Did you know that Canvas automatically integrates with the course reserve system at BC? In this workshop, you’ll learn more about how to secure course materials and course reserves for your students. We’ll also cover how the library can support you when it comes to tracking down free course materials for your course, learning shortcuts…Continue Reading Course Materials and Course Reserves
Category: Workshops
Canvas: Assignments and the Gradebook
Learn about the different assignment options and considerations you have available when developing your Canvas courses. You’ll learn about the most common assignment types including quizzes, discussion boards, and file submissions. You’ll learn more about how to give feedback to students on assignments via SpeedGrader as well as how you can control when students see…Continue Reading Canvas: Assignments and the Gradebook
Password Management
Ever wondered why we use passwords? Why are they such a hassle? Or what can be done about it? This training is for you! We will begin with the history of passwords and identity management, then pivot to a demo of how to set up a password manager so that you yourself can use one…Continue Reading Password Management
Canvas: Course Planning and Design
Learn about the different course design options and considerations you have available when developing your Canvas courses. We’ll touch on what kind of course design suits you best and how to start incorporating features of Canvas to make your life easier when it comes to course content delivery, student engagement, and tracking student progress. Resources:…Continue Reading Canvas: Course Planning and Design
Zoom Bootcamp: Level up your hosting game
Have you felt like the last two years were just a fever dream and you never really learned how to use Zoom to its fullest potential? Well, this workshop will turn you from a zero to a hero when it comes to hosting Zoom meetings, workshops, and other events. This workshop will focus primarily on…Continue Reading Zoom Bootcamp: Level up your hosting game
Zoom Bootcamp: Understanding your Zoom account
If you’re new to BC or feel like you still haven’t found time to get a handle on making the most of using your Zoom account then this workshop series is for you! Part one of this workshop will cover how to utilize your Zoom account. This workshop will focus primarily on understanding the ins…Continue Reading Zoom Bootcamp: Understanding your Zoom account
January 12 Workshop – Course assessment techniques: Canvas and in the classroom
In this workshop I’ll cover the Canvas tools for assessing student progress. We’ll take a look at Canvas assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions. You’ll learn how to set up each of these assignments as well as how to provide feedback to students. You’ll also learn the basics of the Canvas gradebook and how its settings affect…Continue Reading January 12 Workshop – Course assessment techniques: Canvas and in the classroom
January 11 Workshop – Poll Everywhere
Poll Everywhere is Boston College’s personal response system. This workshop will cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your account. You’ll learn about the basic types of polling questions, how to organize polls for class purposes, how to present in the classroom, and how to run reports on polls. Resources…Continue Reading January 11 Workshop – Poll Everywhere
Classroom Technology Refresher Workshop
The classrooms on our campus have several unique features compared to the rest of Boston College. In this workshop you’ll learn how to log into the A/V system, make the most out of the dual screen configuration in each room, share content on the projector, use the Wacom monitors for digital annotations, and learn how…Continue Reading Classroom Technology Refresher Workshop
January 6: Classroom Technology Refresher
The classrooms on our campus have several unique features compared to the rest of Boston College. In this workshop you’ll learn how to log into the A/V system, make the most out of the dual screen configuration in each room, share content on the projector, use the Wacom monitors for digital annotations, and learn how…Continue Reading January 6: Classroom Technology Refresher