Previous Events - Learning Technologies

Apr 28

Webinar Wednesdays: What's New In AsULearn Upgrade?

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 3:00pm to 3:45pm
Online in Zoom

This series of online webinars will explore various topics related to developments in AsULearn (Moodle). These professional development sessions will be conducted entirely in an online session room. You may participate in these sessions from any Internet-connected computer, on or off-campus. You are not required to have a webcam or microphone to participate in the sessions, but it may enhance your experience to have them. Registration Link
Apr 7

Small Teaching Book Club

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Online in Zoom

Are you interested in invigorating your teaching but don't have much time? Would you like to discuss some innovative ideas with your colleagues across campus? James Lang has plucked a multitude of options built on the science of learning to help anybody tune up their class, or the whole course, with a small, easy to use intervention. It could be a simple 5-minute in-class or online exercise, or a tweek in the course design, or a better way to communicate with students, but everyone is bound to find something that will improve their course for themselves and their students?
Mar 18

Digital Literacy Learning Community Lunch and Learn: Selected Topics

Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Online

Join members of AppState's Digital Literacy Learning Community for conversations about the role of digital literacy in your classrooms and your lives. Topics TBD by participant interest. Register"
Mar 17

Communication and Collaboration Tools to Support Student Virtual Teams

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online

This session will provide participants with an introduction to freely accessible communication and collaboration tools to support student group projects and virtual teams. While the primary focus is on facilitating and leading global teams, with students collaborating with peers in other countries, these resources can be employed for any student group project.
Mar 11

Book Club: The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion

Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Online in Zoom

This spring book club will focus on discussing the application of evidence-based practices related to the role of emotion in learning to engagement, motivation, and retention. Book club members will be given a copy of the book. This workshop will also occur from 2:00-3:00 on the following days: Thursday, January 28th, Thursday, February 18th & Thursday, March 11th. Registration Link
Mar 10

Small Teaching Book Club

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Online in Zoom

Are you interested in invigorating your teaching but don't have much time? Would you like to discuss some innovative ideas with your colleagues across campus? James Lang has plucked a multitude of options built on the science of learning to help anybody tune up their class, or the whole course, with a small, easy to use intervention. It could be a simple 5-minute in-class or online exercise, or a tweek in the course design, or a better way to communicate with students, but everyone is bound to find something that will improve their course for themselves and their students?
Mar 10

Using Infographics and Other Visuals as Student Products

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online

Looking for opportunities to tap into your students’ creativity? Alternatives to narrative written assignments? Join this session to learn about infographics and other visual productive as effective ways for students to demonstrate their learning. Assessment strategies for these types of assignments will also be discussed. Register"
Feb 18

Digital Literacy Learning Community Lunch and Learn: Selected Topics

Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Online

Join members of AppState's Digital Literacy Learning Community for conversations about the role of digital literacy in your classrooms and your lives. Topics TBD by participant interest. Register"
Feb 17

Promoting Student Engagement with Flipgrid and Padlet

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online

Are you interested in trying new strategies to engage students in online learning? Have you heard of Flipgrid or Padlet, but you're not sure what they are or where to start? Join this session to explore how you can get students communicating and collaborating through these easy-to-use video- and text-based tools. Register"
Feb 10

Small Teaching Book Club

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Online in Zoom

Are you interested in invigorating your teaching but don't have much time? Would you like to discuss some innovative ideas with your colleagues across campus? James Lang has plucked a multitude of options built on the science of learning to help anybody tune up their class, or the whole course, with a small, easy to use intervention. It could be a simple 5-minute in-class or online exercise, or a tweek in the course design, or a better way to communicate with students, but everyone is bound to find something that will improve their course for themselves and their students?