July instructional workshops highlight Brightspace, Poll Everywhere, work sprints, writing retreat

Instructors at Purdue campuses are invited to participate in the following workshops and sessions on Brightspace, work sprints, a writing retreat, and educational technology such as Poll Everywhere during July. This support is offered by the Innovative Learning Team at West Lafayette, the Center for Faculty Excellence at Purdue Northwest, and the Purdue Fort Wayne Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT).

Purdue West Lafayette

Brightspace and Instructional Technology Drop-In Help Sessions
These drop-in help sessions are held daily, Monday through Friday. Join any of these sessions with your Brightspace questions as well as questions you might have on any of our supported instructional technologies! No registration is needed. Our daily drop-in hours are as follows (all ET):
Mondays 1-2 p.m.
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m.
Wednesdays: 3-4 p.m.
Thursdays: 2-3 p.m.
Fridays: 10-11 a.m.

Additionally, the Consulting and Training Group of Purdue Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) and Purdue Online is refreshing its workshop offerings to focus on by-request workshops delivered when campus units and instructors most need them. The on-demand workshops can be arranged by filling out this request form (2-3 weeks’ notice is appreciated). Details on delivery, topics, and timing may be found on the Innovative Learning News page.

Purdue Fort Wayne

Using Poll Everywhere for Student Engagement and Attendance
Tues., July 26, 11 a.m.-12 noon ET
During this one-hour session, participants will learn the basics of Poll Everywhere. Example activities will be shared for engaging students and attendance tracking.

Purdue Northwest

Work Sprints
Wed., July 6, 9-11 a.m. CT
Thurs., July 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT
Thurs., July 14, 9-11 a.m. CT
Mon., July 18, 1-3 p.m. CT
Thurs., July 21, 9-11 a.m. CT
Tues., July 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
Wed., July 27 12:30-2:30 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.

Writing Retreat
Tues., July 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT
Set aside time to work on your summer research goals in the company of colleagues (attend in-person or virtually).

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 Consultation Link.

Purdue West Lafayette: Visit the Innovative Learning website or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.