Did you know that you can obtain a certificate of completion for any of these workshops?
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Behind the Scenes Podcast Episode 5: Chris Lynch
Now in it’s fifth episode, Behind the Scenes: How Faculty Bring Learning to Life at NSU continues to spotlight the voices, values, and vision of NSU’s exceptional faculty. In this engaging episode, we sit down with Dr. Christopher Lynch from the College of Pharmacy to discuss his journey from Navy officer to educator, and how that experience informs his approach to teaching professional identity and leadership. Dr. Lynch shares how he uses personality assessments, vulnerability, and trust-building to help students develop not only clinical knowledge but the confidence and emotional intelligence they need to succeed as future professionals
Read moreAttended an LEC Workshop or Presentation? Access Your Certificates
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.
Read moreWorkshop: Assignments and Discussions: Fostering Interactive Learning
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.
Read moreWorkshop: Mastering the Gradebook in Canvas
This hands-on session will guide Educators through the features and functions of the Canvas Gradebook to help streamline grading, improve feedback, and better support student success. Participants will explore Gradebook settings, filtering and sorting tools, grade posting policies, and integration with assignments and rubrics.
Read moreArticle: Using Multimedia Resource to Impact Online Learning
There are many intriguing technology resources that are available for teaching and learning. Psychology professor Richard Mayer, whose research on The Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, explores how blending various forms of media can help learners with retention. The integration of video, audio, and images in online course design offers alternative avenues for student engagement, particularly for those who face reading challenges or may benefit more from visual and auditory learning modalities.
Read moreSave the Date! NSU Learning and Education Center’s Teaching and Learning Conference
We are excited to announce that our LEC Advisory Council has set the dates and the theme for our annual teaching and learning conference. We look forward to providing a conference filled with insightful sessions and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Read moreWorkshop: Rubrics in Canvas: Streamline Your Grading
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.
Read moreWorkshop: Canvas Basics: Preparing Your Course for Student Success
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.
Read moreWorkshop: Embedding Multimedia with SharkMedia and Annoto
Enhance your course content with interactive video experiences using SharkMedia (Kaltura) and Annoto. In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to embed SharkMedia videos directly into Canvas and transform passive video watching into active learning. Participants will explore how Annoto enables real-time engagement with features like timeline comments, polls, private notes, and interactive quizzes—all within the video player. The session will also cover how to analyze student activity through Annoto’s analytics dashboard, giving you insight into learner participation and video usage. Whether you’re looking to make lectures more dynamic or encourage student collaboration around multimedia, this workshop will equip you with the tools to create meaningful video-based learning experiences.
Read moreSelf-Enroll in the MAKO Commons and Gain Access Instantly
LEC’s MAKO (Make All Knowledge Open) Commons is a virtual community of practice (vCoP) where NSU’s faculty can connect and share ideas, information, and resources related to research and practice in teaching and learning. MAKO Commons has been hosted in Canvas since 2021, and it is now easier and quicker to join as this resource has become self-enroll. This means that participants can go through a few steps to self-enroll and gain access instantly. Don’t miss out on opportunities to connect and collaborate. We hope to see you in the Commons!
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