New Instructor Conference 2023 - Presented by Clemson Online
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Come to the virtual Drop-in Days and get 1-on-1 help before classes start!
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Monday, August 21, 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Tuesday, August 22, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Monday, August 14, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Watt Center 308, 313, 321
Registration Link: Register Now - It's Free! | Zoom Link
Check-in & refreshments (hallway): 12:30pm to 12:45pm
Opening Session: 12:45pm to 1:15pm
Canvas & Zoom - Get up to speed with your friendly Clemson Online admins, facilitated by Sharyn Emery
Breakout Sessions & Open Workshops: Choose a facilitated session or an open workshop where you can set up your courses and get 1-on-1 assistance from Clemson Online staff.
BLOCK 1: 1:30pm to 2:00pm
A - Setting Up Your Course for Success: Create a Homepage and Import Content, facilitated by James Butler.
You’re faced with an empty Canvas course site - what do you do first? Learn how to set up a clear, welcoming course home page and how to import content from previous courses, whether from Canvas or another LMS.
B- Creating Online Engagement with Your Students, facilitated by Leslie Fuller
Online courses should be sites of active engagement and connection; learn how to create activities that will bring your students together and keep them engaged all semester long.
C - Open Workshop with Lori Kinley
BREAK: 2:00pm to 2:15pm
BLOCK 2: 2:15pm to 2:45pm
A - Using the Canvas Gradebook and Turnitin, facilitated by James Butler.
Maximize your efficiency in assessing student work by leveraging Canvas tools for grades and academic integrity.
Learn the basics of Canvas accessibility and easy tips for improving learning access for all of your students.
C - Open Workshop with Lori Kinley
BREAK: 2:45pm to 3:00pm
BLOCK 3: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
A - Kaltura Video Service, facilitated by Gray Jackson
Kaltura is the all-in-one video service at Clemson; learn how to record, edit, and embed your videos using this tool.
B - Canvas - Create Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes, facilitated by Lori Kinley
Discover the various assessment options available in your Canvas site and how to create, adjust, and grade them effectively.
C - Open Workshop with Leslie Fuller
BREAK: 3:30pm to 3:45pm
BLOCK 4: 3:45pm to 4:15pm
A- Creating a Welcoming Canvas Course, facilitated by Jana Radley
Learn how to craft a welcoming Canvas site and how to develop an instructor presence that encourages students to do their best.
B - Organizing Your Course in Canvas, facilitated by Leslie Fuller.
An organized course is an effective course; find out how Modules and other Canvas features can assist with learner comprehension.
C - Open Workshop with James Butler