Canvas Tools: Quizzes, Assignments & the Gradebook
With the continuation of remote teaching in many classes, instructors may be relying on Canvas more than in the past, or looking to use various features for the first time. This session aims to acquaint returning TAs who may not have made much use of Canvas in the past with the platform's major features for […]
Creating Community in Your Online Courses
In this workshop participants will explore various ways to build a sense of community in class, from the beginning of the semester and throughout. While live sessions will be part of this discussion, we will also consider how asynchronous elements -- such as, discussion boards, peer review, feedback and student-created presentations of content -- can […]
Facilitating Asynchronous Engagement
In the online environment, the time students spend working on the course outside of live meetings is essential for facilitating student engagement with course concepts and thinking, interaction, and community building. In this discussion, participants will consider ways to create interactive asynchronous components and how to make quizzes and discussion boards and other elements more […]
Technology Tools for… Recording Lectures
This technology spotlight will explore tools that allow instructors and students to record material and upload it into Canvas, including Panopto, Zoom and BlueJeans. We will discuss how these tools can integrate whiteboards and Powerpoint, as well as quizzes in Panopto that can help instructors create more engaging lectures and help students retain content. Registration […]
Creating Community in Your Online Class
In this workshop participants will explore various ways to build a sense of community in class, from the beginning of the semester and throughout. While live sessions will be part of this discussion, we will also consider how asynchronous elements -- such as, discussion boards, peer review, feedback and student-created presentations of content -- can […]
Facilitating Asynchronous Engagement
In the online environment, the time students spend working on the course outside of live meetings is essential for facilitating student engagement with course concepts and thinking, interaction, and community building. In this discussion, participants will consider ways to create interactive asynchronous components and how to make quizzes and discussion boards and other elements more […]
Facilitating Live Sessions
This discussion will focus on ways to use live class meetings effectively, both to pursue course learning goals and to foster a sense of community and student engagement. Zoom or BlueJeans requires some different approaches than the classroom space to make this happen.Please note:Â this workshop is intended for returning graduate student instructors, or new graduate […]
Creating Community in Your Online Class
In this workshop participants will explore various ways to build a sense of community in class, from the beginning of the semester and throughout. While live sessions will be part of this discussion, we will also consider how asynchronous elements -- such as, discussion boards, peer review, feedback and student-created presentations of content -- can […]
Creating Community in the Remote Literature Classroom
In this workshop, we’ll focus on strategies shared by CETLI and others for promoting classroom community, as well as strategies specific to teaching literature remotely. How might we use the solitary togetherness of reading and analyzing common texts to promote classroom community? How might asynchronous and synchronous sessions draw on commonalities and differences between the […]
Facilitating Asynchronous Engagement
In the online environment, the time students spend working on the course outside of live meetings is essential for facilitating student engagement with course concepts and thinking, interaction, and community building. In this discussion, participants will consider ways to create interactive asynchronous components and how to make quizzes and discussion boards and other elements more […]
Technology Tools for… Running Synchronous Class Time
In this technology spotlight, we will demonstrate how you can use the conferencing tools Zoom and BlueJeans to run live class sessions, including breakout rooms for small group work, and live whiteboard and annotation tools.Counts toward the CETLI teaching certificate for graduate students.If you need accommodations to participate in this workshop, please contact CETLI-info@upenn.edu.
Communicating Your Expectations and Keeping Students on Track
In online classes, clearly expressed expectations are crucial both to guide and motivate students. This discussion will consider how to help students to navigate the Canvas site and how to prepare students for the work the course demands. The session will consider ways to build expectations into the course site and to communicate with students […]
Facilitating Live Sessions
This discussion will focus on ways to use live class meetings effectively, both to pursue course learning goals and to foster a sense of community and student engagement. Zoom or BlueJeans requires some different approaches than the classroom space to make this happen. Â Please note:Â this workshop is intended for returning graduate student instructors, or new […]
Canvas Tools: Quizzes, Assignments & the Gradebook
With the continuation of remote teaching in many classes, instructors may be relying on Canvas more than in the past, or looking to use various features for the first time. This session aims to acquaint returning TAs who may not have made much use of Canvas in the past with the platform's major features for […]
Facilitating Live Sessions
This discussion will focus on ways to use live class meetings effectively, both to pursue course learning goals and to foster a sense of community and student engagement. Zoom or BlueJeans requires some different approaches than the classroom space to make this happen. Â Please note:Â this workshop is intended for returning graduate student instructors, or new […]
Facilitating Live Sessions
This discussion will focus on ways to use live class meetings effectively, both to pursue course learning goals and to foster a sense of community and student engagement. Zoom or BlueJeans requires some different approaches than the classroom space to make this happen.
Registration required.This session is now full. If you need accommodations to participate in this […]
Facilitating Asynchronous Engagement
In the online environment, the time students spend working on the course outside of live meetings is essential for facilitating student engagement with course concepts and thinking, interaction, and community building. In this discussion, participants will consider ways to create interactive asynchronous components and how to make quizzes and discussion boards and other elements more […]
Technology Tools for… Asynchronous Interaction
In the online environment, what students do outside of traditional class time is a central part of learning, engagement, and community-building of a course. In this session, participants will discuss ways to create interactive asynchronous components as crucial elements of the course. We will explore tools such as Discussion boards, Perusall, Google Docs, Piazza.Counts toward […]
Facilitating Live Sessions
This discussion will focus on ways to use live class meetings effectively, both to pursue course learning goals and to foster a sense of community and student engagement. Zoom or BlueJeans requires some different approaches than the classroom space to make this happen. Â Please note:Â this workshop is intended for returning graduate student instructors, or new […]
Facilitating Asynchronous Engagement
In the online environment, the time students spend working on the course outside of live meetings is essential for facilitating student engagement with course concepts and thinking, interaction, and community building. In this discussion, participants will consider ways to create interactive asynchronous components and how to make quizzes and discussion boards and other elements more […]
Facilitating Live Sessions
This discussion will focus on ways to use live class meetings effectively, both to pursue course learning goals and to foster a sense of community and student engagement. Zoom or BlueJeans requires some different approaches than the classroom space to make this happen. Â Please note:Â this workshop is intended for returning graduate student instructors, or new […]
Assessing Students — Alternatives to Proctored Exams
Assessing students in online classes often requires thinking about assignments and exams in new ways -- particularly for instructors who typically rely upon proctored exams. This discussion will explore strategies beyond traditional tests, from changing our exam formats to replacing exams with other assignments.Registration required.This session is now full. If you need accommodations to participate in […]
Technology Tools: Introduction to Canvas
This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions that will allow you to post documents, files, images and videos; organize information for students; and allow students to submit work online. Counts toward the CETLI teaching certificate for graduate students.Registration required.This session is now full. If you need accommodations to participate in this workshop, please contact CETLI-info@upenn.edu.
Asynchronous and Synchronous Components in Your Course
This workshop is designed to address how the different components of your course interconnect and build on each other to support your course goals and student success. We will consider ways that the synchronous (live meetings where instructors and students are together) and asynchronous (activities students engage in on their own time) inform one another, […]
Creating Community in Your Online Class
In this workshop participants will explore various ways to build a sense of community in class, from the beginning of the semester and throughout. While live sessions will be part of this discussion, we will also consider how asynchronous elements -- such as, discussion boards, peer review, feedback and student-created presentations of content -- can […]
Technology Tools for… Assessments, Exams and Assignments
In this technology spotlight, we will demonstrate some of the functionality of Canvas assessment tools, including assignments, quizzes, gradebook and Speedgrader, as well as how you might use these features in your own course. Counts toward the CETLI teaching certificate for graduate students.Registration required.This session is now full. If you need accommodations to participate in this […]
Technology Tools for… Running Synchronous Class Time
In this technology spotlight, we will demonstrate how you can use the conferencing tools Zoom and BlueJeans to run live class sessions, including breakout rooms for small group work, and live whiteboard and annotation tools. Registration required. This session is now full.
Facilitating Asynchronous Engagement
In the online environment, the time students spend working on the course outside of live meetings is essential for facilitating student engagement with course concepts and thinking, interaction, and community building. In this discussion, participants will consider ways to create interactive asynchronous components and how to make quizzes and discussion boards and other elements more […]
Facilitating Live Sessions
This discussion will focus on ways to use live class meetings effectively, both to pursue course learning goals and to foster a sense of community and student engagement. Zoom or BlueJeans requires some different approaches than the classroom space to make this happen.
Registration required.This session is now full. If you need accommodations to participate in this […]
Faculty Plans for the Fall and Experiences Teaching Online in the Spring
In this faculty discussion, panelists will share their approaches to encouraging student engagement and interaction with one another, with faculty and with course materials. The discussion will focus on strategies for running synchronous sessions – and what it takes to set up those meetings to make for effective group interaction and discussion.