Catalog of Courses, Workshops and Special Projects
Workshops and courses are presented by the ATC staff, faculty technology specialists and other instructors from within the Lane community. They are designed to be short, informative, hands-on sessions covering various technologies as they relate to instruction. While many workshops are geared for instructors teaching online/hybrid courses, many, if not all workshop topics will have practical application for any class that has access to computer presentation.
Workshops and courses will be held in the new ATC (Academic Technology Center) located in building 2, rooms 121-122 unless noted otherwise. Registration is recommended as space is limited to 14 participants.
For class dates and times, to find the instructor of record or to register go to >> Workshop schedule.
Workshops
Teaching with iPads
- Beginning. Explore how to start using your iPas in the classroom.- Intermediate. Learn more cool ways to use your iPad in the classroom.
- Advanced. There is even more!
The number of iPads available are limited, please bring your own if you have one.
Using iClickers In Your Classroom
The iClicker audience response system is available for checkout at the ATC! Quickly poll or quiz your class on lecture material and get instant feedback. Display any content, problems or quizzes and query your class without having to generate questions ahead of time. Each iClicker instructional package comes with a lightweight USB receiver that plugs into your computer's usb port, as well as enough iClicker handheld response "clickers" for your entire class.Intro To Video Editing
Have you created some video footage that you want to show to your students, but the video needs work? Would you like to learn how to trim files to size, make minor adjustments and add titles? Come to the Video Editing Workshop! This is an introductory level class that will introduce Windows Movie Maker (Free for Windows) and iMovie for Mac (it probably came with your Mac) and how can do a simple project with some using simple edits, transitions and titles.Google Docs
Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. We will learn to use the tools and also discuss the educational advantages to using a Web 2.0 based collaboration tool. Check out Google Talk, an online video/chat program and other web 2.0 collaboration tools.EduBlogging
This edu-blogging class will cover three approaches to using blogs in education here at Lane:- your professional development
- classroom blogs on one topic
- individual student blogs
Workshop covers an introduction to Lane Blogs and how to use the Word press software. Edu-blogging is not only a tool but a pedagogy or approach to teaching that faces out into the world. We will talk about both and give you some brainstorming and hands-on time.
Screen Capturing
Screencasting is a form of computer video that allows viewers to see recordings of your computer screen, complete with audio narration. What are they good for? Try demonstrating techniques or offering feedback while marking student work. Use them to record your Power Point presentations. The best thing about screencasts are the instruction you can deliver once and allow your students to revisit as often as needed. Join us for this workshop and we will show you how to create them and link to them in Moodle.Organizing Your Personal Learning Environment
Are you overwhelmed by your online life? Can’t figure out how to keep track of all those cool web sites? How can you follow your favorite bloggers systematically? Or keep a virtual finger on the heartbeat of services and communities important to you?Can’t figure out how to separate (or integrate) your public and professional online lives? This workshop will give you an overview of your Personal Learning Environment and give you tools for getting and keeping it organized.Online and Hybrid Courses with SoftChalk 7
Promoting Interactivity in Online and Hybrid Courses with SoftChalk 7-SoftChalk is a simple yet powerful software, designed with the features you need, to create exciting, interactive content for your online/hybrid course. If you can use a word-processing program, you can use LessonBuilder.Elluminate Live
Elluminate is a virtual, interactive learning environment that can be used to open up the boundaries of your classroom beyond the physical boundaries of campus. Use this software to deliver traditional lectures and content, quizzes, long distance expert interviews, online office hours, and could also be used for student presentations. Use this tool when you don’t want distance or weather to be a factor in learning (or perhaps when that minor pandemic hits). Elluminate can be integrated into your traditional, online or hybrid courses. This workshop will give you an overview of what it is to be a participant and how to create your own sessions. This is a 2-day workshop.Open Education Resources
There are free online resources that may replace those expensive textbooks for your courses. This is an orientation to open educational resources and the online communities. There will be time for questions, so please bring them.Credit Courses
Introduction to Developing an Online or Hybrid Course
What is it like to teach online? What is it like to be an online student? Experience both perspectives during this introductory course. You will be working in a hybrid course environment as you learn about teaching with technology and about transforming your existing curriculum for the online environment using Moodle and best practices. Topics include: getting started, setting up your structure, alignment of key components, tools inMoodle, and designing for quality. This is a 2 credit, pass/no pass or audit, 5 week, hybrid course. Prereq: Basic familiarity with Moodle or completion of introductory series of ATC Moodle Workshops.
Special Projects
If you are interested in participating in any of the following projects or would like more information please contact Meredith Keene-Wilson at keene-wilsonm@lanecc.edu.
Online Mentoring Project
The goal of the project is to support and encourage instructors that are new to teaching online at Lane. This is similar to the mentoring aspect of Faculty Connections. Co-requisites: New to online instruction at Lane. Currently teaching an online or hybrid course.
Project goals:
- provide support for instructors new to teaching online or hybrid courses
- increase your understanding of and appreciation for the work of colleagues
- experience the joy and confusion of being an online instructor
- know where to go for support services
Teaching Squares, Improving Your Online Course
The goals of the T2T pilot project Improving Your Online Course are twofold; to improve teaching and build community through a structured, non-evaluative process of course review and reflection, and to set up a future framework for peer review of online courses in the area of student engagement, specifically interactivity, media and social networking.
This project is a joint effort between Faculty Technology Specialists, Faculty Professional Development and of course, you, the faculty.