All sessions meet in Scovill 010 (Faculty Development Lab)
Monday, August 31
6pm - Turnitin Plagiarism Prevention Training
Turnitin is a powerful online prevention service that checks student papers against four targets: material on the Web, the "archived" Web, selected Library databases, and other student papers. Learn how to collect student papers and use Turnitin with your classes. 30 minutes.
Tuesday, September 1
3:30pm - Moodle Quickstart
Provides a general intro to get you started. Covers Moodle course-set up, how to add your documents, electronically collect assignments, use the online discussion forums, and a brief overview of the gradebook. Ideal for those new to Moodle, or those that would like a "refresher." 30-45 minutes.
Tuesday, September 1
6pm - Clicker Technology Training
Commonly referred to as a student response system. Working within PowerPoint, you pose a question, poll the students, and get instant feedback. Clickers are useful for examining students' prior knowledge on a topic, reviewing content, or helping to serve as a lead-in to classroom discussion. Learn how to use clickers to promote active learning in your classes. 30-45 minutes.
Wednesday, September 2
3pm - Moodle Advanced: Gradebook & Quizzes
A more detailed explanation of the newly enhanced gradebook, set-up and organization, weighting grades, and extra credit. If there's interest, I will wrap up with training on how to create online quizzes. 30-45 minutes.
Wednesday, September 2
6pm - Moodle "Everything" Session
Combines the Moodle Quickstart and Advanced training into one session. Ideal for PACE instructors, or those who cannot make daytime training. Approx. 1 hour.
Friday, September 4
10am to 1pm - Office Hours at the Library Research Assistance Desk. Drop by with your Educational Technology questions!