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
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
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
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
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
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
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 chilling haunted house designs, and spine-tingling spooky stories. We’ll have delicious snacks to satisfy your sweet tooth. Mark your calendar for a spooktacular adventure if
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
