November Professional Development

Training for LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor:  Wednesday, November 16, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
This workshop is a special opportunity to learn about the LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor directly from the creators. This session will include an in-depth training on both LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor for Moodle. LockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents digital cheating during an online exam. Respondus Monitor is a companion product for LockDown Browser that enables students to take online exams in non-proctored environments. Students use their own computers with a standard webcam to record assessment sessions.
This training will cover, from the instructor’s perspective:

• How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments
• How use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity
• How Respondus Monitor provides greater flexibility for when and where tests are taken
• Efficient review of the assessment data collected, including student videos
• Best practices and tips for success with both applications

Register for this online WebEx workshop here. Attendees can pre-register (to get reminders) or join immediately at the time of the session.
 
Moodle Troubleshooter’s Class:  Thursday, November 3, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Ever had a question about how to do something in Moodle but were afraid to ask? Can’t figure how to do something in Moodle? This workshop is here for you. This workshop is for people to bring in questions and curiosities about Moodle and have them answered with detail and demonstration. No outline, nothing planned. Just one hour for you to get those bothering Moodle questions answered.

Measurable Objectives:  Tuesday, November 8, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Clear learning objectives provide a foundation for a quality course. In this interactive workshop you will revise or create measureable objectives that provide a roadmap for your activities and assessments.

Moodle to the Max:  Wednesday, November 9, 10:00 – 11:00 am
This workshop will demonstrate how to create quizzes using the new features within Moodle 2.5. Want to take your online class to the next level? Join us as we provide tips and tricks that will enhance your Moodle experience. Go beyond the basics of what you know about Moodle. From reporting to media enhancements to specific tools to manage your class efficiently, this course is all about the options that will make you a better online instructor.

Microsoft Word Styles :  Thursday, November 10, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Microsoft Word styles enable you to easily format your documents. Icons denote Title, Heading, and Body fonts, colors and sizes. Using Styles will produce a document that aligns with ADA, making it easy for all learners to absorb the information. Change the look of your documents or add a table of contents with just a few clicks.

Managing Your Gradebook:  Tuesday, November 15, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Microsoft Word styles enable you to easily format your documents. Icons denote Title, Heading, and Body fonts, colors and sizes. Using Styles will produce a document that aligns with ADA, making it easy for all learners to absorb the information. Change the look of your documents or add a table of contents with just a few clicks.

Finding Online Resources:  Wednesday, November 16, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Microsoft Word styles enable you to easily format your documents. Icons denote Title, Heading, and Body fonts, colors and sizes. Using Styles will produce a document that aligns with ADA, making it easy for all learners to absorb the information. Change the look of your documents or add a table of contents with just a few clicks.

Moodle Troubleshooter’s Class:  Thursday, November 3, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Ever had a question about how to do something in Moodle but were afraid to ask? Can’t figure how to do something in Moodle? This workshop is here for you. This workshop is for people to bring in questions and curiosities about Moodle and have them answered with detail and demonstration. No outline, nothing planned. Just one hour for you to get those bothering Moodle questions answered.

All available courses offered via WebEx are listed at nsula.webex.com. Click on the ‘Upcoming’ tab to view courses, then click ‘Register’ next to the one you would like to attend. After completing registration, you will receive an email confirmation from WebEx.

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