Instructional Design Center

Advanced Webex
2020-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This workshop will review more advanced Webex functionality for end users. This will include whiteboarding, breakout rooms, and more.
Presenter: Webex Trainer
Open to faculty, staff and students
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Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor Training for Instructors
2020-12-15 15:00 - 16:00
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.
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How To Use Webex 101 for End Users
2020-12-18 11:00 - 12:00
This Webinar workshop will review the basics of Webex. This includes how to join a meeting, how to schedule a meeting, and functionality in the meeting.
Presenter: Webex Trainer
Open to faculty, staff and students
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LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor Instructor Training
2021-01-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-12 15:00 - 16:00

LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor Instructor Training
2021-01-07 14:00 - 15:00

LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor Instructor Training
2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-01-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-09 13:00 - 14:00
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.
Presenter: Professional Respondus Trainer
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Canvas Refresher: Reviewing the Basics
2021-01-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-02 13:00 - 14:00
Review the basics of using Canvas for your course, including Modules, Assignments, Pages, Discussions, Quizzes, and Importing Content. This course is recommended for new faculty and those who want a refresher on the basics of Canvas.
Pedagogy Connection: Canvas is Ramapo’s Learning Management System. This workshop guides instructors on how to use Canvas as a tool for delivering and managing assignments, facilitating group work, and enhancing the student experience in the classroom.
Open to faculty and staff
Presenter: Professor Michael Bitz
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Canvas Teaching Circle
2021-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
This teaching circle focuses on the use of Canvas. Participants will share their experiences with Canvas, including their successes and challenges. We will also review the Canvas tools for content delivery, assignments, and grading.
Pedagogy Connection: Canvas is Ramapo’s Learning Management System. This workshop guides instructors on how to use Canvas as a tool for delivering and managing assignments, facilitating group work, and enhancing the student experience in the classroom.
Open to faculty and staff
Facilitator: Professor Michael Bitz
Meeting Schedule (be sure to register for each date)

Thursday, February 4, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, April 29, 1-2 p.m.

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Facilitating Group Projects in a Virtual Environment
2021-02-11 13:00 - 14:00
One of the most difficult aspects of the virtual learning environment is facilitating group assignments and projects. This workshop presents strategies for both synchronous and asynchronous platforms leading to successful and positive group work. Along with pedagogical considerations, the workshop covers technologies such as breakout rooms, discussion forums, peer review, and participation tracking.
Pedagogy Connection: This workshop highlights synchronous and asynchronous strategies for group work and assignments to facilitate student communication and engagement.
Open to faculty and staff
Presenter: Professor Michael Bitz
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LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor Instructor Training
2021-02-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-02-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.
Open to faculty and staff.
Presenter: Professional Respondus Trainer
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How To Use Webex 101 for End Users
2021-02-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-15 11:00 - 12:00
This Webinar workshop will review the basics of WebEx. This includes how to Join a Meeting, how to Schedule a Meeting, and functionality in the meeting.
Open to faculty, staff and students.
Presenter: Professional Webex Trainer
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Schedule Webex Meetings Using Google Calendar
2021-02-18 13:00 - 14:00
Learn how to schedule your meetings and invite guests from Google calendar. We will also review how to access and share recordings, and view attendance reports from ramapo.webex.com, as well as best practices.
Pedagogy Connection: This online learning platform is ideal for online and hybrid courses. Webex enables students to collaborate online, present research, and participate in chats and forums. Instructors are able to use the platform as a vehicle for delivering quality online synchronous instruction through the microphone/webcam, screen sharing, polling, and much more.
Open to everyone.
Presenter: Trish Williams
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Apple User Group
2021-02-19 12:30 - 13:30
Join other Apple users on campus to share knowledge and learn more about Macintosh computers, iPhones and iPads. Topics of discussion will be decided by the group.
Open to everyone.
Facilitator: Trish Williams
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Faculty Development Day
2021-02-24 13:00 - 16:00
Wednesday, February 24 from 1 – 4 p.m. is Faculty Development Day. This is a concentrated block of time for instructors to join together, discuss teaching, and develop their skills. Multiple offerings will be scheduled at the same time to provide as many opportunities for participation as possible. All are encouraged to attend! Faculty Development Day is co-sponsored by the Faculty Resource Center and the Instructional Design Center (IDC). However, other groups on campus are encouraged to offer development opportunities on this day as well!
Schedule

1-4 p.m.
Faculty Present a Canvas and Virtual Learning Showcase — Register

1:00-1:30: Fariba Nosrati
1:30-2:00: Joost Monen
2:00-2:30: Sharon Leathers
2:30-3:00: Michael Bitz
3:00-3:30: Ben Neill
3:30-4:00: Jeremy Teigen

1-2 p.m.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Information Session — Register

2-3 p.m.
Best Practices for Virtual Delivery of Math & Quantitative Courses— Register

3-3:30 p.m.
Faculty Resource Center (FRC) – Advisory Board Interest Meeting — Register

3:30-4 p.m.
Classroom Management with Webex Room Kits — Register

Faculty Present a Canvas and Virtual Learning Showcase
2021-02-24 13:00 - 16:00
Ramapo faculty members share their dynamic Canvas course sites and innovative approaches to virtual learning. Each faculty member will present for 30 minutes on their Canvas techniques and ideas for helping students stay engaged, connected, and organized in the virtual learning environment. Register for this session and use the same link to attend any of the 30 minute presentations. This event is part of Faculty Development Day and is sponsored by the Instructional Design Center.
Presenters:
1:00-1:30: Fariba Nosrati
1:30-2:00: Joost Monen
2:00-2:30: Sharon Leathers
2:30-3:00: Michael Bitz
3:00-3:30: Ben Neill
3:30-4:00: Jeremy Teigen
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Canvas Teaching Circle
2021-03-04 13:00 - 14:00
This teaching circle focuses on the use of Canvas. Participants will share their experiences with Canvas, including their successes and challenges. We will also review the Canvas tools for content delivery, assignments, and grading.
Pedagogy Connection: Canvas is Ramapo’s Learning Management System. This workshop guides instructors on how to use Canvas as a tool for delivering and managing assignments, facilitating group work, and enhancing the student experience in the classroom.
Open to faculty and staff.
Facilitator: Professor Michael Bitz
Meeting Schedule (be sure to register for each date)

Thursday, March 4, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, April 29, 1-2 p.m.

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Tech Tools and Resources for Creative Assignments
2021-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
Enabling students to synthesize the content in creative ways helps them to stay engaged in the course and further the depth of their understanding. Topics include storyboarding, digital narratives, infographics, flowcharts, and mapping. These are free, web-based tools that can be aligned with practically any course content.
Pedagogy Connection: This workshop presents strategies and resources to increase student engagement and content acquisition through the pathway of creativity.
Open to faculty and staff.
Presenter: Professor Michael Bitz
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