Fall 2024 FACET Lunchbox Talks
VoiceThread: Dynamic Discussions
Tues, Sept 10, 2024; 12- 1 PM Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
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In this session, we will explore VoiceThread as a dynamic alternative to traditional text-based discussions. VoiceThread empowers students to engage in authentic, asynchronous conversations through audio and video, promoting multiple modalities and embracing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Join us as we showcase practical applications of VoiceThread, ranging from course introductions, social-emotional learning check-ins, reflections, and lively debates. Leads: Alissa Harrington and Kelly Cook
VoiceThread: Interactive Lecture
Tues, Sept 17; 12-1 PM, Zoom- Register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
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Discover the potential of VoiceThread to elevate your recorded lectures, encouraging student engagement, interaction, and collaboration. We will guide you through the steps of crafting multimedia-enriched lectures that facilitate active learning and foster social interaction among your students.
VoiceThread: VoiceThread Assignments
Wed, September 18, 2024; 12-1 PM, Zoom -Register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
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Join us as we explore VoiceThread’s multimedia-rich assignment options, allowing students to express themselves through voice, video, and text, promoting diverse forms of expression and accommodating different learning styles. Whether you are teaching face to face or online, VoiceThread Assignments offer a dynamic and engaging way to assess student understanding, creativity, and critical thinking skills
Student Collaboration Made Easy: OneDrive & Blackboard
Tues, Sept 24, 2024; 12-1 PM, Zoom –register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
Can’t make the live session? Register to ensure you receive a copy of the recording and resources! Leverage the power of OneDrive integration within Blackboard for crafting impactful collaborative activities that elevate student engagement in their courses. Let’s explore creative opportunities for collaboration!
Tips & Tricks for Effective Feedback to the Learner
Thurs, Oct 3; 12 – 1:00 PM, Zoom- register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
Discover time-saving techniques for providing feedback efficiently, explore various feedback options available in Blackboard, and understand how students access and interact with your feedback. This session will equip you with practical strategies to streamline your feedback process and improve the student experience.
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Crafting Engaging Courses: Practical Solutions with MS365
Thurs, Oct 10; 12- 1 PM, Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
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Transform your course design experience with the untapped capabilities of Microsoft 365. From gamification and interactive presentations to creative asset design and accessible content delivery, this session shares practical takeaways that will elevate your online developments with tools you already have at your fingertips! Participants will be presented with several real-world course development challenges. In this session we will explore rapid authoring solutions, tips for crafting engaging PowerPoint presentations, innovative approaches to content delivery using Sway, gamification development with Forms, and efficient tips for developing accessible media.
Collaborative VoiceThread Strategies
Tues, Oct 15; 12-1 PM, Zoom –register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
Join us for an interactive workshop aimed to help instructors harness the full potential of VoiceThread as a dynamic collaboration tool. VoiceThread offers a versatile platform where students can not only engage in meaningful discussions but also actively contribute to presentations, fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity. In this session, we will delve into strategic approaches for leveraging VoiceThread to facilitate both group work and individual contributions to presentations, enhancing student engagement. Faculty participants will leave with sample VoiceThread presentations and templates that they can readily integrate into their instruction. Prior experience with VoiceThread is required for this session.
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Unlocking Creativity: Designing Virtual Escape Rooms
Friday, Oct 18; 12-1 PM Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
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Escape rooms offer an ideal setting for conducting formative assessments or facilitating professional development opportunities. This session is designed to introduce you to the world of virtual escape rooms and provide you with the skills to craft your own experience using Microsoft Forms, a widely available tool in many educational institutions through a Microsoft 365 subscription. Escape rooms have long been a popular way to engage participants in a challenging and interactive adventure. The concept of virtual escape rooms offers an exciting opportunity to create, share, and enjoy a gamification experience remotely. You’ll explore multimedia integration, and quiz-based structures to simulate the experience of a physical escape room, all within the digital realm. We will also explore the utilization of AI tools to enhance the development of your escape room experience.
Practical Tech Tips for Faculty Efficiency in Blackboard
Wed, Oct 30; 12- 1:00 PM, Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/FACETLunchbox
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We’ll cover practical tips and tools to enhance your efficiency, including how to enable and use the clipboard history, valuable keyboard shortcuts, leverage the snipping tool feature and emoji keyboard, and more! Whether you’re looking to simplify your workflow or integrate new features, this workshop will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to improve your Blackboard usage and save time.
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