Join us for hybrid and virtual workshops that take a deep dive into educational technology tools like D2L Brightspace, Kaltura MediaSpace, and iClicker, including how to leverage accessibility considerations and other technology-informed teaching strategies in your courses.
Click on the links below to register and find a longer description of each session including learning outcomes.
Classroom Technology Overview: Maximizing Student Learning and Engagement Across Modalities
February 1, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Hybrid (Bessey Hall, room 310 and on Zoom)
Presented by Rhonda Kessling, Lisa Batchelder, and Sarah Freye
This session explores the diverse range of classroom technologies, from traditional to high-tech, empowering you to make the most of your learning environment. You’ll be able to confidently identify the technologies available in classrooms, distinguish between different classroom types, and engage in informed discussions on the most suitable modalities in a variety of situations
Enhancing Classroom Engagement: Mastering iClicker for Interactive Teaching and Immediate Feedback
February 6, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Jennifer Wagner, Rhonda Kessling, and Lindsay Tigue
Discover ways to boost student engagement using iClicker, a response system with polling and quizzing. This session guides instructors in setting up and using iClicker for graded and ungraded student questions.
Creating and Sharing Instructional Videos with Kaltura Capture and MediaSpace
February 7, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Jennifer Wagner, Lisa Batchelder, and Lindsay Tigue
Master the creation and sharing of instructional videos and quizzes using Kaltura MediaSpace, MSU’s video-hosting platform. Integrate videos and quizzes to boost student engagement and enhance content retention in your courses.
Maximizing Your Assessment Efficiency with D2L Brightspace Rubrics
February 8, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Susan Halick, Lindsay Tigue, and Cui Cheng
In this session, discover the benefits of using rubrics in teaching and assessment. Learn to provide assignment guidance, ensure assessment consistency, simplify grading with point-and-click scoring, and enhance course materials based on results.
MSU IT Speaker Series: Technology, Pedagogy, Ethics, and the Post-Pandemic University
February 19, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Hybrid (MSU Union Ballroom and on Zoom)
Presented by guest speaker, Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning, Brock University
Register to attend in person or register on Zoom
In addition to the security, privacy, cost, and support of educational technologies, we must also consider their ethical and pedagogical dimensions. The critical need for this approach has become evident as universities respond to waves of change like emergency remote instruction and the advent of generative AI. From the use of surveillance technologies for remote exam proctoring and the use of learning analytics in support of student success, Dr. Jhangiani will make a case to advance the ethical use of educational technology.
Designing an Engaging Asynchronous Online Course
February 20, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Cui Cheng, Lindsay Tigue, and Susan Halick
Explore the importance of consistent course design for student success. Learn about key characteristics of well-designed asynchronous online courses and receive a customizable course design model to save time, especially for beginners.
Equity in Evaluation: Building Accessible Quiz Questions
February 21, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Sam Abele, Kevin Henley, and Susan Halick
Explore tips for crafting accessible online assessments that are usable by all learners. This session will cover accessibility best practices for inclusive language and formatting optimization, and the creation of accessible assessments using tools like Gradescope, Crowdmark, iClicker, and D2L Brightspace.
Before Pushing Record: How Planning your Video Content Can Make It More Engaging and Effective
February 22, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Alyssa Bradley
This session will provide an overview of the video pre-production process, including how to choose the best style of video for your content, how to write a script/outline, how to identify and create a setup that has good lighting and audio, and how to record quality audio. Templates and equipment recommendations will be provided as well.
Where can you learn more?
- Session recordings as well as the team’s other workshop recordings are available on the Instructional Technology & Development MediaSpace channel.
- You can learn more about using D2L Brightspace at Educational Technology Training.
- Book a one-on-one consultation with the Instructional Technology and Development team on D2L Brightspace, implementing MSU-supported technology tools, digital accessibility, online/hybrid course design, and more by submitting a request at ithelp.msu.edu.
