Oakland University Workshop Calendar

Build Your Own H5P Activity Series

Description : H5P activities are a great way to add fun, low-stakes interactive elements to your course, such as presentations, interactive videos, quizzes, games, and more. In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build a specific H5P activity. Whether you're teaching in person or online, your students will greatly appreciate the opportunity to practice their skills and check their understanding of your course content using H5P. We'll do a brief demonstration tutorial, and then you'll build your very own H5P activity you can use 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

ADA Course Compliance Sandbox Series

Description : This series is designed to help faculty remediate files for their online courses. Join us to focus on a specific technology for ADA compliance. Each session will demonstrate using accessibility software to remediate or proactively create accessible digital files and materials. There will be hands-on time built into the session to try it for yourself.

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!

Build Your Own H5P Activity Series

Description : H5P activities are a great way to add fun, low-stakes interactive elements to your course, such as presentations, interactive videos, quizzes, games, and more. In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build a specific H5P activity. Whether you're teaching in person or online, your students will greatly appreciate the opportunity to practice their skills and check their understanding of your course content using H5P. We'll do a brief demonstration tutorial, and then you'll build your very own H5P activity you can use 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

ADA Course Compliance Sandbox Series

Description : This series is designed to help faculty remediate files for their online courses. Join us to focus on a specific technology for ADA compliance. Each session will demonstrate using accessibility software to remediate or proactively create accessible digital files and materials. There will be hands-on time built into the session to try it for yourself.

Panorama Accessibility Tool for ADA Compliance (NEW)

Description : This workshop will introduce YuJa Panorama, a powerful new accessibility tool integrated within Moodle and eSpace to support faculty and staff in their digital accessibility and compliance efforts. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically scans and helps remediate accessibility issues in course pages as well as files uploaded to their courses. The session will also demonstrate Panorama DocHub, which allows faculty, staff, and students to upload files for accessibility remediation—even when those files are not part of a Moodle or eSpace course page. Finally, attendees will see how the Panorama accessibility button within the Moodle and eSpace HTML editor toolbar can scan and assist with improving the accessibility of content such as forum posts, online essays, and other written submissions. 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

Build Your Own H5P Activity Series

Description : H5P activities are a great way to add fun, low-stakes interactive elements to your course, such as presentations, interactive videos, quizzes, games, and more. In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build a specific H5P activity. Whether you're teaching in person or online, your students will greatly appreciate the opportunity to practice their skills and check their understanding of your course content using H5P. We'll do a brief demonstration tutorial, and then you'll build your very own H5P activity you can use 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

ADA Course Compliance Sandbox Series

Description : This series is designed to help faculty remediate files for their online courses. Join us to focus on a specific technology for ADA compliance. Each session will demonstrate using accessibility software to remediate or proactively create accessible digital files and materials. There will be hands-on time built into the session to try it for yourself.

Build Your Own H5P Activity Series

Description : H5P activities are a great way to add fun, low-stakes interactive elements to your course, such as presentations, interactive videos, quizzes, games, and more. In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build a specific H5P activity. Whether you're teaching in person or online, your students will greatly appreciate the opportunity to practice their skills and check their understanding of your course content using H5P. We'll do a brief demonstration tutorial, and then you'll build your very own H5P activity you can use 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

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 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.

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.

Panorama Accessibility Tool for ADA Compliance (NEW)

Description : This workshop will introduce YuJa Panorama, a powerful new accessibility tool integrated within Moodle and eSpace to support faculty and staff in their digital accessibility and compliance efforts. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically scans and helps remediate accessibility issues in course pages as well as files uploaded to their courses. The session will also demonstrate Panorama DocHub, which allows faculty, staff, and students to upload files for accessibility remediation—even when those files are not part of a Moodle or eSpace course page. Finally, attendees will see how the Panorama accessibility button within the Moodle and eSpace HTML editor toolbar can scan and assist with improving the accessibility of content such as forum posts, online essays, and other written submissions. 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

e-LIS General Workshop - ADA Digital Accessibility Drop-in Session

Description : Need help with ADA digital accessibility, but don't have an appointment? The e-LIS ID team is offering a drop-in session for faculty and staff to assist in your compliance efforts. Stop by the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) for on-the-spot, real-time help from our outstanding ID team! See you there!

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.

Panorama Accessibility Tool for ADA Compliance (NEW)

Description : This workshop will introduce YuJa Panorama, a powerful new accessibility tool integrated within Moodle and eSpace to support faculty and staff in their digital accessibility and compliance efforts. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically scans and helps remediate accessibility issues in course pages as well as files uploaded to their courses. The session will also demonstrate Panorama DocHub, which allows faculty, staff, and students to upload files for accessibility remediation—even when those files are not part of a Moodle or eSpace course page. Finally, attendees will see how the Panorama accessibility button within the Moodle and eSpace HTML editor toolbar can scan and assist with improving the accessibility of content such as forum posts, online essays, and other written submissions. 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

Moodle Gradebook Setup

Description : Benefits & Strategies for a Properly Setup Moodle Gradebook: 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.

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! 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.

e-LIS General Workshop - ADA Digital Accessibility Drop-in Session

Description : Need help with ADA digital accessibility, but don't have an appointment? The e-LIS ID team is offering a drop-in session for faculty and staff to assist in your compliance efforts. Stop by the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) for on-the-spot, real-time help from our outstanding ID team! See you there!

Panorama Accessibility Tool for ADA Compliance (NEW)

Description : This workshop will introduce YuJa Panorama, a powerful new accessibility tool integrated within Moodle and eSpace to support faculty and staff in their digital accessibility and compliance efforts. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically scans and helps remediate accessibility issues in course pages as well as files uploaded to their courses. The session will also demonstrate Panorama DocHub, which allows faculty, staff, and students to upload files for accessibility remediation—even when those files are not part of a Moodle or eSpace course page. Finally, attendees will see how the Panorama accessibility button within the Moodle and eSpace HTML editor toolbar can scan and assist with improving the accessibility of content such as forum posts, online essays, and other written submissions. 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

Getting Started with H5P

Description : Join this workshop to learn about the content bank and different H5P activities. This workshop will outline a few H5P activities you can try. There will be time during this workshop for you to build your own H5P activity.

H5P Interactive Videos

Description : Are you looking to create video content that provides deeper learning opportunities and engagement for your students? In this workshop we will explore how to make H5P interactive videos and learn about the different interaction types.

Mid-Semester Extravaganza

Description : Come to the 4th floor of the library to work on your mid-semester gradebook. Both e-LIS and CETL will be present to assist. Drop in to this hands-on lab!

H5P in 5 Minutes or Less

Description : Many people think creating interactive activities can be time consuming and challenging. In this session we will explore a few quick and easy H5P activities that you can create in five minutes or less. By the end of this workshop you will have an H5P activity you can use in your classes.

Accessible PDFs: Streamlining the Process in the Source File, YuJa Panorama, and Adobe Acrobat Pro (New)

Description : Streamline your PDF remediation workflow and ensure your documents meet accessibility standards. This workshop will help navigate common challenges when fixing PDF files, including identifying when PDFs are necessary, using core tools to make critical fixes, and finding clear pathways to assistance for more complex issues.

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! 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.

e-LIS General Workshop - ADA Digital Accessibility Drop-in Session

Description : Need help with ADA digital accessibility, but don't have an appointment? The e-LIS ID team is offering a drop-in session for faculty and staff to assist in your compliance efforts. Stop by the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) for on-the-spot, real-time help from our outstanding ID team! See you there!

Accessible PDFs: Streamlining the Process in the Source File, YuJa Panorama, and Adobe Acrobat Pro (New)

Description : Streamline your PDF remediation workflow and ensure your documents meet accessibility standards. This workshop will help navigate common challenges when fixing PDF files, including identifying when PDFs are necessary, using core tools to make critical fixes, and finding clear pathways to assistance for more complex issues.

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

Panorama Accessibility Tool for ADA Compliance (NEW)

Description : This workshop will introduce YuJa Panorama, a powerful new accessibility tool integrated within Moodle and eSpace to support faculty and staff in their digital accessibility and compliance efforts. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically scans and helps remediate accessibility issues in course pages as well as files uploaded to their courses. The session will also demonstrate Panorama DocHub, which allows faculty, staff, and students to upload files for accessibility remediation—even when those files are not part of a Moodle or eSpace course page. Finally, attendees will see how the Panorama accessibility button within the Moodle and eSpace HTML editor toolbar can scan and assist with improving the accessibility of content such as forum posts, online essays, and other written submissions. 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

Moodle Gradebook Setup

Description : Benefits & Strategies for a Properly Setup Moodle Gradebook: 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.

Panorama Accessibility Tool for ADA Compliance (NEW)

Description : This workshop will introduce YuJa Panorama, a powerful new accessibility tool integrated within Moodle and eSpace to support faculty and staff in their digital accessibility and compliance efforts. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically scans and helps remediate accessibility issues in course pages as well as files uploaded to their courses. The session will also demonstrate Panorama DocHub, which allows faculty, staff, and students to upload files for accessibility remediation—even when those files are not part of a Moodle or eSpace course page. Finally, attendees will see how the Panorama accessibility button within the Moodle and eSpace HTML editor toolbar can scan and assist with improving the accessibility of content such as forum posts, online essays, and other written submissions. 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

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! 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.

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.

Panorama Accessibility Tool for ADA Compliance (NEW)

Description : This workshop will introduce YuJa Panorama, a powerful new accessibility tool integrated within Moodle and eSpace to support faculty and staff in their digital accessibility and compliance efforts. Participants will learn how Panorama automatically scans and helps remediate accessibility issues in course pages as well as files uploaded to their courses. The session will also demonstrate Panorama DocHub, which allows faculty, staff, and students to upload files for accessibility remediation—even when those files are not part of a Moodle or eSpace course page. Finally, attendees will see how the Panorama accessibility button within the Moodle and eSpace HTML editor toolbar can scan and assist with improving the accessibility of content such as forum posts, online essays, and other written submissions. 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

e-LIS General Workshop - ADA Digital Accessibility Drop-in Session

Description : Need help with ADA digital accessibility, but don't have an appointment? The e-LIS ID team is offering a drop-in session for faculty and staff to assist in your compliance efforts. Stop by the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) for on-the-spot, real-time help from our outstanding ID team! See you there!

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!