SAVE THE DATE
Take part in an opportunity to discover, engage, and innovate! Join us for the MSU Educational Technology Summit from June 2-5, 2025. This four-day event highlights the technologies that enhance teaching and learning and promote student success. In addition to demos from partner vendors, MSU educators and support staff will present and discuss the use of educational technology available at MSU.
Interested in attending? Register for the MSU Educational Technology Summit now.
MAY SESSIONS
Find and register for all learning sessions on the Educational Technology events calendar.
Classroom Technology Overview: Maximizing Student Learning and Engagement Across Modalities
Tuesday, May 6, 11:00 a.m. β noon, In-person in EBH 114 or Virtual
This session offers an overview of classroom technologies and helps instructors select and use various modalities to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
D2L Brightspace Essentials: Navigation, Gradebook Creation, and Structuring Accessible Content
Tuesday, May 6, 2:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m., Virtual
In this webinar, participants will learn how to set up their course basics in D2L Brightspace, including tools like the gradebook, assignments, quizzes, and discussions. The session will also show how to efficiently upload and organize content for easy student navigation.
Achieving your Course Goals with Backward Design
Wednesday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. β noon, Virtual
Backward design helps instructors plan courses by first defining learning outcomes and then designing assessments and activities to achieve them. This ensures that every element of the course is aligned with student success.
Setting up your Gradebook in D2L Brightspace
Wednesday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m., Virtual
Setting up a D2L Brightspace gradebook is crucial for providing students with accurate grades consistently. This training session covers creating a points-based or weighted gradebook and connecting assignments and quizzes to it.
Creating Efficient Assessments with D2L Brightspace Quizzes
Thursday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. β noon, Virtual
MSU IT will demonstrate how to create various question types in D2L Brightspace quizzes, including features like auto-grading and multiple attempts. Participants will learn about the Question Library, randomized question pools, and shuffling questions.
Designing an Engaging Asynchronous Online Course in D2L Brightspace
Thursday, May 8, 2:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m., Virtual
In this session, you’ll learn the basics of designing an effective asynchronous online course, with an overview of customizable resources and support. The course design model provided will help save time, especially for beginners.
Incorporating UDL Into Your Course Design
Tuesday, May 13, 11:00 a.m. β noon, Virtual
Learn how to incorporate UDL principles into your course design to create inclusive and engaging materials. This session will provide practical strategies and resources to enhance student engagement and foster a sense of belonging.
Reviewing an Online or Hybrid Course
Tuesday, May 13, 2:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m., Virtual
This session will provide information on various options for receiving feedback on your online or hybrid course, including formative feedback, peer review programs, and formal reviews from Quality Matters.
Wednesday, May 14, 11:00 a.m. β noon, Virtual
This session will cover how to use Zoom’s features to ensure accessibility for all participants, creating an inclusive environment that encourages effective interactions.
Creating Accessible Digital Media
Wednesday, May 14, 2:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m., Virtual
Learn strategies and key considerations for making your video, audio, and graphic content inclusive and accessible.
Barrier Free Data Sets: Creating Accessible Excel Worksheets
Thursday, May 15, 2:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m., Virtual
Learn how to make Excel documents accessible by using built-in features to create inclusive spreadsheets.
Want to learn more?
- Visit the Educational Technology page to learn more about the additional offerings.
