Fall 2024 FACET Lunchbox Talks

FACET Lunchbox Talks

Crafting Engaging Courses: Practical Solutions with MS365 

Thurs, Oct 10; 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!  

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. 

Can’t make the live session? Register to ensure you receive a copy of the recording and resources!   

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
Can’t make the live session? Register to ensure you receive a copy of the recording and resources! 

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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