Faculty are welcome to self-enroll in these CTL courses:
Modules for Teaching Online and Learning Brightspace from the Student Perspective.
Events Calendar
Why Assign 15 Pages When 5 Will Do? (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsWith their focus on quality over quantity, shorter writing assignments increase student precision, reduce fluff, discourage procrastination, and strengthen writing skills. When paired with in-class peer-review activities, using sentence outlines, and some limited coaching, the result is stronger and shorter papers that allow you to spend less time grading and responding. During this virtual workshop, we will look at these and other strategies to meet your assignment goals in fewer pages. Participants are welcome to bring one of their existing 'long' writing assignments.
Brightspace Course Content
Microsoft TeamsIn this session we’ll focus on how content is added and organized in Brightspace (modules and topics), adding content and powerful tools like Video Note and the Accessibility Checker, content settings (visibility, date restrictions), tips for using the HTML editor, and linking to course activities.
Brightspace Assignments (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsIn this session we’ll focus on creating and previewing Assignment (individual and group), Settings and connecting Assignments to Grades, editing and reordering Assignments, evaluating student submissions (including annotations and rubrics), and using the Submission Log for tracking student work.
Learn about the Brightspace Transition (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsDo you want more context about the transition to Brightspace? In this 30-minute session, we’ll talk about how your courses will be moved from Blackboard, how you can start working in Brightspace, and your options for learning how to use it. This session won’t involve hands-on work in Brightspace; it's designed for people who have questions about the process and want to know how to plan for this transition.
Brightspace Essentials (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsThis session introduces Brightspace and focuses on finding your way in the Brightspace environment, course settings and personal profiles, the course navigation bar, home page, and table of contents, and a brief look at content and course tools e.g., Announcements, Calendar, Discussion, Assignments, and Quizzes.
Brightspace Course Content (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsIn this session we’ll focus on how content is added and organized in Brightspace (modules and topics), adding content and powerful tools like Video Note and the Accessibility Checker, content settings (visibility, date restrictions), tips for using the HTML editor, and linking to course activities.
Scientific Writing 101 for Graduate Students
Microsoft TeamsScience writers need to convey specialized and technical information to a variety of audiences in a clear and concise manner. Join us in this Scientific Writing 101 online workshop to learn how to facilitate the writing process and to better communicate facts, figures, and methods. Writers at all stages of the writing process and their graduate careers are welcome!
Brightspace Assignments (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsIn this session we’ll focus on: Creating and previewing Assignment (individual and group) Settings and connecting Assignments to Grades Editing and reordering Assignments Evaluating student submissions (including annotations and rubrics) Using the Submission Log for tracking student work You will receive a Microsoft Teams calendar invitation the afternoon prior to your event explaining how to […]
AI in Higher Ed: Let’s Chat About ChatGPT (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsChatGPT has renewed conversations about artificial intelligence in higher education. The prospects of AI-generated text raise questions about writing processes, assignment design, academic integrity, workflow efficiencies, and more. Join us for an open conversation about the ways AI text generation might affect you and your students.
Brightspace Quizzes (Tests)
Microsoft TeamsIn Brightspace, the Quiz tool is used for both quizzes and tests. In this session we’ll show the workflow for creating quizzes, including: Creating questions and question types Creating a question library Building a Quiz Grading a Quiz Quiz statistics and logs You will receive a Microsoft Teams calendar invitation the afternoon prior to your […]
AI in Higher Ed: Let’s Chat About ChatGPT (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsChatGPT has renewed conversations about artificial intelligence in higher education. The prospects of AI-generated text raise questions about writing processes, assignment design, academic integrity, workflow efficiencies, and more. Join us for an open conversation about the ways AI text generation might affect you and your students.
Learn about the Brightspace Transition (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsDo you want more context about the transition to Brightspace? In this 30-minute session, we’ll talk about how your courses will be moved from Blackboard, how you can start working in Brightspace, and your options for learning how to use it. This session won’t involve hands-on work in Brightspace; it's designed for people who have questions about the process and want to know how to plan for this transition.
Brightspace Assignments (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsIn this session we’ll focus on creating and previewing Assignment (individual and group), settings and connecting Assignments to Grades, editing and reordering Assignments, evaluating student submissions (including annotations and rubrics), and using the Submission Log for tracking student work.
Brightspace Course Content (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsIn this session we’ll focus on how content is added and organized in Brightspace (modules and topics), adding content and powerful tools like Video Note and the Accessibility Checker, content settings (visibility, date restrictions), tips for using the HTML editor, and linking to course activities
Brightspace Essentials (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsThis session introduces Brightspace and focuses on finding your way in the Brightspace environment, course settings and personal profiles, the course navigation bar, home page, and table of contents, and a brief look at content and course tools e.g., Announcements, Calendar, Discussion, Assignments, and Quizzes.
Brightspace Quizzes (Tests)
Microsoft TeamsIn Brightspace, the Quiz tool is used for both quizzes and tests. In this session we’ll show the workflow for creating quizzes, including creating questions and question types, creating a question library, building a Quiz, grading a Quiz, and Quiz statistics and logs.
Assessment Planning for Graduate Programs (Online session)
Microsoft TeamsThis hour-long workshop will focus on assessment of student learning in graduate programs. What characterizes program learning outcomes-PLOs, indirect and direct forms of assessments, formative and summative assessments, and other assessment activities in relation to graduate training will be discussed. Checklist on updating E1A, E1B forms and assessment plan charts will also be discussed.
Keep On Teaching: Avoiding Burnout and Supporting Students (In-Person or Remotely)
Microsoft TeamsThe challenge of engaging students has hit instructors hard in the last few years. Remote instruction left many students feeling stressed out and disconnected. Even as campuses have reopened, instructors are still asking: How can I make class time more meaningful? And how can I support students without burning myself out? This webinar, organized by the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Teaching Newsletter, will focus on how to recognize and mitigate instructor burnout and how to support students without overextending yourself. Join us at the CTL to view the webinar together.
Teaching First-Year Students: The Semester Ahead (In-Person)
302 Howe Memorial 302 Howe Memorial LibraryJoin First-Year Seminar, Liberal Arts Scholars Program, English 002, and HCOL86 colleagues to discuss your questions and experiences regarding teaching first-year students and incorporating FWIL (WIL1) outcomes in your courses. This is the first in a series of Friday discussions for the spring semester; attend one, some, or all! In this session, we will check in to see how you are doing and what your thoughts/questions are for the coming semester.
Brightspace Migration: First Steps
Microsoft TeamsYour fall Blackboard course has been migrated (copied) to Brightspace. So now what do you do? Join us for an overview that describes what you can expect and will help you assess your course holistically, identify which of your migrated materials need attention, and what your next steps might be.