Online Teaching Best Practices with Dr. Michael Barbour Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2026-09-23 | Online Teaching Best Practices with Dr. Michael Barbour
Alt Text (Canvas) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-09-20 | Presented by CJ Bracken. Alt text ensures that students using screen readers can understand the meaning of your visuals. This video will help you navigate alt text in Canvas: where to find the alt text option, what to write, and how to make your online courses more inclusive for all learners.RESOURCES: •CETL's Title II Page (sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/cetl-instructor-resources/pedagogy-resources/title-ii) •CETL's Accessibility Playlist (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrUhURP-Pc0tYe-lGOGq-24jqSw2wIjIu&feature=shared) •Course Accessibility Checklist (drive.google.com/file/d/1ZL21grvGGK6AdGC6jW5d70wM3XjGfQYS/view)
Alt Text (MS Word) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-09-20 | Presented by CJ Bracken. Alt text ensures that students using screen readers can understand the meaning of your visuals. This video will help you navigate alt text in Microsoft Word: where to find the alt text option, what to write, and how to make your documents more inclusive for all learners.RESOURCES: •CETL's Title II Page (sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/cetl-instructor-resources/pedagogy-resources/title-ii) •CETL's Accessibility Playlist (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrUhURP-Pc0tYe-lGOGq-24jqSw2wIjIu&feature=shared) •Course Accessibility Checklist (drive.google.com/file/d/1ZL21grvGGK6AdGC6jW5d70wM3XjGfQYS/view)
TILT Overview Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-09-08 | Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock.Learn how to use transparent design strategies to TILT assignments in order to demystify the purpose, task, and criteria of an assignment to help decrease student anxiety and improve student learning and retention. RESOURCES •Resources & Slides (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vdcr...) •TILT Higher Ed Examples and Resources (tilthighered.com/resources) •"Mary Ann Winkelmes Unwritten Rules for College Success" ( • Mary Ann Winkelmes Unwritten Rules for C... ) •"Transparent Assignments Promote Equitable Opportunities for Students' Success 4.29.2016" ( • Transparent Assignments Promote Equitable ... )
HyFlex Classroom Audio & Video Considerations Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-08-29 | This video walks you through essential audio and video considerations for teaching in a HyFlex classroom at Reynolds. You’ll learn practical tips for managing audio levels, positioning and using the classroom camera effectively, and sharing screens or media so all students can engage fully. The strategies covered help ensure a seamless learning experience for students in the room, joining via Zoom, or watching a recording later. By applying these best practices, you can create a clearer, more inclusive learning environment across all modalities.
HyFlex Classroom Walkthrough: Setup to Shutdown Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-08-19 | This step-by-step walkthrough introduces Reynolds faculty to the updated HyFlex classroom setup for Fall 2025. You’ll learn how to power on the room, log into the instructor machine, and launch Zoom, whether you’ve scheduled through Canvas, the Zoom Workplace app, or need an instant meeting. The video also covers adjusting cameras, managing dual displays, checking audio and video settings, and sharing content effectively with both in-person and remote students. It will also highlight key updates in the new configuration, share tips for using a personal laptop safely, and review how to end class and shut down the room. Finally, you’ll find support contacts and CETL resources to help you troubleshoot issues and continue refining your HyFlex teaching practice.RESOURCESHow do I schedule a Zoom video meeting in Canvas?: community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-LMS-Blog/Using-Zoom-with-Canvas-FAQ/ba-p/261826#toc-hId-447786187CETL HyFlex Teaching & Learning Resources: https://www.reynolds.edu/faculty_and_staff/cetl/teaching-guides-and-resources/online-teaching-and-learning/hyflex/hyflex-teaching-and-learning/index.htmlCETL Website: https://go.reynolds.edu/cetlTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start, Log In, and Launch Zoom03:15 - Adjust Classroom Camera and Displays04:33 - Video Sources & Camera Switching06:15 - Zoom Settings07:29 - Share Screen and Content09:41 - End Class & Support
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-04-29 | Presented by Dr. Tim Merrill on April 8th, 2025.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of assessment plans in Watermark.
Results Analysis Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-04-29 | Presented by Dr. Tim Merrill on March 24th, 2025.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of assessment plans in Watermark.
Completion Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-04-29 | Presented by Dr. Tim Merrill on March 21st, 2025.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of assessment plans in Watermark.
Understanding Neurodiversity Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-04-11 | Presented on March 28, 2025 by Dr. Bri Jackson, Officer Vernon Scott, Nancy Bailey, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Chabot, and Kelly Magee.Explore strategies for supporting neurodiverse learners and fostering an inclusive classroom environment.RESOURCES •OSA - Guiding Students to OSA Support (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lnlJ...) •OSA - Supporting Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14k76...) •M. Brooks - Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Higher Education (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H5G1...) •M. Brooks - Panel Discussion Responses (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SiYl...) •ADDitude Magazine - Educator Resources (https://www.additudemag.com/category/...)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Panelist introductions02:16 - Panel overview03:15 - "How can faculty best support neurodiverse students both in and out of the classroom?"14:35 - "What are the biggest challenges neurodiverse students face in college [...]?"24:04 - "What resources or accommodations are most effective in helping neurodiverse students succeed?"38:40 - "When should faculty or staff engage campus police [...]?"46:25 - Introduction to audience questions46:52 - "How can I better handle situations in which accommodations have extended into disruptions?"54:34 - "To what extent can the OSA support undiagnosed students?"57:37 - Closing remarks
DesignPLUS Your Courses with Reynolds Canvas Templates Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-03-25 | Presented by Kevin Pruyn Bouley on March 20, 2025. Explore the Reynolds Canvas Templates and learn to design professional, engaging courses with the new DesignPLUS Sidebar for Canvas, updated March 2025. This workshop provides an overview of the tools and features that streamline course development and design, whether you’re editing existing content or starting from scratch. Join us to save time and elevate the quality of your Canvas courses!RESOURCES • CETL Website (https://go.reynolds.edu/cetl) • Reynolds Canvas Blueprint & Template (https://www.reynolds.edu/faculty_and_staff/cetl/teaching-guides-and-resources/teaching-at-reynolds/reynolds-canvas-blueprint/index.html) • CETL's Cidi Labs DesignPLUS Resource Site (sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/cetl-designplus-resource-site/home) • Cidi Labs DesignPLUS Showcase (showcase.cidilabs.com/DesignPLUS) • User Guide (cidilabs.instructure.com/courses/6630)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction02:38 - Why the DesignPLUS Sidebar?05:10 - Overview06:14 - Learning Outcomes07:00 - Demo: Creating Canvas Content from Scratch31:02 - Demo: Redesigning Existing Content with Design Tools50:56 - Demo: Using the DesignPLUS Sidebar with Reynolds Canvas Templates53:30 - Exploring Tabs54:45 - Tooltip, Popover, and Dialog Box55:43 - Quick Checks57:30 - Cidi Labs Tutorials59:12 - Closing Remarks
Canvas Updates You May Have Missed: 2/18/25 Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-03-20 | Presented by Kevin Pruyn Bouley on February 18, 2025.Discover the latest enhancements to Canvas in this 60-minute Faculty Learning Opportunity (FLO). We’ll highlight key updates and new features that can streamline your workflow and enhance your teaching. This session offers a curated overview, providing insights into recent changes you might have missed. Stay informed and make the most of the tools Canvas has to offer!RESOURCES • Canvas Help Menu (community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Releases/Canvas-Release-Notes-2024-10-19/ta-p/616107#toc-hId--1797816103) • New Quizzes: Manage Student Result View (community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Releases/Canvas-Release-Notes-2024-10-19/ta-p/616107#toc-hId-1976083046) • New Quizzes: Custom Results Feedback (community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Releases/Canvas-Release-Notes-2024-08-17/ta-p/609012#toc-hId--1871047608) • Announcements: Notifications for Changed Content & Availability Dates • Discussion Summaries (community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Releases/Canvas-Deploy-Notes-2024-07-17/ta-p/608163#toc-hId-1786458078) • Gradebook: 'Message Students Who...' Numbers Update (community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Releases/Canvas-Deploy-Notes-2024-06-05/ta-p/604544#toc-hId-556848215)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction01:35 - Learning Outcomes02:15 - CETL Offerings03:47 - Overview04:34 - A Note About Discussion Checkpoints06:30 - Canvas Help Menu10:59 - New Quizzes: Manage Student Result View14:36 - New Quizzes: Custom Results Feedback15:36 - Announcements: Notifications for Changed Content & Availability Dates18:48 - Discussion Summaries21:17 - Gradebook: 'Message Students Who...' 26:08 - Conclusion
Implementing Interactive Modules Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-03-20 | Presented by Dr. Stephanie Daniel on March 17, 2025.This session will explore various methods for incorporating interactive elements into your online course, fostering active participation and knowledge retention.RESOURCES •Mentimeter (mentimeter.com) •Padlet (padlet.com) •IdeaBoardz (ideaboardz.com) •Wordwall (wordwall.net)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Learning Outcomes01:29 - Overview02:47 - The Importance of Interactivity04:12 - Types of Interactive Elements05:14 - Best Practices for Designing Interactive Modules07:51 - Resources and Tools: Recommended Tools08:36 - Example: Mentimeter13:14 - Example: Padlet16:56 - Example: IdeaBoardz19:52 - Example: Wordwall27:44 - Tips for Successful Implementation29:09 - Discussion & Conclusion
Open Education Resources (OER) Workshop Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-03-19 | Presented by Mary Woetzel and Robin Pesko on March 4th, 2025. Discover a wealth of open educational resources available through the VIVA Textbook Faculty Portal, the Open Textbook Library as well as other OER repositories. During this session, Reynolds Librarians Robin Pesko and Denise Woetzel and will talk about navigating OER repositories and metafinders to find resources for your classes, previewing and requesting textbooks through the VIVA Textbook Faculty Portal, formats available through the Open Textbook Library, creative commons licenses, best practices for attributing resources, and VIVA Open Adoption and Course grants.RESOURCES •OER Getting Started Guide (https://libguides.reynolds.edu/oerstart) •Open Textbook Library (https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/) •VIVA Faculty Textbook Portal (https://intranet.reynolds.edu/administrative-units/academic-affairs/library/index.html) •Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki) •LinkedIn (linkedin.com) •CDC OneLab (cdc.gov/lab-training/php/onelab/index.html)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:13 - Learning Outcomes01:01 - Workshop Outline04:12 - What Happens When Students Can't Afford Textbooks?07:30 - Open Textbook Library14:49 - Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA)22:28 - Open Pedagogy23:37 - Wikipedia30:00 - LinkedIn32:16 - Faculty OER Survey36:30 - Attendee Questions
Reynolds Canvas Templates: Working with Tabbed Pages Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-03-11 | This video demonstrates how to work with tabbed pages in Reynolds Canvas templates using the Cidi Labs DesignPLUS sidebar. You'll learn how to edit, add, and delete tabs, as well as create new tabbed pages from scratch. These techniques can enhance course design beyond the Reynolds templates, allowing you to create engaging and accessible content. By the end of the video, you'll have the skills to effectively manage tabs within Canvas pages. Perfect for instructors looking to streamline course navigation and improve the student experience![Webpage] Reynolds Canvas Blueprint & Templates: https://www.reynolds.edu/faculty_and_staff/cetl/teaching-guides-and-resources/teaching-at-reynolds/reynolds-canvas-blueprint/index.html[User Guide] DesignPLUS Tabs: support.cidilabs.com/knowledgebase/designplus-accordions-tabs-and-expanders [Website] CETL's Cidi Labs DesignPLUS Resource Site: sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/cetl-designplus-resource-site/home
AI in Education Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-03-08 | Presented on February 28, 2025 by Dr. Bri Jackson, Dr. Peyton Burgess, Dr. Thom Addington, Dr. Satinder Gill, Margaret Haske, and Denise Woetzel. Delve into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into our teaching practices.RESOURCES •Reynolds Library 'AI in Education' Guide (https://libguides.reynolds.edu/c.php?g=1368112&p=10108179) •"Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI" by Ethan Mollick (penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741805/co-intelligence-by-ethan-mollick/?ref=PRH410E2C567AF) (Also available to borrow from CETL!)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction03:00 - "How have you seen AI tools impact teaching, learning, or student supports?"16:05 - "What are the biggest opportunities and challenges AI brings to higher education?"27:05 - "How can AI be used to support both faculty and students while maintaining academic integrity?"38:56 - "How do you see AI shaping job prospects for our graduates and how do we prepare them?"49:20 - "How do we change perspectives on what it means to be knowledgeable in a certain subject?"53:26 - "What specific AI tools and activities are you using in class?"57:50 - Professional Learning Community
DesignPLUS Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Legacy Canvas Content Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-27 | Learn how to upgrade your Canvas course content using the Cidi Labs DesignPLUS Upgrade Tool. This quick tutorial walks you through the process of ensuring your legacy content (built before summer 2025) is fully compatible with the new DesignPLUS sidebar. You'll see how to identify legacy content, use the Upgrade Tool, and troubleshoot any formatting issues. If you're copying content from a Spring 2025 course or earlier and plan to edit with DesignPLUS, this upgrade is essential. Cidi Labs Course Upgrade Tool guide: cidilabs.instructure.com/courses/6630/pages/course-upgradeCETL's Cidi Labs DesignPLUS Resource Site: sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/cetl-designplus-resource-site/home
Canvas: Import Course Content Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-25 | This video walks users through the process of copying Canvas course content from one course to another using the Import Course Content feature. Whether you're bringing over materials from a previous semester or copying content from another instructor, this step-by-step guide ensures a smooth transition. Learn key considerations, such as important settings, to avoid common pitfalls. Perfect for instructors preparing for an upcoming semester!DesignPLUS Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Legacy Canvas Content video: youtu.be/OlKtcP4ayfo?si=bDzYNcOG3ZB_BCGcDesignPLUS Upgrade Tool guide: cidilabs.instructure.com/courses/6630/pages/upgrade?__hstc=221276231.3fb643fc4585e6312dce8c0ae5d10e68.1736951256760.1740500144873.1740579074390.50&__hssc=221276231.1.1740579074390&__hsfp=1536433112CETL Presents: Cidi Labs DesignPLUS Resource Site: sites.google.com/email.vccs.edu/cetl-designplus-resource-site/home?authuser=0
Curipod & NotebookLM Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-19 | Presented by Shalini Upadhyaya on February 19, 2025.Join us for a dynamic lecture series focused on the hottest trends in AI! Explore cutting-edge developments, emerging technologies, and their societal impacts with Shalini Upadhyaya. Stay informed and inspired as we delve into the current landscape of artificial intelligence and its future possibilities. Don’t miss out!RESOURCES •Curipod (curipod.com) •NotebookLM (notebooklm.google.com)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Curipod09:58 - NotebookLM
Lucid (Whiteboard) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-19 | Presented by Shalini Upadhyaya on December 4, 2024.Join us for a dynamic lecture series focused on the hottest trends in AI! Explore cutting-edge developments, emerging technologies, and their societal impacts with Shalini Upadhyaya. Stay informed and inspired as we delve into the current landscape of artificial intelligence and its future possibilities. Don’t miss out!
Growth Mindset (Abridged) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-14 | Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock on February 13, 2025.Participants will learn and discuss how to apply growth mindset strategies and awareness to improve student engagement and success.RESOURCES •Resources & Slides (drive.google.com/file/d/1LjXe_zdOOM74fpVsJT79b-OXi6L-MFMp) •Further research (Link shown at 01:20) (docs.google.com/document/d/1Mvl8dGMvQU9OSjIZpVrTHRK3_zjv1y_LoiDnsYdr--4/edit?usp=sharing) •"Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Growth Mindset" (Link shown at 02:49) (https://tll.mit.edu/teaching-resources/inclusive-classroom/growth-mindset/) •Growth Mindset Self-Talk (Image shown at 03:54, Accessible) (docs.google.com/document/d/1aSf0lV8NuF2wPW8lccYK_JOQkxXD1VQ7uMsmpYVp2Ew/edit?usp=sharing) •What Kind of Mindset do you Have? (Image shown at 06:09, Accessible) (docs.google.com/document/d/12gcO6j1CQx0la1bxYxhHtgTUpmHOKIrg5fj-2FBziRw/edit?usp=sharing) •Chick's Metacognition (Link shown at 09:47) (https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/metacognition/) •Metacognition Cycle Image (Link shown at 10:37) (spencerauthor.com/flow-theory/metacognition-cycle) •"The Power of Yet | Carol S Dweck | TEDxNorrköping" - TEDx Talks (Link shown at 11:04) (youtube.com/watch?v=J-swZaKN2Ic) •"Fostering Growth Mindset in the College STEM Classroom" (https://ctl.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj17446/files/media/file/growth_mindset_in_stem.pdf)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:45 - Learning Outcomes01:20 - What is Growth Mindset?02:27 - Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset02:49 - Growth Mindset04:52 - Fixed Mindset08:34 - Question for Sharing09:48 - Growth Mindset, Metacognition, & Reflection11:04 - How to Encourage Growth Mindset12:20 - Strategies for Promoting Growth Mindset15:03 - Question for Sharing15:17 - Growth Mindset Assignments16:21 - Reflect and Share16:55 - Resources
TILTing Assignments (Abridged, Part 1/2) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-14 | Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock on February 4th, 2025.Participants will learn how to use transparent design strategies to TILT assignments in order to demystify the purpose, task, and criteria of an assignment to help decrease student anxiety and improve student learning and retention. Participants will share ideas for revising assignments and can also bring an assignment to TILT.RESOURCES •Resources & Slides (drive.google.com/file/d/1VdcrJ75q1DVYIPcZl0WLEJmvZNqmt-c5) •TILT Higher Ed Examples and Resources (tilthighered.com/resources) •"Mary Ann Winkelmes Unwritten Rules for College Success" (youtube.com/watch?v=40e1FPaJowg) •"Transparent Assignments Promote Equitable Opportunities for Students' Success 4.29.2016" (youtube.com/watch?v=sArDzEulmDo)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:42 - Learning Outcomes01:32 - What is TILT?02:19 - How to "TILT" an Assignment02:32 - Purpose03:23 - Task04:52 - Criteria07:50 - Examples11:22 - How Has TILT Worked for You So Far?13:55 - Criteria: Examples16:05 - Reflect & Share17:31 - Resources
AI and Assessment Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-14 | Presented by Deverick Strand on February 7, 2025.This interactive workshop will explore how generative AI can support and enhance assessment in your courses. Learn effective prompting strategies, discover AI tools that can assist with assessment design and feedback, and explore ways AI can streamline grading, rubric creation, and question generation. This session will provide practical, tool-agnostic strategies to help you integrate AI into your teaching while maintaining academic integrity and alignment with learning objectives. Walk away with actionable insights and hands-on experience in using AI to support meaningful and efficient assessment practices.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction02:18 - Opportunities to Use AI07:07 - Ethical Considerations08:05 - Example Prompt10:31 - Example Stronger Prompt13:11 - Effective Prompting
An Introduction to Teams Phones Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-10 | Presented by Mike Murphy on January 31st, 2025. Join our session to learn how to make and receive calls using Microsoft Teams! This session will guide you through the process of setting up and managing calls, ensuring you stay connected. Get hands-on tips and tricks to make the transition smooth and efficient—perfect for anyone adapting to this new system!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction04:10 - Benefits of Teams Voice06:00 - Cloud Advantages06:50 - Overview of Teams Calling Environment08:47 - Overview of Microsoft Teams11:47 - Placing a Call12:47 - Audio Settings14:30 - Voicemail and Call Forwarding16:28 - Demonstration26:30 - Audience Questions
Supporting the Neurodiverse Student Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-10 | Presented by Nancy Bailey on January 31st, 2025. This training introduces the concept of neurodiversity and explores strategies for supporting neurodivergent students both in the classroom and individually.Participants will engage with student scenarios to apply what they’ve learned, and additional resources for ongoing support and learning will be provided.RESOURCES •"What Exactly is Neurodiversity?" by How to ADHD (youtu.be/ALJ3CFRRZpo?si=CeiL7iuoiesqt57L) •OSA - Guiding Students to Support - Faculty Tips (drive.google.com/file/d/1WSMWfL_Bq7fPxu_hzWEI99ZtQ0d_W_DA/view?usp=sharing) •UDL Strategies for the Physical Classroom Environment (docs.google.com/document/d/1vMcVaes4b1xwkpwQRKr4QU0XOALYvMUh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117257991897284056717&rtpof=true&sd=true)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction04:34 - "What Exactly is Neurodiversity?" by How to ADHD (youtu.be/ALJ3CFRRZpo?si=CeiL7iuoiesqt57L)09:10 - Language Shifts10:14 - Sensory Needs11:55 - Examples in the Classroom22:01 - Universal Design25:30 - Examples of Universal Design in Practice31:35 - Guiding Students to OSA38:40 - Sample Conversation Starters41:36 - Audience Questions54:00 - Student Scenario 1: Preference for Routine and Predictability58:24 - Student Scenario 2: Challenges with Social Interaction1:03:52 - Student Scenario 3: Sensory Sensitivities1:07:08 - Student Scenario 4: Intense Focus on Specific Interests1:10:04 - Resources
Retention Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-07 | Presented by Dr. Tim Merrill on February 5, 2025.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of program health in Watermark.
Grantastic!: Have a great idea, develop a strong proposal, make a difference Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-06 | Presented by Katarina Spears on January 31st, 2025.The office of grants management presents a competitive board game that navigates the ins and outs of developing a strong grant proposal. Compete with your peers to win funding for your grantastic project. Prizes and motivational treats included!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction09:48 - Commitment Letters11:46 - Strategic Direction of the College12:40 - Congressionally Directed Spending15:14 - Program Impact Metrics18:00 - Fringe Benefits19:14 - Food & Grants21:00 - Unallowable Expenses22:38 - Project Evaluation Plan25:01 - Budget Expenses & Proposal Narrative26:18 - Proposal Draft Review by Drafting Agency30:35 - Marketing Costs31:14 - Last-Minute Proposal Submissions31:59 - Census Data34:22 - Closing Remarks36:25 - Audience Questions
Underlying Mental Health Challenges in the Classroom Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2025-02-06 | Presented by Mary Gerber on January 31st, 2025. This session teaches recognizing clinical manifestations of common mental health issues, understanding the mental health challenges of today’s community college student, and how to communicate empathy and understanding that empowers students to be successful.RESOURCES-Reynolds Student Support Services (https://www.reynolds.edu/student-support-services/default.html)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - How can instructors support students?02:43 - Depression04:25 - Anxiety06:11 - ADHD07:29 - What can we as educators do to help?10:33 - Classroom ground rules12:43 - Therapeutic communication17:28 - Scenario 1: Underlying anxiety/depression20:45 - Scenario 2: Underlying anxiety27:16 - Audience questions33:20 - Techniques used in examples41:16 - Campus resources47:10 - Audience questions
Canvas Prep Essentials: Starting the Semester Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-17 | Get ready for a successful semester with this step-by-step guide to preparing your Canvas course! This video covers essential tools like Announcements, the Canvas Inbox, and the Gradebook’s "Message Students Who" feature to streamline communication. Learn how to organize your course with Modules, optimize your syllabus, and explore time-saving resources like Reynolds Canvas Templates and Model Courses. Whether you’re starting fresh or making final tweaks, we’ve got you covered. Watch now and kick off your semester with confidence!1. What are Canvas Announcements https://shorturl.at/3th7a2. How to use the Canvas Inbox https://shorturl.at/hDSva3. Message Students Who https://shorturl.at/ujiZZ4. SpeedGrader Feedback Comments https://shorturl.at/lgCqG5. Module Requirements https://shorturl.at/5zppX6. Module Prerequisites tinyurl.com/efexd7bb7. Reynolds Canvas Templates tinyurl.com/59dmsmkp8. CETL Website https://go.reynolds.edu/cetl9. New Faculty Onboarding tinyurl.com/w9rayap5
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-12 | Presented by Dr. Tim Merrill on December 11th, 2024.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of program health in Watermark.
The Real Assessments of Reynolds Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-10 | Presented by Deverick Strand on October 9th, 2024. In this session, we'll learn to create universally designed authentic, performance based, and problem based assessments that allow students to focus on demonstrating mastery of content.
Results Analysis Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-10 | Presented by Dr. Tim Merrill on November 26, 2024.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of assessment plans in Watermark.
Accessibility II Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-10 | Presented by CJ Bracken on October 21st, 2024.This session is a continuation of Accessibility I and will take a deeper dive into creating accessible course materials. Topics include: Creating Accessible Hyperlinks, captioning media (captioning videos using Canvas Studio), accessible media and media players, using the Microsoft and Canvas accessibility checker, and course accessibility checklist.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:45 - Why?03:57 - Considerations05:34 - Hyperlinks07:43 - Hyperlink Examples09:16 - Accessible Media Player10:28 - Captioning Media13:38 - Accessibility Checkers - Microsoft15:57 - Accessibility Checkers - Canvas17:51 - Course Accessibility Checklist18:52 - In Practice - Canvas25:57 - In Practice - Microsoft30:30 - In Practice - Canvas Studio33:25 - In Practice - Course Accessibility Checklist
Faculty Feedback on the Learning Resource Centers Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-08 | Presented by Tim Bronstetter on November 19th, 2024. Do you have even one student who could benefit from some extra help? This is a chance for faculty to learn about the academic supports available to students in their classes. We will be presenting details about tutoring, research support, writing help, and math help. We also want to know what faculty think about how we can best deliver services to their students to increase access and equity. All schools and all faculty are encouraged to come learn about what we do and share their experiences!
Mastering Mastery Paths Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-08 | Presented by Deverick Strand on November 7th, 2024. Explore how to tailor your course content to create personalized learning journeys. In this session, we'll cover how to set up adaptive pathways, customize assignments based on student performance, and enhance overall engagement.
Completion Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-07 | Presented by Dr. Tim Merrill on November 14th, 2024.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of program health in Watermark.
Atomic Search for Canvas Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-05 | Discover how Atomic Search can streamline your Canvas experience! In this video, we’ll walk you through the powerful features of Atomic Search, an intuitive tool that helps both instructors and students quickly locate files, assignments, discussions, and more. Learn how instructors can benefit from advanced search filters, 'Find and Replace' functionality, and insightful analytics, while students enjoy fast access to published course materials. Unlock the full potential of Canvas navigation with Atomic Search!
Curriculum Map Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-03 | Presented by Tim Merrill on October 25th, 2024.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of assessment plans in Watermark
Efficient Instructor Presence: Balancing Engagement and Workload Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-03 | Presented by Stephanie Daniel on October 31st, 2024.Learn how to strike a balance between actively engaging your online students and managing your workload effectively as an online course instructor.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction01:39 - Learning Outcomes02:41 - Questions to Consider06:24 - Understading Instructor Presence11:27 - Challenges of Workload Management20:46 - Strategies for Efficient Engagement (1/2)26:20 - Strategies for Efficient Engagement (2/2)31:19 - Time Management Techniques38:42 - Setting Boundaries 41:03 - Case Study48:10 - Key Takeaways49:45 - Quick Reference Guide and Checklist52:20 - Questions
HyFlex 301: HyFlex Course Design Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-12-03 | Presented by David Stern on October 30th, 2024.HyFlex Course Design is a hands-on workshop that offers insightful faculty perspective and experiences, FAQ’s, and other essential resources to help you excel in the HyFlex modality. Learners will use various free resources that are designed for engaging students in Zoom and in person, will use a curriculum map to align content for the three modalities, evaluate possible ways of ensuring that HyFlex course design and delivery is equitable across the three modalities, and will design at least one module for their HyFlex course. Learners will also be able to recognize the four pillars of HyFlex developed by Brian Beatty: learner choice, equivalency, reusability, and accessibility.
Reduce Student Costs, Boost Success: Open Resources for the Win Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-30 | Presented March 6, 2024 by Denise Woetzel and Robin Pesko.Discover a wealth of open educational resources available through the VIVA Textbook Faculty Portal, the Open Textbook Library as well as other OER repositories. During this session, Reynolds Librarians Denise Woetzel and Robin Pesko talked about navigating OER repositories and metafinders to find resources for your classes, previewing and requesting textbooks through the VIVA Textbook Faculty Portal, formats available through the Open Textbook Library, creative commons licenses, best practices for attributing resources, and VIVA Open Adoption and Course grants.
TILTing Assignments (Full, Part 1/3) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-30 | Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock on September 4th, 2024.Participants learned how to use transparent design strategies to TILT assignments in order to demystify the purpose, task, and criteria of an assignment to help decrease student anxiety and improve student learning and retention.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Learning Outcomes02:04 - What is TILT?03:12 - How to TILT an Assignment04:04 - Purpose05:34 - Task08:19 - Criteria11:23 - Examples12:10 - Reflect and Share14:05 - Resources
Growth Mindset (Full, Part 1/2) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-30 | Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock on September 9th, 2024.Participants will learn and discuss how to apply growth mindset strategies and awareness to improve student engagement and success.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction01:31 - Learning Outcomes02:00 - What is Growth Mindset?02:44 - Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset04:34 - Growth Mindset06:19 - Growth Mindset Self-Talk07:52 - Fixed Mindset09:58 - What Kind of Mindest Do You Have?14:02 - Question for Sharing 20:28 - How to Encourage a Growth Mindset24:40 - Question for Sharing27:34 - Growth Mindset Assignments30:52 - Reflect and Share36:05 - Resources
TILTing Assignments (Full, Part 2/3) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-30 | Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock on September 16th, 2024.Participants will continue learning how to use transparent design strategies to TILT assignments to decrease student anxiety and improve student learning and retention. Participants can bring an assignment to refine and apply TILT strategies. Prior attendance for Part 1 not required.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Learning Outcomes01:43 - Why TILT?03:50 - How to TILT an Assignment 05:05 - Purpose06:10 - Task09:30 - Criteria12:02 - Examples14:21 - Reflect and Share16:20 - Criteria: Examples18:48 - TILTing Assignments 23:22 - Resource
Extreme Makeover: Assessment Edition Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-30 | September 18, 2024. There's no need to start from scratch or reinvent the wheel. In this session, we'll look at ways to refresh the assessments we're already using to maximize alignment and student engagement.
Growth Mindset (Full, Part 2/2) Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-30 | Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock on September 26, 2024.Builds on Part 1. Participants will continue learning how to apply growth mindset strategies and assess their effectiveness to improve student engagement and success. Attendance for Part 1 not required.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:55 - Purpose and Learning Outcomes01:28 - What is a Growth Mindset?03:15 - Growth Mindset Self-Talk05:01 - Fixed Mindset06:27 - What Kind of Mindset do You Have?10:28 - Questions for Discussion and Sharing15:14 - Growth Mindset, Metacognition, and Reflection16:50 - Metacognition Cycle18:03 - How to Encourage a Growth Mindset19:34 - Modeling and Promoting a Growth Mindset20:35 - Growth Mindset Assignments23:46 - Question for Sharing 24:13 - Creating Opportunities for Growth24:53 - Question for Discussion26:15 - Resources
International & Multicultural Student Mental Health Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-24 | September 25, 2024. Participants will learn how mental health issues may be identified in students of different cultural and national origins, as well as different stigmas related to mental health and seeking help. The session will be led by Ayesha Tariq and Tenzing Choden, international mental health professionals participating in the Humphrey Fellowship at VCU.__CHAPTERS"Bridging Cultures: Supporting Mental Health in Diverse Classrooms" by Ayesha Tariq00:00 - Intro03:00 - What cultural differences have you observed?09:53 - Importance of Cultural Sensitivity10:46 - Consequences of Lacking Cultural Sensitivity13:11 - What challenges have you faced with diverse classrooms?19:08 - Unique Challenges23:12 - Recognizing Signs of Distress25:10 - Providing Support "Cultural Competence in Counselling" by Tenzing Choden36:00 - Intro37:33 - Overview of Mental Health in Bhutan40:15 - Mental Health Cases per Semester43:48 - Helpful Tools to Recognize Mental Health Concerns59:03 - "The Value of No" by Namgay Zam01:06:13 - Thank you and closing
Retention Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-23 | Presented October 15, 2024 by Dr. Tim Merrill.Please join faculty colleagues in a guided discussion on the relevant section of program health in Watermark.
Promoting Belonging, Intro-Chapter 2 Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-18 | Summarized on October 17th, 2024 by Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock.From Promoting Belonging, Growth Mindset, and Resilience to Foster Student Success:"In recent years, growth mindset, resilience, and belonging have become popular topics for research and practice among college educators. The authors of this new volume deepen the conversation around these noncognitive factors that significantly impact student success. Along with offering support for the development of learning mindsets, this book contains strategies for faculty and staff to consider as they create initiatives, programs, and assessments for use in and outside the classroom."__RESOURCES"The Power of Yet" TEDx Talk by Carol S Dweck: youtube.com/watch?v=J-swZaKN2Ic__CHAPTERS00:00 - Equity Reading Group meetings00:51 - Normalizing vulnerability02:49 - Systemic change of learning mindsets05:19 - Social belonging
Waves of Wisdom: Surfing the Notebook Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-17 | October 8, 2024. Join us for a dynamic lecture series focused on the hottest trends in AI! Explore cutting-edge developments, emerging technologies, and their societal impacts with Shalini Upadhyaya. Stay informed and inspired as we delve into the current landscape of artificial intelligence and its future possibilities. Don’t miss out!
Accessibility I Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2024-10-17 | Presented on October 7, 2024 by CJ Bracken.Are you new to accessibility in regards to course design and unsure where to begin? This session serves as an introduction to the topic of accessibility with an emphasis on what it means to create accessible course materials. Topics include: Overview of Accessibility, alternative Text, headings and Styles (Office and Canvas), using Color to convey meaning, contrast, and accessible PDFs.00:00 - Accessibility I00:13 - Why?02:45 - Considerations05:37 - Alternative Text08:00 - Alternative Text Rules09:56 - Alternative Text Rules Cont.11:14 - Heading and Styles13:00 - Heading and Styles - Canvas14:15 - Three C's: Content, Color, and Contrast16:03 - In Practice30:00 - Additional Questions/Resources
