May 2022 instructional workshops feature Brightspace, summer reading & research
Instructors can learn more about topics such as Brightspace for course starts and summer programs and work sprints in the following May sessions. Faculty should register for their campus sessions offered by the Innovative Learning Team at West Lafayette and the Office of Instructional Technology and Center for Faculty Excellence at Purdue Northwest.
Purdue West Lafayette
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 12, 10-10:50 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 can 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 into 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.
Brightspace Drop-In Help Sessions
Held daily, Monday through Friday
Additional Drop-In Help Sessions will be available from Mon., May 2, through Tues., May 10, to provide additional support to instructors as they wrap up the semester and submit their final grades.
To request a custom workshop for your college or department, please email tlt@purdue.edu.
Purdue Northwest
Last Day to Register for CFE Summer Programs
Fri., May 6
Sign-up to participate in a Summer Book Club and/or the Summer Research Productivity Program.
Tues., May 3, 1-3 p.m., CT
Tues., May 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., CT
Thurs., May 19, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, CT
Mon., May 23, 9-11 a.m., CT
Wed., May 25, 1-3 p.m., CT
Tues., May 31, 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.
Self-paced Level-Up Training Series
Ongoing with the Office of Instructional Technology
Want to update your Brightspace course but don’t have time for training? Check out these on-demand training topics in the PNW Brightspace Instructor Training Course to view at your convenience. Earn a badge by watching tutorial videos and using our discussion space to share your ideas. Then showcase your badge on your portfolio or display on LinkedIn
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.