Using Generative AI in the Language Classroom
OnlineLed by Dr. Thor Sawin, Associate Dean of Curriculum for the Language Schools, this workshop offers concrete strategies on integrating AI tools into immersive language instruction. All activities presented will be in the context of the Language Pledge. The focus is on activities that will help learners enhance - rather than outsource or replace -
Getting Started with Canvas for Language Teachers
OnlineThis workshop is geared to language faculty who are new to Canvas, and/or new to using Canvas at Middlebury. We will cover the following topics as an introduction to Canvas: Creating a course site using CourseHub Importing a template Setting up your home page Using Canvas alongside in-person language teaching How to use Canvas in-language
Giving Meaningful Feedback on Learning in Canvas
OnlineMeaningful feedback is especially important to learning, as it provides students with detailed information about their work that helps guide them toward enhanced understanding of a subject, as well as mastery of the skills required to deliver a longer-term assignment in a professional and impactful manner. Meaningful feedback is specific, timely, and purposeful. In this
Drop-in consultation: Canvas
OnlineHave a question about Canvas, or any of the tools that integrate with Canvas (Panopto, Hypothes.is, etc.)? Come by our Zoom room to chat with a DLINQ instructional designer about your question or what you're looking to accomplish with Canvas. Please register below to receive the Zoom link, and feel free to drop by any
Drop-in Consultation: Canvas
OnlineHave a question about Canvas, or any of the tools that integrate with Canvas (Panopto, Hypothes.is, etc.)? Come by our Zoom room to chat with a DLINQ instructional designer about your question or what you're looking to accomplish with Canvas. Please register below to receive the Zoom link, and feel free to drop by any
Using Group Work as a Pedagogical Tool Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Group work is a common activity in many courses, and can also be a significant stressor for students. In this track, we’ll address how to plan/design for, assess, and implement group work in your class in a way that ensures that
Using Generative AI in the Classroom Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Have you been wanting to explore generative AI for your classroom? This track will provide guidance on using generative AI in the classroom and space for conversations with colleagues about your ideas and questions. You will learn about designing AI-inclusive assignments
Digital Storytelling Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Digital storytelling facilitates connections between people and ideas, and links the past, present, and future. Storytelling also can advance understanding of complex ideas, facilitate language learning, and promote inclusion and diversity in the classroom. In this workshop series, we introduce participants
Using Group Work as a Pedagogical Tool Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Group work is a common activity in many courses, and can also be a significant stressor for students. In this track, we’ll address how to plan/design for, assess, and implement group work in your class in a way that ensures that
Using Generative AI in the Classroom Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Have you been wanting to explore generative AI for your classroom? This track will provide guidance on using generative AI in the classroom and space for conversations with colleagues about your ideas and questions. You will learn about designing AI-inclusive assignments
Digital Storytelling Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Digital storytelling facilitates connections between people and ideas, and links the past, present, and future. Storytelling also can advance understanding of complex ideas, facilitate language learning, and promote inclusion and diversity in the classroom. In this workshop series, we introduce participants
Using Group Work as a Pedagogical Tool Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Group work is a common activity in many courses, and can also be a significant stressor for students. In this track, we’ll address how to plan/design for, assess, and implement group work in your class in a way that ensures that
Using Generative AI in the Classroom Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Have you been wanting to explore generative AI for your classroom? This track will provide guidance on using generative AI in the classroom and space for conversations with colleagues about your ideas and questions. You will learn about designing AI-inclusive assignments
Digital Storytelling Track – Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series
OnlineJoin us for the 2024 Summer Digital Teaching and Learning Series, August 21-23, 2024! Digital storytelling facilitates connections between people and ideas, and links the past, present, and future. Storytelling also can advance understanding of complex ideas, facilitate language learning, and promote inclusion and diversity in the classroom. In this workshop series, we introduce participants
Getting Started With Canvas
OnlineThis workshop is geared to faculty who are new to Canvas, new to using Canvas at Middlebury, or who would like a refresher on common Canvas features. We will cover the following topics: * Creating a course site using CourseHub * Importing a template * Setting up your home page * Adding a syllabus *
Tools for Active and Engaging Learning
OnlineDuring this workshop, we’ll demo and discuss some of the most popular Middlebury-supported tools for active and engaging learning: StoryMaps: a web-based story-authoring application that allows you to easily integrate maps alongside narrative text and other multimedia content. Panopto: a video and audio storage service that allows you to upload, edit, store and share video
Getting Started With Canvas
OnlineThis workshop is geared to faculty who are new to Canvas, new to using Canvas at Middlebury, or who would like a refresher on common Canvas features. We will cover the following topics: * Creating a course site using CourseHub * Importing a template * Setting up your home page * Adding a syllabus *
Creating Accessible Digital Materials for Diverse Learners
OnlineWhen creating or using digital materials in your course, you will want to ensure that those digital materials are accessible to the broadest range of learners. There are small steps that you can take in creating digital materials that may have a large impact for your learners. This session will introduce you to several strategies
Using Quizzes and SpeedGrader in Canvas
OnlineIn this hands-on workshop, we'll dive into the features of the New Quizzes and SpeedGrader tools available in Canvas. We'll demonstrate how to create, customize, and deploy quizzes with the New Quizzes tool. You'll also learn how to use SpeedGrader for more efficient grading of Assignments, Discussions, and New Quizzes.
Student Engagement in the Classroom: A Reading and Conversation Series
CTLR suite (VT) and ZoomAre we having an epidemic of student disengagement? While student engagement is a perennial pedagogical issue, in the past few years we have heard an increase in faculty concerns about student engagement in their courses. What are you seeing in your courses? How does student disengagement interfere with the pedagogy of our institution? What specific
Mapping as Data Visualization Across Disciplines
OnlineMaps are powerful learning tools! Join us for an exploration of mapping as a data visualization activity across disciplines. We’ll cover these topics and more: An intro to the power of mapping and the different skill sets it embodies Tools that can be used for mapping and map storytelling (from low-tech offline tools to high-tech
Using the New DesignPLUS Tools for Canvas Site Design
OnlineThe Canvas DesignPLUS Tools have undergone some major changes! Join us for an exploration of the new tools, including: An intro to DesignPLUS Tools and how they can help you enhance the look and feel, and accessibility, of your Canvas course site An overview of the new interface and the different features you’ll find there
Navigating Group Work Challenges
OnlineAlthough we enter into group work projects with the best intentions for developing collaboration and communication skills, most of us have had the experience of watching a project fall off track. In this session we’ll address: Common issues and challenges encountered in group work, Plans for how to make adjustments mid-semester to redirect your group
