Workshops and Consultations

This is an introductory session to active learning. Participants will explore various active learning strategies and how to incorporate active learning into their course. Given the nature of the topic, participants will be ask to actively participate in the session’s learning activities.  This session will be hosted in Webex. Registration is required for this event ... Read more

Description to come. 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.

POSTPONED until further notice During this session we will explore some of the pedagogical concepts behind open book assessments including: when and why they are useful; how to design effective open-book assessments to promote higher order thinking; how to prepare students to write these assessments and set student expectations; as well as how to prepare ... Read more

Students learn best when they feel seen, understood, and connected to their instructors. Likewise, instructors are better able to teach and meet students where they are when we understand their individual needs. During this interactive session, we will discuss and demonstrate ways to get to know your learners in large and small classes, in classroom-based ... Read more

The goal of this workshop is to demonstrate the instructional value of Google collaboration apps by showing and discussing several examples of incorporating Google apps into instruction in different academic disciplines. By participating in this workshop, you will learn about the possible application of Google's collaborative apps in the courses you teach, and you will ... Read more

High-impact practices (HIPs) are active learning strategies that promote student engagement and facilitate deep learning. This foundational session will introduce participants to a number of HIPs and explore why they are important to incorporate into curriculum at both the course and program levels. A focus will be on the shared characteristics of HIPs and how ... Read more

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED. If you would like to receive information about the new date, please register for the event. Information literacy and scholarly communication are a part of students’ learning in their chosen subject or discipline and something that they will gain gradually over the course of their studies (and beyond). This webinar ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more