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FALL PREP

Happy August!

In preparation for the Fall Semester, the Office of Learning Innovation is offering several workshops and trainings this week and next. We'll cover Canvas (Advanced), Rubrics, Zoom, Artificial Intelligence, Online Teaching, Accessibility, and more. The registration link for each session is below. You can also log into MyLIM > Events > filter by the Office of Learning Innovation.

SAVE THE DATE - September 22

We are also excited to announce that Alexandra Pickett, the Director for Online Teaching at SUNY Online, will be holding a workshop on OSCQR - the Online Course Design Rubric - on Friday, September 22 at 1:00 pm. You can register for the session below. This session is open to all faculty.

Additional Workshops

If you are interested in using MS Flip, a video-based discussion tool, or VoiceThread, an interactive presentation tool, check out their respective websites for FREE educator workshops.

VoiceThread Workshops
MS Flip Workshops

We hope you'll be able to join us at one or more of the OLI Events!

Thanks,
The OLI Team

EVENT

Unleashing the Aesthetics: Advanced Design in Canvas LMS

Wednesday, August 2, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Event

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In this session, we go beyond the basics. Adding images, creating interactive pages, etc.

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Zoom Essentials

Thursday, August 3, 2023
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Event

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Teaching via videoconference requires its own special set of skills and know-how. In this workshop, we'll cover the basics of Zoom and then share strategies for helping students zoom in, rather than zone out.

EVENT

Flipping the Classroom to Cultivate Critical Thinking over AI Reliance

Thursday, August 3, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Event

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To come

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Online Teaching Essentials

Monday, August 7, 2023
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online Event

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Are you teaching a fully online (asynchronous) course this Fall? These courses are intense and move quickly. In this session, we'll talk about strategies for keeping your online students engaged and on-track.

By the end of this session, you should be able to integrate 1-2 strategies into your Fall course.

EVENT

From Awareness to Action: Nurturing Inclusive Communication and Instruction

Thursday, August 10, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Event

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In this workshop, we'll talk about how to make content accessible for all students, staff, and faculty.

EVENT

Faculty Seminar: Supporting Quality and Improvement of Online Courses (Hybrid, Technology-enhanced)

Friday, September 22, 2023
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Event

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Facilitator: Alexandra Pickett
This workshop will provide an overview and introduction to the OLC OSCQR rubric and process.

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Getting to Know Accessibility Services

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Event

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This session is open to both faculty and staff.

How can we help our students succeed academically and beyond?

Join Focrun Nahar, LIM College's Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, as she reviews the process of registering for academic accommodations and best practices in implementing these accommodations.

She will also provide examples of various accommodations available to students and their associated implications.

Please come with your questions!

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