MSU IT Educational Technology resources for March
In support of creating inclusive educational experiences that engage all students, MSU IT Educational Technology is offering resources in March that highlight accessibility and rich discussions. Visit theEducational Technology events calendar to find and register for all learning sessions.
Enhancing Student Engagement with Online Discussions: D2L Brightspace, Packback, and Piazza
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Virtual
Elevate student engagement in online environments by joining this session to explore D2L Brightspace Discussions, Packback, and Piazza. Learn about seamless integration into D2L Brightspace and gain practical tips to enhance and sustain meaningful online discussions.
Equity in Evaluation: Building Accessible Quiz Questions
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual
Learn tips and techniques for crafting accessible online assessments, from inclusive language to optimized formatting. This session covers creating accessible assessments using tools like Gradescope, Crowdmark, iClicker, and D2L Brightspace.
PDF Accessibility Essentials: Adobe Acrobat Tips & Tricks
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual
Learn tips for making your PDFs accessible. The session will cover accessibility basics, strategies to fix common errors, and ways to use the program to increase accessibility and usability levels.
Inclusive Communication: Creating Accessible Documents and Emails
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Virtual
Modern tools simplify communication and information sharing but can create accessibility barriers. This session will identify common accessibility issues in Microsoft Word and Outlook, demonstrate built-in features, and discuss best practices for improving document and message accessibility.
Before Pushing Record: How Planning your Video Content Can Make it More Engaging and Effective
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual
Want to create or improve video content for your course? This session covers pre-production essentials: choosing video styles, writing scripts, setting up lighting and audio, and recording quality audio. Templates and equipment recommendations included.
Fostering Course Community: D2L Brightspace Group Assignments and Discussions
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Virtual
Learn to create and grade group assignments and discussions in D2L Brightspace to boost student collaboration and teamwork. This workshop covers different group types, creating group-restricted discussions and assignments, and best practices for grading group work, including the Quick Discussion Grader for large courses.
Creating Engaging Course Videos with Camtasia
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual
Camtasia enables faculty to create, edit, and upload screen recordings, lectures, or presentations. This workshop focuses on instructional videos, with tips to minimize re-recording and simplify editing. Topics include recording presentations, editing videos, importing media, and adding effects/annotations. Before the session, make sure to download Camtasia, available at no cost to faculty, staff, and students in the MSU Tech Store.
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