Mary Margret Williams Theater
Registration 8:00 - 9:15
9:30 - 10:15
10:15 - 11:00
Session Overview
This opening session introduces the university’s LMS initiative, its goals, and the importance of consistent digital instructional practices.
Key Topics
Why NJCU adopted the new LMS
Institutional goals for teaching, learning, and student engagement
How the LMS supports accessibility, equity, and academic continuity
Learning Outcome
Participants will understand the purpose of the LMS and its role in advancing institutional and instructional goals.
Break 11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
Understanding Resistance
Group Discussion Activity
Participants will engage in facilitated discussions to openly share:
Barriers to LMS adoption
Concerns about workload, time, or instructional autonomy
Technical or pedagogical challenges
Interactive Tools
Embedded Google Form or Padlet for anonymous feedback
Breakout discussion prompts
Learning Outcome
Participants will feel heard and gain insight into shared challenges while identifying solutions collaboratively.
12:00 - 12:30
Tutorial Content
Logging in and accessing courses
Uploading and organizing instructional materials
Creating announcements and using communication tools
Assigning and collecting student work electronically
Learning Outcome
Participants will demonstrate basic navigation and content management skills within the LMS.
12:30 - 1:00
Showcase of Successful Practices
Organizing course content for clarity
Using LMS tools to support active learning
Reducing paper use through digital assignments and assessments
Faculty Voices
Short testimonials or case examples from early adopters
Sample course screenshots or walkthroughs
Learning Outcome
Participants will identify at least two best practices they can apply immediately to their own courses.
Lunch 1:00 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:30
Faculty
Designing engaging LMS-based instruction
Managing grades and feedback efficiently
Administrators
Monitoring LMS usage and supporting faculty
Aligning LMS practices with accreditation and institutional goals
Librarians
Embedding digital resources and research tools
Supporting information literacy within the LMS
Learning Outcome
Participants will understand how the LMS supports their specific role and responsibilities.
2:30 - 3:00
Breakout Group Activities
Uploading course materials
Creating an assignment or quiz
Setting up discussion boards
Support
Live facilitators and instructional designers
Help desk links and virtual office hours
Learning Outcome
Participants will gain hands-on experience and increased confidence using LMS features.
Break 3:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 4:30
Live Q&A Session
Open forum for participant questions
Feedback Collection
Embedded Google Form for session feedback
Suggestions for future training topics
Learning Outcome
Participants will clarify remaining questions and contribute to continuous improvement of LMS training.
4:30 - 5:00
Immediate Next Steps
Commit to posting all instructional materials in the LMS
Identify one LMS feature to implement within the next two weeks
Ongoing Support
Scheduled follow-up workshops
Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs)
LMS resource repository
Contact Information
Instructional technology support
Library services
Faculty mentors
Learning Outcome
Participants will leave with a clear action plan and awareness of ongoing support resources.
Party at GSUB 6:00 - 9:00