Online Teaching & Learning Series Fall 2022
Online@JSU and the online teaching faculty at JSU provide engaging and interesting presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and discussions about online teaching and learning. They cover best practices in teaching online and provide strategies and techniques that they are currently using in the field to effectively teach online. You are invited to attend and be part of the conversation about quality teaching in the online environment and learn and implement new strategies and techniques to improve your teaching online.
Workshops and presentations are delivered virtually in Microsoft Teams or in person in 208 Self Hall.
New to online learning? Visit the Orientation to Online Learning at JSU.
If you have any questions, please contact us at online@jsu.edu. We will gladly answer any questions.
Coping with Complainers and Energy Drainers
Presenter: Dr. Jody Long, Assistant Professor, Social Work, Social & Behavior Sciences
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 2 to 3:00 pm
Where: 208 Self Hall
Type: Faculty Research Presentation
Seats: 12
Abstract: The ability to negotiate through unnecessary drama so that the student and classroom can return to work is priceless. There are meaningful reasons to stop complainers: the cost, adverse effects on everyone, environmental infection, a signal of a problem or mental illness, your sanity, departmental reputation, complainer's potential, counterproductive strategy, and the right thing to do. Seventy-eight percent of people report a loss of at least 3 to 6 hours each week because of complainers. Seventy-three percent of people say they would choose to stay in their current job at their current annual pay rather than accepting a $15,000 pay raise if it required working daily with a chronic complainer. This seminar explores ways to cope with complainers, whiners, complicators, prima donna, controllers, and toxics.
Engaging Students with Canvas Tools and Microsoft Office Suite
Presenter: Dr. Christie Calhoun, Assistant Professor, Interim Department Head, Curriculum & Instruction, Education & Professional Studies
When: Monday, September 19, 2022, 2:30 to 4:00 pm
Where: 208 Self Hall
Type: Hands-on workshop. Please bring your computers.
Seats: 12
Abstract: In a post-pandemic learning environment, engagement strategies are critical to students' learning experiences. Even online learning can be effective and engaging. In this workshop, we will explore tools that are at your fingertips in Microsoft Office and Canvas.
Take-Away: Participants will discover tools that are available in Microsoft Suite and Canvas that can be used to foster engaging learning experiences in online AND traditional courses.
Creating a more accessible and equitable world, a skill development workshop for faculty and staff
Presenter: Dr. Sean Creech, Director, Disability Resources, Student Success Center
When: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: 208 Self Hall
Type: Interactive demonstration and practice. Those coming should bring their devices!
Seats: 12
Abstract: In this interactive session, we will explore how to make your documents accessible to students and unlock your content for everyone. The software we use has many built-in features, but we often do not know how to use them fully to tackle accessibility issues. It is time we take the guesswork out of it. We will learn how to create new and turn existing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents into those that are accessible by all. This includes how to add alt texts to images so that screen readers can listen to what the image is about, how to use fonts, colors, and styles to maximize inclusiveness, and so much more.
Key Take-Aways:
- Learn how to improve accessibility with accessibility checkers.
- Develop skills to make your content accessible to everyone.
- Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents into accessible documents.
- Discover free tools to help along the way.
Become a Publisher: Creating and Publishing Your Own Open Educational Resources (OER)
Presenter: Dr. Mark Sciuchetti, Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Geosciences, Science & Mathematics
When: Monday, September 26, 2022, 10:30 am to Noon
Where: 208 Self Hall
Type: Presentation/Workshop
Seats: 12
Abstract: In this workshop, we will be exploring how to create and publish your own Open Educational Resources (OER). We will examine the current repository of OER here on camps and the plethora of other material available as guides or examples for publishing our own content. We ask that you please bring some aspect of your course, either an assignment, test, quiz, project, syllabus, prompt, discussion board posts, or any part of a course. We will work on publishing the element of your course you bring and the possibility of publishing your entire course as OER. The purpose of this workshop is to get you to think about making your course an OER course so that students have easy access to your material and so that you can share it more easily and freely with your colleagues.
Take-Aways: You will walk away from this workshop with the knowledge of publishing your educational material to get credit for your work. You will also have a Creative Commons license for any material you bring to the workshop to publish.
OER, OA, & Public Domain: For Your Teaching and Research
Presenter: Dr. Hanrong Wang, Professor, Library
When: Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Presentation/Workshop
Abstract: OER, OA, and public domain literature allow free, immediate, and lasting access. With its growing number, implementing practices became popular in higher education. This presentation will provide you with some basic rules and tools for using the literature. Publication opportunities are also included.
Take-Aways: Adopting OER, OA, and public domain literature as course materials could:
- Equalize access
- save students’ money
- provide faculty pedagogical freedom.
Universal Design for Learning
Presenter: Mr. Bobby Mikel, Creative Media Designer, Online@JSU
When: Monday, October 3, 2022, 2:00 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Abstract: Universal Design Learning (UDL) can seem daunting when given an initial look. However, UDL does not need to be challenging as UDL simply allows students to use their strengths in the classroom. All students have different backgrounds and bring different skill sets to their coursework. UDL-minded faculty create opportunities for students to demonstrate these skills through two methods: differentiated instruction and accessible content. In this presentation, the faculty will learn how to differentiate instruction and why making content accessible is so important for student success.
Keywords: Universal Design Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, accessibility
Takeaways:
- The learner will have an increased understanding of UDL
- The learner will learn ways to implement differentiated instruction.
- The learner will learn the reasons for implementation and methods for providing accessible content.
Utilizing Interactive Virtual Simulations in Introduction to American Government
Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Gross, Assistant Professor, Sociology & Political Science, Social & Behavioral Sciences
When: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Faculty Research/Experience Presentation and Resources for Faculty
Abstract: This presentation shares a case study concerning how to use non-publisher resources and incorporate them into a virtual classroom. Numerous interactive activities, games, and simulations exist on the internet that are not produced by publishers. Developing ways to include these resources in a meaningful learning experience presents multiple challenges. These include finding worthwhile virtual activities, disagreement between the course material and virtual activity, the intended audience of the virtual activity is not a college student (e.g., high school student), and the successful integration of an activity that does not exist within the Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas). This presentation describes how PSC 100 – Introduction to American government incorporates online simulations from iCivics while overcoming these and other challenges. Thus, the presentation provides a case study that demonstrates how professors can creatively engage with less-than-ideal virtual resources to produce worthwhile interactive experiences for students.
Takeaway: While there are numerous engaging online activities for college courses, non-publisher resources present challenges to be incorporated into a course. Instead of seeing these challenges as endpoints, this presentation shows the opportunities these provide in including these resources into an online course.
Takeaway:
- Resources on how to find non-publisher virtual activities will be shared.
- Exploring the opportunity that exists when activities and course materials disagree will be discussed.
- Sharing ideas on how to scale-up materials intended for a lower-level audience will be provided.
Using Flipgrid, Padlet, and Canva to enhance online learning
Presenter: Dr. Serena Gramling & Dr. Stacy Mikel, Assistant Professors, Nursing, Health Professions & Wellness
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When: Monday, October 10, 2022, 2:00 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Online Interactive Presentation & Workshop
Abstract: Please join us in Microsoft Teams as we discuss the pros/cons of using Flipgrid, Padlet, and Canva and as well as provide examples of how to use each of these applications to enhance the quality of your online teaching and learning experience.
Take-Aways: Attendees will leave this online workshop with the following:
- FlipGrid Account
- Padlet Account
- Canva Account
- Examples of how to use each app in teaching and learning
Course Learning Outcomes & Module Learning Objectives: What’s the difference anyway?
(Part 1 in a 6-Part Series)
Presenter: Dr. Teresa Gardner, Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, Education & Professional Studies
When: Monday, October 17, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Abstract: In this online workshop, the relationship between course learning outcomes and module learning objectives will be discussed. Faculty will also practice writing course learning outcomes and module learning objectives. We will review the course design workbook (Part 1).
Take-Away: Faculty will leave this online workshop with a working knowledge of the difference between CLOs and MLOs and how to write them. Faculty will also receive a preliminary version of the new online course design/development faculty workbook that will be part of the new Online Course & Program Review Program beginning in Spring 2023.
Out of Alignment: Successfully aligning course learning outcomes, module learning objectives, activities, and assessments.
(Part 2 in a 6-Part Series)
Presenter: Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Presentation/Workshop
Abstract: In this online workshop, properly aligning learning objectives, activities, and assessments will be discussed. We will look at the course design workbook (Part 2).
Take-Away: Faculty will leave this online workshop with a working knowledge about how to successfully select activities that assist students in completing assessments that align with the stated learning objective. Faculty will also receive a preliminary version of the new online course design/development faculty workbook that will be part of the new Online Course & Program Review Program beginning in Spring 2023.
Regular & Substantive Interaction and Course Contact Hours
(Part 3 in a 6-Part Series)
Presenter: Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Presentation/Workshop
Abstract: Coming Soon!
Look at Your Map! (Mapping Your Online Course)
(Part 4 in a 6-Part Series)
Presenter: Dr. Allegra Smith, Assistant Professor, English, Arts & Humanities
When: Monday, October 31, 2022, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Presentation/Workshop
Abstract: Coming Soon!
DesignPLUS by CIDI Labs: Adding Design Elements to Your Canvas Course
(Part 5 in a 6-Part Series)
Presenter: Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
When: Monday, November 7, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Online Workshop
Abstract: In this session, we will use DesignPLUS to create interesting learning experiences for students in Canvas.
Takeaways: Faculty will initiate DesignPLUS in their Canvas account, learn how to leverage DesignPLUS, and create templates they can use in their Canvas courses.
Organizing Content in Canvas and Setting Up Your Canvas Course for Success
(Part 6 in a 6-Part Series)
Presenter: Dr. Chris Inman, Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
Type: Online Workshop
Abstract: In this session, we will create pages, modules, and other elements of a complete online course.
Takeaways: Leave this session with the following knowledge:
- Creating Canvas Pages
- Creating Canvas Modules
- Adding content to pages/organizing content on pages
- Creating assignments, discussions, and quizzes
- Creating Canvas rubrics
- More