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D2L: Rubrics to Save Time Evaluating Student Work
D2L: Rubrics to Save Time Evaluating Student Work
Description Learn how to make the most of Rubrics to engage learners in all stages of assignments and discussions from start to finish. Rubrics can be utilized as both a valuable evaluation tool and a meaningful communication tool. It saves you time evaluating and grading while providing quality and objective feedback on student assignments. Click... Continue Reading →
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D2L Quick Eval Tool: Time Saver for Grading
D2L Quick Eval Tool: Time Saver for Grading
Description The Quick Eval tool provides a single location to view all unevaluated student submissions (Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes) from all Brightspace courses. You can sort, filter and search to prioritize which items you want to assess first. Become acquainted with the Quick Eval tool so you can save in your assessment and grading. Click here... Continue Reading →
Zoom Information Session
Zoom Information Session
Please register/RSVP below for a guided tour of Zoom by from Minnesota State staff. Click here to join the webinar Details about the Zoom Service Who can use Zoom? All active Minnesota State employees (faculty and staff) and students are able to access the service by logging in with their Star ID. How long do... Continue Reading →
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Accessibility Webinar – Not So Fast: Implementing Accessibility Reviews in a University’s IT Software Review Process
Accessibility Webinar – Not So Fast: Implementing Accessibility Reviews in a University’s IT Software Review Process
Topic: Not So Fast: Implementing Accessibility Reviews in a University’s IT Software Review Process Recorded Presenter: Bill Coker, Software Licensing Manager, NC State University In this presentation, we will provide an overview of NC State’s IT Purchase Compliance process and focus on the accessibility review process. We will discuss the process of implementation, important considerations... Continue Reading →
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Philosophy of Community and Technical College Education – Summer Term
You may register for this course at anytime within the course dates listed below. Course Terms The following table illustrates course term and registration dates. They will occur the same dates each year. You may register for this course at anytime within the course dates listed below. Preview the Syllabus Term Course Dates Spring December... Continue Reading →
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Designing Your Course for Student Learning (3 week short course)
May 18 - June 7 Description This 3 week short course provides participants an opportunity to review the design of their course so that the assignments they have planned in a course are aligned with the learning objectives students are supposed to master. Here is what participants will do in this course. Apply Bloom’s Revised... Continue Reading →
What’s New in 20.20.05
What’s New in 20.20.05
Description We host a monthly webinar to showcase the new features or improvements to D2L Brightspace. This webinar will focus on version 20.20.05, the May release that you'll see in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, May 21. Connection Details Join this webinar by joining this Zoom meeting room on the day/time of the event. RSVP Requested... Continue Reading →
Open Textbook Network Webinar
Open Textbook Network Webinar
Webinars introducing open educational resources, creative commons licensing, and the work with the Open Textbook Library at the University of Minnesota. Faculty participating in this webinar may review an open textbook located in the Open Textbook Library (open.umn.edu) and receive a $200.00 honorarium once the review is completed. Register here: https://open.umn.edu/otn/workshops/otn-webinar-5-18-2020 Questions? Contact Karen Pikula,... Continue Reading →
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Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) – Start 2 Weeks
Description The “Improving Your Online Course” workshop explores the QM Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan. The content is based on the essential Specific Review Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric. Participants... Continue Reading →
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) – Start 2 Weeks
Description QM's flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality... Continue Reading →
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Creating Accessible Course Documents (3 week short course)
Creating Accessible Course Documents May 25 – June 14 Description This three week short course provides faculty and staff and opportunity to practice make digital materials accessible to those who use a screen reader. The course will introduce participants to basic techniques for using tools available in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and PowerPoint. Additionally,... Continue Reading →
Improving Instructor-to-Student Interaction (3 week short course)
Aligning Effective Instructional Strategies with Academic Technologies: Improving Instructor-to-Student Interaction using D2L Brightspace Tools May 25 – June 14 Description The Quality Improvement Process site provides examples of ways to to support instructor-to-student interaction in courses. Maintaining instructor presence through regular communications (announcements, updates) and specific student-instructor interactions. Engaging in heightened monitoring of student progress... Continue Reading →
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Communicating with Students via Intelligent Agents (Webinar)
Communicating with Students via Intelligent Agents (Webinar)
Description What in the world is an Intelligent Agent? The Intelligent Agents tool in D2L sends emails to students based on preset conditions. You can create and schedule Intelligent Agents using site login, course login, or release conditions. Using Intelligent Agents in D2L Brightspace can help make learners more accountable and engage them when they... Continue Reading →
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You’re About to Grow: Using the Finding Your Place College Podcast for Student Orientation, Outreach and Virtual Mentoring (Webinar)
You’re About to Grow: Using the Finding Your Place College Podcast for Student Orientation, Outreach and Virtual Mentoring (Webinar)
Background In 2019, professors Robert Jersak (Century College) and Dave Engen (Minnesota State University, Mankato) teamed up with a diverse group of six students to produce The Finding Your Place College Podcast - a podcast series featuring authentic student voices as they explore the joys and challenges of college. The podcast is designed to reach all... Continue Reading →
CRP and Trauma Responsive Practices (Webinar)
CRP and Trauma Responsive Practices (Webinar)
Description Both Culturally Responsive Practices (CRP) and Trauma Responsive Practices (TRP) can offer us insight and support as we shift to bring students quality and compassionate education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both CRP and TRP understand that when we are marginalized or overwhelmed, our learning capacity is severely compromised. Further, both advocate that we intentionally... Continue Reading →
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Announcements as a Communication Tool in D2L Brightspace (Webinar)
Announcements as a Communication Tool in D2L Brightspace (Webinar)
Description The Announcements on your D2L Brightspace course home page can help you communicate information to students and provide an additional avenue for student-teacher engagement. Learn tips for making the most of this tool to help you save time and reach students each time they enter your course. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register.... Continue Reading →
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