This month, learn about grading in D2L Brightspace, content accessibility, and register for the 2024 MSU Educational Technology Summit.
MSU Educational Technology Summit
Held June 3-6, 2024, this event aims to familiarize instructors, staff, and students with campus technologies supporting teaching and learning. We are inviting you to present to your campus peers about the ways you use technology to enhance teaching and learning in your classrooms. To participate please complete this submission form by Monday, April 8. Proposal acceptance notifications will be sent by Monday, April 15, 2024.
Interested in attending? You can register for the MSU Educational Technology Summit now! https://apps.d2l.msu.edu/selfenroll/course/2161200
March Featured Session Recordings
Are you new to entering grades in D2L? Have you already been grading and would like to pick up a few new tips? This training covers entering scores and using gradebook tools. See the recorded session on D2L Gradebook Setup prior to this session, if needed.
Access for All: A Checklist for a More Inclusive World
Make your content accessible to everyone and show your commitment to inclusivity. Our basic accessibility checklist is the perfect starting point for creating accessible materials. Join our session to review the checklist and associated tutorials and learn best practices for improving the accessibility and usability of your digital materials.
CTLI Virtual Sessions
Empowering Productivity through Tech-Driven Communication & Task Tools
March 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Virtual
Presented by Katie Peterson, M.Ed Educational Developer for Academic Advising and CTLI
Register on the Library website
AI and technology offer a range of tools and capabilities that can significantly enhance task management and communication, such as streamlined interactions with students and colleagues or prioritizing and managing daily tasks. In this session, we will discuss how AI and tech tools can be used to support administrative tasks and efficiency.
Generative AI Open Office Hours
March 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Enhanced Digital Learning Initiative and CTLI
Register on the Library website
Pop-in session with Teaching Center Director and MSU Experts in generative AI. Learn how to teach about AI and incorporate generative AI tools into your teaching practices.
We would like your feedback!
The Instructional Technology and Development team would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions on training offerings. To participate fill out the survey here.
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 msu.edu.
- MSU Educational Technology’s Instructional Technology and Development team provides design and accessibility consultation and media production support for MSU departments. Services are free for all credit-bearing courses and at an hourly rate for non-credit, grant-funded, and other projects. Visit msu.edu to learn more.
