Fall 2023 Pedagogy and Tech Boot Camp
Thursday, August 17th, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Zoom Link: https://xavier.zoom.us/j/8562785993
Schedule & Session Descriptions
9:00-9:40 Class Structures to Minimize Anxiety
(Supaporn Kradtap Hartwell, CTE Faculty Director)
In this session, we will discuss different evidence-based instructional strategies, class plans, and specific classroom interventions, that may be employed to promote students’ self-efficacy and minimize student stress and anxiety. Faculty will have a chance to reflect on their own teaching practice, class structure, and class management, to identify points that could be improved to better support student learning. Some small changes in teaching strategies and course structure may allow students, especially those with high stress and anxiety, more opportunities to succeed in class.
9:50-10:30 Relationship Rich Classroom
(Eric Bucher, CTE Faculty Director)
Human relationships are the engine that drives our classrooms. But creating these relationships is challenging. We will explore tactics and strategies for building impactful lasting relationships between faculty and students, as well as student-to-student relationships. Faculty will reflect on initial steps that can be taken to turn their classroom into a welcoming, inclusive community which gives every student the opportunity to succeed. This workshop is a great starting point for anyone involved in, or interested in, taking part in the Persistence Project.
10:40-11:20 Updating Your Syllabus
(Eric Bucher, CTE Faculty Associate and Matthew Williamson, Instructional Designer)
You probably have your syllabus ready to go for the Fall. However, you may want to make a few impactful tweaks before the semester starts. In this session, we will discuss some minor but important changes and additions that you can make to the syllabus before the start of the semester, including – AI policies, inclusive language, updating office names and student services, and how best to integrate the syllabus into Canvas.
11:30 – 12:10 TurnItIn and AI
(Matthew Williamson, Instructional Designer and Daniel Wooddell, Senior Instructional Technologist)
In this session, we will explain how to use TurnItIn new AI-checking tool. Beyond practical use, the session will delve into the benefits and pitfalls of the AI checking tool and what to do if TurnItIn flags an assignment as likely AI-written.
12:20 – 1:00 Microsoft Forms – Getting Actionable Feedback in Your Class
(Matthew Williamson, Instructional Designer)
Microsoft Forms is an excellent tool for creating surveys for your class. In this session, Matthew Williamson (Instructional Designer) will explain how to create, deploy, and interpret surveys using Forms. We will also explore the advanced features available in Forms, such as embedding surveys directly into Canvas. Finally, we will discuss how you can use surveys to interact and build relationships with students in your class.
1:10 – 1:50 Vidgrid Replacement Evaluation Assistance
(Paul Weber, Digital Media Lab Manager)
Xavier is currently evaluating two applications to replace VidGrid, and planning for a launch in Summer 2024. If you would like to participate in the VidGrid Replacement Evaluation but have questions about the process or the applications we are testing please come to this session. Ask questions, see what others are excited about, or learn a little more about what to expect with transitioning your content.
2:00 – 2:40 Ally Training
(Ryan Murray, Instructional Designer and Daniel Wooddell, Senior Instructional Technologist)
During this training session, you will learn how to use Ally, Xavier's accessibility tool for Canvas. Ally highlights accessibility issues in Canvas pages, assignments, and files and then helps you fix the issues. It also enables students to obtain some course content in alternative formats, like audio and e-Reader formats. This training session will have the following parts: presentation, demonstration, workshop, and Q&A. Be sure to add content to an upcoming Canvas course that you will be teaching so that you can fully participate in the workshop portion.
2:50 – 3:30 Open Canvas Consultations and Instructional Tech Help
(Daniel Wooddell, Senior Instructional Technologist and Ryan Murray, Instructional Designer)
Do you have specific questions about Canvas? Drop in for one-on-one support to answer your Canvas questions or brainstorm ideas for using Canvas & other instructional technologies in your course.