October Workshops
Monday, October 2
7:00-8:00 pm
Effective Uses of Instructional Media
Instructor: Laurent Ndeze
One of the key tasks in designing a course or lesson is the selection or preparation of media that support the intended learning outcomes. Instructional media are “…the audio and visual techniques used to present words and illustrations” (Clark and Mayer, 2003, p. 54). Clark and Mayer also state that “Multimedia presentations encourage learners to engage in active learning by mentally representing the material in words and in pictures and mentally making connections between the pictorial and verbal representations.” There are many reasons for including media in instructional material, such as clarifying abstract content which may be too difficult to explain in words only; summarizing large content; and encouraging emotional response among learners.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Explain how different types of media categories (text, image, audio, video, etc.) relate to learning
- Match media types with appropriate lesson or course content
- Explain how media selection can affect learners’ motivation
- Explain the importance of multimodal assignments and multimodal feedback
- Identify 2-3 preferred media types for a course that you teach
Tuesday, October 3
2-3:30 p.m.
Empowering Instructors with AI Language Tools
Instructors: Gloria Barron, Angela Lanier
In this workshop, participants will explore different AI generative language tools to support a variety of teaching and learning needs. Participants will have time for hands-on practice with one of the tools. In addition, we will discuss the ethical considerations and potential challenges associated with using AI in the classroom.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Explain the benefits and limitations of using AI generative language tools to support instruction
- Construct effective prompts to generate the most useful responses for designing instructional activities
- Promote responsible use of AI generative language tools for teaching and learning
- Explore a variety of tools to determine which best serves your needs
Tuesday, October 3
1-4 pm
Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials
Instructor: Megan Calvert
This hands-on, small-group workshop will provide a solid foundation in the basic use of Microsoft PowerPoint. Whether you want an overview of the basics, are looking to become more efficient, or have used PowerPoint for years and just want to update your knowledge of some of the newer features, this course is for you. Even experienced users can benefit from valuable tips, tricks, and timesavers along the way.
The workshop will be conducted via Zoom. To fully participate, participants should be able to access both the desktop and web versions of PowerPoint. It is also best to join from a device with two screens. Visit the Microsoft Essentials website for a full list of the functions covered in this workshop and for more details on the technology required to pa