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Teaching with Media Workshop Series
Summary
This interactive online series will address common technical and teaching-related challenges in order to provide just-in-time support to instructors who are new to the use of educational media. You can register for a specific session or join us for the entire series!
Description
This series provides an introduction to a range of educational media-related topics. A 30-minute introduction to the topic will be followed by a Q & A session with CEE multi-media specialists. Future sessions can be tailored to participant demand, so let your facilitators know which topics you'd like to explore.
What to expect
Each session involves a mix of discussion, presentation, and hands-on interaction. Have your computer and your questions ready! Session titles and descriptions can be found below.
Workshops in the Series
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Designing Your Canvas Landing Page with Media
Description
Setting up your Canvas landing page? Learn options for designing a student friendly home page using graphics, icons, and layout.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Set up and customize your Canvas (LMS) landing page by using graphics, icons, and layout
- Choose appropriate graphics, icons, and layout to enhance the user experience and promote easy navigation for students
Typically offered in September, January and May.
Using Video to Teach
Description
Video can simplify complex concepts and make abstract ideas more accessible. It can also provide students with practical examples and real-world context. In this 45-minute session, we discuss practical ways in which you can use visual elements, motion, and audio to create more engaging course content.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Apply visuals, motion, and audio to present information in a clear and concise manner
- Create videos, such as lightboard demonstrations or an instructor course introduction to create a more engaging learning experience for students
- Use Flip media to record video discussions
Typically offered in September and January.
Enhancing Interactivity Online with H5P
Description
Join us for an introductory session on H5P, an open source tool that allows instructors to create interactive elements such as quizzes, presentations, games, interactive videos, and simulations without requiring extensive programming knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Explore various H5P interactive elements
- Identify the possibilities H5P offers for creating engaging and interactive learning content
- Design and develop interactive learning content, such as interactive videos and simulations, without the need for extensive programming knowledge
Typically offered in September, January and May.
Using Graphic Design Principles to Create Effective PowerPoints
Description
Basic graphic design principles can make PowerPoint presentations more effective. Learn how to apply these rules to your slides so that your presentations can catch and keep your students attention.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Review visual elements, layout, color schemes, fonts, and multimedia to create visually appealing and engaging presentations
- Apply design principles to enhance the visual impact of your PowerPoint presentations
Typically offered in September, February and July.
Teaching with Podcasting: Pedagogical Tools and Technical Tips
Description
Why use audio in your classes over other forms of media? In this 45-minute session, you will gain insights into the art of storytelling with podcasting and audio essays and understand the technical aspects of sound recording and post-production. We will showcase a series of audio content tools and examples and discuss the many benefits of adding audio content to your course design.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe the advantages of using audio content
- Identify strategies and tips for using audio in your courses
- Use popular audio software and hardware to create audio content
Typically offered in October and March.
Using Graphics & Animation in Your Canvas Course
Description
Graphics and animation can transform ideas into visual representations that can make content easier for students to grasp. By using visuals, such as charts, diagrams, maps, graphs, or infographics, you can help students process and organize information more effectively. Join us to learn how graphics and animation can make course content more engaging.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Select graphics and animations appropriate for your course
- Explain how visuals and animations can improve your course, and
- Find and select high quality images and icons
Typically offered in October and March.
Screencasting with Camtasia
Description
Screencasting is a way to record and share narrated lecture slides. Learn the basics of Camtasia, a flexible and easy to use screen recorder and video editor.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate key concepts and techniques involved in screencasting, including capturing the screen, recording narration, and synchronizing it with visual content
- Use Camtasia to create engaging narrated lecture slides
- Perform a basic edit, including import, cuts, transitions, titles, photos
Typically offered in July or December.
Audience
Faculty, instructors and graduate students who are new to the use of educational media
Date and Time
Offered every semester on a weekly basis.
Sessions are typically 45 minutes in length, unless otherwise noted.
Location
Online via Zoom