2021 Learning Tech Conference Details
Clemson Online will host the 2nd Annual Learning Technology Conference. Workshops will include information on Canvas, Zoom, online assessments, and more! Look for the schedule in the Clemson Online Blog.
The Conference will be available to join over Zoom, from 8:30am to 1pm. Please register in Tiger Training.
Conference Schedule
Between each session, there are 5 minutes allotted for switching Zoom rooms.
| Time |
Zoom Room 1
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Zoom Room 2
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|---|---|---|
| 8:15 - 8:45am | Check-In | None |
| 9:00 - 9:25am | Introduction | None |
| 9:30 - 9:55am | Keep it in Canvas! | Video Best Practices and Resources |
| 10:00 - 10:30am | Building Sense of Community | Clemson Learning Tech |
| 10:30 - 10:45am | Break | Break |
| 10:45 - 11:10am | Managing Large Enrollment Classes | Zoom to Infinity and Beyond |
| 11:15 - 11:45pm | Online Assessments | Cloud Storage Options |
| 11:45 - 12:00pm | Wrap-Up | None |
| 12:00 - 1:00pm | Lunch and Q&A | None |
Session Overviews
9:00 - 9:25 Session
Introduction and Welcome
9:30 - 9:55 Sessions
Keep it in Canvas! - Sharyn Emery
Learn how to create a Canvas site for your face-to-face classes that will help students stay organized and help address confusion, assignment issues, and common questions. We will also discuss how your Canvas site can be used to quickly transition a course from face to face to online in case of the unexpected.
Video Best Practices and Resources - Chase Sanders
Learn about video best practices to enhance your students’ learning experience. Create professional videos with our easy step-by-step instructions.
10:00 - 10:30 Sessions
Building Sense of Community - Lori Kinley
Learn how to build a sense of community utilizing the Community of Inquiry framework. We will review options that you can add to your new or existing courses (any modality). It i s proven that students have a higher success rate when they are part of a community.
Clemson Learning Tech - Anne Marie Rogers
Clemson offers a wide variety of tools and licenses to help instructors and students. This session will be an overview of the main learning technology tools and systems and Canvas integrations for instructors.
10:45 - 11:10 Sessions
Managing Large Enrollment Classes - Anne Marie Rogers & Lori Kinley
We will provide an overview of online instructional tools that can help you manage large-enrollment courses as well as tips and tricks to increase efficiency.
Zoom to Infinity and Beyond: Doing more with Zoom and New Features - David Basset
Join us to learn about the new features that have been released and are available to all Zoom users! We will also cover different ways Zoom can still be used in face-to-face classes to enhance both the faculty and student experience.
11:15 - 11:45 Sessions
Online Assessments - Sharyn Emery
Learn about options for assigning and grading student work in Canvas. Topics will include the Assignments tool, rubrics, the grade book, and how to keep things simple when determining grades.
Cloud Storage Options - Axel Ruiz
Have questions about where to store certain files? Join us at our Cloud Storage presentation where we will discuss cloud storage options ranging from Ensemble, Box, and Canvas.
11:45 - 12:00 Session
Wrap-Up - Anne Marie Rogers