Workshops and Consultations

One of the most common communication tools used in online courses is the discussion board - but rarely are they used in an effective manner.  This session will challenge participants to think about discussion activities that go beyond the traditional approach of "make an original post and respond to two classmates" .  During this session we will explore the ... Read more

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

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