June instructional workshops highlight Brightspace drop-in sessions, technology, TILT, writing retreat

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.

Purdue West Lafayette

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.

Purdue Northwest

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.