Workshops and Consultations

This session is designed to help participants understand what it means to teach remotely. Participants will receive advice about preparing to adapt a face-to-face course for a virtual classroom and will be provided with a practical framework for the task. This session would be a great compliment to the Getting Started with Brightspace for Remote ... Read more

Learners can demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a variety of ways.   Summative assessments provide the opportunity to confirm whether, or the degree to which, students have learned the material covered in the course, as outlined in the learning outcomes.  However, exams are not always the best or most reliable method of assessment.   ... 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

Online Rooms is a “web-conferencing” application that is accessible within each Brightspace course site. This tool allows you to schedule and host synchronous sessions with your students in the learning environment. Some examples of ways to use this tool include hosting online office hours, review sessions prior to an exam, guest speaker presentations or allow ... Read more

This session is designed to provide an overview of the features of the Quiz Tool in Brightspace.  The quiz tool offers a variety of question types ranging from multiple choice to essay questions.  This session will explore these question types and discuss how you may convert your existing questions to another type.  The session will also introduce the Question Library which allows you to organize your questions to create robust, ... Read more

Remote teaching doesn’t have to be 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/753185/532fc60852c7eb8190d4e18e19545fc5?lti-scope=d2l-resource-syncmeeting-list The ... Read more

Using video and audio submissions to evaluate student learning, allows students the option to demonstrate their creativity and understanding in a way that better suits their learning style.  While learning online or remote, students may experience challenges with internet connectivity preventing them from fully engaging in a synchronous way.  The opportunity to record audio or video submissions provides equal ... Read more

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 your virtual classes ... Read more

Join staff from CITL and Accessibility Services (the Blundon Centre) for a virtual discussion about accessibility in teaching and learning.  This session will encourage instructors to ask questions about how they can best provide accessible and inclusive learning experiences for all students, as well as how they can best provide academic accommodations for those students ... 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