Oakland University Workshop Calendar

Creating Online Course Content with Moodle Pages & More

Description : Spice up your Moodle course with robust pages and books. In this workshop, we will explore the functionality of Moodle pages and books. Whether you're a seasoned Moodle veteran, or just getting started with Moodle, this workshop will show you some tips and tricks to improve your pages and books in Moodle.

Creating Community in Your Online Class

Description : (Teaching Presence) 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.

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.

Creating Video Content with Zoom and YouTube

Description : Using Zoom and YouTube, faculty and staff are able to quickly and easily create videos and store them for long-term use. In this workshop, we will discuss and demonstrate the steps to make a Zoom cloud recording and then upload your video file to YouTube. Participants will also learn about some basic YouTube settings and how to share videos with others.

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

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!

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

Enhancing Video Content in Online Classes

Description : Do you have videos in your Moodle courses, but want students to play a more active role in their learning? Video content in online classes can add variety and learning opportunities to your course. This workshop aims to discuss and demonstrate different ways you can utilize video content in your courses for more engagement.

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 interactive activity where you will build a simple slide with the other workshop participants. You'll walk away with a template for facilitating your own Google Slide activity, and resources for learning 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

Online Asynchronous Lesson Planning

Description : Yes, your content can be engaging and interactive! This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how online asynchronous lessons can be developed using the Moodle Lesson tool or H5P Branching Scenario, Interactive Book or Course Presentation. You may come prepared with ideas for automated content, its structure, and any choices you want them to make or knowledge check questions along the way. If you don't have an idea in mind, this workshop can show some examples that may inspire you.

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

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 - 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

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.

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

Media Management: Where to Store Your Online 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.

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

Dynamic Engagement of Online Student Activities

Description : Ever wonder how you can make your online course more engaging? This workshop will introduce you to some different strategies that can automate feedback to students, and also offer tips and tricks for individualized feedback. Ideas for group work and scaffolded projects will also be presented to maximize teacher-to-student and student-to-student interactions.

Moodle Updates Workshop

Description : The most recent Moodle updates. This workshop will cover some new best practices, a tour of the navigation upgrades, and other cool new features... You will definitely want to enroll in this workshop! The Zoom link to the workshop is located in our Workshops eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573

Introduction to Online Teaching with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Description : Curious about integrating AI into your work? Join our workshop to scratch the surface of AI possibilities. We'll discuss applications and provide a set of simple, hands-on AI prompts tailored for instructors interested in incorporating AI into both their courses and daily routines.

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.

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