Office Hours & Workshops

Orange and teal calendar icon Drop-in Office Hours for faculty/staff are every Friday from 10am - 12pm* https://utexas.zoom.us/j/93485675351 Links to an external site.. Remember to sign in to Zoom with your UT EID Links to an external site.
Can't "drop by" on Friday? Please visit the One-on-One Consultations page to schedule an appointment.

*No Office Hours: 3/21 (Spring Break), 7/4 (Independence Day)
**April 4th - shifting office hours to 12 - 2pm.


Interested in Vendor-led Training? Jump down to view offerings and/or past recordings from Perusall, Honorlock*, Panopto, Gradescope, and Ed Discussion* (*CSU-paid tools)

 

Workshops offered by Enterprise Technology [Canvas & MS Teams]

This workshop series supports instructors, GRAs/TAs, and academic support staff new to using online technology (ed tech tools), as well as those who are looking to explore these topics in greater detail. We're excited to reconnect, collaborate, and innovate together to make this a season of growth, learning, and success for all.

Calendar table of workshops and office hours with details and Zoom registration links below.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Accessibility & AllyAssignments & GradesBuild Your CourseCanvas Crash CourseCanvas Deeper DiveCanvas Made SimpleDiscussion Redesign • GradebookMid-Semester FeedbackMigration StrategiesModules • New QuizzesPages in CanvasPanopto BasicsRubrics & SpeedGraderSimple SyllabusStudent Self-AssessmentTeaching Tools & IntegrationsUT Instapoll

Note: To register for a session, select the appropriate date's Zoom Registration link and use your [EID]@eid.utexas.edu email (e.g., sqs95@eid.utexas.edu). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the workshop, a Zoom meeting link, and options to add it to your calendar. Unable to register via Zoom? Please contact kkondoff@austin.utexas.edu for additional assistance. Workshop descriptions, Date/Time, and registration links are below.


Accessibility: Creating Accessible Course Content with Ally

Ally is a digital accessibility tool that scans your Canvas course and provides recommended steps needed to improve the accessibility of content where it does not comply with accessibility guidelines. It provides students with alternative formats of the original document so they can select the one that best fits their unique learning needs.

This workshop will provide an overview of the Ally accessibility platform from both the instructor and student experience:

  • Ally Course Accessibility Report; course score; strategies to fix content
  • Most common issues with documents flagged by Ally and how to resolve them
  • Alternative Formats and how they can benefit students
  • Campus Resources and where to go for additional assistance

Date/Time: Tue Apr 25 at 1:30pm Links to an external site.

 

Assignments and the Gradebook in Canvas 

Join us for targeted webinar focused on the assignment and grading process in Canvas. This session will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the workflow of creating online assignments, managing student submissions, grading, and providing feedback in Canvas.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

  • Weight grades by assignment groups (e.g., Quizzes 20%, Exams 30%) and learn how to drop the lowest scores.
  • Assign tasks to specific students, sections, or groups for targeted instruction.
  • Utilize Rubrics for structured feedback, annotate directly on submissions in SpeedGrader, and add comments for clarity.
  • Adjust grading policies, including default settings for all assessments, individual assignment adjustments, and implementing automatic late policies.

Date/Time: Wed Apr 16 at 12pm Links to an external site. 

 

Build Your Course in Canvas

Join us for a dynamic 60-minute webinar where we delve into the art of crafting engaging courses on Canvas. This session will equip you with essential skills for content creation and organization, ensuring an immersive learning experience for your students. We will not cover assignments or the gradebook in this workshop.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Upload, organize files, and determine which file formats are best for accessibility.
  • Create Pages and Modules to present content to your students.
  • Use the dynamic Syllabus tool or select another Home page option.
  • Take accessibility and mobile device needs into course design consideration.

Date/Time: Tue Apr 15 at 11am Links to an external site. 

 

Canvas Crash Course

New to Canvas or prepping for Spring? In less than an hour, learn some of the basics: uploading Files, organizing in Modules, creating Assignments (gradebook columns), and communicating with students (Announcements vs Inbox messages). We will wrap up with some helpful tips to save you time throughout the semester.

  • FILES: Upload/Import files to your Canvas course; discussion on accessible file formats; setting permissions
  • MODULES: Create Modules and Pages to organize content for your students
  • ASSIGNMENTS: Assignment creation, Assignment Groups (weight final grades/drop the lowest score)
  • GRADES: Options under View & Action; Grading Policy for all assessments or individual assignments; Automatic Late Policy
  • SETTINGS: Options under Course Details; Hiding tabs under Navigation; adding integrations
  • COMMUNICATION: Announcements (flexible message format/Delay Posting) and Inbox Messages (aka, text messages)

Resources: Identifying Key Tools and Functions within Canvas and Getting Started in Canvas

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

 

Canvas Crash Course for GRAs & TAs

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Canvas Deeper Dive

Feel free to register/attend one or more webinars!

Build Your Course (BYC) Using a Quality Matters (QM)* Template

In this 60-minute webinar, we will explore best practices for designing student-centered online courses that are engaging, accessible, and well-organized. Using a framework based on the principles of Quality Matters, we’ll guide you through essential strategies to help you structure your course with students' needs in mind. Whether you are designing a new course or revising an existing one, you’ll walk away with practical action steps that can immediately improve your course design.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

      • How to create a clear and logical course structure that guides students through content effectively.
      • Strategies for ensuring accessibility and usability, making your course accessible to all learners.
      • Techniques for keeping students engaged through communication, active learning, and clear expectations.
      • How to simplify the learning path with easy-to-follow course layouts, timelines, and deadlines.
      • Methods for incorporating feedback and reflection to improve student engagement and course quality.

This interactive session will also provide time for questions and discussions on how you can implement these strategies in your specific teaching context. Join us for practical tools and tips to enhance your course design and ultimately create a more student-centered learning experience.

*There is no expectation that UT Austin courses will need to be QM Certified. However, this template will help you move in the right direction.

Date/Time: Wed Apr 30 at 10am Links to an external site.

 

Student Self-Assessment with Rubrics

Gold seal with the word "NEW"Leveraging both the Enhanced Rubrics and Assignment Enhancements, an Enable Self-Assessment checkbox displays for instructors. This checkbox allows students to assess their own work using the assignment’s attached rubric. Instructors can then review these self-assessments in SpeedGrader.

Notes: 

      • Self-Assessment is currently available on the web version of Canvas, with mobile access planned for later this year. 
      • Student self-assessments do not have grades and cannot be assigned a separate deadline apart from the assignment's due date. They also cannot be closed, allowing students the flexibility to complete them at any time while the assignment is open. 
      • The Enable Self-Assessment checkbox is disabled if the due date has passed or if self-assessments have already been submitted.

Date/Time:  Wed Apr 30 at 1pm Links to an external site.

 

Simple Syllabus

Simple Syllabus helps instructors save time and eliminate redundant tasks associated with syllabus creation in Canvas. The template-driven architecture of Simple Syllabus automatically ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards while still giving faculty the autonomy to personalize curriculum content for their classroom directly within the Canvas. Designed specifically for publishing syllabi, Simple Syllabus helps you work smarter, not harder.

      • Prepopulated fields and the ability to quickly add new content blocks.
      • Ability to toggle some content private (students only) or public.
      • Ability to see which students have viewed and/or acknowledged the syllabus.
      • Directly syncs Canvas assignments, quizzes, discussions and more—no double entry.
      • Accessible from anywhere, anytime - inside Canvas or on the web - without software installation or updates.
      • Leverage rich media to build interactive syllabi directly within Canvas.
      • Carry content forward each term–eliminating the need for tedious copy and paste.

Date/Time:  Wed Apr 30 at 3pm Links to an external site.

 

Canvas Made Simple

Feel free to register/attend one or more webinars!

Files, Syllabus & Settings [TOT]

Join us for a targeted 40-minute webinar designed to streamline the process of uploading your official course syllabus in Canvas. We'll explore Files in Canvas and how to manage student access and focus on the Canvas Syllabus tab, ensuring your document is easily accessible to students.

      • Files: Upload materials and set file permissions.
      • Syllabus: Navigate to the Canvas Syllabus tab and understand its features.
      • Course Settings: Details you can personalize, hide unused navigation items, add approved tools and new features to enable.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time:  Tue Apr 29 at 11am Links to an external site.

 

Modules & Pages [TOT]

Join us for a fast paced 40-minute webinar where we highlight two areas in Canvas essential for crafting easy to navigate courses - Modules & Pages. This session will equip you with essential skills for content creation and organization, ensuring an immersive learning experience for your students.

      • Modules - Structure, Features: Lock, Prerequisites, Requirements, Duplicate.
      • Pages - Craft a Home Page, Images as Buttons, Embedding Media, Add to Student To-Do, Publish Date, and Assign To.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time:  Tue Apr 29 at 12pm Links to an external site.

 

Assignments & Grades [TOT]

Join us for targeted 40-minute webinar focused on the assignment and grading process in Canvas. This session will provide you with an overview of the workflow of creating online assignments, managing student submissions, and grading.

      • Assignments: Weight grades by assignment groups, drop the lowest scores; Assign tasks to specific students, sections, or groups for targeted instruction; View student submissions (we will not cover rubrics & SpeedGrader in-depth).
      • Grades: Adjust grading policies, including default settings for all assessments, individual assignment adjustments, and implementing automatic late policies.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time:  Tue Apr 29 at 1pm Links to an external site. 

 

Discussions Redesign [TOT]

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Gradebook Overview [TOT]

Curious about when students see feedback and grades? Want to add an automatic Late Policy to your gradebook? What are those options hiding under the three dots and what function does the Grade Detail Tray serve? Join us as we provide an overview of the Gradebook and help demystify the dropdowns and dots.

  • Add an automatic Late Policy to your gradebook and excuse a student from the deduction penalty.
  • Adjust the default Grade Posting Policy and learn when students see feedback and grades.
  • Create and manage filters and export that view of the gradebook.
  • Apply scores to ungraded assessments and create a grading scheme for your course.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Tue Apr 8 at 12pm Links to an external site.   Mon Apr 28 at 3pm Links to an external site.

 

Adding a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey to Your Canvas Course [TOT]

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Migration Strategies for Classic & New Quizzes

This webinar will explore the new quizzing engine in Canvas! We will present an overview of New Quizzes, a comparison of "Classic" vs "New" Quizzes and when to make the switch (Comparison Document Links to an external site.). We will explore the different migration strategies and issues to look out for when selecting each.

Resources: Instructor New Quizzes Readiness Checklist Links to an external site.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Wed Mar 26 at 12pm Links to an external site.

 

Advanced Modules in Canvas [TOT]

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Getting Started with New Quizzes [TOT]

We will present an overview of New Quizzes, a comparison of "Classic" vs "New" Quizzes and when to make the switch.

  • Learn the new question types and features in New Quizzes; how to shuffle questions/answers, add time/attempt limits.
  • Learn how to manage what students see when they complete the quiz.
  • How to moderate a quiz and add additional time or attempts; create a new Assign To for students with accommodations.
  • Use Item Banks to make a quiz unique for each student (Item Banks replace Question Banks/Groups).
  • How to view a student's submission in SpeedGrader and Regrade if necessary.
  • Learn how to migrate an existing Classic quiz (without Question Banks) over to New Quizzes

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Thu Apr 3 at 12pm Links to an external site.   Wed Apr 23 at 12pm Links to an external site.

 

Advanced Pages in Canvas [TOT]

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Creating Content in Panopto

This webinar is for anyone who is interested in recording content for participants to watch online - posted in a Canvas course or website. Learn how to use the Panopto Capture recorder to record content from your own computer and then place these recordings into a Canvas course or post Share links. Topics will include setting up Panopto, recording content, adding quiz questions, and making a recording available to participants.

Date/Time: Thu Mar 27 at 12pm Links to an external site.    Mon Apr 21 at 3pm Links to an external site.

 

Enhance Student Feedback with Rubrics and SpeedGrader [TOT]

In this 45-minute webinar, we'll show you how to provide clear, personalized feedback to students using Canvas tools like Rubrics and SpeedGrader. Focus on improving communication, helping students understand their performance, and guiding their growth.

  • Designing Rubrics: Create rubrics that provide clear feedback, making expectations transparent and actionable.
  • Providing Actionable Feedback: Use SpeedGrader to offer timely, constructive feedback that guides student improvement.
  • Annotating Submissions: Annotate student work directly to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Streamlining Feedback Delivery: Learn how to quickly manage and deliver detailed feedback across different types of assignments.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time:  Wed Apr 9 at 3pm Links to an external site.

 

Simple Syllabus

Simple Syllabus helps instructors save time and eliminate redundant tasks associated with syllabus creation in Canvas. The template-driven architecture of Simple Syllabus automatically ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards while still giving faculty the autonomy to personalize curriculum content for their classroom directly within the Canvas. Designed specifically for publishing syllabi, Simple Syllabus helps you work smarter, not harder.

  • Prepopulated fields and the ability to quickly add new content blocks.
  • Ability to toggle some content private (students only) or public.
  • Ability to see which students have viewed and/or acknowledged the syllabus.
  • Directly syncs Canvas assignments, quizzes, discussions and more—no double entry.
  • Accessible from anywhere, anytime - inside Canvas or on the web - without software installation or updates.
  • Leverage rich media to build interactive syllabi directly within Canvas.>
  • Carry content forward each term–eliminating the need for tedious copy and paste.

Date/Time:  Wed Apr 30 at 3pm Links to an external site.

 

Maximizing Your Canvas Course: A Guide to Teaching Tools and Integrations

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Getting Started with UT Instapoll 

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:: Microsoft 365 :::

Interested in learning more about the tools, applications and resources in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem available to Faculty, Staff and Students at UT Austin? Great! Join us for an overview of each tool and gain insight into how these tools can help increase productivity. Sessions will be independent and interested attendees are encouraged to register for one or all depending on their needs and/or interests. These sessions are also listed in UT Learn. For more information, Teams and/or SharePoint consultations, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu

Intro to Microsoft 365 [Playlist Links to an external site.] - MS Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Lists and more!

Schedule of ITS-led workshops for Microsoft 365 with descriptions and registration link(s)
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Introduction to MS Teams

This course provides an overview of Microsoft Teams, a collaborative communication platform that integrates chat, meetings, file sharing, and other tools. Attendees will become familiar with the user interface, navigation, and basic features of Teams, such as sending messages, adding emojis and reactions, and using @mentions. They will leave the training with a basic understanding of how to use Teams to improve their productivity and teamwork. Duration: 45 minutes with time for Q&A. UT Learn registration(s), https://bit.ly/utaustin-msteams Links to an external site.

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Create and join teams
  • Use channels to organize conversations
  • Schedule and participate in meetings
  • Share files and collaborate in real time
  • Customize settings to fit their needs

Register with UT Learn:  https://bit.ly/utaustin-msteams Links to an external site.

 

Intro to MS Forms

This course provides an overview of Microsoft Forms. Forms is an application designed for creating surveys, quizzes, and polls. Microsoft Forms serves as a dynamic platform for data collection and analysis, with a user-friendly interface that allows for the creation of custom forms. Each form can be tailored with a variety of question types and design elements to gather the precise data needed. Microsoft Forms is a useful tool for obtaining feedback, taking in requests, and engaging with audiences in a structured manner.

Participants will learn how to effectively utilize Microsoft Forms for streamlined data gathering and insightful analysis. The training will encompass topics such as form creation and personalization, response management, and integration with other Microsoft 365 tools. By the conclusion of the training, attendees will possess an understanding of Microsoft Forms’ capabilities and be prepared to apply this knowledge to practical applications. 

Register with UT Learn: 

https://bit.ly/utaustin-msteams Links to an external site.

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::: About Perusall :::

Would you like your students to come to class ready to participate? With Perusall, an online social annotation platform, you can increase student engagement, collaboration, and community within your course. Plus, Perusall works with your favorite course content including books, articles, web pages, videos, podcasts, and images. 

Boost your pedagogy with Perusall in the second iteration of our webinar series. The Perusall Academy Links to an external site. (dates below) is back with a fresh lineup of three distinct educational webinars, each led by a seasoned Perusall professional. Choose your starting point from the options below or join us for the entire series to receive a Perusall Academy Certificate of Completion!

 

Perusall Exchange® 2025: Why Reading Matters to the Future of Learning

May 19th - 23rd, 2025

As we navigate a world of rapid information transfer and artificial intelligence, reading remains essential to our development of foundational learning skills like writing, comprehension, critical thinking, and the ability to solve complex problems. In higher education, we are witnessing a change in reading habits and skills, posing challenges for students, instructors, and institutions. Does reading matter to the future of learning? Stay tuned for more details! www.perusallexchange.com. Links to an external site.

Submit an abstract Links to an external site. to share how reading has impacted the way you teach and how it has evolved in your classroom at this year’s Exchange. **Call for abstracts extended until March 17th**

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Perusall Kickstart 

New to Perusall or looking for a refresher? Join our introductory webinar to learn the essentials and explore the foundational features of our social learning platform. Whether you're curious or ready to dive in, we’ll show you how Perusall makes reading collaborative, engaging, and impactful.

Topics:

  • Setting up your course using basic scoring and assignment creation
  • Integrating Perusall with your learning management system
  • Highlighting the latest Perusall features and tools
  • Introducing flexible pricing options for your students

There will also be a dedicated Q&A session. Come see how Perusall can become an essential tool for educators.

Monday, March 3rd
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Tuesday, March 11th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

REGISTER Links to an external site.

Perusall Academy Next Level

Familiar with Perusall and ready for more? This webinar is designed for experienced users looking to explore advanced features and assignment techniques. Discover tools and strategies to enhance your teaching and increase engagement.

Topics:

  • Creating dynamic assignments, including peer review assignments
  • Streamlining grading with automatic scoring features
  • Exploring advanced analytics for deeper insights
  • Fostering collaboration through grouping tools
  • Introducing new tools to streamline course management

Link to the 9/25/2024 recording: Perusall Next Level Links to an external site.Completed Q & A report Links to an external site.

 

Wednesday, March 5th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Wednesday, March 12th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

REGISTER Links to an external site.

Perusall Academy Mastery

Ready to lead the way with Perusall? This advanced webinar is designed for educators looking to master the platform. Explore advanced tools to build custom student experiences and make the most of everything Perusall has to offer.

Topics:

  • Introducing auditing tools to encourage academic integrity
  • Building advanced assignments for deeper learning experiences
  • Fine-tuning course content with expert tips and techniques
  • Customizing advanced settings for students
  • Maximizing engagement and results with Instructor-tested strategies

There will also be a dedicated Q&A session. Learn how to master Perusall.

Friday, March 7th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Thursday, March 13th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

REGISTER Links to an external site.

Creating a social learning experience using OpenStax and Perusall

OpenStax is the world's largest publisher of textbooks created from open educational resources (OER). Perusall and OpenStax work together to promote learning by providing well developed content in a social learning environment. We’re excited to invite you for an interactive webinar in collaboration with OpenStax, where you’ll discover how your class can be transformed when more students are reading their assignments. 

During the session, you'll have a chance to join a Perusall course, hear from adopters sharing their success stories, and engage with the presenter, and other participants.

Perusall Academy Next Level

Elevate your skills and create dynamic courses with advanced features, including Peer Review and Differentiated Assignments Links to an external site..

  • Exploring advanced feature sets and updates, including new parameters in commenting and course analysis.
  • Advanced assignment creation and customization, including Peer Review and Differentiated Assignments.
  • Implementing discipline-specific scoring strategies.
  • Using the course management and academic integrity tools to best fit your course needs.

There will also be a dedicated Q&A session. Come see how Perusall can elevate your pedagogy.

 

On Demand:

Perusall Next Level (9/25/2024) Recording Links to an external site. and Completed Q & A Links to an external site.

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::: About Honorlock :::

Honorlock is not a free tool. Colleges, Schools or Units that elect to use Honorlock will be included in a centrally administered contract, and billed back by the Office of Academic Technology for their seat counts.

Honorlock is a remote proctoring service that creates a fair testing environment for all students by protecting exams and academic integrity. Honorlock's proctoring software is primarily browser-based and most students will not have to download any software to access it. Students will need to use the Google Chrome browser and once they install the Honorlock Chrome extension, they can simply log into Canvas like they normally do and get started.

For previously recorded webinars, go to the Recent Faculty Webinar Recordings Links to an external site. article.
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How to Analyze and Review Results

Join Matt for an informational webinar describing the features and functionality of the session viewer. He'll discuss the different types of flags that may appear on student sessions and provide tips on how to manage your time when analyzing results.

After this session, you will be able to:

  • Confidently navigate the student session viewer.
  • Understand what the different flags mean.
  • Understand methods of detecting potential academic dishonesty.

 

Honorlock Overview

Join us to see how Honorlock blocks AI like ChatGPT Links to an external site., finds leaked test content Links to an external site., and detects cell phones. You can disable printing, require students to only use a single screen, record their web traffic, prevent them from accessing external sites and applications, and require a room scan before the exam to ensure the student isn’t using illicit resources. If your students need access to specific information, you can whitelist websites they’re permitted to access during the exam. Honorlock support agents are available 24/7 to help troubleshoot any remote proctoring issues and answer any questions.

Proctoring Online Exams Shouldn't Feel Like Homework

  • No additional passwords or logins are required
  • Instructors can create proctored exams like they already do within the LMS and review reports and time-stamped exam session recordings
  • Students launch the proctored exam within the LMS like normal and can access support without having to leave the exam window

Using Honorlock with Canvas Links to an external site.

On Demand:

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::: About Panopto :::

Panopto is the easiest way to record and share videos. Upload and host your videos in your Canvas course. Search inside videos for any word spoken or displayed on screen (PowerPoint/Keynote slides!). Panopto provides greater flexibility for recording videos, more advanced video editing tools, and simpler workflows for finding and sharing videos securely online. Additionally, Panopto delivers elevated viewing experiences that engage audiences and enable more flexible collaboration. 

When live two-way conversation isn’t necessary, you can use Panopto for Asynchronous learning and teaching (pre-recording lectures; creating flipped class videos; creating microlearning videos; student video projects, presentations, and performances; providing assessments and feedback; and recording on-demand employee training videos) and Sharing knowledge and information (sharing video tutorials, demonstrations and how-tos; creating video documentation and SOPs; capturing and searching SME knowledge; recording and sharing video presentations; creating on-demand CSU communications videos; recording employee onboarding videos).

Panopto Customer Training Webinar Video Library Links to an external site.

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Creating Content in Panopto [UT]

This webinar is for anyone who is interested in recording content for participants to watch online - posted in a Canvas course or website. Learn how to use the Panopto Capture recorder to record content from your own computer and then place these recordings into a Canvas course or post Share links. Topics will include setting up Panopto, recording content, adding quiz questions, and making a recording available to participants.

Thu Jan 30 at 12pm Links to an external site.

Basic Training Webinar [vendor-led, live]

Basic Training Webinar is designed for new users and beginners who would like to learn how to use the Panopto software. These webinars will cover creating, managing, and editing sessions as well as navigating the Panopto interface.

Wed Feb 19 at 8am EST Links to an external site.
(7am CST)

Basic Training Webinars

These webinars are designed for new users and beginners who would like to learn how to use the Panopto software. Please note, registrations must be manually approved before users can access the webinar.

Past Event:

Link to Recording Links to an external site.

Advanced Training Webinar: Advanced Editing

Did you know you can use Panopto’s video editor to add quizzes, a slide deck, or YouTube videos to your Panopto content? Or, that you can splice multiple clips together into one video?

This month, join us for an in depth look at how to use Panopto’s editor to combine many sources of content into one rich recording. We’ll address some common editing scenarios we often get questions about, such as how to allow viewers to download your slides, how to curate which streams a viewer will see at different parts of your videos, and how to embed a webpage into a video.

Past Event:

Link to Recording Links to an external site.

Advanced Training Webinars - Making Panopto Videos More Interactive

Did you know you can add quizzes, webpages, and YouTube videos to your Panopto videos?

This month, we will explore a variety of ways to make your Panopto videos more interactive.  Learn how to knowledge-check viewers through quizzing, add content like YouTube videos and webpages, as well as give viewers the opportunity to record their own videos within an existing Panopto video.  We will also take a look at some additional video editing tools outside of Panopto that you can use to add layers of interactive content. 

Past Event:

Link to Recording Links to an external site.

Advanced Training Webinars - Microsoft Teams Integration

This month, join us for a discussion on Panopto’s integration with Microsoft Teams - including the ability to store Teams meeting recordings in Panopto and to access Panopto videos within Teams. We’ll first talk about the integration’s benefits and features, then show how Administrators can set up and configure the integration. Finally, we’ll cover how users can add the integration and begin using it. We’ll end the webinar with live Q&A. 

Past Event:

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::: About Gradescope :::

Gradescope is a feedback and assessment tool that dramatically reduces the pain and time associated with grading exams, homework, and other assignments. Gradescope is widely used to deliver assessments remotely. It enables instructors and graders to give better and more timely feedback, resulting in improved learning outcomes. Dynamic rubrics help streamline the tedious parts of grading while increasing grading consistency. AI-assisted Grading allows instructors to automatically group similar answers and grade all the answers in each group at once. Gradescope also helps with grading programming assignments at scale and can automatically grade printed bubble sheets. You can learn more and create an account at www.gradescope.com Links to an external site.. The Gradescope team is happy to help, so please let them know if you have any questions at help@gradescope.com.

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Gradescope with descriptions and a registration links
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Gradescope:  Stories from the classroom

As educators, the best stories come from our peers. Join instructors from Purdue University to hear how they use Gradescope to improve and accelerate assessments all while saving time.
Together, we’ll explore how Gradescope helps you to:
- Design formative and summative assessments without constraints around logistics and grading capacity
- Develop smarter workflows to help instructors, whether grading alone or coordinating a multi-section course with 20+ graders
- Get insights you need to support student learning, understand trends, and improve teaching
Whether you’re already familiar with Gradescope or you’re curious about how it can support you this semester and beyond, join our team to learn more.

PAST EVENT:
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::: About Ed Discussion :::

Ed Discussion is not a free tool. Colleges, Schools or Units* that elect to use Ed Discussion will be included in a centrally administered contract, and billed back by the Office of Academic Technology for their seat counts. *The College of Natural Sciences and Electrical & Computer Engineering have elected to join the Ed Discussion contract.

Ed Discussion is a Q&A platform designed to help students and staff communicate efficiently and effectively.

  • All your course communication in one place.
  • No more emails - questions and answers posted on Ed benefit the whole class.
  • Keep questions and posts organized under different categories.
  • Supports equations, figures, multimedia sources, and code.

Ed Discussion - Resources for Instructors and Students

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Ed Discussion with descriptions and registration links
Description Date/Registration link

Transitioning from Piazza to Ed Discussion

Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning.  

This workshop is helpful for those instructors who want to find out how to do things in Ed Discussion that they previously did in Piazza.

In this workshop, we'll show you:  

  • How to save time and reduce student emails by leveraging the class Q&A 
  • How to post an icebreaker thread to encourage and engage students from week 1 
  • How to set up course categories and subcategories to keep questions organized and searchable 

This is a 60 minute workshop. There will be additional Q&A time to discussion any questions.

Past Event

Link to Recording Links to an external site.

Getting Started with Ed Discussion

Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning.

Ed Discussion is a quick and easy drop in for class Q&A with superior functionality and usability.

  • Less direct emails being sent to staff
  • Fewer duplicate questions being asked
  • Students often answer each other's questions
  • Questions can reach and benefit the whole class
  • Students like the modern user interface and excellent usability
  • Higher quality questions and less back and forth with thread templates
  • Easier to express ideas with equations, runnable code, annotations, and more

This is a 60 minute workshop. There will be additional Q&A time to discussion any questions.

Past Event

Link to Recording Links to an external site.

Advanced Features in Ed Discussion

Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning.  

For instructors already familiar with Ed Discussion, this workshop will have more time available to hear from individual instructors about their use cases and provide some ideas on how to best use Ed Discussion.

This is a 60 minute workshop.

Past Event

Link to Recording Links to an external site.

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