to streamline your workflow, boost collaboration, and apply innovative tools for teaching and research? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to introduce educators to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat—a game-changing platform that enhances efficiency and creativity. Whether you’re managing administrative tasks, collaborating with colleagues, or analyzing data, this workshop will equip you with the skills to make the most of this powerful tool.

Workshop: Canvas: Exploring Turnitin for Writing Originality

November 28, 2025 thoeck

If you have writing assignments in your course, you already know that plagiarism can be a challenge. 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 screen writing assignments for possible plagiarism and grammatical errors.

Attended an LEC Workshop or Presentation? Access Your Certificates

July 6, 2025 jr1645

Have you attended one or more workshops hosted by the LEC? Did you know that you can obtain a certificate of completion for any of these workshops? You may want to access, save, or print a certificate to keep in your records. Accessing your certificates is quick and easy.

Professional Development

Reflecting on the Success of the 3rd Annual NSU LEC Teaching and Learning Conference

November 20, 2024 thoeck

Thank you for making the 3rd Annual NSU LEC Teaching and Learning Conference a success! Explore the Conference Session Recordings playlist to revisit workshops and presentations, and don’t forget to share your feedback through the Post-Conference Event Survey. Learn more about this year’s event and access resources to enhance your teaching and learning journey!

Teaching Toolbox Workshop: An Introduction to Mentoring

July 22, 2024 thoeck

Mentoring is a practice that enhances students’ academic and professional development. However, mentoring does not always come naturally. In this workshop, we will discuss some foundational mentoring terms and definitions, roles and competencies, benefits, and personal mentoring motivations and expectations. Whether you are just beginning to mentor or looking to deepen your mentoring practice, this workshop will provide a foundation of knowledge and skills you can use to enhance your mentoring relationships.

Teaching Toolbox Workshop: GenAI for Educators: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Your Professional Practice

July 20, 2024 thoeck

There has been a lot of discussion about how generative AI has impacted higher education’s teaching and learning, research, and professional practices. There are many ways faculty can apply generative AI to support their daily work activities such as writing and research, course design, and personal learning. In this session, we will identify some commonly used generative AI tools, explore how they can be used to support professional practice, and discuss issues related to responsible and ethical use.

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