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Workshop: Embedding Multimedia with SharkMedia and Annoto

July 5, 2025 thoeck

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.

Workshop: Maximizing Your Course Insights with New Canvas Analytics

July 4, 2025 thoeck

This interactive workshop guides educators in the effective use of New Canvas Analytics, empowering them to monitor, analyze, and enhance student engagement and performance. Participants will work with practical scenarios, gaining hands-on experience in using analytics data to support teaching strategies and improve learning outcomes.

Article: Using Multimedia Resource to Impact Online Learning

July 2, 2025 thoeck

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.

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Workshop: Creating Engaging Course Content with Adobe Express

July 1, 2025 thoeck

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.

Behind the Scenes Podcast: All Episodes for Season 1 Available Now!

July 1, 2025 thoeck

The LEC is proud to share our newly created podcast designed to go Behind the Scenes with the heart of Nova Southeastern University’s educational experience, our amazing faculty. Join us as we explore their innovative teaching methods, inspiring stories and unique perspectives. Hosted by Marti Snyder, Ph.D., LEC’s Director of Faculty Professional Development, the podcast features special guests as they explore the passion and creativity that inspire our educators to connect with students and bring learning to life. Whether you are a lifelong educator, a student, or simply curious about the magic that happens at NSU, this podcast will provide you with an understanding of how our faculty make lasting impacts on the academic journeys of all NSU Sharks.

Workshop: Mastering the Gradebook in Canvas

June 30, 2025 thoeck

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.

Workshop: Engage and Manage Your Students with Poll Everywhere

June 30, 2025 thoeck

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.

Behind the Scenes Podcast Episode 5: Chris Lynch

June 29, 2025 thoeck

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

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Workshop: Mastering the Newest Zoom Features for Student Participation and Efficiency

June 28, 2025 thoeck

This interactive session introduces educators to six powerful features released in Zoom that are designed to enrich virtual classroom experiences and boost teaching productivity. From immersive layouts and animated reactions to simultaneous screen sharing and personalized toolbars, participants will explore how to use these tools to promote collaboration, clarity, and connection in online learning environments.

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

June 28, 2025 thoeck

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.

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