Webinar Portal
Throughout each semester, the Instructional Support Team delivers interactive webinars and workshops on up-to-date best practices, standards, and tools for teaching online. These professional development opportunities are most relevant to faculty who have already completed our courses and are certified to teach online and hybrid courses. Registration opens on SignUpGenius at the beginning of the semester and remains open until the day of the webinar.
Webinar Recordings
If you missed a session this semester, recordings and descriptions are available below.
FALL SEMESTER 2023
10-Minute Tech Talks
Introducing the ProctorU Guardian Browser | Presented August 28, 2023
All students taking proctored exams using ProctorU will now need to access the service via the ProctorU Guardian browser, which provides increased security and functionality compared to the previously used Chrome and Firefox browser extensions.
Presenter: Mike Williams
An Introduction to Faculty Learning Communities | Presented September 5, 2023
Come learn about how to faciliate or join a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) for the 2023-24 academic year. This presentation will cover the application process, responsibilities, and benefits of participating in an FLC.
Presenter: Frank Crocco
Introducing Quality Matters 7th Edition | Presented September 11, 2023
The QM Higher Education (HE) Rubric is updated periodically to reflect community input, new research and changes in best practices. Learn about changes made to the Rubric for the Seventh Edition.
Presenter: Alise Hagan
Let's Get Certified | Presented September 18, 2023
Planning to teach online? Join us to learn about the ULearn Certification options for online teachers and course designers.
Presenter: Alise Hagan
Get Ready for AI Trending Tech Expo | Presented September 25, 2023
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the AI tools that are making waves in Trending Tech this year. You will learn how to use these tools in your courses and how they can make your work easier and more efficient.
Presenter: Diana Wu
Webinars
Addressing Generative AI with Turnitin | Presented September 7, 2023
Turnitin's new detection feature can assist faculty in identifying text generated by AI. Join us to learn strategies for using this feature to improve your students' learning.
Presenters: Mike Williams and Renee Fiser
Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI | Presented September 14, 2023
Curious about how to accurately assess student learning in the age of AI Chatbots? Join us as we discuss how authentic assessments can pivot in reaction to new AI technology.
Presenter: Andrea Leonard
AI Trending Tech 2023 | Presented September 21, 2023
Join us as we showcase the most exciting and dynamic AI tools that teachers around the world are using to create engaging course experiences.
presenter: Renee' Fiser
SUMMER SEMESTER 2023
Webinars
Addressing Generative AI with Turnitin | Presented June 15, 2023
Turnitin's new detection feature can assist faculty in identifying text generated by AI. Join us to learn strategies for using this feature to improve your students' learning.
Presenters: Mike Williams and Renee Fiser
10-Minute Tech Talks
Introducing Quality Matters 7th Edition | Presented June 26, 2023
The QM Higher Education (HE) Rubric is updated periodically to reflect community input, new research and changes in best practices. Learn about changes made to the Rubric for the Seventh Edition.
Presenter: Alise Hagan
Controlling What Students Can See in Your Moodle Gradebook | Presented July 10, 2023
Are your students confused by their view of the Moodle Gradebook? Join us as we share how to find and use the Gradebook settings to simplify their view!
Presenter: Andrea Leonard
SPRING SEMESTER 2023
Chat GPT & Generative AI
Understanding ChatGPT and Generative AI | Presented March 28, 2023
Everyone is talking about AI tools such as ChatGPT. Although the implications of this technology are potentially profound, there is a lot of misunderstanding about what it is and how it works. View this webinar to learn more about ChatGPT and generative AI in general.
Presenters:
Dr. Arun Lakhotia, Computer Science
Dr. Vijay Raghavan, Computer Science
Dr. Anthony Maida, Computer Science
Blake Lemoine, UL Alumnus and former Google engineer.
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How ChatGPT Could Impact Higher Ed: A Cross-Disciplinary Panel | Presented April 3, 2023
Join us for a cross-disciplinary discussion with UL faculty about ChatGPT and its implications for higher education. We’ll share perspectives on how it might impact us and what we can or should do about it.
Presenters:
Dr. Latasha Holt, Educational Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Taylor Clement, English
Dr. Colleen Wolverton, Management
Dr. Justin Fontenot, Nursing
Dr. Jonathan Kulp, Music & Performing Arts
10-Minute Tech Talks
Preparing Your Course for the New Semester | Presented January 10, 2023
Join us for a quick conversation on how to make sure your course is ready to launch for the Spring 2023 semester.
Presenter: Diana Wu
Zeros in the Gradebook | Presented January 23, 2023
Join us as we share why including zeros in the gradebook helps Moodle show students their most accurate overall course grades.
Presenter: Andrea Leonard
Create a Customized Virtual Background with Canva | Presented February 6, 2023
Join us to learn how to personalize your Teams background using the program Canva.
Presenter: Renée Fiser
Use Moodle to Schedule Advising Appointments | Presented February 27, 2023
Prepping for advising week? Join us as we show how Moodle can help you make appointments with your advisees.
Presenter: Mike Williams
Using Zoom for Advising | Presented March 13, 2023
If you can't meet with your advisees in person, join us as we discuss using Zoom to hold virtual advising appointments.
Presenter: Renee Fiser
Importing Moodle Quiz Questions | Presented March 27, 2023
Join us as we review the process of importing pre-written quiz questions into your Moodle course.
Presenter: Mike Williams
Link or Embed - What's the Difference? | Presented April 17, 2023
Have you ever wondered about the differences between linking and embedding objects? Did you know you can easily link or embed 3rd party apps (like Microsoft or Genially) directly into Moodle? Join us to learn how.
Presenter: Renée Fiser
Import/Export Grades with the Moodle Gradebook | Presented May 1, 2023
Need to take grades from Excel and import them info Moodle? Need to export grades from Moodle and view them Excel? No problem! Join us today at 10 and let's review the process.
Presenter: Andrea Leonard
Innovative Teaching & Learning Week 2023
Competency-Based Education: What Is It and Why Is It Good for Students? | Presented February 14, 2023
Competency-based education is a common buzzword in higher education today. In this presentation, we'll explain what it is, how it differes from traditional education, and why it can help us teach the students we have and reach the students we don't have yet.
Presenters:
James Kimball, Master Instructor and Assistant Department Head, Department of Mathematics, College of Sciences
Frank Crocco, Assistant Director, Instructional Support, Office of Distance Learning
Microlearning-Learn More in Less Time | Presented February 14, 2023
Learners digest and remember information better in a tightly-focused piece. Microlearning is the solution. Join us to learn different types of microlearning and discuss the best practices and tips to create effective microlearning.
Presenters:
Megan Breaux, Visiting Instructor, College of Education & Human Development
Diana Wu, Instructional Designer, Office of Distance Learning
Students in Crisis: Practical Steps for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators | Presented February 15, 2023
Join our discussion on the different types of post-COVID crises within the student population, what to say and do when interacting with students, and some strategies and resources available for support.
Presenters:
Dr. Roxanne Bourque, Assistant Professor, College of Education & Human Development, Dept. of Education, Curriculum, & Instruction.
Dr. Latasha Holt, Assistant Professor, College of Education & Human Development, Dept. of Education, Curriculum, & Instruction.
Ashley Reed, Counselor, Counseling and Testing Center
Lorraine Hebert-Palmer, Counselor, Counseling and Testing Center
Dr. Gregory G. Zerangue, Senior Associate Dean of Students
Andrea Leonard, Instructional Designer, Office of Distance Learning
Informed by Pedagogy: Designing Effective Online Learning Experiences | Presented February 15, 2023
Three faculty will share their experiences transitioning a course online during the pandemic, and the key lessons learned on the pedagogy of high-quality teaching regardless of modality.
Presenters:
Dr. Aimee Barber, Asst. Professor, College of Education & Human Development, Dept. of Education, Curriculum, & Instruction
Dr. Doug Williams, Professor, College of Education & Human Development, Dept. of Education, Curriculum, & Instruction
Dr. Marietta Adams, Asst. Professor, College of Education & Human Development, Dept. of Education, Curriculum, & Instruction
Dr. Alise Hagan, Instructional Designer, Office of Distance Learning
Why use a 360 Virtual Tour? | Presented February 16, 2023
Learn how a Virtual 360 Tour can incorporate interactive elements to help your students understand an actual environment. This tour uses a 360 camera with videos.
Presenters:
Penny Powell, Master Instructor, Biology, College of Sciences
Renee Fiser, Instructional Technologist, Office of Distance Learning
Putting Video Best Practices into Action | Presented February 16, 2023
Hear fellow faculty experiences in creating instructional videos, and learn basic tips to improve your own videos. Topics will include basic video editing, inserting closed captions, and breaking long videos up into smaller chunks.
Presenter:
Mike Williams, Instructional Technologist, Office of Distance Learning
Course KickStart 2023
Explore Trending Tech | Presented January 17, 2023
Presenter: Renee Fiser
Wondering what technology tools are available to help make your class more dynamic, engaging, etc.? Join us as we show off the newest trending tech that we think is worth checking out!
Power Up Your Courses with EduTools | Presented January 18, 2023
Presenter: Mike Williams
Take your course to the next level with our supported EduTools, featuring web conferencing, video, proctoring, interaction, and much more. Join us to learn how you can improve your course with our featured technology.
Moodle Gradebook Setup | Presented January 19, 2023
Presenter: Andrea Leonard
Boost student success with a Moodle gradebook that can show them their current average anytime. Join us to learn basic gradebook strategies and discuss some options you might not have seen before.