Making the Grade: Grade Book Management in online courses

Written by admin on February 16th, 2011

COST: Free
INSTRUCTOR: CTL Technology Services Team
DATE: Tuesday March 29, 2011
TIME: 1:00 - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: 143 TELUS Centre

The Grade Book in a learning management system (LMS) is an effective tool for tracking students’ progress and providing students with immediate access to grade information. Instructors and teaching assistants will learn the various components of the Grade Book in a LMS, how to customize it and how to import grades from external sources, such as Microsoft Excel or a test scoring service. Instructors will also learn how to use the Grade Book to manage grade distribution in a course.

Please register at The Learning Shop

If you have any questions about the workshop, please email us at elearning@ualberta.ca

 

PAST: Podcasting with eCast

Written by admin on February 16th, 2011

COST: Free
INSTRUCTOR: CTL Technology Services Team
DATE: Wednesday March 2, 2011
TIME: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: 217/219 TELUS Centre

This session will cover:

  • Quick and easy: How to upload and access a media file
  • Understanding web syndication
  • Creating a podcast
  • Setting access/permissions

Please register at The Learning Shop

If you have any questions about the workshop, please email us at elearning@ualberta.ca

 

PAST: No Dumping: Effective and engaging content in online courses

Written by admin on February 16th, 2011

COST: Free
INSTRUCTOR: CTL Technology Services Team
DATE: Tuesday March 1, 2011
TIME: 1:00 - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: 143 TELUS Centre

Content in an online course as native documents, presentations and spreadsheets can cause major issues for students viewing content. Printed materials and in-class presentations often do not convert well to an online environment. In the session, instructors will explore effective file formats, organization and management of content in an online course to provide students with a positive learning experience.

Please register at The Learning Shop

If you have any questions about the workshop, please email us at elearning@ualberta.ca

 

PAST: i>Clickers for Pedagogical Reasons

Written by bpadfield on January 5th, 2011

DATE: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
TIME: 12:00PM - 1:00PM (Wednesday)
3:30PM - 4:30PM (Thursday)
LOCATION: TELUS Centre 217/219
PRESENTER: Dr. Connie Varnhagen, Professor, Psychology

If you have any questions about the session, email us at elearning_at_ualberta.ca. To register, please go to the LearningShop.

 

PAST: Creating and Managing Sections in eClass

Written by bpadfield on January 5th, 2011

DATE: Thursday, January 13, 2011
TIME: 3:30PM - 4:30PM
LOCATION: TELUS Centre 217/219
PRESENTER: CTL, Technology Support Team

This session will cover:

  • Creating different types of courses
  • Understanding the background processes (enrollments, CCIDs, Access Dates)
  • Understanding roles in eClass
  • Using the SMS features

If you have any questions about the session, email us at elearning_at_ualberta.ca. To register, please go to the LearningShop.

 

PAST: I>Clicker Introduction

Written by admin on November 8th, 2010

DATE: Thursday, December 9th, 2010
TIME: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
LOCATION: TELUS Centre 217/219

This hands-on session will introduce instructors to the i>Clicker student response system. The workshop will include:

  • The background and basics of i>Clicker
  • How to deploy i>Clickers for a course at the U of A
  • Hands-on work with the software:
    • Using the instructor remote to deliver sessions
    • Registering student clickers
    • Pedagogical best practices

If you have any questions about the session, email us at elearning_at_ualberta.ca. To register, please go to the LearningShop.

 

PAST: Making the Grade: An eClass Gradebook Workshop

Written by admin on September 20th, 2010

Making the Grade: An eClass Gradebook Workshop offered Tuesday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 7, 1:00 - 4:30

 

PAST: eClass for Administrative Support Staff

Written by admin on September 20th, 2010

eClass for Administrative Support Staff - a workshop to assist Administrative Support Staff address the questions they frequently encounter about eClass, a workshop scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 1:00 - 4:30

 

Getting Started with eClass

Written by admin on September 20th, 2010

Getting Started with eClass, a workshop scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 1:00 - 4:30

 

Breaking the Sound Barrier: Using Audio to Enhance Learning

Written by admin on September 20th, 2010

Breaking the Sound Barrier: Using Audio to Enhance Learning - workshop to be held Tuesday, October 19, 1:00 - 4:30