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Workshops and Training

Fall 2024 Workshops

LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Prevent Cheating During Online Exams
Thursday, Sep 19, 12:00pm-12:45pm
Mode: Virtual
Presenter: Respondus Trainer

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents digital cheating during an online exam. Respondus Monitor is a companion product for LockDown Browser that deters cheating when students take online exams in non- proctored environments. This virtual webinar will be hosted by a Respondus trainer who will cover how to use LockDown Browser in both proctored and non-proctored environments, the student perspective using each application, efficient review of the assessment data collected, and best practices and tips for success with both applications.

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Canvas: Mastering New Quizzes
Wednesday, Sep 25, 10:00am-11:00am
Mode: Hybrid
Presenter: Danielle Howarth

New Quizzes adds efficient design, robust reporting and moderation options, and a variety of engaging question types to elevate your assessments. Join us to explore some of the key features that New Quizzes offers. This workshop is aimed at both current users of Classic Quizzes and those totally new to using Quizzes in Canvas.

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Canvas: Get to Know Your Gradebook
Wednesday, Oct 9, 10:00am-11:00am
Mode: Hybrid
Presenter: Danielle Howarth

The Canvas Gradebook is a vital tool for instructors to track student progress and communicate grades effectively. It is also a helpful resource for students to view their grades and instructor feedback in real-time, giving them a better understanding of how they are performing in the course. This workshop will cover key aspects of the Canvas Gradebook, including setup and organization, sorting and filtering data, posting grades, and using SpeedGrader.

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Canvas: Templates
Thursday, Nov 14, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mode: Hybrid
Presenter: Lauren Burbank

Canvas Templates are finally here and will be automatically applied starting in the Winter semester! You may have already gotten a sneak preview during a workshop, but now they will be applied to all future semesters’ courses. Join us in this workshop to learn everything you need to know about how to update them and integrate your pre-existing content into them. This will be a hands-on session, so please be ready to work on your Winter course or a sandbox version to get the most out of this training!

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Accessibility / Assistive Technology
Thursday, Nov 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mode: Hybrid
Presenters: Missy Long & Lauren Burbank

Join us to learn more about the Office of Student Services and how they can support your students with accommodations. Missy Long will be guest presenting and discuss the assistive technology we have at Ramapo, what accommodations the OSS serves, and how to talk to your students with accommodations. This is a very important topic and one that will be sure to empower your role in making Ramapo College an accessible learning environment.

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Getting to Know Panopto: New Lecture Capture and Screen Recording System
Tuesday, Dec 3, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Mode: Online
Presenter: Panopto Trainer

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Panopto replaces YuJa as the screen recording platform for lectures, tutorials, and other content. (All content from YuJa will be migrated automatically into the new platform.) This workshop covers the basics of Panopto including how to make a recording, integrate Panopto into Canvas Assignments, and more. This workshop will be led virtually by a Panopto trainer.

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Recorded Trainings

If you were unable to attend a workshop, or want to review, you can watch any recorded workshop at your convenience. The recordings below are from IDC workshops that focus on instructional technologies that can be used in either face-to-face, hybrid or online courses.

Recorded Trainings

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Virtual Hub

Are you looking for content that delves into the exciting realm of instructional technology? Would you like to stay up-to-date on exciting ed tech tools (pilots, licenses, and recommendations)?

Explore our exclusive IDC Virtual Hub—featuring a continuous release of new, self-paced training modules, custom resources/templates and enriching discussions with your peers.

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