The Innovative Learning Team at West Lafayette, and the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Instructional Technology at Purdue Northwest offer several workshops…
The Innovative Learning Team at West Lafayette, and the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Instructional Technology at Purdue Northwest offer several workshops and sessions in June to help instructors with Brightspace, technology, TILT, and a writing retreat.
Seeking assistance with your Brightspace course? Have questions about a TLT-supported technology? This includes tools such as Gradescope, Kaltura, Circuit, iClicker, Hotseat, Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor, and Variate. Daily drop-in sessions are offered every weekday throughout the summer. For drop-in session days/times, see the Training & Consultations calendar.
Additionally, TLT offers Custom Workshops for your campus unit, department, or college on any of the tools mentioned above, and more! Complete this form to request a custom session.
Work Sprints
Fri., June 2, 10 a.m.-12 noon CT
Thurs., June 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT
Mon., June 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT
Wed., June 14, 1-3 p.m. CT
Mon., June 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
Tues., June 27, 10 a.m.-12 noon CT
A Work Sprint provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a task-specific goal. Attend any or all sessions. These are virtual meetings.
TILT Workshop Series
Thurs., June 1, 10-11:30 a.m. CT, Part 1, in-person
Mon., June 12, 2-3:30 p.m. CT, Part 1, virtual
Tues., June 13, 9:30-11 a.m. CT, Part 2, virtual
Thurs., June 29, 1-2:30 p.m. CT, Part 2, virtual
The Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education project (TILT Higher Ed) is an award-winning national educational development and research project that helps faculty to implement a transparent teaching framework that promotes college students’ success. Join your colleagues in learning about TILT and how to apply the TILT framework to your assignments in this two-part series workshop. Part 1: Introduction to TILT and Part 2: TILT Your Assignment. Workshops are offered in-person as well as virtually throughout the summer.
Beyond the Syllabus Workshop
Tues., June 13, 2-3 p.m. CT, virtual
In this workshop we examine the syllabus’ uses beyond just communicating course policies and procedures. We focus on how the syllabus can serve as a tool for advancing students’ sense of belonging, predict students’ success, and connect your own research to the course content.
Writing Retreat
Wed., June 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, in-person
A writing retreat provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a research goal. There will be no planned programming, instead it will be a time for you to focus on your research/writing goals and hopefully be very productive!
Foundational Technology for Faculty
Ongoing
Explore the core components of instructional technology in the Foundational Faculty Training module in the PNW Brightspace Instructor Training Course. These self-paced topics include: creating Brightspace content and communication, flexibility in modality, grading, and using activities. Earn a badge for each completed area. This module is part of a series of competencies created for you by the Office of Instructional Technology.
Functional Technology for Faculty
Ongoing
Advance beyond the core components of getting started in Brightspace in the Functional Faculty Training module in the PNW Brightspace Instructor Training Course. These self-paced topics include: lecture capture; course transparency using communication, grade book settings, and organization; and efficiency in Brightspace. Earn a badge after sharing to the discussion board. This module is part of a series of competencies created for you by the Office of Instructional Technology.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.
Purdue West Lafayette: Visit the Innovative Learning website or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
The Innovative Learning Team at West Lafayette, the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Instructional Technology at Purdue Northwest, and the Purdue Fort…
The Innovative Learning Team at West Lafayette, the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Instructional Technology at Purdue Northwest, and the Purdue Fort Wayne Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) offer several workshops and sessions in May to help instructors with Brightspace, Poll Everywhere, quizzes, and transparency in teaching.
Register by clicking on the session heading or go to the calendar view for the entire month.
Starting Your Brightspace Course Off On the Right Foot
Thurs., May 11, 10-11 a.m. ET
Want to make sure the first week of class goes smoothly? This workshop will help.
This session will review the steps faculty should take to ensure that their courses are ready on the first day of class. Presenters will cover some of the most common issues that come in to Teaching and Learning Technologies about Brightspace courses at the start of each semester, with a focus on ensuring that your course reflects the work you’ve put in to make it perfect.
-Discover common issues with course release in Brightspace.
-Learn how to check your assignments, quizzes and gradebook for errors.
-Learn how to send out an announcement to students prior to the start of the semester.
-Know how to use the Demo Student to preview course materials and layout.
Seeking assistance with your Brightspace course? Have questions about a TLT-supported technology? This includes tools such as Gradescope, Kaltura, Circuit, iClicker, Hotseat, Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor, and Variate. Daily drop-in sessions are offered every weekday throughout the semester. For added assistance during Finals Week and the week after, additional drop-in sessions will be offered. For drop-in session days/times, see the Training & Consultations calendar.
Additionally, TLT offers Custom Workshops for your campus unit, department, or college on any of the tools mentioned above, and more! Complete this form to request a custom session.
Register by clicking on the session heading or go to CELT’s Events webpage.
Poll Everywhere Presenter Training: New Visual Redesign Overview
Tue., May 9, 11 a.m.-12 noon ET
Poll Everywhere has released visual redesign changes to the presenter interface! During this one-hour session, you will receive an overview of the visual updates to the Poll Everywhere activity types. The PFW Ed Tech team representatives will be present to answer Brightspace integration-related questions. Please take a look at this link to preview the new design.
Brightspace New Quiz Creation Experience Workshop
Thurs., May 11, 9-10 a.m. ET
Brightspace now has a new-look for its quiz creation interface, which streamlines the process for instructors to create quizzes. Join us for a sneak peak of the new changes. During the session, CELT consultants will preview the new interface, its new settings, and answer questions from participants. The second-half of the workshop will provide hands-on opportunities for faculty to use the new creation experience with the support from our CELT consultants.
Work Sprints
Tues., May 2, 10 a.m.-12 noon CT
Wed., May 3, 1-3 p.m. CT
Work Sprints
Tues., May 16, 1-3 p.m. CT
Thurs., May 18, 9-11 a.m. CT
Mon., May 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT
Wed., May 24, 9-1 a.m. CT
Tues., May 30, 1-3 p.m. CT
A Work Sprint provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a task-specific goal. Attend any or all sessions. These are virtual meetings.
TILT Workshop Series
Tues., May 16, 10-11:30 a.m. CT, Part 1, virtual
Wed., May 24, 1-2:30 p.m. CT, Part 2, in-person
The Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education project (TILT Higher Ed) is an award-winning national educational development and research project that helps faculty to implement a transparent teaching framework that promotes college students’ success. Join your colleagues in learning about TILT and how to apply the TILT framework to your assignments in this two-part series workshop. Part 1: Introduction to TILT and Part 2: TILTing your Own Assignments. Workshops are offered in-person as well as virtually throughout the summer.
Writing Retreat
Tues., May 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT
A writing retreat provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a research goal. There will be no planned programming, instead it will be a time for you to focus on your research/writing goals and hopefully be very productive! The Writing Retreat is virtual via Zoom.
New Quiz Experience Express Training
Thurs., May 11, 9-9:30 a.m. CT
The Office of Instructional Technology will be hosting a virtual training to highlight the new quiz features in Brightspace. New features include a streamlined layout and the option to adjust the number of questions per page. We will also have an open Q & A after the demonstration.
Foundational Technology for Faculty
Ongoing
Explore the core components of instructional technology in the Foundational Faculty Training module in the PNW Brightspace Instructor Training Course. These self-paced topics include: creating Brightspace content and communication, flexibility in modality, grading, and using activities. Earn a badge for each completed area. This module is part of a series of competencies created for you by the Office of Instructional Technology.
Functional Technology for Faculty
Ongoing
Advance beyond the core components of getting started in Brightspace in the Functional Faculty Training module in the PNW Brightspace Instructor Training Course. These self-paced topics include: lecture capture; course transparency using communication, grade book settings, and organization; and efficiency in Brightspace. Earn a badge after sharing to the discussion board. This module is part of a series of competencies created for you by the Office of Instructional Technology.
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Technical support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Virtual Help Desk.
Purdue West Lafayette: Visit the Innovative Learning website or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
The final session in a three-part series of PWL campus-wide discussions exploring how generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) might foster student…
The final session in a three-part series of PWL campus-wide discussions exploring how generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) might foster student engagement and learning is Wed., April 26. All PWL instructors, staff, and students are encouraged to attend this session, which will focus on creative uses of AI.
The Office of the Provost’s Innovation Hub, Innovative Learning, and the Purdue Teaching Academy have been collaborating to bring three Zoom sessions during which participants explore topics related to AI/LLM and learning outcomes and objectives, assessment, and ideation.
These sessions are designed to be generative. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas. Each session will have an introduction followed by facilitated conversations in breakout rooms, but there will be no formal presentations. Discussions will be facilitated by members of the Purdue Teaching Academy who have experience innovating and responding to changing technologies.
Register for the Zoom session by clicking on the title. Those who register will be emailed resources prepared by Innovative Learning before and after each session, as well as links to recordings of the introductions. Breakouts will not be recorded, but notes will be taken and resources made available to any who wish to view them.
Creative Uses of AI
Wed., April 26, 3:45-5 p.m.
In the third workshop session, we will discuss how creative uses of LLMs and other computer-generated output software might allow instructors and students to engage differently in the learning process. Some of these strategies involve automation of elements of the writing process, generating multiple examples for evaluation, and even crafting case studies or problem sets for instructors to analyze and explain during their teaching. How and in what innovative ways have you used AI tools in your course to support and assess student learning? What are some challenges you faced while incorporating AI tools and how did you navigate or how could you navigate the challenges?
Questions related to the April sessions on integrating AI to foster academic engagement and learning may be directed to David Nelson (davenelson@purdue.edu).
For questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue Global: Direct teaching-related questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu. Technical support questions should be directed to TechSupport@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (toll-free).
Purdue Fort Wayne: Teaching-related questions should be directed to PFW’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at celt@pfw.edu, 260-481-6354, or CELT’s website for resources and to request one on one consultations. Technical support questions should be directed to PFW’s IT Services Help Desk helpdesk@pfw.edu or 260-481-6030.
Purdue Northwest: Direct teaching-related questions to the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu, 219-989-8328, or CFE’s website. Instructional technology support questions should be directed to The Office of Instructional Technology by email oit@pnw.edu or OIT’s website or through their Zoom Consultation Link.
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