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In collaboration with the Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) are offering a year-long, workshop series dedicated to Evidence-Based Teaching Practices. This series goes directly to the heart of the evidence-based teaching and learning strategies that enhance engaged learning and have a positive impact on the persistence, resilience, and success of all students.

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Panopto Video
Panopto Video: Advanced (Part 3)
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Unlock the power of Panopto within Canvas! Join CETL for part 3 of our 3-part training series where we guide educators to seamlessly access the Panopto Video Platform in Canvas courses to share video content with students.

Topics covered:
  • Embedding additional resources such as documents & web links
  • Assignments with student-created Panopto videos
  • Analytics of student participation
  • Accessibility and inclusivity with Panopto
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 9/17/2024 12:30pm-1:30pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
A Better Way to Grade: Making Rubrics in Canvas
Jen Elbek, Ph.D.
Learn how to create, implement, and use rubrics in Canvas to streamline grading and provide clear expectations for students.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 9/18/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
From Ambiguity to Clarity with TiLT: The Power of Transparent Teaching
Douglas Habib, Ph.D.
Discover simple steps to the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT) process and create assignments that boost student retention by over 15%.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 9/19/2024 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Streamlining Navigation in Canvas Mid-semester
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Tips and tricks for organizing and updating your Canvas course navigation to improve the student experience mid-semester.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 9/25/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
VR Activities: Scratching the Surface of Virtual Reality for Teaching
Jen Elbek, Ph.D.
Introduction to incorporating VR activities in your teaching, including tools and best practices.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 10/2/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
What Can the Instructional Design Team Do for You?
Jen Elbek, Ph.D., Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
An open forum with Sean and Jen--the CETL Instructional Design team--to discuss how they can aid you.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 10/9/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
Productive Struggle: Building Students' Resilience and Deep Learning
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Discover strategies to cultivate deep learning and resilience among students by effectively engaging them in challenging tasks that foster growth and achievement.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 10/10/2024 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Chat With Me: Engineering Effective Prompts for AI
Jen Elbek, Ph.D.
Techniques for crafting effective AI prompts to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 10/16/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Opening the Door to Accessibility in Your Videos for all
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Best practices for making your video content accessible to all students, including captioning and audio descriptions.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 10/23/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Make the Most of your PDFs with Acrobat
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Learn how to optimize and use PDFs effectively in your courses, including annotation and accessibility features.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 10/30/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
Authentic Learning: Making Education Meaningful
Jen Elbek, Ph.D.
Delve into how to connect students to real-world contexts and problems through Authentic Learning, fostering deeper understanding and meaningful application of knowledge.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 10/31/2024 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Meet the Easy Canvas Accessibility Checker, Ally
Jen Elbek, Ph.D.
An introduction to Ally, a tool integrated with Canvas to help you ensure your course content is accessible to all students.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 11/6/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
The Canvas Template You’ve All Been Waiting For!
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Overview of the new, customizable CETL Canvas course template designed to save time and enhance course design.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 11/13/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
Assess to Progress: Formative Techniques for Effective Learning
Douglas Habib, Ph.D.
Explore easy techniques for formative assessment that provide feedback on student learning across various instructional modalities and disciplines.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 11/14/2024 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Inherited a Canvas Course? Learn how to Copy, Transfer, and Upgrade!
Jen Elbek, Ph.D.
A guide for faculty who have taken over existing Canvas courses on how to effectively copy, transfer, and update content.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 11/20/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Old Word Doc, New Tricks: New AI features in Familiar Programs
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Discover new AI features in Microsoft Word and other familiar programs that can enhance your productivity and teaching.
Online via Zoom   --  Virtual Link

    [ REGISTER NOW: 12/4/2024 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Wired Wednesday
Wired Wed Sessions Planned for Spring 2025
Online via Zoom

    [ WHEN: 1/1/2025 12:30pm-1:00pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
Feedback that Counts: Enhance Learning with Focused Strategies
Douglas Habib, Ph.D.
Come to this session to learn a menu of strategies you can deploy now that will focus your feedback efforts and engage your students in the learning process.
Online via Zoom

    [ REGISTER NOW: 1/16/2025 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning: Empowering Students to Take Charge of Their Learning
Brian Smentkowski, Ph.D.
Learn strategies to help students develop metacognition and self-regulation, setting goals, monitoring performance, and refining practices without losing focus on course content.
Online via Zoom

    [ REGISTER NOW: 2/6/2025 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
Engage and Inspire: Transforming Lectures with Interactivity
Jen Elbek, Ph.D.
Transform your teaching with Interactive Lectures, designed to actively engage students, improve retention, and develop critical thinking skills.
Online via Zoom

    [ REGISTER NOW: 2/27/2025 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]
Instructor Workshop
Collaborative Learning: Enhancing Engagement and Promoting Achievement
Sean Quallen, Ph.D.
Examine strategies to engage students in discussion, problem-solving, and knowledge construction through structured interactions, projects, peer review, and more!
Online via Zoom

    [ REGISTER NOW: 3/20/2025 2:30pm-3:20pm PT ]

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Questions?

If you wish to drop a workshop or have questions, contact cetlworkshops@uidaho.edu.