Whether you’re a faculty member totally new to Canvas or other SMU academic technology, or you want a refresher before the next term, our upcoming Faculty Technology Workshops have all you need to hit the ground running and make your courses the best they can be. Faculty members, various SMU departments, OIT Canvas Admins and ATSDs, as well as experts from multiple technology vendors, come together to show you the latest developments and best practices for using your technology. Check out our upcoming sessions!
Ready, Set, Pony Up! Getting Started with Canvas
Faculty Technology Workshops FTW! Back-to-School Bootcamp
Let’s make sure your course (and you!) are ready to start the semester in Canvas. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Import course content;
- Update imported announcements;
- Review the syllabus, assignment settings, and gradebook for alignment;
- Set up proctoring tools and adjust navigation links; and
- Check for any broken links
Date: July 17, 2023, 2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
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Date: August 1, 2023, 11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
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Ready, Set, Pony Up! Getting Started with Canvas
August 9, 2023, 9 a.m.
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Let’s make sure your course (and you!) are ready to start the spring semester in Canvas. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Import course content;
- Update imported announcements;
- Review the syllabus, assignment settings, and gradebook for alignment;
- Set up proctoring tools and adjust navigation links; and
- Check for broken links
Grading: The Good, The Late, and the Extra Credit
August 9, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
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The Canvas Gradebook helps instructors easily view and enter grades for students.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Manage your late policy grades
- Organize your gradebook
- Weight assignment groups
- Give extra credit
We’re in this Together: Setting up Canvas Groups
August 9, 2023, 1 p.m.
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Groups are a small version of a course and used as a collaborative tool where students can work together on group projects and assignments. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Create groups
- Determine when groups are beneficial for student engagement
Accelerating Research at SMU: Who, What, How
August 9, 2023, 2 p.m.
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Get to know who supports Data Science, High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things!
In this workshop, you will learn:
- What hardware resources are available
- How to ask for help when you need it
Zoom + Panopto
August 10, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
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Zoom and Panopto can work seamlessly together to record and share videos. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Record videos inside and outside of the classroom
- Share recorded videos with an entire class or with individuals
Using LinkedIn Learning in Canvas
August 10, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
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Did you know you can use LinkedIn Learning in Canvas? The recent introduction of the LinkedIn Learning LTI tool has added a powerful new ability to directly include any content from over 9,000 LinkedIn Learning courses in your own Canvas courses! In this workshop, you will:
- See a demonstration of the multiple ways you can utilize LinkedIn Learning in your Canvas pages, discussion posts, and even graded assignments.
- Participate in Q&A
Canvas Assignments: Assess for Success
August 10, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
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Canvas Assignments are a great way to assess student learning. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Create different assignment types;
- Set availability and due dates; and
- Access Speedgrader for grading
The Art of Assessment: Using Portfolio for Common Curriculum
August 10, 2023, 3 p.m.
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The goal of assessment is to improve student learning. Meet with the Institutional Planning and Effectiveness team to learn about using Canvas for Common Curriculum assessment. In this workshop, you will:
- Learn how to create or link Canvas assignments to Learning Outcomes
- Identify resources for yourself and students for submitting assignments
- Participate in Q&A
Faculty Finds: Using PlayPosit for Active Learning
August 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
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Engage with SMU faculty members Dr. Darius Miller, Dr. Alejandro D’Brot, and Jessica Wickersham as they discuss how PlayPosit creates an active learning experience using video, audio, and text. In this workshop, you will:
- Learn what is PlayPosit
- Discover how and when it can be used
- Participate in Q&A
- Obtain PlayPosit resources
The AI Experience: Explore the Possibilities (Virtual)
August 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
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Generative AI. The discussions are happening everywhere these days! But what can it really do? This session will provide an opportunity to explore generative AI and all the possibilities to provide more insight into the current tools.
Use the Calendar to Your (and your students!) Advantage
August 11, 2023, 1 p.m.
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The Canvas Calendar is a great way to view everything for all your courses in one place. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- View individual and course calendars
- Create appointment groups for office hours
- Add quick assignments and events
Be a Rubric Rockstar!
August 11, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
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Rubrics are a great way to provide students with a framework for which they will be evaluated and it makes grading more consistent for the instructor. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Build rubric criteria and add points
- Add rubrics to assignments, quizzes, and discussions
- Use the rubric for grading
Conquering Quizzes in Canvas
August 14, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
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Quizzes are a way of assessing student learning. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Understand Classic Quizzes versus New Quizzes
- Use Question Banks/Item Banks
Readings & Resources: Organize Course Materials, Track and Improve Student Engagement
August 14, 2023, 11 a.m.
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SMU Libraries incorporated Readings & Resources as a tool in Canvas that organizes your course materials in one place and tracks and encourages student engagement. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Add any type of course materials or reserves to a single list in Canvas
- Use analytics and student engagement features to track and encourage students in reading course materials
Dropout Detective
August 14, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
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Help increase student retention by using Dropout Detective to analyze performance data. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- View performance data for your students by class
- Identify students that may be at risk for attrition
What’s New in Canvas?
August 14, 2023, 3 p.m.
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Canvas has continued to improve, so come learn about new and updated features! In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Submitting on behalf of a student;
- Grade by question in New Quizzes;
- Changes to publishing and unpublishing modules;
- And more!
It’s in the (Simple) Syllabus!
August 15, 2023, 9 a.m.
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Simple Syllabus makes it easy to communicate to your students exactly what will be required of them throughout the course. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Use the Simple Syllabus template tool
- Import previous semester’s content
- Create syllabus visibility
Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor
August 15, 2023, 10 a.m.
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This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. In this workshop, you will learn:
- How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments
- How to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity
- Advanced settings including combining proctored & non-proctored settings and using external tools in quizzes without compromising exam integrity
- The student perspective using each application
- Efficient review of the assessment data collected, including the Review Priority system, timeline, and milestone features
- Best practices and tips for success with both applications
The AI Experience: Explore the Possibilities (In-person)
August 15, 2023, 1 p.m.
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Generative AI. The discussions are happening everywhere these days! But what can it really do? This session will provide an opportunity to explore generative AI and all the possibilities to provide more insight into the current tools.
Gradescope – Make Grading Less Tedious!
August 15, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
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Gradescope is a feedback and assessment tool that enables instructors and graders to give better and more timely feedback on exams, homework, and other assignments. Dynamic rubrics help streamline the tedious parts of grading while increasing grading consistency. In this workshop, you will learn the great features that reduce the pain and time associated with grading.
Canvas Questions? We Have Answers!
Do you have questions about Canvas? Attend our open Q&A session to get answers!
Zoom Sessions:
August 18, 2023, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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August 18, 2023, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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August 18, 2023, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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