Registration:
https://etna.it.umass.edu/public/workshops. When you get to this registration page, click on “Summer 2017 Workshops” above the calendar. If you are asked to create an account, remember to register for the workshop after that!
Digital Brown Bag: Best practices for video conferencing
Thursday, July 20, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.;
750 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Bring your lunch and join us for a discussion of how you can have a successful desktop video conferencing session, either as a host or attendee, by following a few simple best practices.
Digital Brown Bag: Building spaces on the web
Thursday, July 27, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.,
750 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Are you teaching a class where you’d like your students to have their own websites and do academic work using a variety of web applications? Please join us for a discussion of new web development opportunities on campus and how you can help your students build their own web spaces and digital identities.
Digital Brown Bag: Intro to audio descriptions
Thursday, Aug. 10, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.,
750 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Video is a great way to engage students in learning, but it is important to include everyone. Due to changes in compliance and expectations around video accessibility, audio descriptions are gaining more mainstream traction. Similar to the use of closed captions for individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, video descriptions provide auditory narration of visual information for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Bring your lunch and join us for this Digital Brown Bag where we will cover the following: (1) What are audio descriptions?, (2) What standards exist for creating successful audio descriptions?, and (3) Examples of, and hands-on practice with, the creation of audio descriptions.
Accessible Classroom: Creating accessible documents
Monday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.,
720 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Creating and choosing accessible documents and content for your class can be a challenge sometimes. However, this can directly impact student learning, particularly individuals with disabilities. Join us in learning about and discussing ways to create accessible documents and content for your classroom.
Building A New Moodle Course
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.,
720 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of building a course Web site using Moodle. Instructors will be introduced to basic navigation, learn how to configure course settings, and practice adding content and activities to a Moodle course. This workshop does not cover the Moodle gradebook but provides a good foundation for further exploration. NOTE: In-depth discussions of grading and individual Moodle activities are outside the scope of this workshop. PREREQUISITE: Must be a teacher or a TA with course-designer access in Moodle.
Accessible Classroom: Tools to support learning
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
720 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Technology is ever-changing and can provide increased access to learning for individuals who have a wide array of physical, cognitive, auditory, and/or vision needs. Join us in exploring and discussing hardware and software that supports curriculum access for students with varying needs.
Accessible Classroom: Online platforms
Friday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
720 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Many classes offer a website to engage students in additional learning, as well as the use of various online platforms such as Moodle or Blackboard. Online applications can help take learning to new levels, but it is also critical to be aware of accessibility features built into these platforms to better support students. Join us in learning and discussing accessibility in online spaces.
Video Editing with FCP X
Monday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.,
Location TBD
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to edit video projects in FCP X. We start with basic editing techniques and work our way through some of the advanced features of FCP X to produce high quality video projects. (Mac OS)
Lecture Capture Information Session (Echo360)
Tuesday, Aug.22, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,
720 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Please join us for a discussion of the lecture capture system at UMass Amherst: the Echo360 Active Learning Platform (ALP). We’ll take a look at the options for capturing your lectures, how to find your way around the ALP, integrating with your learning management system, how to request the service, where to get support, and more.
Building A New Moodle Course
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
720 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of building a course Web site using Moodle. Instructors will be introduced to basic navigation, learn how to configure course settings, and practice adding content and activities to a Moodle course. This workshop does not cover the Moodle gradebook but provides a good foundation for further exploration. NOTE: In-depth discussions of grading and individual Moodle activities are outside the scope of this workshop. PREREQUISITE: Must be a teacher or a TA with course-designer access in Moodle.
Digital Brown Bag: What’s New in Moodle 3.1?
Thursday, Aug. 24, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.12 p.m. – 1 p.m.,
750 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Bring your lunch and join us for a short presentation and discussion of the new and improved features of Moodle 3.1.
Building A New Moodle Course
Thursday, Aug. 31, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.,
720 W.E.B. Du Bois Library
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of building a course Web site using Moodle. Instructors will be introduced to basic navigation, learn how to configure course settings, and practice adding content and activities to a Moodle course. This workshop does not cover the Moodle gradebook but provides a good foundation for further exploration. NOTE: In-depth discussions of grading and individual Moodle activities are outside the scope of this workshop. PREREQUISITE: Must be a teacher or a TA with course-designer access in Moodle.
If you don’t see a workshop that interests you, please contact the Instructional Media Lab at 413-545-2823 or instruct@umass.edu to set up an individual consultation. We would also be happy to offer workshops for departments, groups, or individual instructors and TAs on request.