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Your First Look at Canvas Workshop

Your First Look at Canvas Workshop This workshop is designed for instructors who are completely new to Canvas, UC’s Learning Management System (LMS). This workshop will introduce instructors to the basics of assignments, quizzes, and modules. We will also discuss how to create a syllabus, homepage, and start building a basic course. By the end of this session, instructors will have everything they need to start working on their first Canvas course.

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Elevate & Engage! Transforming Education for the Neurodivergent Student through Executive Function11/20/2024s

How can I get my students excited to learn? How can I help them put more effort in class? Executive functions are thinking skills that help us learn and function and neurodivergent students may experience challenges with these skills. This interactive session will help you understand how to use our understanding of the brain’s executive functions to increase motivation and engagement in in-person and online classes for all students. After participating in this workshop,…

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Active Learning to Promote Student Engagement and Success with Anna Donnell and Todd Shuba on Nov 4, 2024

Active learning is a great way to both engage students and support their success as learners. There's quite a variety of active learning strategies out there that can be adapted to a wide range of modalities and course structures. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to incorporate active learning strategies into their specific course(s) in a way that works for their teaching. Coming together with other instructors, participants will be encouraged to…

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Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Creating Neurodiverse Inclusive Courses 10/4/2024

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss neurodiversity which recognizes the diversity of neurological experiences and acknowledges that there are multiple ways that students think and learn. The workshop will include an overview of neurodiversity and common challenges and barriers that neurodivergent students might experience in the college classroom. Strategies to create more neurodiverse inclusive courses will be provided as well as examples of how these strategies can…

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How Learning Works (9/30/2024)

This session is designed to provide instructors with some key principles that underpin effective teaching and learning. We will explore evidence-based strategies to enhance student learning that focus on improving student motivation, providing opportunities for students to develop mastery, and creating a positive course climate. We will also discuss practical applications that can immediately be used in a variety of classrooms. By the end of this workshop, participants will be…

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Canvas First Look Workshop (8/23)

Zoom Recording ID: 2192721545 UUID: uibkjlPYTRus1AzHAHbm4w== Meeting Time: 2024-08-22 01:51:58pmGMT

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Productively Using Generative AI In The Classroom

While many instructors worry that students will misuse generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot, these new technologies also open exciting new possibilities for courses. This workshop will begin to explore how generative AI tools can enhance assessments, activities, and overall student engagement across disciplines.By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:Describe specific assessments or activities that use generative AI Adapt generative AI tools for use in their classroom

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The First Five Minutes: Starting Your Class with Purpose: July 17, 2024

In this workshop, we will explore different activities aimed at setting the tone, building community, and identifying shared goals for each class session. Students often run from one activity or class to another and taking the first five minutes of class to intentionally guide students through that transition can help to build focus, engagement, and set a welcoming tone for the rest of the class. Topics will include strategies for building community, cultivating focus, and…

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Introduction to Generative AI and Copilot with Daniel Dale on June 13, 2024

*Note: This is an introductory Generative AI workshop. The workshop "Productively Using Generative AI in the the Classroom" is a workshop that goes into more depth. How students are using (or misusing) generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot has become a pressing issue for instructors. However, many professors aren’t sure of the capabilities, limitations, and opportunities that generative AI presents. This workshop will help instructors develop an understanding of…

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