Instructional Design Center

Creating Assignments in Canvas
2020-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Canvas enables instructors to present assignments, view submitted student work, and provide feedback in an effective and efficient manner. This workshop covers how to create a new Assignment, set due dates and other criteria, and use the Canvas grading and gradebook systems.
Presenter: Michael Bitz
Level: Introductory
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Outcomes and Rubrics in Canvas
2020-08-25 13:00 - 14:00
Canvas enables instructors to track student performance across learning outcomes designated for the course. This workshop highlights how to set up the learning outcomes, build rubrics based on those outcomes, and view the Learning Mastery system in Canvas.
Presenter: Michael Bitz
Level: Advanced
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Using Canvas Discussion Forums
2020-08-26 11:00 - 12:00
Discussions in Canvas are a great tool for students to share their ideas and reflect on each other’s posts. This workshop highlights how to create a new Discussion, reply to student posts, and incorporate multimedia into the forums.
Presenter: Michael Bitz
Level: Introductory
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Creating Canvas Assignments with Dynamic Tools and Resources
2020-08-26 13:00 - 14:00
Canvas enables instructors to create engaging assignments with third-party applications that integrate with the Canvas LMS. This workshop focuses on how to create a Canvas assignment with tools like FlipGrid, TechSmith Knowmia (formerly Relay), as well as embed multimedia elements into Canvas Discussions.
Presenter: Tammi Redd
Level: Advanced
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Creating Exams in Canvas
2020-08-27 11:00 - 12:00
Instructors can create quizzes, midterms, and final exams through Canvas. This workshop introduces how to set the details of a quiz, add a variety of questions, and make accommodations for students with OSS accommodations.
Presenter: Michael Bitz
Level: Introductory
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Ramping Up for Virtual Education with the Webex Education Connector
2020-08-27 12:00 - 12:30
During this Webinar, we will be exploring best practices and strategies for getting started with an online, face-to-face, live environment. Tips and tricks will be shared in light of student management and engagement during the class. The underlying technology discussed will be the Webex Education Connector for Learning Management Systems.
Open to faculty and staff
Presenter: Lance Ford, Webex Trainer
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Proctoring Exams with Respondus
2020-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
Respondus is a proctoring system integrated into Canvas for the purpose of proctoring online exams. This workshop introduces how to use Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor, tips for success, and pitfalls to avoid.
Presenter: Julie Fitzgerald
Level: Advanced
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Get Up and Running in Canvas in One Hour
2020-09-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
Learn the basics of using Canvas for your course, such as navigating the platform, uploading files, adding website links, and embedding multimedia elements onto your course page. An introduction to the quiz and gradebook functions will also be provided. This course is highly recommended for all faculty.
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 instructors.
Presenter: Professor Michael Bitz
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How to Use Webex 101 for End Users
2020-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-09-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2020-10-09 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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Webex for Education
2020-09-14 10:00 - 11:00
This workshop will review functionality specifically for use in an education setting.
Presenter: Webex Trainer
Open to faculty and staff
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Poll Everywhere, Flipgrid, and other Exciting Technologies for the Virtual Classroom
2020-09-15 13:00 - 14:00
This workshop presents some of the latest technologies to help increase student engagement in a virtual classroom. Participants will practice using free, web-based tools that can be incorporated into courses as activities, assignments, and reflections. The workshop will also demonstrate how to embed or link these tools into Canvas.
Pedagogy Connection: In a virtual classroom, student engagement is sometimes difficult to achieve. This workshop provides resources that can help increase student engagement as well as build community in an online setting.
Open to instructors.
Presenter: Professor Michael Bitz
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Creating Assignments and Using the Gradebook in Canvas
2020-09-17 13:00 - 14:00
Canvas enables instructors to present assignments, view submitted student work, and provide feedback in an effective and efficient manner. This workshop covers how to create a new Assignment, set due dates and other criteria, and use the Canvas grading and gradebook systems.
Pedagogy Connection: Canvas is now the College’s Learning Management System. This workshop guides instructors on how to increase student engagement through engaging assignments
Open to faculty and staff.
Presenter: Professor Michael Bitz
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Advanced Webex
2020-09-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-10-16 11:00 - 12:00
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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Creating Quizzes in Canvas
2020-09-22 13:00 - 14:00
Instructors can create quizzes, midterms, and final exams through Canvas. This workshop introduces how to set the details of a quiz, add a variety of questions, and make accommodations for students with OSS accommodations.
Pedagogy Connection: Canvas is now the College’s Learning Management System. This workshop guides instructors on how to successfully create online assessments in Canvas. The workshop covers a variety of assessment options and also investigates ways to prevent cheating.
Open to faculty and staff.
Presenter: Professor Michael Bitz
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Record and Share Your Lectures with TechSmith Knowmia
2020-09-24 13:00 - 14:00
This session will introduce you to the capabilities of the newest version of TechSmith Knowmia (formerly called Relay) to record lectures and presentations that can be shared with students. Capture everything that you can display on a computer screen, including PowerPoint presentations, and interactions with software or web sites. Along with the video from the computer screen, record your voice and other audio, and optionally your face with a webcam. The simplicity of Knowmia makes it easy to record, publish and share your videos. Knowmia allows you to add quiz questions to your videos, as well. Relay is available for students to use as well for recording presentations.
Pedagogy Connection: TechSmith Knowmia enables instructors to create high quality and engaging instructional videos for any course. This mode of instructional delivery helps students to learn course content at their own pace and on their own time. Instructional videos also enable instructors to “flip” the classroom by covering the content online and helping students to practice or discuss the concepts in class.
Open to faculty and staff.
Presenter: Trish Williams
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Apple User Group
2020-09-25 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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Cybersecurity Awareness
2020-10-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
Cyber crime has become a multi-billion dollar industry and many cyber crimes can be avoided by following safe computing practices. Learn valuable techniques to help protect your data, identity and avoid online fraud.

Password best practices
Identifying fraudulent emails
Safe web browsing
Social media safety
Virus protection
Backing up your data

Open to everyone.
Presenter: Trish Williams
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Webex for Education
2020-10-12 10:00 - 11:00
This workshop will review functionality specifically for use in an education setting.
Presenter: Webex Trainer
Open to faculty, staff and students
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Collaborating with Google Docs, Slides and Drive
2020-10-15 13:00 - 14:00
Google Docs is part of the G Suite of applications included with Gmail. This workshop will focus on the Google Docs text editor, where you will get hands-on experience creating, and editing a document with others. Google Slides will also be demonstrated for creating and sharing slideshow presentations. Learn how to find and manage Docs and Slides on your Google Drive. Learn how to upload and share files and folders to your Google Drive.
Pedagogy Connection: Google Docs and Slides enables instructors to create collaborative assignments and peer editing groups. Docs is also an excellent tool for brainstorming and sharing important class information. Students can use Docs and Slides to complete assignments. Work more efficiently with Google Drive without fear of losing your materials.
Open to everyone.
Presenter: Trish Williams
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Webex Meetings Breakout Sessions
2020-10-21 13:00 - 13:55
This session will review how to use Breakout Rooms with Webex Meetings. Breakout Rooms is a new feature, and requires the most current version of Webex Meetings.
Presenter: Salina Neuhaus, Customer Success Manager
Open to faculty and staff
This event is part of Faculty Development Day.
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Faculty Development Day
2020-10-21 13:00 - 16:30
Mark you calendar!
Wednesday, October 21 from 1 – 4:30 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!
Please be sure to continue to check out this page for more updates as the date approaches!
1 -1:55 p.m.
Option A: Strategies for Internationalizing Your Curriculum
Option B: Webex Meetings Breakout Sessions
2 -2:55 p.m.
Option A: New Faculty Spotlight: “In with the NEW!”
Option B: Canvas/Webex Integration
3 -3:45 p.m.
Option A: Responding to Student Disclosure of Sexual Assault
Option B: Webex Events
3:45 -4:30 p.m.
Option A: Managing Faculty Stress During COVID19
Option B: Webex Teams

Explore the Canvas/Webex Integration
2020-10-21 14:00 - 14:55
This session will review the functionality of the Webex integration available from your Canvas course. Options available to instructors include Webex Meetings, Webex Teams, and Office Hours through Webex.
Presenter: Salina Neuhaus, Customer Success Manager
Open to faculty and staff
This event is part of Faculty Development Day.
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Webex Events
2020-10-21 15:00 - 15:45
This session will review how to schedule a Webex event, functionality in the event, host privileges and attendee privileges. Events are used for larger scale, auditorium style events where you want to limit how the attendees participate. Come learn about Webex Events so you are ready to run your next event!
Presenter: Salina Neuhaus, Customer Success Manager
Open to faculty and staff
This event is part of Faculty Development Day.
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Webex Teams
2020-10-21 15:45 - 16:30
This session will review the functionality of WebEx Teams and it’s best practices. Webex Teams is a collaborative, persistent environment organized into Spaces and Teams. Teams allows for both asynchronous and synchronous features. Teams allows chat discussion, sharing of files, whiteboards, links, launch Webex Meetings, and more. Unlike Webex Meetings which end after the meeting end time, Teams are always available for people to work in. Teams can be used for classes (entire class or small group work), committees, units or other groups.
Presenter: Salina Neuhaus, Customer Success Manager
Open to faculty and staff
This event is part of Faculty Development Day.
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