Description: This orientation session will be conducted by the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (DEeL) and will cover tips and best practices for the online facilitation of learning as well as an overview of Canvas, UNCW's Learning Management System, and Canvas tools used for facilitation.
This will be a completely online, virtual 2-hour session held via Zoom. Faculty must register at least 24-hours in advance. There is one session a month available to register. All sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month.
REGISTER FOR THE "OTOR" SESSION
Description: This orientation session will be conducted by the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (DEeL) and will cover tips and best practices for the online facilitation of learning as well as an overview of Canvas, UNCW's Learning Management System, and Canvas tools used for facilitation.
This will be a completely online, virtual 2-hour session held via Zoom. Faculty must register at least 24-hours in advance. There is one session a month available to register. All sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month.
REGISTER FOR THE "OTOR" SESSION
Location: UNCW Library (Randall 2005)
Description: This 1 hour session (30 minute presentation with 30 minutes Q&A to follow) will present a deeper dive into specific software tools which are integrated into the Canvas LMS at UNCW. Schools often purchase and integrate additional software tools into the LMS platform to perform unique functions and tasks to support teaching and learning.
Echo 360, Respondus, TurnitIn, and Ally are a few popular examples of software tools integrated within Canvas which will be demonstrated and discussed. Designed for faculty with a general understanding of Canvas who want to expand their use of available technologies.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: This 1 hour session (30 minute presentation with 30 minutes Q&A to follow) will present a deeper dive into specific software tools which are integrated into the Canvas LMS at UNCW. Schools often purchase and integrate additional software tools into the LMS platform to perform unique functions and tasks to support teaching and learning.
Echo 360, Respondus, TurnitIn, and Ally are a few popular examples of software tools integrated within Canvas which will be demonstrated and discussed. Designed for faculty with a general understanding of Canvas who want to expand their use of available technologies.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
Description: This one-hour session will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and show how it can be a valuable resource to support your course content. We’ll explore best practices for integrating LinkedIn Learning content into your curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement. You’ll also discover practical ways to use LinkedIn Learning to complement your teaching strategies, whether you teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face.
Ideal for faculty looking to enrich their courses with diverse, high-quality content, this session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate LinkedIn Learning into your teaching. By the end, you will be able to confidently use LinkedIn Learning to complement your course materials and support student success.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: This one-hour session will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and show how it can be a valuable resource to support your course content. We’ll explore best practices for integrating LinkedIn Learning content into your curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement. You’ll also discover practical ways to use LinkedIn Learning to complement your teaching strategies, whether you teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face.
Ideal for faculty looking to enrich their courses with diverse, high-quality content, this session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate LinkedIn Learning into your teaching. By the end, you will be able to confidently use LinkedIn Learning to complement your course materials and support student success.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "LINKEDIN LEARNING" SESSION
Location: UNCW Library (Randall 2005)
Description: Join us for a 60-minute training session designed for all faculty and instructional staff who wish to gain a deeper understanding of practical, evidence-based standards for designing high-quality online and hybrid courses.
In this session, DEeL will provide an overview of Quality Matters, a globally recognized leader in assuring the quality of online and hybrid learning. Our presenters will explain the advantages of Quality Matters for both faculty and students. You will also have the opportunity to explore the QM Higher Education rubric, a powerful tool for implementing actionable improvements to your courses.
Additionally, you will learn about QM tools, DEeL services, and upcoming QM faculty development opportunities. All participants will receive a complimentary QM Rubric booklet and will leave with a plan for using QM tools to improve the design of their courses at their own pace.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: Join us for a 60-minute training session designed for all faculty and instructional staff who wish to gain a deeper understanding of practical, evidence-based standards for designing high-quality online and hybrid courses.
In this session, DEeL will provide an overview of Quality Matters, a globally recognized leader in assuring the quality of online and hybrid learning. Our presenters will explain the advantages of Quality Matters for both faculty and students. You will also have the opportunity to explore the QM Higher Education rubric, a powerful tool for implementing actionable improvements to your courses.
Additionally, you will learn about QM tools, DEeL services, and upcoming QM faculty development opportunities. All participants will receive a complimentary QM Rubric booklet and will leave with a plan for using QM tools to improve the design of their courses at their own pace.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "Intro to QM" SESSION
Description: This orientation session will be conducted by the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (DEeL) and will cover tips and best practices for the online facilitation of learning as well as an overview of Canvas, UNCW's Learning Management System, and Canvas tools used for facilitation.
This will be a completely online, virtual 2-hour session held via Zoom. Faculty must register at least 24-hours in advance. There is one session a month available to register. All sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month.
REGISTER FOR THE "OTOR" SESSION
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: This one-hour session will guide you through the best practices for creating accessible course content in Canvas using two integrated tools: the Canvas Accessibility Checker and ALLY. These tools are designed to assist faculty in identifying and addressing accessibility issues, ensuring that your materials are inclusive and meet accessibility standards. We’ll provide hands-on demonstrations of these tools and discuss how they can assist you in refining your content.
Ideal for faculty teaching online or hybrid courses, this session will provide hands-on demonstrations of both tools and practical tips for improving your course’s accessibility. By the end of the session, you'll know how to use Canvas’s accessibility tools to assess and refine your content, making it more accessible to a diverse student body.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "Accessible Content" SESSION
Location: UNCW Library (Randall 2005)
Description: This one-hour session will guide you through the best practices for creating accessible course content in Canvas using two integrated tools: the Canvas Accessibility Checker and ALLY. These tools are designed to assist faculty in identifying and addressing accessibility issues, ensuring that your materials are inclusive and meet accessibility standards. We’ll provide hands-on demonstrations of these tools and discuss how they can assist you in refining your content.
Ideal for faculty teaching online or hybrid courses, this session will provide hands-on demonstrations of both tools and practical tips for improving your course’s accessibility. By the end of the session, you'll know how to use Canvas’s accessibility tools to assess and refine your content, making it more accessible to a diverse student body.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: UNCW Library (Randall 2005)
Description: Join us for a 60-minute training session designed for all faculty and instructional staff who wish to gain a deeper understanding of practical, evidence-based standards for designing high-quality online and hybrid courses.
In this session, DEeL will provide an overview of Quality Matters, a globally recognized leader in assuring the quality of online and hybrid learning. Our presenters will explain the advantages of Quality Matters for both faculty and students. You will also have the opportunity to explore the QM Higher Education rubric, a powerful tool for implementing actionable improvements to your courses.
Additionally, you will learn about QM tools, DEeL services, and upcoming QM faculty development opportunities. All participants will receive a complimentary QM Rubric booklet and will leave with a plan for using QM tools to improve the design of their courses at their own pace.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Online, Asynchronous Workshop
Description: Are you interested in evidence-based best practices for designing online and hybrid courses? Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) is one of Quality Matters’ foundational workshops and is a prerequisite for the QM Peer Reviewer Course (PRC). Facilitated by our QM-certified instructional designers, DEeL offers this QM-designed workshop at no cost to UNCW faculty and instructional staff.
In this fully online, asynchronous workshop, you will explore the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. You will also learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course. To get started, please click the link below to register:
REGISTER FOR APPQMR WOrkshop (OCT. SESSION)
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: Join us for a 60-minute training session designed for all faculty and instructional staff who wish to gain a deeper understanding of practical, evidence-based standards for designing high-quality online and hybrid courses.
In this session, DEeL will provide an overview of Quality Matters, a globally recognized leader in assuring the quality of online and hybrid learning. Our presenters will explain the advantages of Quality Matters for both faculty and students. You will also have the opportunity to explore the QM Higher Education rubric, a powerful tool for implementing actionable improvements to your courses.
Additionally, you will learn about QM tools, DEeL services, and upcoming QM faculty development opportunities. All participants will receive a complimentary QM Rubric booklet and will leave with a plan for using QM tools to improve the design of their courses at their own pace.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "Intro to QM" SESSION
Location: UNCW Library (Randall 2005)
Description: New or new-ish to Canvas as an instructor? Please join us for this 1 hour session, which will cover the basics of the following topics:
We know that you'll leave this session prepared to use the Canvas tools most relevant to the time prior to, during, and at the conclusion of your online courses!
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: New or new-ish to Canvas as an instructor? Please join us for this 1 hour session, which will cover the basics of the following topics:
We know that you'll leave this session prepared to use the Canvas tools most relevant to the time prior to, during, and at the conclusion of your online courses!
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "INTRO TO Canvas" SESSION
Location: UNCW Library (Randall 2005)
Description: Do you use Canvas for your in-person classes? Imagine being able to:
In just 45 minutes, we’ll show you how to accomplish these tasks in Canvas. This session is perfect for those eager to enhance their Canvas skills.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: Do you use Canvas for your in-person classes? Imagine being able to:
In just 45 minutes, we’ll show you how to accomplish these tasks in Canvas. This session is perfect for those eager to enhance their Canvas skills.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "Canvas Assignments" SESSION
Location: UNCW Library (Randall 2005)
Description: Creating videos for your course can capture your students' attention and foster a deeper connection in your online learning environment. Video allows students to see you—your emotions, intentions, and personality—which helps build trust and creates a more engaging learning experience.
In this session, you’ll learn best practices for creating videos using UNCW’s primary video streaming platform, Echo360. No need to worry about fancy production techniques or complex editing! In just 20 minutes, you’ll be able to create simple, accessible, and engaging videos for your students. Whether you’re new to video creation or just looking to refresh your skills, this session is your golen ticket!
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: Creating videos for your course can capture your students' attention and foster a deeper connection in your online learning environment. Video allows students to see you—your emotions, intentions, and personality—which helps build trust and creates a more engaging learning experience.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
Description: Are you considering using Respondus LockDown Browser or Monitor for the first time? Perhaps it's been a while since you've used it? After attending this 30 minute session, you'll have have all the knowledge you need to successfully implement these tools for any of your Canvas-based assessments.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: Are you considering using Respondus LockDown Browser or Monitor for the first time? Perhaps it's been a while since you've used it? After attending this 30 minute session, you'll have have all the knowledge you need to successfully implement these tools for any of your Canvas-based assessments.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "Respondus LDB and Monitor" SESSION
Description: This one-hour session will guide you through the best practices for creating accessible course content in Canvas using two integrated tools: the Canvas Accessibility Checker and ALLY. These tools are designed to assist faculty in identifying and addressing accessibility issues, ensuring that your materials are inclusive and meet accessibility standards. We’ll provide hands-on demonstrations of these tools and discuss how they can assist you in refining your content.
Ideal for faculty teaching online or hybrid courses, this session will provide hands-on demonstrations of both tools and practical tips for improving your course’s accessibility. By the end of the session, you'll know how to use Canvas’s accessibility tools to assess and refine your content, making it more accessible to a diverse student body.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: This one-hour session will guide you through the best practices for creating accessible course content in Canvas using two integrated tools: the Canvas Accessibility Checker and ALLY. These tools are designed to assist faculty in identifying and addressing accessibility issues, ensuring that your materials are inclusive and meet accessibility standards. We’ll provide hands-on demonstrations of these tools and discuss how they can assist you in refining your content.
Ideal for faculty teaching online or hybrid courses, this session will provide hands-on demonstrations of both tools and practical tips for improving your course’s accessibility. By the end of the session, you'll know how to use Canvas’s accessibility tools to assess and refine your content, making it more accessible to a diverse student body.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "Accessible Content" SESSION
Description: This one-hour session will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and show how it can be a valuable resource to support your course content. We’ll explore best practices for integrating LinkedIn Learning content into your curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement. You’ll also discover practical ways to use LinkedIn Learning to complement your teaching strategies, whether you teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Description: Ideal for faculty looking to enrich their courses with diverse, high-quality content, this session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate LinkedIn Learning into your teaching. By the end, you will be able to confidently use LinkedIn Learning to complement your course materials and support student success.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Description: This orientation session will be conducted by the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (DEeL) and will cover tips and best practices for the online facilitation of learning as well as an overview of Canvas, UNCW's Learning Management System, and Canvas tools used for facilitation.
This will be a completely online, virtual 2-hour session held via Zoom. Faculty must register at least 24-hours in advance. There is one session a month available to register. All sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month.
REGISTER FOR THE "OTOR" SESSION
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: Would you like to inform your students about alternative formats (e.g., MP3s, eBooks) for Canvas files and pages? This 30 minute session will address this, what ALLY looks like from a student perspective, as well as provide a brief overview of ALLY. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of the tool and a turnkey Canvas page that will raise student awareness of the accessibility tool ALLY.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "Ally" SESSION
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: This one-hour session will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and show how it can be a valuable resource to support your course content. We’ll explore best practices for integrating LinkedIn Learning content into your curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement. You’ll also discover practical ways to use LinkedIn Learning to complement your teaching strategies, whether you teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "LinkedIn learning" SESSION
Description: "I use Turnitin for student submissions." "I would like my students to see the Turnitin similarity report before they submit their final draft." Do these statements apply do you? If so, consider attending this 15 minute session. You'll learn how to make this happen in Canvas, and avoid the simple mistake that can cause your students' second draft to be flagged at 90% similar (or greater) because of it being compared to their own initial submission.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: "I use Turnitin for student submissions." "I would like my students to see the Turnitin similarity report before they submit their final draft."
Do these statements apply do you? If so, consider attending this 15 minute session. You'll learn how to make this happen in Canvas, and avoid the simple mistake that can cause your students' second draft to be flagged at 90% similar (or greater) because of it being compared to their own initial submission.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
Description: This orientation session will be conducted by the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (DEeL) and will cover tips and best practices for the online facilitation of learning as well as an overview of Canvas, UNCW's Learning Management System, and Canvas tools used for facilitation.
This will be a completely online, virtual 2-hour session held via Zoom. Faculty must register at least 24-hours in advance. There is one session a month available to register. All sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month.
REGISTER FOR THE "OTOR" SESSION
Location: Zoom (Virtual Session)
Description: This 60-minute session is intended for program coordinators, administrators, and faculty who are interested in implementing a systematic approach to continuous improvement using Quality Matters (QM) tools and program certification opportunities. QM Program Certification is a comprehensive and rewarding initiative that can enhance overall quality, student satisfaction, marketability, and enrollment.
By utilizing QM's program-level tools, academic programs can benefit in various ways, such as simplifying regional or professional accreditation processes, following a proven method for improving quality, or showcasing program accomplishments with recognition from a leading authority in online and hybrid quality assurance.
To illustrate these benefits, we will explore a real-world example from a QM-certified program at UNCW, highlighting their journey and outcomes. Participants will discover how DEeL can collaborate with academic programs to assist them in utilizing QM at any scale.
Note: This session is a virtual training that will require you to attend via Zoom. All virtual trainings require registration to attend.
REGISTER FOR THE "QM for AP" SESSION
Description: This 60-minute session is intended for program coordinators, administrators, and faculty who are interested in implementing a systematic approach to continuous improvement using Quality Matters (QM) tools and program certification opportunities. QM Program Certification is a comprehensive and rewarding initiative that can enhance overall quality, student satisfaction, marketability, and enrollment.
By utilizing QM's program-level tools, academic programs can benefit in various ways, such as simplifying regional or professional accreditation processes, following a proven method for improving quality, or showcasing program accomplishments with recognition from a leading authority in online and hybrid quality assurance. To illustrate these benefits, we will explore a real-world example from a QM-certified program at UNCW, highlighting their journey and outcomes. Participants will discover how DEeL can collaborate with academic programs to assist them in utilizing QM at any scale.
Note: This session is a F2F training that will require you to attend in person. All F2F trainings do not require registration to attend.
This self-paced Canvas course introduces faculty to the fundamentals of creating a course in UNCW’s Learning Management System (Canvas) while introducing them to common best practices for online course design.
Topics that will be covered include:
To access this course, you will first need to self-enroll into the course by clicking the button down below.
Miss hearing your students discuss topics together? Want to create group projects online without the hassle of having to log in at the same time? Then, come discover VoiceThread!
VoiceThread is a tool for conducting student discussions asynchronously using video, voice, and/or text commenting. There are a variety of ways in which using VoiceThread can enhance the community building in your course and provide students with multiple means of expressing their learning. This self-paced course introduces faculty to the VoiceThread tools and features as well as how they can be utilized in the online environment.
Topics that will be covered include:
To access this course, you will first need to self-enroll into the course by clicking the button down below.
Global pandemics, hurricanes, ice and snowstorms...just a few of the unprecedented events that may cause a quick pivot towards rapid remote instruction. However, as situations change, it is important to recognize when and how online courses should be modified to reflect high-quality online learning best practices rather than rapid remote instruction.
This three-part self-paced microlearning training will provide faculty with the foundation for recognizing the difference between rapid remote instruction and high-quality online learning along with recommended strategies and steps to follow when modifying online courses.
Topics that will be covered include:
To access this course, you will first need to self-enroll into the course by clicking the button down below.
This self-paced Canvas course introduces you to some of the Canvas Communication tools, and includes the topics below in a series of mini-learning modules that are designed for grab and go, or take all of the modules and submit for a Tools to Communicate certificate.
Topics that will be covered include:
To access this course, you will first need to self-enroll into the course by clicking the button down below.