Previous Workshops
This page includes links to previous ITE schedules along with series recordings and information.
Previous Workshops
Workshop Descriptions
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Gradescope: This workshop offered guidance on remote/online delivery of assignments that are paper-based, fully online, and a combination of the two. We also covered the instructor workflow of using Gradescope integrated with Canvas. This workshop went through:
- Set up assignments where students can submit freeform work (no printers or templates needed)
- Grade your existing exams and homework on Gradescope
- Make rubric changes as you grade - changes apply to previously graded work to maintain consistency
- Write each comment only once - apply previously used comments with a click
- Use ‘assignment analytics’ to gain insight into student learning
- Take advantage of the Canvas integration
- Vocareum: Vocareum offers a broad set of cloud-based computer labs and an integrated assessment/learning infrastructure, as well as support for a large range of programming languages. Vocareum also offers LTI integration with other software platforms such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc. During this session, Vocareum outlined these labs and features of the infrastructure, and conducted a demonstration of the platform including how to set up assignments and grading, access the labs from an instructor and student standpoint, exam features, and more. Labs included cover Data Science, Machine Learning, Big Data, Database, Cloud Computing, Programming, Windows. Jupyter Notebook, JupyterHub and RStudio and are fully supported. Vocareum is currently in use by NJIT, and NJIT has an institution-wide license allowing access for all interested in evaluation or actual course use.
- Vocareum for Beginners: This workshop, facilitated by Vocareum, will introduce participants to the tool, which is designed to support coursework in Computer Science, Data Science, and any class that leverages computing labs and coding assessment, including plagiarism detection for coding assignments. Facilitators will explain how to get started with setting up and grading assignments, and how the tool integrates with Canvas.
- Humanize Your Online Course with Voicethread: Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators learned how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. We covered all of the basic VoiceThread features, demonstrated how everything works in Canvas, showcased a variety of examples from actual courses, and had an open Q&A throughout the training.
- Using Technology to Increase Engagement in the Face-to-Face Classroom: This workshop is for all instructional staff and will cover strategies for using technology to increase student engagement during face-to-face class sessions. Participants should bring a charged laptop, tablet, or mobile device. A teaser trailer for this workshop is linked: Teaser Trailer.
- Learning Outcomes, Measurability, and Alignment: This workshop will offer clear explanations and examples of Learning Outcomes, what it means for outcomes to be “measurable,” and how to ensure they are aligned with course activities and assessments. A Canvas-specific “Part II” to this workshop is offered later in the week to showcase the Outcomes and Master Path features in Canvas. A teaser trailer for this workshop is linked: Teaser Trailer.
- Canvas Training: Outcomes and MasteryPath: This workshop is hosted by Canvas. The trainer will focus on how to use the Outcomes and MasteryPath feature within your Canvas courses to map activities and assessments to course learning outcomes to best support students who may need additional support. For more background on MasteryPaths, click here.
- Grading in Canvas: Tips to Prep for Final Exams: This workshop is for all instructional staff and will cover how-tos for using the Canvas Gradebook and SpeedGrader, as well as how to add extra time to in-progress exams on Canvas. Facilitators will also offer some tips and strategies for running online/proctored exams in a face-to-face classroom. Instructors are encouraged to invite their TAs to attend as well.
| Date | Time | Session |
| 9/29/21 | 1-2 PM | Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread |
| 9/22/21 | 1-2 PM | Vocareum |
| 9/15/21 | 1-2 PM | Gradescope |
| 10/27/21 | 1-2 PM | Using Technology to Increase Engagement in the Face-to-Face Classroom |
| 11/22/21 | 2-3 PM | Learning Outcomes, Measurability, and Alignment |
| 11/4/21 | 2-3:30 PM | Canvas Training- Outcomes and MasteryPath |
| 11/10/21 | 2-3 PM | Vocareum for Beginners |
| 11/30/21 | 1-2 PM | Grading in Canvas- Tips to Prep for Final Exams |
Workshop Recording Links & Descriptions
- How to Use the Converged Learning Classroom Technology: This session will help faculty become familiar with the classroom technology used for converged learning, including what they can expect in the room, and what the students (remote and in person) will be able to see and hear. Topics will include Cisco rooms, OWL devices, and basic logistics of the technology.
- How to Engage Students in Converged and Remote Modes: Building on Converged Learning Classroom Technology, this session will provide a series of scenario-based strategies for engaging students during converged learning classes. Topics will include group discussions, in-class activities, and student presentations.
- Canvas Basics: For faculty who have not yet transitioned to Canvas, this session will provide an overview of how to set up your course in Canvas, including how to publish course items, collect assignments, and give quizzes, as well as how to find access to faculty resources and tutorials.
- Best Practices for Teaching Online: This session will discuss best practices for online learning and teaching in digital modes, such as setting the tone for the semester, Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), providing feedback, and meeting expectations.
- Using Webex for Instruction: For faculty teaching converged, traditional online courses, or synchronous online courses, this session will cover the basics of scheduling and recording Webex meetings to host class sessions with students, as well as using Webex Training Center for breakouts to facilitate student interaction.
- Online Exam Proctoring Options: When authentic assessment is not an option, online exams can be proctored in one of four ways: Respondus Monitor and Lockdown Browser, ProctorU Record+(formerly called Review+), ProctorU Live, and Webex. This session will provide an overview of each option. Note: The usage of Webex alone is no longer recommended for usage starting August 2022.
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Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread: (Presented by VoiceThread) Creating engaging online courses is not easy. In many discussion-board based courses, students feel isolated and disconnected from their instructors and classmates. VoiceThread bridges the gaps in social presence typically found in online courses. In this workshop, educators will learn how to establish a social presence and connect with their students using VoiceThread to improve course satisfaction and student learning. We will cover all of the basic VoiceThread features, show how everything works in your LMS, showcase a variety of examples from real courses, and have an open Q&A throughout the session.
- If you cannot access this link as an instructor, email servicedesk@njit.edu.
- Using Webex Training Center for Instructors: This session is for instructors who intend to use Webex Training Center for course meetings in the fall--PLEASE NOTE: Training Center does not have video capability within breakouts AND cannot be used to connect to a Cisco classroom.
- Webex Canvas Integration: This session will demo how instructors can use the new Webex Canvas integration to use Webex Teams, schedule Webex Meetings for class sessions in Canvas, and also allow students to sign up for office hours. This Integration is no longer available within NJIT’s Canvas instance. However, Webex may still be used: Webex @ NJIT.
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Creating Digital Exams and Proctoring with Respondus and Record+(formerly called Review+): This session will go over the steps for digitizing exams in Canvas using the Classic Quiz tool as well as integrating them with our automated proctoring solutions, Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor and ProctorU Record+(formerly called Review+).
- UPDATE: The name "Record+" will be used in place of "Review+"ProctorU has rebranded proctoring service names. This is a change in name only and does not impact or alter the services NJIT has available for proctoring. If you were previously using Review+ as a proctoring solution for your course, you may continue to use the same service under the name Record+.
- December 2020 Reading Day: Interactive Student Engagement Workshop: Breaking the mold of previous ITE workshops, this interactive session expected participants to work collaboratively in groups, answer polling questions, and participate in games. The workshop provided participants with numerous strategies that can be used to encourage student engagement in the virtual classroom. Topics covered included engagement rubrics, flipped classroom, segmented lessons, student annotation, and leveraging virtual backgrounds.
| Date | Time | Session |
| 7/14/20 | 10am-11am | How to Use the Converged Learning Classroom Technology |
| 7/16/20 | 2pm-3pm | How to Engage Students in Converged and Remote Modes |
| 7/21/20 | 10am-11am | Canvas Basics |
| 7/23/20 | 2pm-3pm | Best Practices for Teaching Online |
| 7/28/20 | 10am-11am | Using Webex for Instruction |
| 7/29/20 | 10am-11am | Online Exam Proctoring Options |
| 7/30/20 | 2pm-3pm | How to Use the Converged Learning Classroom Technology |
| 8/4/20 | 10am-11am | How to Engage Students in Converged and Remote Modes |
| 8/6/20 | 2pm-3pm | Canvas Basics |
| 8/11/20 | 10am-11am | Best Practices for Teaching Online |
| 8/13/20 | 2pm-3pm | Using Webex for Instruction |
| 8/17/20 | 2pm-3pm | Using Webex Training Center for Instructors |
| 8/18/20 | 10am-3pm | August ITE Workshops Day 1 |
| 8/19/20 | 10am-3pm | August ITE Workshops Day 2 |
| 8/24/20 | 10am-11am | Webex Canvas Integration |
| 8/24/20 | 2pm-3pm | Using Webex Training Center for Instructors |
| 8/25/20 | 10am-11am | How to Use the Converged Learning Classroom Technology |
| 8/26/20 | 2pm-3pm | Online Exam Proctoring Options |
| 8/27/20 | 10am- 11am | Webex Canvas Integration |
| 8/27/20 | 2 pm- 3 pm | How to Engage Students in Converged and remote Modes |
| 8/31/20 | 10am-11am | Webex Canvas Integration |
| 9/1/20 | 10am-11am | Canvas Basics |
| 9/3/20 | 10am-11am | Webex Canvas Integration |
| 9/3/20 | 2pm-3pm | Best Practices for Teaching Online |
| 9/8/20 | 10am-11am | Using Webex for Instruction |
| 9/9/20 | 10am-11am | Humanize Your Online Course with VoiceThread |
| 9/10/20 | 2pm-3pm | How to Use the Converged Learning Classroom Technology |
| 9/15/20 | 10am-11am | How to Engage Students in Converged and Remote Modes |
| 9/17/20 | 2pm-3pm | Using Webex for Instruction |
| 9/22/20 | 10am-11am | Canvas Basics |
| 9/23/20 | 10am-11am | Online Exam Proctoring Options |
| 10/05/20 | 2pm-3pm | Creating Digital Exams and Proctoring with Respondus and Record+ (formerly called Review+) |
| 11/11/20 | 2pm-3pm | MATLAB Grader Training |
| 12/02/20 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Creating Digital Exams and Proctoring with Respondus and Record+ (formerly called Review+) |
| 12/14/20 | 10am-12:30pm | December 2020 Reading Day: Interactive Student Engagement Workshop |