| Get to the Starting Block | Session Title | Description and Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Set the Pace with Quizzes | Come learn how to set the speed for your course using quizzes. Whether it is a low-stake formative assessment or a high-stakes summative assessment, we will show you the in’s and out’s of quizzes to allow you to cruise through the semester. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 10:00 AM | Caution Lap: Copying a Class | Caution: Before you jump back into the race, take a slow lap and review your copied course. Checking Hyperlinks, quizzes, dates, and a few other items will ensure you will be ready when the light turns green. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 11:00 AM | Fasten Your Seatbelt for First Year Seminar | Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride!! This session will be an overview of the FYS course and how to use the features in Canvas to help you and your students have a successful and enjoyable semester. Topics covered will be: Texan Smart/WhichWay, Qwickly Attendance, Module Organization, Gradebook, and the Course Schedule. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 12:00 PM | Canvas Crash Course | Top 10 Tips for Navigating Your Canvas Course. Tips for the terrain (modules), using the compass (tool bars), and making sure that your vehicle (course) is road ready! Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 1:00 PM | Pit Stop: The Garage is Open | Just need a quick check-up? Pull in to the open lab where your Instructional Design Pit Team will be there to help you one-on-one to answer questions, trouble shoot, or provide course assistance during this open work time. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 2:00 PM | Starting Position: Setting Up the Gradebook | Before you can start the race, you need to know your starting position. Setting up for grades will review the Canvas grading features, so when the race does begin, you will be in the lead. Percentages vs points, weighting assignments, Speedgrader and more will be covered. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 2:30 PM | Rev Up Your Rubrics! | Come learn how to increase student performance and decrease frustration by using rubrics to communicate high expectations. Oh, and you can save a lot of time grading as well. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 3:00 PM | Building a Fan Base: Creating a Class Culture | Set the tone at the beginning of the semester and create a culture and environment to support learning. Then, use the tools in Canvas to nurture and support it through the finish line. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 3:30 PM | Drivers, Start Your Engines: First Day of Class | On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!! Come see everything you need to make the first day of class a smooth start to the semester. Learn some quick and easy tips to for student engagement that will be sure to get you past that first curve. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 4:00 PM | One Lap at a Time: Formative Assessment | Sometimes you need to check the odometer, heat gauges, battery levels, gas gauge, and tire sensors to see how your teaching machine is working. Engage your students and check their understanding using technology devices that our students spend the most time viewing. Nearpod allows us to utilize our students’ smartphones, tablets, and laptops to present content. We can check on their understanding of the content as we go through the lesson. This session will demonstrate formative assessment techniques using Nearpod. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |
| 4:30 PM | Winner’s Circle | Come to the winner’s circle to learn how to use Badgr to motivate and increase classroom engagement. Zoom: https://tarleton.zoom.us/j/91316492836 Physical Location: Library Training Center |