All sessions meet in Scovill 010 (Faculty Development Lab)
Tuesday, August 25
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.
Wednesday, August 26
11am - 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.
Wednesday, August 26
3pm - 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.
Thursday, August 27
11am - 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.
Thursday, August 27
3:30pm - 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.
Friday, August 28
10am to 1pm - Office Hours at the Library Research Assistance Desk. Drop by with your Educational Technology questions!