TLX Coffee Break: Get Help with Your Brightspace Grade Book
2021-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/St_Johns) | ED 1001/Webex, ED 1001, Education Building, Memorial University, St.John's, Canada
CITL is pleased to invite Memorial instructors to our first TLX Coffee Break. The Teaching and Learning Exchange (TLX) is designed as a model classroom, providing instructors access to technology commonly found in the classroom with the added support provided by CITL’s Instructional Designers and Learning Technology Coaches.
During our first coffee break, TLX staff will be prepared to help you review your Brightspace grade book in preparation for the end of the term. Light refreshments will be available and non-medical masks are required in this space. Visit our website for more information about the TLX.

Grades Tool in Brightspace
2021-12-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-06 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Using the Brightspace Grades Tool, including the grade book, allows you to keep all course grades in one place and gives students the opportunity to keep track of their performance. You can link your Brightspace assessments directly to the grade book, and at the end of the course have all the grades ready to transfer to Banner. This session will introduce the various features of the grades tool and demonstrate how to link different types of assessments to the grade book.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Brightspace Basics
2021-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Whether you are new to Brightspace or just need a refresher, the Brightspace Basics session will walk you through the basic steps of preparing your course site for the start of the term. Topics include:

Overview of CITL’s support team
Logging into Brightspace and accessing your course site
Adding content to a site, including the Brightspace Course Setup Kit
Using course mail and announcement to contact your students
Setting up a discussion forum
Creating assignments and quizzes
Setting up the grade book to track and return grades to students
Introducing online rooms

Participants are encouraged to bring forward issues or challenges they may have experienced when teaching with Brightspace, and the facilitator will aim to provide suggestions to address them.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Introducing the Brightspace Setup Kit
2021-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
The Brightspace course setup kit has been designed to provide a starting point to creating a Brightspace course site. The kit includes pre-formatted pages that you can easily download, edit, and adapt to your specific course needs. This workshop will walk you through the template pages and demonstrate how to customize the various components of the set-up kit to meet your instructional needs.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Brightspace Grades & Grades2Banner
2021-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Using the Grades Tool within Brightspace allows you to keep all course grades in one place and gives students the opportunity to keep track of their performance. You can link your Brightspace assessments directly to the grade book, and at the end of the course have all the grades ready for a transfer to Banner.
Registration is required for this event. Please follow the link below to register.
*REGISTER*
You can enter the room 10 minutes before the start of the session.
It is recommended that you access the room using either of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Recycle Your Course in Brightspace
2021-12-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-05 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
You don’t have to start from scratch when preparing your Brightspace course site for a new term. Brightspace has a feature that allows you to copy a complete course (less student data, of course) or just the components you want to reuse. This session will cover how to copy, update due dates, update or hide old content and more.
Participants are encouraged to bring forward issues or challenges they have experienced when preparing their Brightspace courses, and the facilitator will aim to provide suggestions to address them.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Drop-in Clinic: Questions About Grades or Grades2Banner?
2021-12-22 10:00 - 12:00
Do you have any issues with or questions about transferring your grades from Brightspace to Banner using the Grades2Banner tool? Instead of calling the CITL Support Centre, you can simply drop in and get the answers you need at any point during this two-hour session.
No registration is required for this event.
Click *HERE* to join the session and chat with CITL staff. The password for this event is DROPIN.
It is recommended that you access the room using either of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Brightspace Basics
2022-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Whether you are new to Brightspace or just need a refresher, the ‘Brightspace Basics’ session will walk you through the basic steps of preparing your course site for the start of the term. Topics include:

Overview of CITL’s support team
Logging into Brightspace and accessing your course site
Adding content to a site, including the Brightspace Course Setup Kit
Using course mail and announcements to contact your students
Setting up a discussion forum
Creating assignments and quizzes
Setting up the grade book to track and return grades to students
Introducing online rooms

Participants are encouraged to bring forward issues or challenges they may have experienced when teaching with Brightspace, and the facilitator will aim to provide suggestions to address them.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
*REGISTER*
You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Drop-in Clinic: Questions About Your Syllabus?
2022-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Do you have questions about your course syllabus? Are you wondering how to clearly communicate course expectations, procedures, policies, and available supports to students? Join this session where CITL’s instructional staff will be available to discuss your own course syllabus, share suggestions, and troubleshoot areas of challenge.
No registration is required for this event. Simply drop in and get the answers you need at any point during this two-hour session.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Click *HERE* to join. The password for this event is DROPIN.

Webex Essentials
2022-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
This session will cover scheduling and hosting a session using Webex, including how to integrate Webex into your Brightspace course site. Demonstrations of content sharing, collaboration tools such as annotation and polls, and ways to leverage the chat tool will also be provided. As this tool is being used to record both synchronous and asynchronous content, participants will be taken through the process of recording and publishing, while being mindful of best practices and privacy considerations. This session will also provide time for Q&A.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
*REGISTER*
You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Online Rooms in Brightspace
2022-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Online Rooms is a “web-conferencing” application accessible within each Brightspace course site. This tool allows instructors to schedule and host synchronous sessions with students, and the sessions can be recorded for review. Some ways to use this tool include hosting online office hours, review sessions prior to an exam, and guest speaker or student presentations. The online rooms can also be used to record lectures, which can then be shared with students through the Brightspace course site. This session will present the features of the online rooms and share best practices for using them.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
*REGISTER*
You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Brightspace Basics
2022-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Whether you are new to Brightspace or just need a refresher, the Brightspace Basics session will walk you through the basic steps of preparing your course site for the start of the term. Topics include:

Overview of CITL’s support team
Logging into Brightspace and accessing your course site
Adding content to a site, including the Brightspace Course Setup Kit
Using course mail and announcements to contact your students
Setting up a discussion forum
Creating assignments and quizzes
Setting up the grade book to track and return grades to students
Introducing online rooms

Participants are encouraged to bring forward issues or challenges they may have experienced when teaching with Brightspace, and the facilitator will aim to provide suggestions to address them.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
*REGISTER*
You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Assignments & Video Assignments in Brightspace
2022-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
The Assignments Tool in Brightspace provides instructors with a consistent location to collect student work. The tool has built-in grading features, and can be linked to the grade book for an efficient way to return work and share student grades on their assignments. This session will walk you through the steps of setting up your assignments, submission folders, and restrictions as well as using the grading features. Special attention will be given to the Video Assignment tool.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

The Quiz Tool in Brightspace
2022-01-11 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
This session takes a deep dive into the options available for assessing student learning using the Quiz Tool within Brightspace. Brightspace quizzes enable you to ask a variety of questions of learners, and they are easy to set up, administer, and grade. Topics covered in this session include:

Creating a quiz
Due dates, availability dates, and other restrictions
Appropriate security settings
Providing special access for select students
Accessing and grading student submissions
And more…

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Using Surveys to Connect with Students
2022-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Regular check-ins are an important part of making connections with your students, especially when teaching in an online or a remote environment. The Surveys tool in Brightspace allows you to construct simple surveys to learn about how your students are doing while creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment. This session will introduce you to the features of the tool, question types, compiling the results and provide tips to avoid survey fatigue.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Quizzes in Brightspace: Advanced Features
2022-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
The Brightspace Quiz tool offers a variety of features that help instructors ensure the academic integrity of assessments. On the other hand, the tool also offers settings that make quizzes more accessible to students with approved accommodation requests. This session will review advanced features of the Quiz tool, highlight best practices for applying quiz settings, and discuss considerations when using a variety of settings in one assessment.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Using Brightspace Tools to Support Student Progress
2022-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
The Brightspace environment offers a range of tools that allow instructors to monitor student engagement with the course material and their overall progress in the course. It also has features that help identify students who may be at risk (and those who are succeeding), and send those students automated yet personalized emails to help them stay motivated. This session will focus on the types of student learning data available in Brightspace and on using Intelligent Agents to contact students to help them stay on the right track in their learning journey.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Rubrics in Brightspace
2022-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Rubrics are an effective and efficient way to authentically assess student learning. Articulating specific criteria by which students will be assessed helps them to prepare more thoughtful submissions that are aligned with your expectations. As an added bonus, rubrics provide an objective and systematic method for grading work. Brightspace Rubrics offers a variety of rubric types and easy-to-modify templates to meet your specific assessment needs. This session will provide an overview of the benefits and best practices in designing rubrics, an introduction to rubrics in Brightspace, along with step-by-step guidance on how to create and add a rubric to your assessment.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event — please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Fostering Student Engagement and Motivation
2022-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Flexible instructional opportunities are changing the landscape of learning. Some students naturally thrive in this environment, while others may need more direct support to stay engaged. During this interactive session, we will discuss and demonstrate strategies that foster student engagement and motivation across flexible teaching modes.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Copyright in the Classroom: How the Library Can Support You
2022-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Whether you are teaching in-person or online, there are many ways the library can help you make the teaching materials you need accessible to your students. In this session, we want to empower you to know what you can do in the classroom (including the virtual classroom), protecting your own copyright, and how we can assist with purchasing, digitization, and copyright clearance. Also learn about copyright-free resources you can use. Librarian Crystal Rose has a Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law, and will be happy to answer your questions about copyright issues around teaching.

This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusive Teaching
2022-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
We teach a diverse range of students, but how do we teach in a way that is welcoming to all our learners? In this introductory, interactive session, we will discuss: how our own biases and privilege shape our teaching in ways we might not be aware of; how to provide a variety of content from diverse perspectives and formats; and, how to develop course activities and assessments that are equitable, accessible and inclusive.
Please note: This session will be followed by a more advanced session on Creating Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments in February.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Creating Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments
2022-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
In this second session focused on Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion, we will focus on the learning environment itself. In this interactive session, we will build on the introductory January session to discuss how we: provide opportunities for students to reflect on their values, biases, and privilege; reflect on the equity, accessibility and inclusiveness of the learning environment; and, apply strategies to ensure the learning environment we create is as safe, equitable, accessible, and inclusive as possible.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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To join this event, please follow this link: https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m2fba56418100b89e31eda84f6d976ccb
Password: [REDACTED]
You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Academic Success Centre: Supporting Student Success in Your Course
2022-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Linking your students to academic support services is just one strategy to promote their success in your course. With the introduction of the Academic Success Centre, Memorial has created a centre focused on providing students access to academic services to help them succeed no matter where they are on their learning journey. This presentation is designed to introduce you to the services of the ASC and how you can use them to connect students with supports to help them achieve their learning goals.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

High Impact Educational Practices: Developing Citizen and Global Scholars
2022-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
Due to low registration numbers this session has been cancelled.
High impact educational practices (HIPs) go beyond the transfer of disciplinary knowledge within post-secondary education by preparing students to become citizen and global scholars. Citizen and global scholars are active and engaged citizens who promote scholarship and engage in knowledge mobilization for the benefit of society. This session will thus explore the role institutions of higher education need to take to develop future citizen and global scholars while highlighting a path forward through the adoption of HIPs.

Teaching Innovations and Learning Enhancement (TILE) Fund: Information Session
2022-02-18 10:30 - 11:30 | WebEx (Webinar)
The Teaching Innovations and Learning Enhancement (TILE) Fund is a new initiative that provides funding for one-year educational-based projects. The TILE Fund specifically focuses on educational initiatives that enhance the undergraduate student educational experience through enabling accessibility, deepening engagement, and facilitating student success. For more information about the fund, click here.
This information session will provide an overview of the fund, its goals, eligibility and information on how to apply for the 2022 offering. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions regarding the fund and your application.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Cultural Humility
2022-02-23 14:00 - 15:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
In cooperation with the Office of Indigenous Affairs, CITL is pleased to host Kelly Anne Butler, Memorial’s Indigenous Education Specialist and Adjunct Professor as she facilitates an Instructor Series session on Cultural Humility. Through this session, participants will be encouraged to reflect on personal assumptions and practices, develop a comfort with ‘not knowing’, and recognize the power imbalance that exists in cross-cultural relationships and interactions.
This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.

Culturally Appropriate Assessments
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
CITL is pleased to host Jodie Lane from the Department of Education and Economic Development, Nunatsiavut Government and Dr. Jennifer Godfrey Anderson, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Memorial University, as they facilitate an Instructor Series session about Culturally Relevant Assessments. Based on their research, this presentation will explore how traditional assessment practices impact Inuit learners. Please visit the following links for more information on their research.
For the abstract, use this link.
For the full-text (for those with MUN login only), use this link.

Zero Textbook Cost Programs (workshop)
2022-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | WebEx (Webinar)
In honor of Open Education Week (click here for more information), CITL’s Learning Technology Coaches have prepared a series of workshops for Memorial’s instructors and staff. This session will focus on the value of Open Educational Resources (OER) for students and instructors, and provide an overview of Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) programs and initiatives. A guest speaker, Dr Erika Merschrod (Department of Chemistry, MUN), will provide insight into using OER in her teaching by illustrating how a free online textbook integrated in a Brightspace course site can enhance teaching and learning experiences.
This webinar will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event – please follow the link below to register.
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You can join the session 10 minutes before the start time. It is recommended that you attend this session using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium) or Firefox.
