New to Canvas, need a refresher to using Canvas?? This session is JUST FOR YOU!
This session covers the basics of setting up your Canvas course shell as well as a dive into Assignments, Quizzes, and Grades.
Topics covered in this session include:
Upcoming Events
Fall Teaching and Learning Days!
Wednesday & Thursday, August 20th & 21st
All sessions will be delivered in person in Petro 114
Schedule: Wednesday, August 20
Welcome with President Eden and Provost Paden
Canvas Super Session*
Stephani Cuddie
- Global Nav Menu: Account (Notifications) / Courses / Inbox / Help
- Dashboard ("To Do" list)
- Inside the Course: Editing the Course Navigation Menu
- Understanding the difference between Modules and Files
- The Syllabus Tool
- Basics of using Discussions
- Basics of using Assignments
- Grades Overview
- Student view
- Creating modules
- assignment submission types
- assignments for integrated tools
- creating quizzes
- allowing extra credit
- grading on a curve
- grade book sorting and organization
- using Speedgrader
- understanding the student view of grades
*This workshop will be delivered via Zoom on Wednesday, August 25th 11 am - 12:30 EST - please register here for the session:
First Year Inquiry - Jess Landis
This session is focused to those who are FYI instructors. All are welcome to attend!
Lunch on your own - join a few colleagues for lunch!
Canvas Updates
- There are LOTS of changes in Canvas - come find out!
LinkedIn Learning in the Classroom
This session provides faculty with a comprehensive overview of integrating LinkedIn Learning content into their Canvas courses. We will explore both the technical and functional aspects, covering how to seamlessly embed videos and learning paths, as well as best practices for leveraging this resource to enhance student engagement and support learning outcomes. Attendees will gain practical skills for incorporating LinkedIn Learning into their curriculum and discover its potential for enriching their courses.
Stephani Cuddie & Anne Goodrich-Bazan
Come and see the new library and student spaces in the library and all the available resources to support students at FPU!
This will be a walking tour!
Derek Scalia
Schedule: Thursday, August 21
All sessions will be delivered in person in Petro 114
Welcome
RFF meeting for new faculty
Quizzes in Canvas can be very useful! Let's walk through how to use New Quizzes, build item banks and integrate with Respondus!
Respondus is a lock-down browser that is integrated into Canvas and can be used to deliver quizzes in Canvas.
In this session, Coordinator of General Education Jess Landis and members of GLEC will present a formal proposal for reform of the general education program.
This session is for ALL faculty!
Lunch on your own!
IT updates from Sheryl Blevins
Come and learn about all the changes in IT!
WORKSHOP - Developing Your AI Statements for Your Course Syllabi*
This workshop offers a practical guide to creating an effective and ethical AI policy for your course. We'll cover everything from core principles and best practices for writing your statement to essential guiding questions that will help you define your stance on AI use for different assignments.
*This workshop will be repeated via Zoom on September 2 @ 3:00 PM EST.
Please register for this workshop at this link:
Get Support
Drop In Support
Located on the 3rd floor of Peterson Manor stop and recieve 1:1 help with Canvas or other instructional technology every Wednesday on the Rindge campus from 9:00 - 3:00 PM. Visit the CTL @ The IDEAL Center in the DePietro Library! You will find Assistant Director, Dawn Needham ready to assist you!
We will also have virtual drop in hours available EVERY Monday from 2:30-4:30 PM EST.
If you are unable to connect with us during these drop-in times, please email ctl@franklinpierce.edu and we will schedule a 1:1 appointment with you!