PWL, PNW offer instructors help in June with Brightspace, work sprints, writing retreat

The Innovative Learning Team at West Lafayette invites instructors to daily drop-in help with Brightspace during June, and the Office of Instructional Technology at Purdue Northwest is offering self-paced Brightspace help, work sprints, and a writing retreat.

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):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 webpage.

Purdue Northwest

Work Sprints
Thurs., June 2, 9-11 a.m. CT
Mon., June 6, 1-3 p.m. CT
Tues., June 7, 10 a.m.-12 noon CT
Wed., June 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT
Thurs., June 16, 12:30-2:30 p.m. CT
Tues., June 21, 9-11 a.m. CT
Wed., June 22, 10 a.m.-12 noon CT
Mon., June 27 1-3 p.m. CT
Wed., June 29, 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
Thurs., June 23, 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).

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.