DEFT Workshops
Learn about online pedagogical practices and new tools you can use to improve your course(s) instruction. If you miss a workshop, look for a recording in the DEFT Video Library, which has recordings of our past workshops, or you can make an appointment to learn about these topics with our Course Developers and Accessible Technology & Media Coordinator.
Spring 2023: Video Creation Tool Workshop Series
This Spring,
District DE’s Video Tool Workshop Series, such as CCC TechConnect Zoom, Mediasite, and Canvas Studio. We'll begin with a few
Learn It! Overview workshops for those who need a foundation in these tools. Then we'll transition into our more hands-on
Build It! workshops where we'll demonstrate specific features specific to each tool. Check here for days/times and registration links.
- Thursday, March 23rd from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Build It! Deleting & Retrieving Zoom Recordings -- Join us for this 30-minute hands-on Build It! to learn how to delete Zoom recordings. We’ll also cover how to retrieve and restore accidentally deleted recordings from the Trash. Register for Build It! Deleting & Retrieving Zoom Recordings. You'll receive the Zoom link and a calendar invite via email for this workshop.
- BONUS: Ask It! sessions for CCC TechConnect Zoom Questions -- Have a specific Zoom question? Want help setting up Zoom in Canvas? Drop into our 30-minute Bonus Ask It! sessions to get answers to Zoom-related questions and hands-on assistance with your Zoom setup. Learn more about Ask It!
- Join any (or all) of our BONUS Ask It! for Zoom-related questions. (no registration required)
- Monday, March 27th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 28th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 29th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Thursday, March 30th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Monday, April 3rd, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Tuesday, April 4th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Wednesday, April 5th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Thursday, April 6th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Thursday, March 23rd from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Build It! Deleting & Retrieving Zoom Recordings -- Join us for this 30-minute hands-on Build It! to learn how to delete Zoom recordings. We’ll also cover how to retrieve and restore accidentally deleted recordings from the Trash. Register for Build It! Deleting & Retrieving Zoom Recordings. You'll receive the Zoom link and a calendar invite via email for this workshop.
- Thursday, April 20th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
Build It! Embedding & Analytics for Mediasite Videos --
Join us for this 30-minute hands-on Build It! to learn how to embed Mediasite videos in the Canvas RCE for Content Pages, Assignments, Announcements, and more! We’ll also cover how to review the watch Analytics once students have completed the assigned viewing. Register for Build It! Embedding & Analytics for Mediasite Videos. You'll receive the Zoom link and a calendar invite via email for this workshop.
- Wednesday, April 26th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Build It! Embedding & Analytics in Canvas Studio -- Join us for this 30-minute hands-on Build It! to learn how to embed Canvas Studio videos in the Canvas RCE for Content Pages, Assignments, Announcements, and more! We’ll also cover how to review the watch Analytics once students have completed the assigned viewing. Register for Build It! Embedding & Analytics for Canvas Studio Videos. You'll receive the Zoom link and a calendar invite via email for this workshop.
BONUS: Ask It! sessions for Mediasite & Studio Questions --
Have a specific Mediasite or Studio question? Want help setting started in Canvas? Drop into our 30-minute Bonus Ask It! sessions to get answers to Mediasite & Studio-related questions as well as hands-on assistance. Learn more about Ask It! - Join any (or all) of our BONUS Ask It! for Mediasite & Studio-related questions (no registration required)
- Monday, May 1st, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Tuesday, May 2nd, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Wednesday, May 3rd, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Thursday, May 4th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Monday, May 8th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Tuesday, May 9th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Wednesday, May 10th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Thursday, May 11th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Monday, May 15th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Tuesday, May 16th, from 10:30-11:00 am
- Wednesday, May 17th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
- Thursday, May 18th, from 3:00-3:30 pm
Vendor Webinars & Ongoing Training Sessions
VoiceThread
VoiceThread offers workshops to support new users. You can also watch previous webinars on a variety of topics such as Flipped Classroom, Assessment, Game-based Learning, and more.
Register for current & review previous VoiceThread webinars. Note: times listed are (usually) EST time zone.
DesignPLUS
CidiLabs offers ongoing workshops for beginner and intermediate users. You can learn how to use these new course-building tools in three quick 1-hour workshops.
Register for upcoming DesignPLUS workshops (calendar updated monthly). Note: All training times are listed in the MTN time zone.
Packback
Packback is a critical thinking discussion tool that encourages students with AI-prompted suggestions, requirements, and feedback. To support faculty, Packback offers monthly and weekly live webinars. Check out their
monthly live webinars (Note: times are listed in CST); if the day/time doesn't work for you, there is an attached recorded version to view at your convenience.
LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The
session repeats multiple times per week and provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor more effective and easy to use. Use the link above to register.