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Sep 24 The Actor’s Tools and How They Can Enhance your Teaching1:30pm

The Actor’s Tools and How They Can Enhance your Teaching

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

01:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Storrs Campus
ROWE 319

What can actors teach us about our “role” as teacher? We will discuss actor's tools such as using your voice to maximum effect, body language, animation and enthusiasm, remaining fully attentive to what is happening with your "audience," "playing to your audience," and other acting techniques which can make your presentations more effective and engaging.
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1017

Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Sep 25 Bench cards, (or things I’d like to laminate)10:00am

Bench cards, (or things I’d like to laminate)

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Storrs Campus
ROWE 319

What are the core concepts in your course? What are the main things your students need to refer to, over and over? This is a creative workshop where instructors think through a “top ten” list of core concepts for a course and create laminated “bench cards.” Bench cards are typically used in the judicial system as handy, succinct reference tools for jurors and judges. In classrooms they are often used to post instructions. Another way they can be used is to give students a laminated list of habits of mind that are essential for success in the course, or a list of course objectives. You could also have them create their own lists for success in the course.

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1024

Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Sep 25 Developing and Building Test, Surveys, and Pools in HuskyCT 10:30am

Developing and Building Test, Surveys, and Pools in HuskyCT

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Online

Developing and Building Test, Surveys, and Pools in HuskyCT
Tuesday, 9/24, 10:30 – 12:00
Online
Presenter: Daniel Facchinetti, CETL

Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this one-hour overview session covers the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on the basics of test creation and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students.

Registration link: https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1062

Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Sep 25 Virtual Meetings: WebEx vs. Blackboard Collaborate1:00pm

Virtual Meetings: WebEx vs. Blackboard Collaborate

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Online only using WebEx

(https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/join/kps05003) and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d986329edfef42769b391c50935cdc6e)
This workshop will increase your knowledge about and comfort level using either WebEx or Blackboard Ultra Collaborate as a communication and collaboration tool. You’ll learn how to use either of these products for small groups and online (virtual) office hours as well as which to use for your needs (office hours, guest lecturers, share screens in meetings, etc.).
We will begin the workshop by going to my WebEx Personal Room at: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/join/kps05003
Then the second half of the training will be in Blackboard Collaborate at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d986329edfef42769b391c50935cdc6e
Before the Session Begins Please:
1. Test if you can run WebEx on your computer and browser by going to: https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html
2. Test if you can run Blackboard Collaborate Ultra on your computer and browser (Chrome recommended) by going to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d986329edfef42769b391c50935cdc6e (the room will be empty but you’ll be able to turn on your audio and video by clicking the microphone and camera icons shown at the bottom of the screen).
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1037

Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Sep 26 DIY Closed Captioning & Creating Accessible Digital Content10:00am

DIY Closed Captioning & Creating Accessible Digital Content

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Storrs Campus
Rowe 319 and Online

We will explore two applications (Kaltura and YouTube) that can be used to create closed captions for your videos. Both use computer-generated captioning which often requires that captions be edited by the video owner to improve accuracy. Research has shown that closed captions can benefit all learners as they watch the video content. Learn more about it here: https://er.educause.edu/articles/2017/8/a-rising-tide-how-closed-captions-can-benefit-all-students. In addition, we’ll explore tools that you can use to make your documents accessible such as tagging images, using styles in Microsoft Word, etc.

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1036

Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Sep 26 Using Groups in HuskyCT 10:00am

Using Groups in HuskyCT

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Storrs Campus
Online

Using Groups in HuskyCT
Thursday, 9/26, 10:30-12:00
Online
Presenter: Daniel Facchinetti, CETL

This session will cover using online groups in HuskyCT, how to set them up and make best use of them, and some of the benefits and limitations of doing so. Instructors will learn how to create student groups in HuskyCT, allowing each group have its own separate area of the course with its own separate functions, and enabling instructors and TAs to separate groups for grading.

Registration link: https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1063

Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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