Facilitators: Omar Samkough, Instructional Technologist Behi Abdi, Instructional Designer Linda Lopez, eLearning Support Specialist Let us introduce you to Kaltura’s built-in accessibility features for videos shared in Canvas, helping you make your video content more accessible and inclusive. You will learn how to enable and edit captions, support diverse learners, and align your videos with … Read More
Are you an instructor who works with a graduate teaching assistant (or a team of TAs)? Then join us! In this interactive session, you will learn about how to create a productive, collaborative relationship with your TAs by discussing practical strategies for clear communication, defined roles and expectations, and intentional mentorship and guidance. Using a … Read More
Interested in connecting with colleagues across Rutgers to think more deeply about generative AI in teaching and learning? Join our new Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP). We hope this to be a supportive, interdisciplinary space for shared learning, discussion, and collaboration. This virtual community is designed for ongoing conversation rather than one-off workshops. Select sessions may be … Read More
Facilitators: Eric Leupold, Instructional Technologist Hanna Kim, Senior Instructional Designer Canvas Gradebook helps you set up, manage, and communicate grades and student feedback. In this workshop, we will review Gradebook’s features and settings, cover how Canvas Assignments interact with Gradebook, weighting grades, hiding and releasing grades, using SpeedGrader for feedback, and managing group submissions, so you can streamline your … Read More
Facilitators: Mary Labrada, Senior Instructional Designer Karen Harris, Senior Instructional Designer Jason Khurdan, Manager, Disability Services In this workshop, we will go over promising practices and tools for creating accessible math equations, including how to format equations in Canvas and within documents, and how to write appropriate alt-text, including in assessment contexts. This session is open to … Read More
Join us for a lively one-hour virtual session that flips the script on active learning by centering the needs and strengths of introverted students. We will explore simple strategies that create space for quieter thinkers, including low-pressure participation options, multiple modes of engagement, and reflective activities that still keep energy high. Participants will leave with … Read More
Curious about how generative AI can support creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in your courses? In this interactive, one-hour virtual session, you will explore a range of AI image generators, compare their strengths and limitations, and experiment with hands-on prompts to see how each tool responds. You will leave with practical strategies for incorporating AI-generated … Read More
Interested in connecting with colleagues across Rutgers to think more deeply about generative AI in teaching and learning? Join our new Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP). We hope this to be a supportive, interdisciplinary space for shared learning, discussion, and collaboration. This virtual community is designed for ongoing conversation rather than one-off workshops. Select sessions may be … Read More
While ChatGPT has captured the headlines, the generative AI landscape is vast and rapidly evolving. This session moves past the familiar to navigate alternative AI models and specialized tools that can influence your teaching and research. We'll demystify concepts like Large Language Models (LLMs) and emerging "OMNI" models, exploring how different platforms—like Google's Gemini, Anthropic's … Read More
Facilitators: Karen Harris, Senior Instructional Designer Hanna Kim, Senior Instructional Designer Kevin Burkitt, Instructional Technologist This workshop is an introduction to Gradescope, a grading tool that integrates in Canvas and can help you grade exams and assignments more efficiently and with more consistency across students and graders. It supports rubrics, facilitates feedback, and generates statistics, all within any course modality. … Read More