Oakland University Workshop Calendar

Using Google Drive & Gmail Effectively and Efficiently

Description : Overwhelmed with emails and digital files? Join this workshop to learn how you can more efficiently use your OU Gmail and Google Drive! After this workshop, you’ll be able to keep your inbox organized, easily find any file you’re looking for, and seamlessly collaborate with colleagues online. We’ll cover how to use Gmail features like labels, filters, templates, and signatures, and Google Drive features like comments and Suggesting Mode. 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- 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.

AI Artificial Intelligence Sandbox Series

Description : Join our e-LIS Instructional Designers to learn how you can effectively and mindfully incorporate AI tools into your teaching in this new AI Sandbox Series! Drop-in or attend online for any of our new HyFlex workshops, each featuring a quick demonstration of a different concept or practice, followed by hands-on work time for you to try out the concepts yourself. Topics will vary by session, but each will involve a practical idea or activity you can try in your own courses. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu.
Requirements : Bring your own device for hands-on work time.

AI Assessment Scale

Description : Incorporating different levels of AI usage can enhance student learning outcomes and streamline the assessment process. This workshop provides practical strategies for integrating a 5-level AI assessment scale into assignments and activities. Participants will explore the benefits of different levels of AI involvement in discussions and assessments. Learn how to specify what level of AI usage is acceptable in your activities. By implementing these scales effectively, your classes will be able to discuss the process they followed when using AI in their activities and ensure fairness and accuracy.

Digital Accessibility and Title II Compliance

Description : A 2024 update to the regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) clarifies the scope and timeline for digital accessibility compliance at public universities. These new federal regulations established a compliance deadline of April 2026. This update requires that faculty and staff ensure accurate and fully accessible materials in Moodle and eSpace. This workshop will demonstrate the necessary steps to make your materials compliant. The workshop will also feature our eSpace: Digital Accessibility - Title II Compliance, which guides participants through the steps of establishing a compliant Moodle course page, documents, and multimedia. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The workshop will be hosted online via Zoom, the link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

Artificial Intelligence and H5P Smart Import

Description : e-LIS Instructional Designers will demonstrate how they can upload your existing course files and upload into their H5P's Smart Import site to automatically create a variety of engaging H5P activities. Smart Import can take your videos or other documents and create new content for your online course. This workshop outlines the process for creating and reviewing this new content.

AI Artificial Intelligence Sandbox Series

Description : Join our e-LIS Instructional Designers to learn how you can effectively and mindfully incorporate AI tools into your teaching in this new AI Sandbox Series! Drop-in or attend online for any of our new HyFlex workshops, each featuring a quick demonstration of a different concept or practice, followed by hands-on work time for you to try out the concepts yourself. Topics will vary by session, but each will involve a practical idea or activity you can try in your own courses. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu.
Requirements : Bring your own device for hands-on work time.

Create and Deliver Moodle 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!

Semester Transition Extravaganza

Description : Come to the 4th floor of the library to work on your semester wrap-up and next semester's 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 future 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 break!