2022 Session Agenda & Links

9:00 - 9:45 AM: Using Turnitin for Discussion Posts Originality Check - Laurene Carlin & Shelly Liken

• • This presentation is designed to share an innovative approach to preventing student plagiarism in discussions, by having students first submit their work to a "Discussion Post Originality Check." The impetus for implementing this approach as well as outcomes are discussed. During the presentation, the approach will be demonstrated.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience: Demonstration/ Webinar/ Online Instructors

  • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=89880620-4e56-41a5-a271-aec300ebddc1

  • Sessions Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1a-pc65VihYo90kEp5elrqhlTNkpYwHFI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116209503495928892142&rtpof=true&sd=true

10:00 - 10:45 AM: Make Your Discussions Come to Life - Kristine Pruett

• • Are you frustrated that your students don't do much discussing in your discussion forums? Tired of the inevitable "I agree!" or "Great post."? Then join Kristine to learn specific discussion strategies that can increase students' responses and engage them more deeply with the content. After reviewing a variety of discussion strategies and prompt types, we will work on revising an existing discussion prompt so be sure to bring one that you would like to improve.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation & Hands-On Workshop/ Webinar/ Online & Hybrid Instructors

  • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=f05de6b9-a058-483f-8d0a-aec300fb82e6

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jcFSTjiTIJLRa_F65w0EShan5oqM9fkFMzjzOLP4G5A/edit?usp=sharing

11:00 - 11:45 AM: Using Maps to Enhance Learning Experience, part 1 - Bobak Karimi

• • This workshop will introduce existing resources through the Center for Geographic Information Science (GIS) that can help instructors develop multimedia (paper, digital, and online) maps to aid the classroom experience. A short example of a map with corresponding assignment focusing on the influence of plate tectonics on society, culture, and human development will be provided to motivate instructor creativity in creating their own map-assisted activities. All disciplines welcome.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience: Presentation/ Cohen SC 428 (GIS Lab)/ F2F & Online Instructors

12:00 - 12:45 PM: Using Maps to Enhance Learning Experience, part 2 - Bobak Karimi

• • The latter portion of the workshop will be a time for instructors to develop ideas of maps they might want for their courses (with media in mind), and list the datasets they would need with the functionalities they might want developed. The director of the Center for GIS will assist instructors in preparing this content for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 terms. All disciplines welcome. 

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:   Hands-on workshop/ Cohen SC 428 (GIS Lab)/ F2F & Online Instructors

All sessions via Zoom webinar on this day.

9:00 - 9:45 AM: Copyright and Academic Integrity: Best Practices - Brian Sacolic

• • An introductory overview on classroom copyright issues emphasizing the differences between F2F and online environments and situations. This session will give learners enough background training to make informed decisions regarding copyright issues. Beyond protecting themselves, educators need to set good examples for their students’ protection as well.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation/ Webinar/ F2F & Online instructors

  • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=c6e36b2c-9184-4a1d-a024-aed100ea57c8

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TTIA_GhTNw3Vjing9TZxGxFEOwgbm3OHI0Mqs9h_9fo/edit?usp=sharing

10:00 - 10:45 AM: Strategies for Motivating Students in Both Online and In Person Environments - Joan Martins

• • Motivating students by applying sound strategies increases learning and decreases grading time. Please consider this 45 minute workshop where you will be exposed to researched motivational strategies. The presentation is followed by Q & A; everyone is encouraged to share personal successful strategies.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation/ Webinar/ F2F & Online Instructors

  • Session Recording:  https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=07b40ec8-48dd-46f6-8370-aed100f83ef2

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JsKA5rrWZhsOJRuvlRFK0QWXS3Dl98KGIWZXgo0O2Wg/edit?usp=sharing

11:00 - 11:45 AM: My Course is Good, Right? - Kristine Pruett

• • What determines a "good" course? How do you know if you have designed a good online course? Are your students struggling to find things? Have you included key information for them to be successful? This session will review the factors and indicators of a good online course. We'll discuss the different rubrics available for determining online course quality and design.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience: Presentation/ Webinar / Online & hybrid Instructors

  • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=f5d92132-1d40-4374-b588-aed1010d76a7

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ia6zoKAHBJDnriCLLr0GQK-cOMXVHs4jqYy4D_0Klak/edit?usp=sharing

9:00 - 9:45 AM: Using Technology for Courses Post-Pandemic - Ed Bednarz

• • The COVID-19 pandemic was an extremely negative event for society. However, there were many lessons learned that will improve course delivery for professors moving forward.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation/ Webinar/ F2F & Online instructors

  • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=25c75d68-b341-4dfe-adde-aed800e630f8

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aP8sEDx-uz_htofP1LPVwyBxpw-Q56zCjB5QmHBW7sw/edit?usp=sharing

10:00 - 10:45 AM: Video Assignments Showdown: Panopto vs. Bongo! Best Ways to Use Each Tool - Kathy Lewis

• • This session will explore options for creating video assignments for students using Panopto and Bongo. We will demonstrate the differences and benefits of each one and give examples of best use cases. Hands-on practice will include both the instructor and student perspective.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation & Hands-On Workshop/Breiseth 208 lab/ F2F & Online Instructors

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13wJAgYRpafOelEAGy7KGLbO7ybCY7ODaKi4WdynzQ54/edit#slide=id.p

11:00 - 11:45 AM: Providing Feedback Effectively in D2L - Jason Wagner

• • In this session, we'll cover all of the mechanisms to provide feedback to our instructors and how to create and grade with them, including the new rubric experience, submission views on quizzes/exams, and how to set up your gradebook to do all of the work for you.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience: Presentation/ Hyflex - BREIS Lab 208 & Zoom/ F2F & Online Instructors

  • Session Recording:  https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=e18b4e83-e043-424c-80f5-aed8010b2996

  • Session Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Juss0_MXE3MNFQLQ9OWpm3xGIIW-IZuH/view?usp=sharing

9:00 - 9:45 AM: Maximize Your Time: Top Tips for Teaching Online - Kristine Pruett

• • Wondering how to maximize your efforts and time when it comes to managing your online class? Looking for tips to streamline your approach? Maybe you need some ways to deal with the multitude of discussion responses? If any of this describes you, then this session is for you! We'll cover a variety of researched and tested tips and strategies to help you be a great online teacher and spend your time where it is most important. 

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation/ Webinar / Online Instructors

  • Recording link: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=a7e6f653-4d67-4f6d-9c94-aedf00ecc8ac

  • Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eLzOh3Zg1b45nOXUIfX-282hZG5LS9hsGKd3e2qgxOc/edit?usp=sharing

10:00 - 10:45 AM: Panopto Capture & Desktop Recorder: Two Ways to Record Your Videos - Joseph Nalbone

• • You are probably familiar with Panopto's desktop recorder, the one you download and install on your computer. But, did you know there is a browser based Capture program for recording with Panopto? In this session we will look at the advantages of both versions to help you quickly choose which one to use for your video project.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  F2F Presentation/ Breiseth 108 Lab / All Instructors

11:00 - 11:45 AM: Lessons Learned from Online Transition Due to COVID 19: Perceptions of Motivation from Undergraduate Students as a Result of Perceived Faculty Engagement - Lori Cooper and Ty Frederickson

• • Lori Cooper and Ty Frederickson will share the findings from their qualitative case study research on the undergraduate student experience during the transition to online learning during and following COVID-19. Our findings will illuminate students' perceptions of teaching strategies faculty used to effectively support student engagement and learning. This session will be of value to all levels of educators who work either in an online, face-to-face, or hybrid model, as it will provide the unique lessons students have shared regarding effective faculty approaches.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation/ Webinar/ F2F & Online Instructors

  • Recording link: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=8348b9bb-0a60-481d-80bc-aedf01065793

  • Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZpPhNkZf-UA0aj245c3eQOeyOZfuP_eMacA4o83yOKU/edit?usp=sharing

• All sessions today are via Zoom.

• 9:00 - 9:45 AM: Activate Your Classroom! - Danielle Kieck

  • • Consider incorporating active learning activities into your teaching to encourage student engagement and make learning fun! In this presentation, we will explore active learning activities and games took to keep students engaged.

    • Format/ Location/ Audience: Hands-on Workshop/ Webinar/ F2F & Online Instructors

    • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=cccf19c4-7db9-4edd-ae79-aee600eb66cb

    • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qJZtCLFPgzlFLVfeAF_dWgvbEIpRhbaXdwQm_XBWpKU/edit?usp=sharing

• 10:00 - 10:45 AM: Using D2L for Attendance and Student Tracking  - Anu Gai

  • • With large classes and little time, tracking attendance can be an issue. Using the Attendance module in D2L helps saves valuable class time in one step. D2L can also send out email reminders to students who have developed attendance issues.

    • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Demonstration/ Webinar / F2F & Online Instructors

    • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=9066d2b1-aa58-43a4-824d-aee600f1f334

    • Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eP3fVaLjrNbfNv8WX3Jl_5vAzOoI5mFqDMkLhHg_Yos/edit?usp=sharing

• 11:00 - 11:45 AM: Creating High-Quality, Reusable Content for your Online Courses:  Addressing the Why, What, and How - Jane Blanken-Webb

  • • Do you teach multiple sections of the same course or the same course multiple times a year? Does this leave you feeling, at times, like a broken record? Have you considered creating high-quality video materials for your courses that could be reused again and again, but feel overwhelmed by the daunting task of learning how to create these materials? The aim of this session is to help confront and overcome the initial road blocks that get in the way of creating high-quality, reusable content for online courses. By addressing questions of why, what, and how, the session will empower instructors to move forward with the task of creating durable video content for their courses.

    • Format/ Location/ Audience: Hands-On Workshop/ Webinar/ F2F & Online Instructors

    • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=44ff2fd6-a83d-4ee0-99e4-aee601076749

    • Session Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OJECPYcRt5i_FNHHDbR30itk6ckokPI8/view?usp=sharing

12:00 - 12:45 PM: Would You Watch That? Best Practices to Improve Video in your Courses - Kathy Lewis

• • Are students not watching your course videos? Learn how to improve the quality of your videos and ease cognitive load by “chunking” them into shorter lengths. We will cover the best practices that will make your videos more watchable and engaging for your students.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience: Presentation & Hands-On Workshop/Webinar/ F2F & Online Instructors

  • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=c4192c4e-53c0-489f-a157-aee60118a3d5

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WbY2RoyNLzZaDZNEj7YydzVpSiMsclYGcQP4W2h5Dsw/edit?usp=sharing

9:00 - 9:45 AM: Impactful Technology Use: Rethink, Refresh, Revamp - 6/14 - CANCELLED - check back as this may be filled with something else

• • TBD

10:00 - 10:45 AM: Accessibility Made Easy - Joseph Nalbone

• • Accessibility is a big concern, but doesn't need to take over your schedule. Let's find ways to make accessibility a routine part of your teaching.

  • Format/ Location/ Audience:  Presentation/ Webinar/ All Instructors

  • Session Recording: https://wilkes.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=886588b3-2597-44a1-956f-aeed00f7ab74

  • Session Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bqYKwQ3R1bVUg2CUmbyQxv_qRm9LFgmt/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116209503495928892142&rtpof=true&sd=true

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Getting Started in D2L & Panopto - New Faculty Bootcamp - Jason Wagner

• • Have you never used D2L before? Or maybe only using a few features? This bootcamp will show you how to get started with a blank shell in D2L, and populate your course with content, assignments, discussions, and quizzes to get up and running, and how to supplement your course with video from Panopto. Participants are encouraged to bring some of their course materials to build their course as we go through the bootcamp, and if you're not ready to do that yet, a blank sandbox will be provided for you to play in. Beginner level

  • Format/ Location/ Audience: Hands-On Workshop/ Breiseth 108 Lab / Face-2-Face instructors only