On-Demand Workshop Videos
While many opportunities for training and professional development are synchronous, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers this collection of videos for those who cannot attend our workshops or want an on-demand overview. Additionally, our collection of brief video tutorials can be found on the Toolkit Shelf. And the CTL Blog also offers some videos in its Quick Look series.
Workshop videos listed below are arranged chronologically. Use the drop-down menu to navigate to videos for a specific academic year. Optionally, you can search our entire collection by title and/or key words.
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Note: For any recording for which there is no accompanying transcript, one can be furnished upon request. Contact CTL Help and specify the event for which you would like a transcript.
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May 2018
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This Toolkit Workshop highlighted the benefits of using the online Gradebook as both a means of record-keeping and as a pedagogical choice in opening communication with and fostering motivation in your students. Various research findings and sample scenarios were discussed to lead participants to further consider how they might best use the Gradebook. As a part of this Toolkit, we demonstrated specific features of the CoursePlus Gradebook module.
November 2018
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This session highlighted creative uses of the Quiz Generator tool beyond the standard, traditional Q & A. It also provided an overview to some of the setup and sharing options before focusing on some of its hidden gems and frequently asked questions. Quiz Generator guides are available on the Toolkit shelf.
April 2017
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This session reviewed the strengths and limitations of multiple choice (MC) questions before discussing some general tips on writing MC questions, including those that challenge higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). Sample files used in the presentation can be downloaded from within the recording or here: Revised MC Questions and Which One is Better. Additional tips and examples of HOTS MC questions can be found in this article from Learning Solutions Magazine
VoiceThread: A Tale of Success (61 min) | presentation slides
November 2016
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Mary Fissell, PhD gives us her first-person experience as faculty on how VoiceThread has enhanced the course experience, lessons learned in its implementation, and when and where students most positively responded to it. In addition, the following is touched on: key features and a review VoiceThread basics; an explanation of how VoiceThread can be exported and used as part of a lecture inside of CoursePlus; best practices and options for integrating VoiceThread as a student activity.
All Academic Years (AY)
October 2017
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In this workshop, our medical illustrator joined us in leading a discussion on the power, purpose, and clarity of images in lectures and other classroom artifacts. Takeaways included the pedagogical rationale and implications for incorporating images in your course materials; design considerations, including being mindful of the accessibility principles of Universal Design for Instruction (UDI); and pointers on finding image sources whose permissions include appropriate exceptions to copyright protection. The session's distributed documents are available as PDFs: Legal Concerns handout & Image (Open Access) Resources.
April 2017
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This session reviewed the strengths and limitations of multiple choice (MC) questions before discussing some general tips on writing MC questions, including those that challenge higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). Sample files used in the presentation can be downloaded from within the recording or here: Revised MC Questions and Which One is Better. Additional tips and examples of HOTS MC questions can be found in this article from Learning Solutions Magazine
VoiceThread: A Tale of Success (61 min) | presentation slides
November 2016
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Mary Fissell, PhD gives us her first-person experience as faculty on how VoiceThread has enhanced the course experience, lessons learned in its implementation, and when and where students most positively responded to it. In addition, the following is touched on: key features and a review VoiceThread basics; an explanation of how VoiceThread can be exported and used as part of a lecture inside of CoursePlus; best practices and options for integrating VoiceThread as a student activity.
October 2016
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Topics included: the pedagogical rationale for including images; the selection of images, sources, and related legal concerns (including a review of how to find sources that meet copyright law); and an introduction to best practices for incorporating images so that your materials are universally accessible.
AY20-21
November 2020
Brian Klaas
Brian Klaas, Instructor (MMI) and CTL's Senior Technology Officer, led this presentation that highlighted several new enhancements and improvements to the CoursePlus Quiz Generator (QG) tool. He focused on features built into the QG over the past six months including the combo question, "tag rule" quizzes, quiz sets, and multiple choice question improvements: randomization and rich text formatting. Other call-outs included essay questions' word counts and templates; new options in the matching lists question type; and administrative enhancements including copying quizzes from other offerings, grading guidance and more.
Dean’s Office Faculty Workshops: Designing Effective Online Assessments, a Continued Discussion (57 min)
October 2020
Amy Pinkerton, MIDT; Jennifer Deal, PhD '13, MHS '07; Doug Hough, PhD; and John McGready, PhD ’08, ScM
This workshop saw Elizabeth A. Stuart, PhD, Associate Dean for Education, joined by CTL's Amy Pinkerton, MIDT; Jennifer Deal, PhD (Epi); Doug Hough, PhD (HPM); and John McGready, PhD (Biostats). In continuing the July 2020 discussion regarding designing effective online assessments, specific attention was given to the careful consideration and experiences that have made varied assessment techniques successful. Highlights include considerations of the distance platform, a focus on assessment objectives in determining the type of assessment, the benefit of reflecting on assessments toward improving their design and facilitation, and several opportunities afforded by the CoursePlus Quiz Generator tool.
Dean’s Office Faculty Workshops: Facilitating Student Engagement and Collaboration (56 min) | presentation slides
October 2020
Mia Lamm, MSIS, MSLIS; Marie Diener-West, PhD ’84; and Beth Resnick, DrPH, MPH ’95
Moderated by Elizabeth A. Stuart, PhD, Associate Dean for Education, Professor. Presenters: Mia Lamm, MSIS, MSLIS, Center for Teaching and Learning; Marie Diener-West, PhD ’84, Department of Biostatistics Chair, MPH Program; Beth Resnick, DrPH, MPH ’95, Department of Health Policy and Management, Assistant Dean for Practice and Training. This session began with Mia Lamm's pedagogical discussion regarding "How do We Facilitate Engagement in a Virtual Class?" This led to both Drs. Diener-West and Resnick to discuss their own experiences in online engagement techniques and activities, including an open discussion that generated questions and ideas for all participants. Mia's presentation slides are available as a PDF.
A separate, standalone presentation of Mia Lamm's overview is also available: How Do We Facilitate Engagement in a Virtual Class? (8 min) | transcript