When: August 17 & 18

Where: Computer Center (CM 22) 

 

In anticipation of the start of the Fall semester, OIT is offering informational Faculty Tech Days on August 17 and 18.  Whether you are new or returning faculty, come get updated on the latest in classroom technology. You can literally drop in as you wish to find out about “what’s new and different” in your FAU classrooms!

Participating vendors include Macmillan, McGrawHill, WebEx, and Turnitin. Open labs are available. Session topics include Classroom Technologies, MyMediaSite, iClicker, and Canvas.

Start your semester off right! 

Registration is now open!  
Registration not required to attend, but is appreciated so we can anticipate expected attendance.
Come to one or both days! 

 

Agenda

Thursday, August 17

Friday, August 18

Session Descriptions

 

Thursday, August 17

Faculty Technology Day Thursday, August 17, 2017
	CM 146	CM 125	CM 128	CM 130
9:00	Open Lab 9:00 - 12:00	Technology and Libraries: A Match Made for Faculty 9 AM - 10 AM	Intro to Media Desktop Recorder 9:00 - 10:00	Using Groups in Canvas 9:00 - 10:00
9:15
9:30
9:45
10:00
10:15		iClicker/Reef Mobile App Training 10:15 -11:00	Intro to Webex 10:15 - 11:15	Canvas Q&A 10:15 - 12:00
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15		Classroom Technology and Microsoft Ink 11:15 -12:00
11:30			CeL Introduction 11:30-12:00
11:45
12:00	Lunch on your own
12:15
12:30
12:45
1:00
1:15
1:30	Open Lab 1:30 - 4:30	TBD 1:30-2:30	Intro to Webex 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Canvas Quizzes Best Practices 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45
2:00
2:15
2:30
2:45		iClicker/Reef Mobile App Training 2:45-3:45	Intro to Media Desktop Recorder 2:45 - 3:45	Canvas Mobile Apps 2:45 - 3:45
3:00
3:15
3:30
3:45
4:00		Classroom Technology and Microsoft Ink 4:00-4:45	TBD 4:00-4:45	Canvas Discussion Boards 4:00 - 4:45
4:15
4:30
4:45
5:00

 

Friday, August 18

Faculty Technology Day Friday, August 18, 2017
	CM 146	CM 125	CM 128	CM 130
9:00	Open Lab 9:00 - 12:00	Library Resources in Canvas: Best Practices 9 AM - 10 AM	Intro to Media Desktop Recorder 9:00 - 10:00	Canvas Q&A 9:00 - 10:00
9:15
9:30
9:45
10:00
10:15		McGraw-Hill Education 10:15 -11:00	Intro to Webex 10:15 - 11:15	Using Google and OneNote in Canvas 10:15 - 12:00
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15		Classroom Technology and Microsoft Ink 11:15 -12:00
11:30			CeL Introduction 11:30-12:00
11:45
12:00	Lunch on your own
12:15
12:30
12:45
1:00
1:15
1:30		Turnitin (Online) 1:30-2:30	Intro to Webex 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Canvas Quizzes Best Practices 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45	Canvas Primer 1 1:45-3:45
2:00
2:15
2:30
2:45		TBD 2:45-3:45	Intro to Media Desktop Recorder 2:45 - 3:45	Canvas Mobile Apps 2:45 - 3:45
3:00	Canvas Primer 2 3:00 - 4:00
3:15
3:30
3:45
4:00		Classroom Technology and Microsoft Ink 4:00-4:45	TBD 4:00-4:45	Embedding Tools into Canvas Content 4:00 - 4:45
4:15
4:30
4:45
5:00

 

Session Descriptions

Below you will find additional information about the sessions. 

 

Open Lab

Presented by OIT Staff

The Canvas Q&A/Migration Help Open Lab gives instructors the opportunity to walk in and get the help they need when they want it. During the posted lab hours you can get answers to your Canvas questions and hands-on help with course migration, tips, and best practices while learning to use the new learning management system.

Classroom Technologies

Presented by OIT Staff

Learn more about the technology you will find in a standard classroom around FAU. We will show you how to use the touch screen panels, Microsoft Ink, Epic Pen, how to hook up your laptop, switch between the projector and document camera, and touch on best practices for those who are teaching lecture capture courses. 

Canvas Primer 1

Presented by OIT Staff

This Canvas Primer session covers the essentials to get you started in Canvas. In this session learn how to set up your profile, navigate the learning management system, and locate your courses. You will also learn the basics of setting up your course in canvas, such as how to add course files, create modules and pages, add assignments, and much more. 

Canvas Primer 2

Presented by OIT Staff

Ready to move past the basics? The Canvas Primer 2 session focuses on taking your Canvas course to the next level. In this session you will learn how to set up rubrics, use the Speedgrader and Gradebook, create quizzes, and much more. 

Technology and Libraries: A Match Made for Faculty

Presented by: Lauri Rebar, Associate University Librarian

Learn why librarians are often early adopters when it comes to technology, which tools and techniques we can help you with, and walk away with tips on 3 commonly asked questions from faculty.

Library Resources in Canvas: Best Practices

Presented by Rachael Neu, Associate University Librarian. 

Have you ever wondered about the best way to share a book, article, or streaming video with your class or other faculty? In this demonstration, you will learn the best practices for linking to these items in Canvas, and tips for working with other resource types as well.

Turnitin

Presented by: Stephanie Stocks, Turnitin Customer Service Consultant 

A Webinar focused on the basics of Turnitin with instructions on how to use the tool. A representative from Turnitin will be present to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

iClicker/Reef Mobile Apps

Presented by: Amanda Gunnell, Manager of Sales and Training 

iClicker, FAU’s supported student response system, has been proven to increase student engagement, attendance, and performance in the classroom. It has an easy-to-use interface and minimal set-up for instructors. With iClicker Reef, students may use their devices (ie: phone, tablet, laptop) instead of a physical clicker for 1/3 of the price. Giving instructors the ability to offer more choices to students, they can have a mix of personal devices and physical iClickers in their classroom. This interactive training will teach you how to set up your settings, run a polling session, access the gradebook, and integrate it with Canvas or Blackboard. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) if you’d like to join in the fun!

Introduction to MyMediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR)

Presented by OIT Staff

Are you ready to start recording video lectures from the comfort of your own computer? The Mediasite Desktop Recorder allows you to do just that! 

In this session you will learn how to get My Mediasite Desktop Recorder, preparing and capturing your lesson, how to publish the presentation to your students, and Best Practices. 

Introduction to WebEx

Presented by OIT Staff

This workshop will take an in depth look at the WebEx tool and settings.  WebEx makes it easy to deliver live instruction via online collaborative services including web seminars, webcasts, and peer-level web meetings.

Canvas uses the "Meets for WebEx" integration, which will allow you to launch a WebEx session directly from your course. In this session you will get an overview of WebEx, including how to activate your WebEx inside of Canvas, how to schedule a session, prepare, host, record, share content, and an get an overview of the WebEx interface. 

McGraw-Hill Education

Presented by: Gretchen Cenese, Sr. Learning Technology Representative - Math | Wryland Reed, Business and Economics Represetnative | Daniel Cohen, Humanities and Social Sciences Representative 

Learning has changed, so have we! Please join McGraw-Hill in a brief presentation on its suite of digital learning tools. McGraw-Hill has done extensive research on how learning happens, and that research has been used to develop technology that enables students to study more efficiently, retain what they learn long-term, and as a result get better grades on assignments and tests and in their courses. What we’ve learned has led to the development of adaptive learning tools that learn about the student as they use them, and adapt to deliver a personalized learning experience!

CeL Introduction

Presented by: Wille Freeman, Director, Center for eLearning | Julie Golden, Assistant Director, Center for eLearning

 Discover the many ways the Center for eLearning will support your teaching and professional development with Canvas.

• Develop a student communication plan using Canvas notification features
• Utilize gradebook features that support student success
• Build assignments to promote successful student outcomes
• Learn about faculty stipends for online course development and training

Using Groups in Canvas

Presented by: Janie Solinski-Ruddy | Trainer, Canvas by Instructure

Group Work & Collaboration introduces teachers to collaboration features in Canvas, including discussions, group assignments, the Collaboration tool, web conferencing, and the Group space. Participants will see how these tools can be used to infuse interactivity and cooperation in their classes 

Groups	Collaborative Work
Users for Groups	Creating a Collaborative Assignment
Group Creation	Monitoring Collaborative Work
Group Nested Canvas space	Grading Group Work
Assigning to Groups	Group conferencing