This month, learn how to add a 4.0 GPA scheme to your gradebook from D2L. Join us for several hybrid and virtual sessions that take a deep dive into course design and educational technology tools like D2L Brightspace, Packback, and Piazza, including how to leverage accessibility considerations and other technology-informed teaching strategies in your courses.
New Featured Resources! Quick Video Tip!
Create a 4.0 GPA Scheme to Submit Final Grades from D2L
Reference this brief 4-minute video to learn how to add a 4.0 GPA scheme to gradebook and submit grades to the Registrar’s office directly from D2L Brightspace. A time-saver that can help you efficiently manage end-of-semester final grade submission.
Reminder: MSU Educational Technology Summit presenter submission forms due April 8
Reminder, faculty and staff interested in presenting during the MSU Educational Technology Summit, June 3 – 6, please complete this submission form by Monday, April 8. Proposal acceptance notifications will be sent by Monday, April 15, 2024.
For more information about presentation opportunities and how to register visit tech.msu.edu.
May Featured Sessions
Barrier Free Data Sets: Creating Accessible Excel Worksheets
May 7, 2024, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Kevin Henley and Sam Abele
Ensuring that Excel documents are accessible is crucial for making information available to everyone, including users with disabilities. In this training session we will cover basic accessibility practices for Microsoft Excel to help participants become more proficient in creating inclusive and user-friendly spreadsheets.
Enhancing Student Engagement in Online Discussions with D2L Brightspace, Packback, and Piazza
May 8, 2024, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Dr. Lindsay Tigue, Susan Halick, and Dr. Cui Cheng
Interested in elevating student engagement in the online environment? Join this session to explore three useful tools for virtual discussions: D2L Brightspace Discussions, Packback, Piazza. Discover seamless integration into D2L Brightspace and gather valuable insights and practical tips to enhance and sustain meaningful online discussions for your students.
Demystifying Large Language Models: Insights and Innovations
May 8, 2024, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Hybrid, STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, Room 2130 and on Zoom
Featuring guest presenter Nisan Stiennon. Presented by Sarah Freye, Rhonda Kessling, and Lisa Batchelder.
Register on Zoom
Join us for a groundbreaking hybrid workshop featuring Nisan Stiennon, a renowned Machine Learning Engineer with a rich background at Encultured AI, OpenAI, and Google. This workshop is designed for faculty and staff focusing on the intricacies and future of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in higher education. This workshop promises a blend of expert knowledge, interactive discussions, and forward-looking insights, ideal for anyone keen to understand and shape the future of AI in education. We strongly encourage participants to bring their curiosities, concerns, and questions. Join us to be part of this enlightening conversation!
Creating Efficient Assessments with D2L Brightspace Quizzes
May 9, 2024, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Virtual
Presented by Dr. Cui Cheng, Dr. Jennifer Wagner, and Lisa Batchelder
Join MSU IT to learn how to create D2L Brightspace quizzes with various question types, including True/False, Multiple Choice, Multiple-Select, and Short Answer. Learn how to offer ample online practice for students through auto-grading and the option to allow for multiple attempts. Learn how to incorporate and grade Written Response questions. Discover features like the Question Library, randomized question pools, and options such as shuffling questions.
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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.
