Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 17, 2020 - 9:00am - 10:00am & August 24th, 11:00am - 12:00pm)
During this time you may encounter many students who have not previously used the Western Online system in their classes. During this workshop, we will share tips and ideas for ensuring that your students know how to use Western Online in your courses. Ideas discussed will include using the WIU Online Student Orientation module and providing access to it within your course, consistency between the Western Online environment and references made to it in your course syllabus and schedule, and tools that can be used to guide your students through successful completion of your course. Tools introduced will include the Activity Feed, Announcements Tool, Calendar Tool, Checklist Tool, and D2L Grades.
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 17 4:00pm-5:30pm and August 24th 1:30pm - 3:00pm)
Whether you are teaching via video all of the time or using a hybrid format where you will see your students in person periodically throughout the semester, this collaborative session will give you a good foundation to ensure the best possible learning experience for your students! During our first hour together we will present introductory ideas, tips, and best practices for:
Modifying traditional face-to-face courses to move to teach via video
Revising course syllabi to meet the needs of hybrid-based video supported courses
Planning each class session to ensure that remote and in-class students are prepared to learn
Sharing and collecting materials and conducting remote assessments for hybrid and livestream students
Preparing your course documents for live delivery during video-based class sessions and using an out of class through a supplemental course on Western Online
Classroom Management Ideas and setting Expectations for Etiquette
Conducting collaborative activities during and outside of class time to maintain learner engagement
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 18th, 2020 10:00am-11:30am and August 25th, 2020 2:00pm-3:30pm)
For those of you that want to learn as much as possible about Zoom in one session, this one's for you! During this 1 hour and 30 minute session I will demonstrate all of the major features of Zoom from Basic through Advanced. During this webinar, we will share information and demonstrate a great amount of information including:
Accessing your Account
Differences between Paid and Free Accounts
Enabling Features such as Recording, Breakout Rooms, and Polling on your Account
Setting up Meetings (ID’s and Links) for specific courses to be used throughout the semester
The Zoom toolbar - Audio and Video Settings, Participants Window, Chat Window and etc.
Meeting Security Features
Managing Participants (Classroom Management)
Screen Sharing and Annotations (Collaboration and Live Instruction)
Polling (Student Engagement and Collaboration)
Break Out Rooms (Student Engagement and Collaboration)
Using Chat (Collaboration)
Recording your meeting (Local v.s. Cloud) (Paid v.s. Free account)
Waiting Rooms (Classroom Management, Office hours and Security)
Sound like too much at once? You can always sign up for our mini-sessions!
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 19th, 10:30am - 11:15am & August 26th, 2:00pm-2:45pm)
This 45-minute webinar will acquaint you with using Zoom. We will demonstrate and discuss how to do the following:
Access your account
Differences between Free and Paid Accounts
Show you how to enable account features
Set up Meetings for your courses so that you have specific links and ID’s to share
Provide an overview of the toolbar and basic features of the Zoom application.
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 19th, 2:00pm - 2:45pm & August 26th, 9:00am-9:45am)
This 45-minute webinar requires previous participation in Zoom the Basics and fundamental knowledge of how to access and navigate the Zoom application. During this session we will demonstrate and discuss the following:
Zoom’s In-Meeting Security Panel features
Using the waiting room feature for classroom management and security
Participant Management and classroom management from the Participant’s Panel
Chat privacy settings
Annotation and Screen Sharing Settings (For student presentations and Remote Assistance during office hours)
Video Spotlight
Non-verbal communication options
Etiquette Expectations
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 19th, 3:30pm - 4:15pm & August 26th, 11:00am-11:45am)
This 45-minute webinar requires previous participation in Zoom the Basics and fundamental knowledge of how to access and navigate the Zoom application. During this session we will demonstrate and discuss the following:
Polling within Zoom (Free account) (Paid Account)
Using Break Out Room for During Class Collaboration
Screen Sharing (Student Presentations, Interactive White boarding, etc.)
Discuss Types of Activities you Might Try with these Tools
Presented by Ian Szechowycz - uTech (August 19 4:30pm - 6:00pm)
Ian Szechowycz the Learning Spaces Manager at University Technology will provide a question-answer session to answer your questions about Zoom in the Classroom, Zoom license scheduling, accessing your recorded sessions, and any other related questions!
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 20th 1:00pm-2:00pm & August 27th 9:00am-10:00am)
This session will walk you through the steps of sharing your Zoom recording for your students to access within Western Online. The demonstration will be brief, but ample time for questions will be provided.
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 20th 3:00-4:00pm & August 27th 11:00am-12:00pm)
This session will walk you through the steps of sharing your Zoom recording for your students to access within Western Online. The demonstration will be brief, but ample time for questions will be provided.
Presented by Dawn Sweet - CITR (August 21st, 9:00am - 10:30am & August 28th, 11:30am-1:00pm)
In this one hour and 30-minute session, we will demonstrate a template structure for those faculty wanting to create a Western Online course that supports and supplements a live or hybrid course being offered in an alternative format during these evolving times. We will discuss elements such as setting up an area to share documents, collect assignments, conduct online quizzes, and exams and share grades with your students. Time for questions and discussion will be provided.
Presented by Professor, Betsy Perabo - LAS (August 21, 10:30am-12:00pm & August 28, 1:30pm-2:30pm)
LAS professor Betsy Perabo will coordinate this session with faculty to discuss their plans for converting their classes to hybrid, blended, or online formats. If you are teaching remotely for the first time, join us to talk about your pedagogical and technological concerns. If you are experienced in one or more of these formats, we would love for you to participate as well. Dawn Sweet will participate to identify existing resources and determine what workshops CITR might develop. If there is a demand, faculty discussion sessions may continue throughout the semester.