Skip to Instructional Design Center site navigationSkip to main content

Instructional Design Center

  • Hands-on Canvas Workshop

    Adler Center room 109

    This workshop will give participants the opportunity to explore how to use Canvas while building their courses within the system. We will cover options for account and course-level settings, structuring […]

  • Faculty Development Day

    Adler Center room 109

    Mark you calendar! Wednesday, February 12 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 […]

  • Excel Basics

    ASB-223

    This workshop will introduce you to the basics of the Excel workbook and its spreadsheets. Learn to input basic data elements, perform simple functions in your spreadsheet, and save your workbook for future use. Pedagogy Connection: A strong grasp of the Microsoft Office suite helps instructors to deliver assignments effectively (Word), present content to the […]

  • Apple User Group

    ASB-008

    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. Register below to […]

  • Grading with Canvas: Assignments, Gradebook, and Analytics

    ASB-223

    Canvas is a powerful tool for creating and grading assignments in your course. This workshop focuses on best practices for creating assignments, providing feedback, and organizing your grades. Participants will view sample assignments from a current course and explore a range of feedback options. We will also examine a gradebook in progress along with the […]

  • Web Conferencing for Snow Days, Online Learning, and More

    ASB-223

    Webex is a powerful teaching and conferencing platform that enables instructors to conduct live online classes and office hours. This workshop will introduce the basics of Webex and demonstrate its […]

  • Increasing Student Engagement with Canvas: Discussions, Forums, and More

    ASB-223

    Canvas features robust tools for increasing student engagement in a course. This workshop focuses on communications with students through tools like discussions, forums, multimedia feedback, and more. Participants will view examples from a current course and explore how communication tools can enhance the student experience and increase student engagement.  Pedagogy Connection: Canvas will become Ramapo’s […]