The Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence is excited to offer “ELITE After Dark” workshops once again– a series of professional development programs meticulously crafted to accommodate your demanding schedule.
Now offering some of ELITE’s most popular workshops on the first Monday and Tuesday of each month between 5:00-9:00 pm.
For more information about available workshops and to register, see below:
February
5-Feb
6:00 PM – 7:00 pm
Microsoft Teams Tips & Tricks
Instructor: Anna Donohoe
This workshop will introduce participants to tips and tricks to use MS Teams more efficiently and effectively. These tips and tricks will help keep your MS Teams channels, chats, and files organized and your MS Teams calls running smoothly. This workshop is open to all levels of MS Teams users who want to save time and better understand the range of uses of this tool.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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- Increase proficiency in the use of MS Teams
- Organize chats and files in MS Teams
- Customize MS Teams settings for calls and meetings
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April
2-Apr
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ELITE After Dark: Cumulative Quizzes & Practice Tests: Helping Students Retain Knowledge all Semester Long
Instructor: Tom Cantu
Are you looking for ways to help your students retain key knowledge and skills throughout the semester? Cumulative quizzes are regular quizzes that include questions on key topics from previous weeks or units. The questions used in those quizzes can be quickly repurposed into practice tests. By adding an incentive to take the practice test multiple times and a way for students to identify their weak areas, the combination creates a powerful strategy that helps students retain key knowledge and skills all semester long.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the strategy of using cumulative quizzes and practice tests to reinforce learning and identify areas of weakness.
- Use question sets in Blackboard to ensure that all topics/objectives are assessed.
- Provide feedback that helps students identify areas that require further study.
- Explain the benefits of cumulative assessments to your students.
- Design incentives that motivate students to take the practice exams multiple times.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Microsoft 365 Cloud Storage and Collaboration Using OneDrive and MS Teams
Instructor: Megan Calvert
Do you feel safer keeping your money in the bank than in cash under your mattress? If so, then cloud storage is probably the right solution for your files as well! In this workshop, we will briefly discuss the benefits of cloud storage, compare OneDrive vs. MS Teams, and examine scenarios most appropriate for each. We will then walk you through the basic steps of accessing Microsoft 365 (free to all college employees and students), creating and organizing cloud-based files, and collaborating on a document together. Pacing and content will be adjusted based on participant skill levels and questions.
The workshop will be conducted via Zoom. To fully participate, it is also best to join from a device with two screens or two side-by-side devices so that you can follow the instructor’s demonstrations. See the Microsoft Essentials website for more details on technology requirements.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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- Identify the benefits of cloud storage and collaboration
- Access OneDrive and Teams using Microsoft365
- Create and manage cloud-based files
- Share and collaborate on cloud-based documents
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May
6-May
7:00 PM – 8:00 pm
Zoom Skills Refresher
Instructor: Anna Donohoe
This workshop is a basic skills refresher for Zoom meeting participants who want to feel more confident attending Zoom meetings. We will cover the fundamental skills required to engage in future virtual professional development sessions offered by ELITE. Please note, this workshop does not cover Zoom hosting or facilitation tips. This workshop is focused only on the core skills needed to interact successfully as a participant in a Zoom meeting or training session.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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- Turn your camera on and off
- Turn your mic on and off (mute/unmute)
- Use the Chat to send and receive messages
- Share your screen
- Change your display name
- Customize your virtual background
- Navigate Gallery and Speaker view
- Use annotation and interactive whiteboards
- Enable captions
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7-May
7:00 PM – 8:00 pm
Adding a Positionality to Your Syllabus
Instructor: Philip Bonner
A positionality statement is a declaration of the identities one has and how those identities most likely influence that individual. Positionality statements include information about race, social class, religion, career, and beliefs. Adding a positionality statement to a syllabus can succinctly communicate who the professor is and what their belief system is to students. Including a positionality statement is conducive to building an inclusive and welcoming classroom. Come to this one-hour class and explore what a positionality statement can do to promote equity, inclusivity, and social justice.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to
- Explain what a positionality statement is.
- Explain how they promote equity, inclusivity, and social justice.
- Write a draft of a positionality statement for themselves.
