CTL's 2024 Summer’s Comedy Series! - Semester Workshops

CTL's 2024 Summer's Comedy Series! - Semester Workshops

Please see below CTL's upcoming offerings for this summer. CTL is offering one topic each week for six weeks, and a Summer 2024 Professional Development completion certificate for those attending six comedy shows or five comedy shows and any online offering from SSEI/ACUE, OLC, Quality Matters or USG. All CTL comedy shows will be offered twice in the same week and virtually through videoconferencing. Registrants will be sent a link before the workshop takes place.

We hope you can make it! Registration for each session can be found at the registration link.

Sincerely,

Your CTL Crew!

CTL's 2024 Summer Comedy Hour Series

Unlock the Power of GeorgiaVIEW!

Facilitated by: Jaclyn & Alison

May 29 @ 2 p.m. or May 30 @ 2 p.m.

Why did the professor love using Brightspace quizzes? Because it made grading multiple-choice questions feel like a walk in the park! In this interactive workshop, instructors will explore the robust features of GeorgiaVIEW/D2L. We'll delve into creating effective quizzes, facilitating engaging discussions, designing rubrics and streamlining course navigation using quick links. Participants will gain practical strategies to enhance teaching and learning with the LMS. Instructors will walk away feeling empowered to maximize their impact in the digital classroom!

How Students Define Success - Part I

Facilitated by: Simeco

June 3 @ noon or June 4 @ noon

What did the student say to the instructor? "If I can't get an 'A' in your course, I want to at least feel like I 'B' long." This session offers instructional tips to address the three fundamental ways recent literature has identified that students define success: "I belong/I matter," "I can reach my goals," and "I can get help/solve problems." Join us for this session to explore practical strategies for implementing these principles in your classroom and creating an environment where every student can thrive.

Enhance Your Teaching with Kaltura: Creating, Storing, and Sharing Videos

Facilitated by: Jaclyn & Alison

June 11 @ noon or June 12 @ noon

Why did the professor love using Kaltura videos? Because it turned lectures into Oscar-worthy performances!

Join this workshop to unlock the mysteries of video recording and sharing using Kaltura. In this session, you'll learn how to install the Kaltura software, record videos and screen shares using Kaltura, upload existing videos to the media repository, organize and store your video content efficiently, and finally, publish videos directly to your course. Get ready to dazzle your students with course content packed full of engaging videos! Whether you're a seasoned video creator or just starting out, this workshop will equip you with practical skills to enhance your teaching.

How Students Define Success - Part II

Facilitated by: Simeco

June 17 @ noon or June 18 @ noon

Why did the student cross the road? To get to class. And now that they've made it to class, discover how to prioritize students' well-being, address their challenges and inspire them to excel through personalized teaching approaches. Learn techniques for making classes interactive and engaging, promoting critical thinking, and connecting course material to the real world. Explore effective communication and feedback methods, as well as guidance and support practices to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere. Gain insights into showcasing passion and expertise to ignite students' enthusiasm for learning. By embracing these principles, you'll not only enhance your teaching effectiveness but also empower your students to thrive academically and beyond.

Canva

Facilitated by: Jaclyn & Alison

June 25 @ noon or June 26 @ noon

Why did the professor become a Canva enthusiast? Because they realized that designing course materials in Canva was the only way to make their syllabus look as exciting as a blockbuster movie poster! In this workshop, participants will delve into Canva's ready-made designs for various purposes and explore more complex features, including photo-editing. They'll learn how to customize templates to align with specific projects. By the end of this workshop, participants will be well-equipped to create stunning visuals using Canva.

Getting Students to Complete the Reading Through the Power of Perusall!: Ways to improve reading assignments in your classroom.

Facilitated by Cynthia Alby & Alison

July 10 @ 2:00 p.m. or July 11 @ 10:00 a.m.

Why did the computer break up with its mouse? Because it felt like their relationship was getting a bit "clicky"! ️

Perusall is a free digital tool for annotating and discussing texts, images and videos. It is ideal for courses in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM. For the instructor who wishes to assign writing tasks outside the classroom without the aid of ChatGPT and other AI tools, Perusall offers an excellent solution. Participants in this workshop will learn from Cynthia Alby what makes Perusall pedagogically sound and how it will help students be successful. The second part will be a tutorial from Alison Shepherd in syncing Perusall to a course site in GeorgiaView.