Workshops and Consultations

Research has shown that the most successful learning experiences occur when students have the opportunity to be active participants in the process.  There are a variety of strategies you likely use in-class that can also be done online with some careful thought and planning.   In this session you will learn how to plan and maximize ... Read more

This webinar, presented by staff from CITL and Accessibility Services (the Blundon Centre), provides guidance on how the principals of universal design can be embedded into your course syllabus and design to optimize instruction and for all students.  A brief overview of universal design is provided along with concreate examples of how instructors can plan ... Read more

Instructor presence through regular feedback is a way to remove the isolation often associated with learning online.  It also helps to motivate and guide student learning.  In this session we will explore how to provide feedback to learners as well as design activities that allow students to get feedback from their peers.  A look at the feedback options in ... Read more

Whether you are new to Brightspace or just need a refresher? The Getting Started session is designed to walk you through the basics for preparing your course site for the start of term. An opportunity will be provided to respond to specific questions about remote instruction in Brightspace. Topics include: Overview of CITL’s Support team ... Read more

Whether you are new to Brightspace or just need a refresher? The Getting Started session is designed to walk you through the basics for preparing your course site for the start of term. An opportunity will be provided to respond to specific questions about remote instruction in Brightspace. Topics include: Overview of CITL’s Support team ... Read more

This webinar, presented by staff from CITL and Accessibility Services (the Blundon Centre), provides guidance on how the principals of universal design can be embedded into your course syllabus and design to optimize instruction and for all students.  A brief overview of universal design is provided with concrete examples of how instructors can plan their remote ... Read more

This session covers the basic do’s and don’ts for video and audio recordings for online and remote courses.   The session will explore technologies you can use to generate recordings, including helpful production tips on video, webcams, lighting, location and audio quality This session will be hosted in WebEx:  https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=md9c8a3e97d77b9910e71de23353d0e42 The room will open 15 minutes before the start of the session. ... Read more

Remote teaching doesn’t always mean high-tech!  How can we provide an equitable learning experience for students who may NOT have access to a computer, video-conferencing, or high-speed internet? Join the conversation to share your ideas for ways to connect with students using lower-tech options. This session will be hosted in Online Rooms:  https://ysu-na.youseeu.com/sync-activity/invite/880675/548daad9f6d8694a5ca3fac5c1c7c143?lti-scope=d2l-resource-syncmeeting-list The room ... Read more

Whether you are new to Brightspace or just need a refresher? The Getting Started session is designed to walk you through the basics for preparing your course site for the start of term. An opportunity will be provided to respond to specific questions about remote instruction in Brightspace. Topics include: Overview of CITL’s Support team ... Read more

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  New date will be posted shortly.  Sorry for the inconvenience. There is a variety of ways to use surveys in your course(s) including as a pre-assessment to determine what learners already know, as a way of gauging understanding of a concept during or after a module or unit, and building ... Read more

Creating test questions in Word and importing into Brightspace is quick and easy to do, however, attention needs to be paid to formatting the questions. In this session we will explore the format for various styles of questions and how to import the questions into Brightspace.  (For details on how to create questions, etc. It ... Read more

Relationships are the very basis of teaching and learning, but without face-to-face connection, how can we help build community within our courses?  Join the conversation to share your ideas about helping students connect to one another and with you through remote teaching. This session will be hosted in Online Rooms:  https://ysu-na.youseeu.com/sync-activity/invite/880677/a6eb611e03d429b6f7bc35975d33a4d8?lti-scope=d2l-resource-syncmeeting-list The room will open ... Read more

In a moderated discussion, Dr. Tom Cooper will respond to questions from Dr. Kim Myrick around the challenges and opportunities with teaching remotely; including preparation and development of the course content, technology considerations and more. This session will be hosted in Webex:  https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m1b7e353d2a3b674ededbf21b589d373c The room will open 15 minutes before the start of the session. ... Read more

During this session participants will explore various active learning strategies and learn how to choose and adapt an activity for a specific learning need. Special consideration will be given to adapting an activity for remote teaching. The session will focus on active learning to motivate and engage students, promote deep learning, and provide opportunities to ... Read more

In this interactive session we will discuss the definitions of high and low stake assessments. Examples of both high and low stakes assessment will be explored as well as the pro’s and con’s of each. We will look at various evaluation schemes. This session will be hosted in Online Rooms: POSTPONED - Now scheduled for ... Read more

Got a question about your course prep?  These drop-in sessions are ideal for quick questions, or exploring something with the just-in-time guidance and support of CITL’s teaching and learning team. Using a team approach, CITL’s instructional and technical staff will assist with all types of questions, ranging from use of Brightspace and other learning tools, ... Read more