Communities are a feature in Elentra that faculty/admin can use to create a space for content and activities that may not be part of a specific course. You can use these communities to send out notices for extra-curricular activities or outside events. These communities can be a space for students to participate in as well.…
Educating during the pandemic forced everyone to leverage technology and make major changes to their teaching strategies. David Betancourt, DMA, shares his experiences of teaching during the pandemic and poses questions to reflect on, such as: What did we learn about our teaching during this change in instructional learning? What could we take from the…
Discussion boards are a popular tool for online learning, but are they effective? Do they enrich the course? Come watch Stephanie Delaney, JD, PhD present this 20-Mintute Mentor from Magna Publication. After the video there will be time for discussion and share tips or experiences you may have with online discussion boards. Learning Objectives:…
Did you get an email, or many, about newly installed Zoom Apps? Is it a trick, or is it a treat? Are you curious about these Zoom apps? Are you interested to learn how to use these Zoom Apps in the classroom or during meetings? - - - Well…then this session is for YOU! …
Join us in a facilitated session as we listen to Winston-Salem State University Physical Therapy faculty discuss how they are helping develop their students’ (and their own) digital skills. Students participate in a video documentary project with the following objectives: Apply digital literacy skills to create an educational product Empathize with the daily challenges…
Change is hard. And inevitable. From leadership and personnel changes to hybrid workplaces and fluid teams, change is necessary for growth and innovation in organizations. However, most employees cringe at the announcement of impending changes. How can you use psychology to better equip your people to deal with, and even thrive, during changes? In this…
Whether you need a refresher on recommended methods for item writing or you are brand new to designing evaluation plans for your learners, this session will help you to gain confidence in writing effective multiple-choice question items that actually test what you intend. Participants will be asked to come with a teaching topic in mind…
Explore New Dimensions at Zoomtopia 2022. In this highly curated experience, we’ll transport you to inspiring realms where you’ll dive deep into Zoom’s integrated platform, and discover how to elevate your communication and collaboration experiences in ways that bring you closer to your vision, your work, and your world. What You’ll Experience You’ll be inspired…
You might have noticed more reporters talking about preprints. But what are they? Are they peer-reviewed? Are they different from articles online ahead of print? Why the sudden rise in preprints? Can—and should—you cite or publish them? At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Explain what preprints are and where you…
Enhance your experience with Concur through knowledge and efficiency. This training is covering expense reports in general which can include expenses for travel but will be for any expenses incurred while conducting business for WesternU. Concur allows all University employees to submit reimbursements in one online location, with no out of pocket expense. In this…
