April 24, 2017, Filed Under: UncategorizedMay 2017 FIC Workshops Upcoming Workshops hosted by the Faculty Innovation Center All workshops will be conducted in SZB 450AF. unless otherwise noted. Workshop Descriptions are located below the schedule. Please click the link to Register for the workshops or view all offerings in UT Learn. Topic Date Time UTLearn Gradebook Overview Wed, May 3 1:00 – 2:00pm Click to Register. Gradebook Overview Tues, May 9 10:00 – 11:00am Click to Register. Canvas Crash Course Wed, May 24 2:00 – 3:00pm Click to Register. Canvas Crash Course Thurs, May 25 10:00 – 11:00am Click to Register. Assignments and Gradebook Thurs, May 25 1:00 – 2:00pm Click to Register. Introduction to Canvas Wed, May 31 10:00am – 12:00pm Click to Register. Workshop Descriptions Assignments and Gradebook This session will cover the workflow of assignment creation, student submission, instructor grading and student view of instructor’s feedback, and highlight ideas on effective online/digital assignments. We will present an overview of the Gradebook and discuss the advantages of using grading tools such as Rubrics and SpeedGrader. Please bring your laptop as these workshops will be task-based. Canvas Crash Course Get an early start on creating your Summer courses. In 50 minutes, we can teach you the basics, plus some helpful tips to save you time while setting up your course in Canvas. Gradebook Overview Is your gradebook ready for Final Grade Submission? Do you have questions about weighting groups, dropping lowest scores, muting & unmuting assignments, and/or removing dashes? Do you know what the difference is between Current Score and Final Score? Come join us for a workshop where we dig deep into the gradebook, dispel any myths, and get you ready for Final Grade Submission time. Because no one likes having to resubmit final grades. Introduction to Canvas Canvas is more than an online file repository. It is an intuitive learning management system built on relationships between online tools and features that will enhance the virtual component of any course. This workshop will introduce participants to some of the basic features and functionality of Canvas that will enable them to begin designing and building their course in Canvas with confidence.
