We know you are becoming Brightspace experts, but have you tried out any of Langara’s other learning tools and technologies? Try this quiz to see how much you know about our tools and support. Langara’s Ed Tech department provides expertise, … Continue reading →
Join us to learn the basics of creating a course in and teaching with Langara's learning management system, Brightspace. In this workshop we will preview key Brightspace tools, answer questions, and troubleshoot issues.
This workshop is for those who’ve never used the Brightspace Quizzes tool. Join us for a short overview of the tool. Topics covered in this workshop include Introduction to the Quizzes tool, including key features and advantages of using the … Continue reading →
Using video in your online course is a great way to engage students and present learning content in alternative ways, following the principles of UDL. In this session we will look at the different scenarios for recording your screen and … Continue reading →
Join us to learn how to maximize your use of the Question Library and take your Brightspace quizzes to the next level. Topics covered in this workshop include: Steps for getting started About the Question Library Organizing questions with Sections … Continue reading →
Drop by the EdTech Department on the 2nd floor of C-building to meet our state-of-the-art EdTech Studio, Advisors, and Technical Media Producer, dedicated to helping you improve your audio and video offerings. The Studio Tour will include an introduction to … Continue reading →
Research suggests that using recorded audio or video is a highly effective alternative to written feedback on student assignments. Join us as we discuss what forms recorded feedback can take, why it can increase student understanding and satisfaction, as well … Continue reading →
Note: It is recommended that participants have already attended Brightspace Quizzes 2: Level Up Your Brightspace Game (on the Question Library) – or gone through the asynchronous materials for Level Up – before taking this workshop. This workshop covers all … Continue reading →
Turnitin is an originality checking and text-matching software. It is designed to educate students on appropriate citation and reference techniques to prevent plagiarism. However, Turnitin also has some potential ethical and privacy concerns connected to its use. This workshop will … Continue reading →
Turn your assignment evaluative criteria (aka your rubric) into a Brightspace rubric. We'll start off with a brief demonstration of how Brightspace rubrics work and we'll take you through the process of building a rubric, showing you what your student … Continue reading →
Looking for ideas to keep your students engaged in your Brightspace course? Wondering how to leverage discussion groups for meaningful learning and team building in your classes? In this session, we will explore strategies for keeping students involved in online … Continue reading →
In this follow-up to the Kaltura Basics Workshop we will cover: how to add closed captions to your video basic editing using the online video editor, adding hotspots to your video and adding an interactive video quiz (IVQ) and syncing … Continue reading →
Zoom breakout rooms give online students the opportunity to work in pairs and in groups. Advanced polls and quizzes offer a variety of question types, including fill-in-the-blank, ranking, and long-answer questions. During this workshop, you will learn how to set … Continue reading →
Online quizzes can be beneficial for the learning process, but higher stakes online assessments can have unique challenges when it comes to academic misconduct. This workshop will start with a discussion on what conditions make it more likely that students … Continue reading →
Drop by the EdTech Department on the 2nd floor of C-building to meet our state-of-the-art EdTech Studio, Advisors, and Technical Media Producer, dedicated to helping you improve your audio and video offerings. The Studio Tour will include an introduction to … Continue reading →
Brightspace Checklists allow instructors to organize learning activities in one place. Deadlines, activities, and course materials can be directly linked to tasks in a checklist so students can find everything they need in one central location. Creating a checklist is … Continue reading →
Adding automation to your course through the use of intelligent agents (IAs) is one way to boost interaction with your learners without requiring more work and effort. Intelligent agents are customizable messages automatically emailed to your students when they fulfill … Continue reading →
This workshop is for instructors who are comfortable with the basic functionality of Brightspace Quizzes and are interested in learning about the advanced features. The topics covered include: submission views (sharing feedback with students) allowing students to retake incorrect questions … Continue reading →
What are podcasts? Why use them in your teaching? What do you need to create a podcast for your students? By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Define what constitutes a 'podcast' Describe the technologies involved … Continue reading →
What are podcasts? Why use them in your teaching? What do you need to create a podcast for your students? By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Define what constitutes a 'podcast' Describe the technologies involved … Continue reading →
