Events

Register for the VoiceThread session

In this session, we will explore VoiceThread as a dynamic alternative to traditional text-based discussions. VoiceThread empowers students to engage in authentic, asynchronous conversations through audio and video, promoting multiple modalities and embracing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Join us as we showcase practical applications of VoiceThread, ranging from course introductions, social-emotional learning check-ins, reflections, and lively debates.

Can’t make the live session? Register to ensure you receive a copy of the recording and resources.

Register to attend the FACET Wordpress Workshop

Join us for an informative workshop designed to help faculty members create and enhance their research websites. This session will cover an introduction to WordPress to learn the basics of this powerful and user-friendly platform. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the knowledge and resources to create a professional and engaging research website. 

Register for the OER lunch meeting and workshop

Join FACET’s Open Educational Resources (OER) Community of Practice to discuss, ‘Navigating the five ‘R’s’ of Open Educational Resources.  

Lunch will be available by noon for those who attend in person.

For those attending virtually a Zoom link will be emailed to you before the meeting.

Register for the Interactive Lecture VoiceThread Session

Discover the potential of VoiceThread to elevate your recorded lectures, encouraging student engagement, interaction, and collaboration. We will guide you through the steps of crafting multimedia-enriched lectures that facilitate active learning and foster social interaction among your students.

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Register to attend VoiceThread Assignments

Join us as we explore VoiceThread’s multimedia-rich assignment options, allowing students to express themselves through voice, video, and text, promoting diverse forms of expression and accommodating different learning styles. Whether you are teaching face to face or online, VoiceThread Assignments offer a dynamic and engaging way to assess student understanding, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

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Join us for discussions on Al use, integrating Al-based tools into your instruction and exploring various generative Al tools! Drop-Ins are held monthly during the fall semester.

Join Margherita Pampinella, TU International Director of Faculty Engagement, and an expert panel of TU faculty and staff for the Special Considerations for International Student Success workshop.  This workshop will promote international students' engagement and success in a linguistically and culturally inclusive environment.  From language support to curriculum design, this session is designed to be an introduction to best practices that will improve the international student experience in the classroom and on campus.

When:  September 19, 2024
Time:    10-11:30 a.m.
Where:  Cook Library Room 404B/Zoom

Breakfast will be provided for in-person attendees, so please Register for the International Student Success Workshop.

This will be a hybrid workshop; a Zoom link will be provided to those who attend virtually.

Register to attend the Innovative Pedagogy Workshop

Generative AI holds transformative potential for enhancing pedagogy by providing creative ways to engage learners and improve instructional design. In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for integrating AI tools into assignment instructions and classroom activities. Participants will discover innovative approaches to using generative AI to foster critical thinking, personalized learning, and creativity. Join us as we showcase examples of AI-driven pedagogy that elevates student engagement and academic achievement. 

Register to attend Student Collaboration Made Easy

Leverage the power of OneDrive integration within Blackboard for crafting impactful collaborative activities that elevate student engagement in their courses. Let’s explore creative opportunities for collaboration! 

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Register for the Imagining America CoP Meeting

Supporting faculty and staff from across all colleges and divisions interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and creatively re-imagining their teaching, practice, and scholarship in partnership with Imagining America (IA), a consortium that brings together scholars, artists, designers, humanists, and organizers to imagine, study, and enact a more just and liberatory ‘America’ and world.  

Register for the Tips and Tricks Workshop

Discover time-saving techniques for providing feedback efficiently, explore various feedback options available in Blackboard, and understand how students access and interact with your feedback. This session will equip you with practical strategies to streamline your feedback process and improve the student experience.  

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Register for the Engaging Courses Workshop

Transform your course design experience with the untapped capabilities of Microsoft 365. From gamification and interactive presentations to creative asset design and accessible content delivery, this session shares practical takeaways that will elevate your online developments with tools you already have at your fingertips! Participants will be presented with several real-world course development challenges.  In this session we will explore rapid authoring solutions, tips for crafting engaging PowerPoint presentations, innovative approaches to content delivery using Sway, gamification development with Forms, and efficient tips for developing accessible media. 

Can’t make the live session? Register to ensure you receive a copy of the recording and resources!  

Register for the Collabortive VoiceThread Workshop

Join us for an interactive workshop aimed to help instructors harness the full potential of VoiceThread as a dynamic collaboration tool. VoiceThread offers a versatile platform where students can not only engage in meaningful discussions but also actively contribute to presentations, fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity. In this session, we will delve into strategic approaches for leveraging VoiceThread to facilitate both group work and individual contributions to presentations, enhancing student engagement. Faculty participants will leave with sample VoiceThread presentations and templates that they can readily integrate into their instruction.  Prior experience with VoiceThread is required for this session. 

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Register for the Escape Room Workshop

Escape rooms offer an ideal setting for conducting formative assessments or facilitating professional development opportunities. This session is designed to introduce you to the world of virtual escape rooms and provide you with the skills to craft your own experience using Microsoft Forms, a widely available tool in many educational institutions through a Microsoft 365 subscription. Escape rooms have long been a popular way to engage participants in a challenging and interactive adventure. The concept of virtual escape rooms offers an exciting opportunity to create, share, and enjoy a gamification experience remotely.  You'll explore multimedia integration, and quiz-based structures to simulate the experience of a physical escape room, all within the digital realm. We will also explore the utilization of AI tools to enhance the development of your escape room experience. 

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Register to attend Tech Tips for Faculty

We’ll cover practical tips and tools to enhance your efficiency, including how to enable and use the clipboard history, valuable keyboard shortcuts, leverage the snipping tool feature and emoji keyboard, and more! Whether you're looking to simplify your workflow or integrate new features, this workshop will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to improve your Blackboard usage and save time.

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