Oakland University Workshop Calendar

e-LIS: Tech Focus- Gradebook Setup Do it now before it's too late

Description : Learn how to match your gradebook to your course syllabus. Did you know Moodle's gradebook setup can do: extra credit, drop lowest, bulk insert grades, and import/export from excel? Best practices will be covered so you can save time when grading. Also learn of the TIME SAVING feature in Moodle that can transfer your gradebook's course total grades into Banner (SAIL) directly from the Moodle gradebook.

Semester Transition Extravaganza

Description : Come to the 4th floor of the library to work on your fall semester wrap-up and winter course transition. Both e-LIS and CETL will be present to assist. While you are here, save tons of time by double-checking your grade book setup and learning how to quickly export your Moodle grades into Banner (SAIL). Being proactive doesn't stop there, we can also help you import your course into your Winter semester course, and utilize the Moodle SpeedDater to quickly update your assignment and quiz due dates for next semester, and general semester prep like syllabus updates. Drop in on this hands-on lab in order to have a procrastination-free winter break! Donuts and beverages will be available.

e-LIS: Tech Focus- Gradebook Setup Do it now before it's too late

Description : Learn how to match your gradebook to your course syllabus. Did you know Moodle's gradebook setup can do: extra credit, drop lowest, bulk insert grades, and import/export from excel? Best practices will be covered so you can save time when grading. Also learn of the TIME SAVING feature in Moodle that can transfer your gradebook's course total grades into Banner (SAIL) directly from the Moodle gradebook.

Moodle 4.2 Updates Workshop

Description : Moodle will be updated on December 20th. Referencing the Moodle 4.2 updates help document, this workshop will demonstrate the most notable updates to prepare you for the Winter 2024 semester better. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

e-LIS: Best Practices - Moodle Introduction for New Users

Description : Are students asking you to use Moodle more in your face-to-face course? Have you avoided using Moodle because you are just not a techie? Then this workshop is for you! We will explore simple ways to use Moodle that will make life easier for any level computer user. You will learn about Moodle?s main communication tools, ways to organize class content, resources and the gradebook. We will also look at the advantages of using Moodle for faculty and students, as well as other training services available through e-LIS.

e-LIS: Best Practices - Your first week of online: What does your course look like

Description : For new and veteran teachers, the first week of online classes can feel daunting. Is my course ready? What activities should I do in the first week? In order to hit the ground running, it is important to have solid course organization and some activities in the first week to allow for students to get accustomed to your course and get to know their classmates. In this workshop, we will discuss some best practices on structuring your Moodle course and demonstrate a few ice-breaker activities you can utilize in your first week of online teaching.

e-LIS: Best Practices - Create a Variety of Engaging Discussions Using Moodle Forums

Description : Let's face it - online discussion boards can get stale for faculty and students. Students tire of the one original post and two reply format, and instructors disengage from the grading overload online discussions create. Let us help you spice up your discussions by using free technologies and different teaching approaches. Learn about tools you can use to create video chat discussions and how to use Moodle to disrupt the monotony.

e-LIS: Benefits & Strategies for a Properly Setup Moodle Gradebook

Description : Have you ever been confused setting up your gradebook in Moodle? Are your students asking you to put your grades in Moodle and you aren't sure how to do it? Have you never used the Moodle gradebook because it seems too complicated? Are you an experienced Moodle gradebook user curious to learn more about this powerful feature? This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge to construct your gradebook confidently in Moodle. Learn how to create weighted or non-weighed gradebooks and how you can simplify the gradebook for you and your students.

e-LIS: Advanced - Media Management: where to store your videos

Description : If you have videos, or are planning to have videos in your Moodle course, this workshop will cover options for storing your Zoom, YuJa, Panopto, and YouTube. To help you decide which is best, the accessibility of your videos will be discussed as well as the ability to embed interactive questions.

e-LIS: Teaching Presence - Creating Community in your Online Class

Description : In online classes, some students may feel isolated and mention a lack of ?human connection.? In this workshop, we will discuss strategies to create and build community in your online classes so all of your students can shine. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to foster different types of interactions in your online class and begin to build a strong community where your students can succeed.

Getting Organized: Teaching Tech Habits & Survival Skills

Description : Hear from two e-LIS Instructional designers who also teach on how they leverage their organizational and tech-productivity skills to prevent burnout and teach more efficiently. This workshop will demonstrate techniques for both online and in-person classroom environments.

e-LIS: Best Practices - Moodle Introduction for New Users

Description : Are students asking you to use Moodle more in your face-to-face course? Have you avoided using Moodle because you are just not a techie? Then this workshop is for you! We will explore simple ways to use Moodle that will make life easier for any level computer user. You will learn about Moodle?s main communication tools, ways to organize class content, resources and the gradebook. We will also look at the advantages of using Moodle for faculty and students, as well as other training services available through e-LIS.

e-LIS: Best Practices - Pedagogical approaches to instructional videos

Description : A vital component of online teaching and learning is creating instructional videos for your students. In this workshop we will discuss the process of creating effective instructional videos and the pedagogical approaches that can be applied to videos.We will demonstrate some best practices when it comes to creating instructional videos. If you are looking to up your instructional video content for your online course, then this workshop is just for you!

Increase Reading Motivation and Metacognition with Social Annotation

Description : Class readings can be perceived as a means to an end (i.e., grades) rather than a means for curiosity, inquiry, and dialogue. Using free social annotation tools like Hypothes.is encourages reading as a peer activity and bolster student reflection (metacognition). Greg Allar from International Studies will show how he uses Hypothes.is in his courses.

e-LIS: Benefits & Strategies for a Properly Setup Moodle Gradebook

Description : Have you ever been confused setting up your gradebook in Moodle? Are your students asking you to put your grades in Moodle and you aren't sure how to do it? Have you never used the Moodle gradebook because it seems too complicated? Are you an experienced Moodle gradebook user curious to learn more about this powerful feature? This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge to construct your gradebook confidently in Moodle. Learn how to create weighted or non-weighed gradebooks and how you can simplify the gradebook for you and your students.

Data-Informed Decisions Using the Student Success and Equity Dashboard (Part 1)

Description : This is a two-part series (Part 1 on January 22; Part 2, January 29). To earn a certificate in "Data-Informed Decisions using the Student Success and Equity Dashboard," faculty must attend both sessions and complete a guided plan to use course data for equitable outcomes. (Please bring your laptop. We will have extra laptops as needed.) Using the Student Success and Equity Dashboard data can inform decisions on program and course design. In the Student Success and Equity Dashboard Data-informed Decisions workshop, we will explore how to analyze course-level data on student success and equity gaps. We will discuss simple changes faculty can make to have a big impact. Then, together with CETL guidance, faculty will use a data-informed approach for planning and implementing their course to improve student outcomes. Learn more about the Student Success Dashboard Teaching Initiative. (https://www.oakland.edu/cetl/ou-teaching-initiatives/#tab-1)

e-LIS: Tech Focus-Interactive and engaging live lectures with Kahoot and more!

Description : Are you looking for some strategies to make your live lectures more interactive and engaging for students? Then look no further! In this workshop, we will discuss and demonstrate using Kahoot! And Zoom polling that instructors can use synchronously in class as a comprehension check, quiz review or even a pre-test to gauge their students' knowledge about a topic or subject. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover the functionality of the basic (free version) Kahoot and zoom polling and show you how you can design interactive activities for your classes.

Planning and Applying for Academic and non-Academic Jobs

Description : This session will highlight the job search process and preparation of the application materials. The student will also learn networking skills.

e-LIS Streamline Your Moodle Course Design

Description : Let's get spiffy! Your general area will be clear, your communication crisp and direct, your weekly topic headings neat and chronological, required versus optional readings clear (files, folders, pages), your assigned activities understood. But wait - how do we do those things? Step 1: Come to this workshop!

e-LIS: Create and Deliver Quizzes with Ease

Description : Come learn the three easy steps to create Moodle quizzes: create question bank categories, populate your question bank, then add questions. You'll learn how to import multiple choice questions directly into Moodle, how to minimize potential cheating, and how to use other tools like Camtasia and H5P for student engagement quizzes. Even experienced Moodle quiz users can learn new tricks in this workshop!

Data-Informed Decisions Using the Student Success and Equity Dashboard (Part 2)

Description : This is a two-part series (Part 1 on January 22; Part 2, January 29). To earn a certificate in "Data-Informed Decisions using the Student Success and Equity Dashboard," faculty must attend both sessions and complete a guided plan to use course data for equitable outcomes. (Please bring your laptop. We will have extra laptops as needed.) Using the Student Success and Equity Dashboard data can inform decisions on program and course design. In the Student Success and Equity Dashboard Data-informed Decisions workshop, we will explore how to analyze course-level data on student success and equity gaps. We will discuss simple changes faculty can make to have a big impact. Then, together with CETL guidance, faculty will use a data-informed approach for planning and implementing their course to improve student outcomes. Learn more about the Student Success Dashboard Teaching Initiative. (https://www.oakland.edu/cetl/ou-teaching-initiatives/#tab-1)

Student Mental Health: Faculty on the Front Line

Description : Students' mental health needs remain significant, often outpacing campus counseling resources. Faculty are often the first to hear about these issues from students. How can faculty best support students without counseling training or taxing their own mental health? Join this discussion with knowledgeable OU faculty and staff with expertise in counseling and mental health.

e-LIS: Tech Focus - Gmail Tips to Eliminate Inbox Overwhelm

Description : Overwhelmed with emails? Learn how you can make the most of your OU Gmail account! After this workshop, you will be able to send and receive less emails, keep your inbox organized, and easily find any email you are looking for. We will cover how to use Gmail features like search, filters, labels, undo send, signatures, vacation responders, and more, as well as a few bonus tips for Google Calendar. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

e-LIS: Tech Focus - Moodle Assignments for Papers, Projects, and Much More!

Description : Even if you're teaching fully online, partially online, in-person, or even HyFlex - Moodle Assignments are great to incorporate into your courses! They are perfect for papers, projects, journal reflections, sharing resources, and more. They are also easy to grade, annotate, and provide feedback, all without having to print or download a single file. Sign-up to learn about the variety of ways you can use Moodle Assignments in your course. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

Creating Affordable, Flexible Computing Activities with Google Cloud Platform

Description : It’s often difficult to require specific computer environments or applications for your course, as students don’t always have reliable access to machines that they can install software onto. This session shows the features of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), which allows students to create environments that only require access to a browser. Furthermore, Google Cloud offers educational credits to make access free to students and faculty.

Becoming More Critical Consumers and Creators: Integrating Critical Thinking into Student Learning

Description : It’s increasingly essential that students develop critical skills in how they find, evaluate, and use information – both in their academic work and in their everyday life. What’s more, national surveys of employers have established that such abilities play an important role in the workplace but that recent college graduates are underprepared. This session will start a conversation about the kinds of meaningful, authentic learning experiences we can foster so that learners can become more critical consumers and creators of information. Led by Amanda Nichols Hess, Professor of OU Libraries.

Your Response Matters: How to Maintain Shared Trust amidst Student Challenges

Description : How often do we notice changes in student behavior that we are unsure how to navigate? In this session we will practice “in the moment” responses to student challenges using scenario vignettes, and align our responses with specific OU resources, procedures, and people. While this session is great to those newer to OU, it is a good opportunity for all faculty to refresh their skills and knowledge.

e-LIS: Tech Focus - Weekly Overviews with Moodle Pages

Description : How do your students know what's happening each week? Do you send an announcement, or tell them to check the syllabus? What if you made them a weekly welcome / overview page that explained exactly which topics you'll be covering and what students have to do. In this hands-on workshop, you'll build your own Moodle Page with a week's learning objectives, a to-do list for assignments, and other useful reminders to help students feel confident going into each week. We'll also talk about how you can level-up your Weekly Overview Page by recording and embedding videos! Space is limited, so sign up today! If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

Exploring Academic Roles across Institutions of Higher Education

Description : In this session, students will learn what academic jobs entail as well as various faculty opportunities. Faculty work life (teaching, research and service) and the tenure track process will be discussed.

e-LIS: Tech Focus - Easy Grading with Moodle Rubrics and Grading Guides

Description : Are you looking for a simpler, faster way to grade your students' Moodle Assignments and Forums? Moodle Rubrics and Grading Guides might be right for you! No more manually checking off boxes in a Word Doc! Instead, we'll show you how to rebuild your old rubrics into interactive online ones that automatically add up totals and transfer grades to your gradebook. This will help you save time and grade each student consistently. The rubrics and guides can also be displayed to students for their reference, to ensure your expectations are clear and reduce students' frustration and confusion. Sign up to learn more! If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

Play to Learn: Gamification in Teaching

Description : One method to create and foster a fun learning environment for students is through gamification. By implementing games and or modifying activities to have certain game-like elements, instructors can teach students course content and make it a more memorable learning experience. In this session, we will outline what gamification is and some strategies and activities that will help instructors implement gamification into their teaching.

Teaching through Tragedy and Conflict

Description : In our classes, how do we address troubling local, national, and global events as they take a toll on our students and ourselves? To what extent do we directly discuss and acknowledge these occurrences while continuing the set course plan? We will discuss and share ways to meaningfully connect with and support students amid disruption.

e-LIS: Tech Focus - Group Activities with Google Slides

Description : Are you looking for an easy tool to facilitate group activities? Whether you are teaching in person, fully online, hybrid, or HyFlex, Google Slides might be the right fit for you! With Google Slides, students can build collaborative presentations and work on other visually engaging activities, regardless of where they are in the world. You and your students can simultaneously edit files and communicate in real-time, making remote collaboration easy and low-stress. In this hands-on workshop, you'll participate in an introduction activity where you will build a simple slide to introduce yourself to the other workshop participants. You'll walk away with a template for facilitating your own Google Slide activity, and resources for learning more. We'll also spend a bit of time discussing Google Jamboard. Space is limited, so sign up today! If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

How Communication Style Affects Racial Interaction

Description : Part 1 of 2. Attend one or both sessions. Often our approach to racial questions is only “skin deep.” Here we will get into deeper ways “race” shows up in our emotional capacities and bodily habits, paying particular attention to what one author calls “black and white styles in conflict,” working to expand our awareness and repertoire of response.

The “Case” for Cultivating Belonging

Description : How do we cultivate a sense of belonging that makes students feel welcome, acknowledging and supporting student individualities, especially those who are historically excluded? We will define and challenge our assumptions on inclusivity in the classroom using an interactive case study on the topic of first-generation student belonging.

How to Plan a Course and Class Activities

Description : As a result of this session, you will be able to effectively design your course, including the development of a syllabus that effectively communicates class expectations, the identification of strategies to maximize student engagement as well as identify evidence based learning activities and assessment strategies.

e-LIS: Tech Focus - Sharing Podcasts and Accessible Audio Content

Description : Do you love listening to podcasts? Maybe you've started incorporating them into your courses, or maybe you want to. In this workshop, we'll cover the best practices for sharing podcasts in your course. In this hands-on session, you'll build your own Moodle Page with an embedded podcast player, so students can listen right in Moodle! We'll also talk about important accessibility considerations, the basics of finding or making a transcript, and a few tips for recording your own audio content. Space is limited, so sign up today! If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

Getting to The Deeper Structures of Race

Description : Part 2 of 2. Part 1 attendance not required for Part 2. Often our approach to racial questions is only “skin deep.” Here we will get into deeper ways “race” shows up in our emotional capacities and bodily habits, paying particular attention to what one author calls “black and white styles in conflict,” working to expand our awareness and repertoire of response.

e-LIS: Best Practices - PreAssessments with H5P quizzes

Description : A weekly pre-assessment quiz will allow you to gather info on what students know what parts your students are familiar with prior to instruction. It also gives your students some areas to pay closer attention. Setup, scoring, and feedback will be demonstrated in this workshop.

e-LIS: Benefits & Strategies for a Properly Setup Moodle Gradebook

Description : Have you ever been confused setting up your gradebook in Moodle? Are your students asking you to put your grades in Moodle and you aren't sure how to do it? Have you never used the Moodle gradebook because it seems too complicated? Are you an experienced Moodle gradebook user curious to learn more about this powerful feature? This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge to construct your gradebook confidently in Moodle. Learn how to create weighted or non-weighed gradebooks and how you can simplify the gradebook for you and your students.

e-LIS: Best Practices for Classroom Technology for HyFlex Classes

Description : eLIS has partnered with Classroom Support to deliver this workshop to demonstrate best practices for HyFlex classes. The workshop will take place in one of the classrooms setup as "Grizzflex." Even if you do no teach in a classroom outfitted with extra cameras and mics like the Grizzflex classrooms, there will still be information and best practices to make best use of the classrooms you are teaching. A link to an eSpace will be provided ahead of time so you can have early access to HyFlex teaching information.

e-LIS: Best Practices - Moodle Introduction for New Users

Description : Are students asking you to use Moodle more in your face-to-face course? Have you avoided using Moodle because you are just not a techie? Then this workshop is for you! We will explore simple ways to use Moodle that will make life easier for any level computer user. You will learn about Moodle?s main communication tools, ways to organize class content, resources and the gradebook. We will also look at the advantages of using Moodle for faculty and students, as well as other training services available through e-LIS.

Designing Short-Term Programs for International Students

Description : This session will discuss creating engaging short courses for international guest students using the Freshwater Ecology of Guatemala and the Great Lakes program as a model. Topics include curriculum design, logistical and cultural concerns, international partnerships, and grant applications. Facilitated by the Office of Global Engagement.

e-LIS: Benefits & Strategies for a Properly Setup Moodle Gradebook

Description : Have you ever been confused setting up your gradebook in Moodle? Are your students asking you to put your grades in Moodle and you aren't sure how to do it? Have you never used the Moodle gradebook because it seems too complicated? Are you an experienced Moodle gradebook user curious to learn more about this powerful feature? This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge to construct your gradebook confidently in Moodle. Learn how to create weighted or non-weighed gradebooks and how you can simplify the gradebook for you and your students.

Get the Most Out of End-of-Semester Student Feedback

Description : Are you interested in using student feedback to improve your teaching, but find “course evaluations” to be limiting? Join us in exploring effective strategies for collecting, analyzing, and using various forms of student feedback. We will discuss current evaluation systems, best practices for interpreting student comments, and share methods for incorporating this feedback into your teaching practices. Applicable to all educators, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to foster continuous improvement.

Hot Topics in Teaching and Learning

Description : In this session, students will learn about current issues and the most recent trends in teaching and learning. Topics will include AI, belonging in the classroom, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and open educational resources (OER).

CINAHL virtual workshop - recorded session

Description : Learn how to effectively search CINAHL and save time completing assignments. This workshop will address needs specific to searching for nursing literature for all levels of NRS courses. If you cannot make any of the LIVE sessions, you are welcome to use this recorded session on your own time and go through the practice examples at your own pace - https://espace.oakland.edu/mod/lesson/view.php?id=112635

FDI: PASS! in STEM

Description : Our goal is to facilitate STEM interdisciplinary discussions on perceived student barriers, ways we can improve student outcomes, and methods to support reducing equity gaps.

Introduction to Qualitative Data Collection Methods - "Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC)"

Description : Following completion of this workshop, attendees should be able to: 1) Demonstrate applied knowledge of the appropriate selection, use, and standards for rigor of some common methods for collection of qualitative data, in relation to the research question and the research approach (e.g., ethnography, grounded theory, case study) 2) Given topics, generate research questions appropriate for qualitative studies and choose ap- propriate data collection methods 3) Demonstrate applied knowledge of approaches to achieve rigor in the design of qualitative studies and collection of qualitative data, including: 4) For focus groups, demonstrate skill in the essential methods

Questionnaire Design and Survey Research - "Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC)"

Description : Following completion of this workshop, attendees should be able to: 1) Describe data collection methods for questionnaires/surveys. 2) Describe the four sections of a questionnaire. 3) Identify common problems with items. 4) Distinguish among common response options.