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*New* End of Semester Checklist
Dates & Times:
Self-Guided Training
Location: via Western Online
Description: The End of Semester Checklist self-guided training module provides online and hybrid course instructors a step-by-step reference of items that must be finalized as they near the end of the semester. The module covers topics such as releasing final student grades, requesting cross-listing, preparing for next semester’s courses, providing a link to the course evaluation, and many more! This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the training module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.
*New* Copyright and Teaching Online @ WIU
Dates & Times:
Self-Guided Training
Location:
via Western Online
Description:The Copyright and Teaching Online self-guided training will provide instructors with information on how to follow copyright law when using materials in an online course. Participants will test their knowledge of the material covered to complete the module. This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the Copyright and Teaching Online module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.
*New*
Create Dynamic Content in Your Course with the Creator + Insert Element Tool
Participants will learn about the Creator + Insert Element tool during this webinar. Brightspace Creator + tools are available to instructors to create highly desirable, engaging, and delightful learning experiences on Western Online. The Insert Element tool enables creators to easily and seamlessly create dynamic content and chunk concepts following instructional design best practices. Instructors can use Insert Element to build and insert stylized, interactive HTML elements without HTML coding.
Dates & Times:
11/12 12 PM
Location: via Zoom
Facilitator: Joan Nkansaa Nksansah
Teaching Online at WIU
This webinar is for anyone new to teaching online at Western and anyone who would like a refresher. We will explain what is required of faculty to begin teaching online at WIU. Specific topics will include Best Practices in Teaching Online (BPTO), Online Course Approval Process and Checklist, Accessible Syllabus Template, and WIU's Online Course Template.
Dates & Times:
11/14 11 AM
Location: via Zoom
Facilitator: Joan Nkansaa Nksansah
Current Online Proctoring Options in Western Online
During this webinar, we will present you with current online proctoring options available at Western Illinois University. Lockdown Browser, Respondus Monitor and Respondus Instructor Live Proctoring options will be discussed. Participants will be shown where to find information and help resources about each tool as well as the processes and procedures they will need to follow to set up these systems.
Dates & Times:
11/15 10 AM
Location: via Zoom
Facilitator: Dawn Sweet
End of Semester Checklist
During this webinar, we will walk through a checklist for faculty who teach online or hybrid format courses using Western Online to follow as they prepare to end the semester. Highlights will include setting up final exams and remote proctoring, releasing final student grades, preparing for next semester’s courses, providing a link to the course evaluation, and much more!
Dates & Times:
11/18 9 AM, 11/19 2 PM, 12/2 9 AM, 12/3 2 PM, 12/4 10AM, 12/5 11AM
Location: via Zoom
Facilitator: Dawn Sweet
*NEW* Create Interactive Learning Activities with the Creator + Insert Practices Tool to Deepen Students' Comprehension
During this webinar, participants will learn about the Creator + Insert Practices tool. Instructors can use Brightspace Creator + tools to create highly desirable, engaging, and delightful learning experiences on Western Online. The Insert Practices tool deepens comprehension and reinforces concepts using formative practice questions in Content HTML topics. Instructors can use the tool to create interactive learning activities that allow learners to test their comprehension and get immediate feedback on their understanding of a topic outside of a formal assessment.
Dates & Times:
11/19 10 AM
Location: via Zoom
Facilitator: Joan Nkansaa Nksansah
Creating Assignments with the Western Online Assignment Tool
The Assignments tool is used to create assignments in which students can submit electronic files. Instructors can see users' submission times, download Assignments folders to your computer, view submissions with the document viewer, associate Assignment folders to rubrics, and return submissions with grades and feedback. After registering, you will receive a Google Calendar link with joining information and materials.
Dates & Times:
11/21 10 AM
Location: via Zoom
Facilitator: Joan Nkansaa Nksansah
Registrants will receive a Google Calendar invitation
containing the Zoom Meeting link.
Accept the workshop invitation if you plan to attend.
Register at least 1 hour prior
to the workshop to ensure you receive the Zoom Meeting Link and session materials.
Please contact the webinar instructor or event sponsor in the workshop description with questions.
Registrants will be added to the OTL Webinar and Events Portal in Western Online
for tracking attendance and receipt of participation certificates. They will also receive an email providing an evaluation link,
and confirming their attendance and participation after the webinar or even has concluded.
Participants will be responsible for saving a copy of their emailed receipt of participation and certificates.
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