Upcoming Public Events
July 2021
OneNote: Class Notebooks
This advanced workshop explores the Class Notebook feature and its integration with ReggieNet. Class Notebooks allow students to collaborate with their instructors and each other in secure sections. We’ll explore how Class Notebooks can be used to distribute assignments and build week-by-week lessons. We’ll also discuss limitations. Experience with the basics of OneNote is strongly recommended. Registration is required.
ReggieNet: Lessons
Create engaging online lessons in your course through the Lessons tool. It allows you to arrange different kinds of content items in one place, providing your students with rich learning possibilities. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create a basic lesson, incorporating instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments. Registration is required.
Photoshop: Getting Started
Get an overview of the digital image editing program, including a walkthrough of basic tools and concepts. Registration is required.
Omni CMS (OU Campus)
Learn how to use OU Campus, Illinois State's primary content management system for department and college websites. This training covers all the basic vocabulary of websites and goes over how to edit and publish content. You'll also learn how to request more complex website updates from the WEB staff, such as layout changes, adding pages, navigation, and more. Registration is required. To learn more about other web-based platforms such as our About websites or Digital Measures, request assistance from the…
ReggieNet: Rubrics
Give your students the feedback they need to truly learn from their assignments and assessments. This workshop will introduce you to ReggieNet’s built-in Rubrics tool, show you how to construct rubrics and associate them with Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, and more. You’ll also see how students can view rubric-based feedback. Registration is required.
Adobe Portfolio
Explore this easy-to-use portfolio website creation and management tool. Registration is required.
August 2021
Padlet
Padlet is a web-based program that allows you to organize content for viewing in multiple layouts, including website, bulletin board, blog, or portfolio. I n this one-hour introduction, you’ll learn how to setup these interactive digital spaces to increase engagement with your students. You’ll also learn how to request access to Illinois State’s fully licensed version of the product. Registration is required.
ReggieNet: Getting Started
New to teaching at Illinois State? Or need a refresher on ReggieNet? This workshop packs a lot in just two hours: Learn how to upload your syllabus and other course materials, set-up emails, and create assignments. Get a quick tour of the online grade book function. Registration is required.
Teaching with Zoom
Practice using Zoom, the university’s online conferencing platform, to facilitate learning. Learn how to set up virtual meetings, and explore useful tools like polls, break-out rooms, and more. You’ll also learn about the latest security updates and recommended practices to ensure a safe and productive synchronous learning environment. We’ll also review ways to mitigate equity issues for students with connectivity or internet access issues. This workshop is designed for faculty and staff who are using Zoom for advanced learning. For…
Zoom: Breakout Rooms Clinic
Explore using Zoom’s breakout rooms feature to create group learning experiences during your live class session. Learn how to pre-assign students to specific breakout groups and discuss strategies for managing students’ experiences before, during, and after breakout room activities. This workshop will focus exclusively on this tool – for more general knowledge, consider the broader Teaching with Zoom workshop. Registration is required.
Photoshop: Tools
Move beyond the very basics with this overview of tools and techniques you can use this image editor to accomplish easily. Registration is required.
ReggieNet: Rubrics
Give your students the feedback they need to truly learn from their assignments and assessments. This workshop will introduce you to ReggieNet’s built-in Rubrics tool, show you how to construct rubrics and associate them with Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, and more. You’ll also see how students can view rubric-based feedback. Registration is required.
New Faculty Orientation: Welcome to ISU
Illinois State University’s New Faculty Orientation is designed to acquaint new faculty with the campus’ mission of creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment where faculty and students are successful. This component of New Faculty Orientation is a part of a broader Faculty Success initiative that includes equity-focused professional development that promotes student success. During this session, staff from CTLT will share the resources they offer to course instructors that will help them get started with the semester. We will…
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream is a new video hosting service, replacing Office 365 Video. It allows instructors to upload and share video content with their students through ReggieNet, websites, or direct links. Registration is required.
About.IllinoisState Websites for Faculty and Staff
Learn how to create an About.IllinoisState.edu website to showcase your teaching, research, or service. This one-hour session shows you how to includes create web pages, add pictures and documents, create links, and configure menus. Registration is required. Based on WordPress, the About.IllinoisState system does not require knowledge of coding to build and maintain sites. The system is available to all Illinois State faculty, small organizations, and it can be used for temporary events, like conferences, free of charge. Learn more…
ReggieNet: Getting Started
New to teaching at Illinois State? Or need a refresher on ReggieNet? This workshop packs a lot in just two hours: Learn how to upload your syllabus and other course materials, set-up emails, and create assignments. Get a quick tour of the online grade book function. Registration is required.
These Are Our Students: A Panel of ISU Students
As we begin a new semester following a year of virtual teaching, we realize that our “normal” has changed. This follow-up session to the online Our Students module provides a forum for better understanding ISU’s students by hearing directly from them. This year, we will include a discussion about returning to campus after a year of remote learning and what we have learned about engaged learning and student success. All NFO sessions are voluntary for new instructors. Registration is required.
Nearpod
Get started using Nearpod, an interactive tool replacing classroom clickers at Illinois State. This workshop will give you a tour of the tool’s basic features. It allows you to empower students, track attendance, distribute learning resources, and check the pulse of your class with ongoing formative assessments in many learning scenarios. Registration is required.
ReggieNet: Gradebook Clinic
Get a hands-on tour of the ReggieNet Gradebook tool. Learn how to create items within the Gradebook or add them from other ReggieNet tools. You’ll tackle basic features like setting up grade categories, working with weighted categories, reordering your gradebook items, and viewing grading statistics. Registration is required.
ReggieNet: Gradebook Clinic
Get a hands-on tour of the ReggieNet Gradebook tool. Learn how to create items within the Gradebook or add them from other ReggieNet tools. You’ll tackle basic features like setting up grade categories, working with weighted categories, reordering your gradebook items, and viewing grading statistics. Registration is required.
Nearpod
Get started using Nearpod, an interactive tool replacing classroom clickers at Illinois State. This workshop will give you a tour of the tool’s basic features. It allows you to empower students, track attendance, distribute learning resources, and check the pulse of your class with ongoing formative assessments in many learning scenarios. Registration is required.
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream is a new video hosting service, replacing Office 365 Video. It allows instructors to upload and share video content with their students through ReggieNet, websites, or direct links. Registration is required.
ReggieNet: Getting Started
New to teaching at Illinois State? Or need a refresher on ReggieNet? This workshop packs a lot in just two hours: Learn how to upload your syllabus and other course materials, set-up emails, and create assignments. Get a quick tour of the online grade book function. Registration is required.
ReggieNet: Gradebook Clinic
Get a hands-on tour of the ReggieNet Gradebook tool. Learn how to create items within the Gradebook or add them from other ReggieNet tools. You’ll tackle basic features like setting up grade categories, working with weighted categories, reordering your gradebook items, and viewing grading statistics. Registration is required.
Zoom: Getting Started
This special, one-hour session for Faculty Prep Week concentrates on the very basics of scheduling and hosting a Zoom meeting, with an emphasis on interacting with students. See how to schedule meetings through ReggieNet, manage waiting rooms, and create online office hours for several classes with a single recurring meeting. This workshop is ideal for instructors new to Illinois State or who did not teach during the previous academic year. Registration is required.