VoiceThread Training – Sept. 2022
Join VoiceThread for their free workshops! If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, these interactive and hands-on explorations are just what you need. The sessions are led by VoiceThread’s instructional designer and online educator George Haines who will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. VoiceThread Basics 1: […]
Respondus Training – Sept. 2022
Join Respondus this month for free, in-depth training on Respondus 4.0, LockDown Browser and Monitor. Register for any of the sessions via the links below! LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor This 45-minute training is the perfect introduction for instructors who are new to the applications and plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to […]
Creative Teaching and Learning with Adobe
Instructors interested in using Adobe Creative Cloud applications to create and deliver course content that engages, motivates, and sparks student creativity, should consult with their department about discounted bulk licenses available via VCU’s Enterprise License agreement. This agreement also includes full access for students enrolled in at least one credit-bearing course. View the timeline of […]
Beginning of Semester Reminders – Fall 2022
Greetings VCU Faculty, Welcome back! Our team is optimistic that the Fall 2022 semester will prove to be the most successful semester yet. Below, we have provided some highlights that will hopefully be useful as you prepare for the semester ahead. Table of Contents AT Quick Guide Google Apps 1.1 Replacement Adding a Syllabus to […]
Canvas Overview for Students during WOW!
Weeks of Welcome have begun! Don’t miss the live, virtual overview of Canvas, VCU’s web-based learning management system (LMS), hosted by VCU Academic Technologies on August 17th, 1:00-1:30pm. This session will give students an overview of Canvas, helping them get a jump start on how to navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects, and more. Register […]
Canvas Help Menu: New and Improved!
Academic Technologies’ Learning Systems team has performed an in-depth overview of our Canvas Help Menu and made a few adjustments. The purpose of these changes is to provide VCU faculty, staff and students with more transparency about where to seek assistance and exactly who that assistance is coming from, allowing them to make more informed […]
VoiceThread Workshops – July 2022
If you are new to VoiceThread or just want some new ideas, join these interactive and hands-on explorations. These workshops are completely free and sessions are led by VoiceThread’s instructional designer and online educator George Haines. George will share his expertise to help you get the most from VoiceThread. VoiceThread Basics 1: Upload, Comment, and Share – […]
Respondus Webinar – July 2022
Instructor Training: LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use. Register July 7th @ 1PMJuly 13th […]
Surviving in Canvas Mini-Courses (Self-Paced)
VCU Online and Academic Technologies have teamed up once again to bring the VCU community a series of asynchronous self-paced mini-courses. These courses are a redesign of our previous Teaching with Technology Bootcamp sessions and integrate both technological and pedagogical insights. They are intended for faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about […]
InstructureCon 2022 – Agenda Unveiled
Drumroll please… InstructureCon is a month away and the InstructureCon agenda (held on July 14th this year) is now live! A few upcoming sessions (most of which are approximately 20 minutes long) that may be of interest to faculty at VCU specifically: HE General Session More than Busy Work–Utilizing Discussions for Transformative Education Breaking Barriers through Open […]