When teaching at a distance, a well-structured course site is key in providing a meaningful learning experience. This session will cover good practices for designing and organizing Sakai course sites in order to optimize them for student learning and engagement. We will highlight the use of Sakai’s Lessons tool and hear from Katy Muzikar (Chemistry Department) who will…
This session will provide practical pedagogical tips and strategies for teaching online. We will highlight the balance of synchronous and asynchronous learning, share learner-centered and inclusive practices, and suggest options for alternative assessments. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/83464069954
Have you heard of or seen fellow colleagues use version control in the classroom, but don't know how/where to begin? If so, and you want to get it right the first time then, this session is for you! This is an introductory session to the world of version control in the classroom. We will discuss…
This session takes a deeper dive into Zoom's updated tools and more advanced features for greater flexibility and control. Topics covered include a brief recap of Basics, an overview of the toolbar, polls, breakout rooms, auto transcription, user level account settings, and recording settings. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/82690271143
This session covers more advanced features including adding multiple workspaces to your Slack screen, working with various apps, using Slack’s built-in commands, and creating groups. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/98184530291
This session covers more advanced features such as how to combine videos, a more in depth look at embedded quizzes, commenting, guest recording, how to securely share folders, adding co-creators and more. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/99636990956
This session covers an in-depth overview of pre-assigned breakout rooms and what it takes to make them work. Specific topics include host and participant requirements, potential quirks and pitfalls, reasons why issues may occur (and how to avoid them!) and a "good enough" scenario. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/82690271143
This open discussion offers faculty the opportunity to connect with colleagues to share successes and challenges from teaching online in Fall 2020. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to share their experiences, ideas, tips and techniques! Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/88233624959
Digital storytelling is the use of digital media to tell a narrative. The use of digital storytelling tools can help us to enhance stories, help to present data or illustrate relationships more effectively.The Knight Lab provides a collection of open-source tools that enable anyone to produce highly interactive data visualization without the need for extensive…
A brief overview of what VidGrid is, how to sign up, recording basics, uploading external video, creating folders, editing basics, closed captioning, sharing and security. We will also discuss classroom uses for guest recording, embedded quizzes and commenting. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/92687388466
This introductory session will provide an overview to help you get started, including claiming your Pomona Zoom account, logging in, reviewing the desktop client vs web interface, scheduling meetings and the basic meeting controls. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/82690271143
This introductory session will provide an overview to help you get started, including logging in, choosing a workspace, setting up your profile, reviewing Slack vocabulary, and begin writing messages. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/98184530291
This session can be thought of as a companion to the session, Online Curriculum--the Basics. We will provide an overview of effective practices and strategies for applying various technologies in online teaching and learning. We will highlight tools for synchronous and asynchronous learning modalities, including options for assessments. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/89758320117
Explain Everything is a digital whiteboard for Remote Learning. It enables you to display, annotate, record and animate digital content such as Powerpoint, videos, websites and pdfs.Explain Everything also has more advanced features such as 1-1 and group collaboration or livecasting your whiteboard when lecturing. In this session, we will cover best practices for using…
This workshop will give an overview of the Hypothes.is integration with Sakai, and cover the following topics: What is and Why use Hypothes.is?Adding the Hypothes.is LTI tool in your Sakai Selecting a Document for Annotation (Digital and OCR)How to Annotate There will be ample time for questions and discussion. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/86577425589
How do you build and maintain community with students at a distance? Join us to hear two panelists share their strategies and experiences on creating a sense of community and belonging: Nicholas Ball (Chemistry) will talk about his use of Slack for student connections.Jessica Tinklenberg (Program Director, CTL) will talk about the power of weekly…
This session covers an in-depth overview of pre-assigned breakout rooms and what it takes to make them work. Specific topics include host and participant requirements, potential quirks and pitfalls, reasons why issues may occur (and how to avoid them!) and a "good enough" scenario. Zoom link: https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/82690271143