Learning and Educational Center
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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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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Throughout the semester it is essential to ensure that your courses are tuned to deliver exceptional learning experiences. To support you in this endeavor, we are excited to highlight DesignLink, our platform connecting faculty with our skilled instructional design team. DesignLink offers a streamlined process for faculty to collaborate with instructional designers in revitalizing course materials, exploring innovative teaching strategies, and enhancing student engagement.
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Videos are often some of the most highly engaging pieces of content for a course. As part of your course videos can be used to introduce new course content, reinforce concepts already learned, share demonstrations and simulations and much more. You may know that NSU has a media server that we call SharkMedia our branded version of Kaltura. But you may not know about all of the capabilities of SharkMedia.
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We are excited to announce that through collaboration with the LEC Advisory Council, we have set the dates for our annual teaching and learning conference. We look forward to hosting a conference filled with insightful sessions and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
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Unlock the full potential of the Canvas LMS with this hands-on workshop designed for educators looking to optimize their online course discussions and grading processes. This session will explore key features such as Discussions and Assigning Options to create dynamic and interactive learning environments. Additionally, attendees will learn how to customize assignment settings to meet diverse teaching and learning needs. The workshop will also cover the Speed Grader Screencast feature, enabling instructors to provide personalized and efficient feedback to students.
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In this session, participants will explore the role of AI in libraries, focusing on tools that enhance research activities such as literature reviews. Participants will learn how to critically evaluate AI technologies, considering their potential benefits and limitations, and discover practical strategies for leveraging AI tools to advance their research activities.
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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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Are you looking to streamline your teaching and research tasks? Join us for an exciting workshop exploring Copilot in Microsoft 365, a powerful AI-driven assistant designed to enhance productivity and efficiency. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to use Copilot to draft lecture outlines, analyze data, and collaborate with colleagues on research projects.
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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 Copilot 365 Enterprise and Pages—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.
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