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
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
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
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
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
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
AI for Productivity: 5 Prompting Patterns to Save Time
OnlineIn this interactive workshop, discover how to use generative AI to boost your productivity. Learn five practical AI prompt patterns designed to streamline everyday tasks, from content creation to data organization. Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff, this session will provide you with actionable options to save time and enhance efficiency in your daily
Election Preparation: a TechKitchen for Using AI Tools to be Informed Citizens
Wilson Media Lab, Davis Family Library 110 Storrs Ave, Middlebury, VT, United StatesEver wondered how AI is shaping the future of elections? Join us for an exploration into the role AI plays in modern political landscapes and how it impacts the way
Beyond the Norm: Strange Tools & Creative Applications of AI
OnlineStep into the world of unconventional AI in this fun and thought-provoking workshop. We’ll explore the quirky, unexpected, and creative ways AI language models can be used to go beyond everyday tasks. From generating surreal art concepts to crafting bizarre narratives, this session highlights the stranger tools and possibilities AI offers. Whether you’re curious about
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
Scary or Sweet? A Halloween-themed AI Tool TechKitchen
Wilson Media Lab, Davis Family Library 110 Storrs Ave, Middlebury, VT, United StatesGet ready for a fang-tastic time at our Halloween-themed TechKitchen! Join us for spooky fun and enchanting activities. Unleash your creativity at our stations, where you can design costumes, create
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
