Workshop Archives

Working with International Students

This panel of faculty, staff, and students offered important insight into how to work with APU's international students with the aim of helping them thrive. They discussed some of the common challenges they face as well as learn about effective strategies, available resources, and support services. This presentation was recorded on February 7, 2017.

Adobe Spark Video

Adobe Spark Video is an easy-to-use and video making application for mobile devices. Join us in this exciting webinar to learn how to use this app for creating stunning animated videos in minutes. We learn how to create a short video using Adobe spark from start to finish. Presented by Tim Schreffler on February 24, 2017.

How to Conduct Synchronous Learning Webinar

Research has shown that establishing online synchronous “social presence” or a sense of being with and belonging to a group can improve learning outcomes. Presented by Ann Kwinn on January 25, 2017.

Explain Everything

Explain Everything is a versatile and feature-rich interactive whiteboard application for mobile devices. This webinar will focus on using this app for sharing knowledge, building understanding, and improving personal productivity. Presented by Tim Schreffler on January 27, 2017.

Future Ready APU: Strategic Foresight

Strategic foresight is the disciplined process of illuminating what is on the horizon and applying the insight to informing organizational growth and success. Presented by Dr. Jillian Gilbert on April 13, 2016.

Plagiarism Proofing Your Assignments (part 1 of 2)

This presentation addresses the question of how to create plagiarism proof assignments. Presented by Dr. Rebecca Cantor on February, 17, 2016.

Using Innovation to Future Ready APU

Dr. Andrew Sears, President of City Vision University, facilitated an important conversation about helping future ready APU. Presentation given at APU on March 1, 2016.

Plagiarism Proofing Your Assignments (part 2 of 2)

This presentation addresses the question of how to use Turnitin to check for academic integrity. Presented by Dr. Ann Kwinn on February 17, 2016.

Tech Savvy Writing Feedback

This workshop discusses the use of proven pedagogy and technology to make grading more efficient and effective using. Presented by Dr. Rebecca Cantor and Dr. Mike Truong on October 14, 2015.

Accessibility: Unleashing the Power of Mobile Devices

By law, mobile devices must include support for persons with vision, hearing, learning, physical, and motor disabilities. This workshop provides an opportunity to “speed date” through the accessibility features offered on iOS8 and Android-based devices. Presented by Beth Chamberlain and Dr. Jennifer Courduff on March 10, 2015

Developing Engaging Activities for the Flipped Classroom

The Flipped Classroom will flop if students are not given meaningful opportunities for practice online. This workshop offers practicals strategies to increase online engagement. Presented by Dr. Ann Kwinn on February 12, 2015.

Creating Content for the Flipped Classroom

The flipped classroom is a form of blended learning in which students acquire new content online through video lectures, reading, slide decks, etc. This workshop offers practical strategies for effective blended design. Presented by Dr. Ann Kwinn on Wed, November 12, 2014.