Previous Learning Science Lab Workshops
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Give an exam in Brightspace
Spring 2023
In this bootcamp, we show faculty how to give an exam in Brightspace with the Assignments tool.
Help students give better feedback
Spring 2023
In this bootcamp, we teach faculty how to help students give better verbal and written feedback to one another.
Google Docs 101
Spring 2023
In this bootcamp, we cover the basics of Google docs including how to create one, edit it with the tool bar and share it with students.
Level up your live demos
Spring 2023
In this workshop, we review three strategies faculty can use to create engaging in-class demonstrations and avoid getting bogged down by technical difficulties.
Enhance online discussions
Spring 2023
In this bootcamp, we discuss three ways to improve faculties’ use of online discussion tools and make their implementation more productive, engaging and effective for students.
Designing group activities for the classroom
Spring 2023
In this workshop, we demonstrate how to facilitate effective, fun collaborative activities for students in class. Faculty learn how to identify opportunities for collaboration, incorporate three group activities into class time, and utilize tech tools in their implementation.
Learn to grade in Brightspace
Spring 2023
In this workshop, we show participants how to grade in Brightspace. This includes setting up the gradebook, creating grade items, linking Assignments and Quizzes, as well as grading student submissions.
Communicating with students 2.0
Spring 2023
In this bootcamp, we discuss how to use the Announcements tool in Brightspace, what faculty should include in your first announcement and how to customize their settings.
Launch your course site
Spring 2023
In this workshop, we will show faculty how to create and activate their course site for the upcoming semester, as well as how to copy content from a previous course site.
Incorporating self-assessment activities into your course
Fall 2022
In this workshop, we will showcase auto-graded practice quizzes, self-check problems, and simulations as strategies for low risk, high reward self-study, and practice.
Communicating with students through Brightspace
Fall 2022
In this workshop, we will walk you through how to establish communication expectations, what research defines as good communication and how to incorporate it best into your teaching practices.
Creating your own teaching videos
Fall 2022
In this workshop, we discussed best use cases for integrating videos into your course and how to successfully use Loom.
Using Poll Everywhere
Fall 2022
In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to host live in-person and online activities using Poll Everywhere. We will also review various activities that can function as brief, formative assessments in class.
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Discovering Brightspace Updates
Summer 2022
In this workshop, we discussed updates to Brightspace, features now visible on course sites' tool bars, and how to create breakout rooms in Zoom.
Brightspace Getting Ready to Teach
Summer 2022
In this workshop, we walked through the process of setting up a simple course in Brightspace. We created a Gradebook, added a few Assignments and Quizzes, then brought everything together using the Content tool.
Refreshing your Brightspace course site
Summer 2022
In this workshop, we introduce several new strategies to present content in Brightspace. Using evidence-based learning science and design principles, we showcase strong examples of course site layout.
Creating your own teaching videos at home
Spring 2022
In this workshop, we discussed best use cases for integrating videos into your course and how to successfully use Loom.
Using Poll Everywhere
Spring 2022
In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to host live in-person and online activities using Poll Everywhere. We will review various activities like multiple choice quizzes and Q&A that function as brief, formative assessments in class.