Digital Learning Spring 2022 Offerings

Each semester, the Office of Digital Learning holds a series of monthly workshops that focus on pedagogical and technological strategies that you can incorporate into your course. We encourage you to come to the live workshops to get the most out of it and interact with your colleagues; however, if you're unable to join us, no worries. Each workshop is recorded and archived for you to watch at a convenient time.

Workshop Schedule

You can learn more about or register for any of the following sessions by going to our registration page on Bridge. Each session will be delivered online.

• Tuesday, Jan. 25: A Guide to Open Education Resources and Affordable Content

• Tuesday, Feb. 1: Designing Effective Group Projects in Online Courses

• Wednesday, Feb. 16: Tips for Teaching Online: Practical Advice from Instructors

• Thursday, March 3: New Quizzes: A Brief Introduction to the New Quiz Tool Coming Soon

• Wednesday, March 23: Tips for Teaching Online: Practical Advice from Instructors

• Wednesday, April 6: Incorporating Gamification into Your Courses

• Tuesday, April 19: Tips for Teaching Online: Practical Advice from Instructors

Session Information

A Guide to Open Education Resources and Affordable Content

Date and Time: Tuesday, Jan. 25 | 1 - 2 P.M.

Facilitator: Craig Finlay | Registration Information

Description: Over the past three years, the Office of Digital Learning and UNO Libraries have awarded over 100 grants from their respective programs to UNO faculty and instructors to adopt Open Educational Resources and affordable content. This has resulted in collective savings of well above $1 million for UNO students. Several research studies have shown that adoption of these types of resources can increase student success and decrease DFW rates. Please join us to learn more about Open Educational Resources and affordable content and how you can apply for grants to implement them in your courses.

Designing Effective Group Projects in Online Courses

Date and Time: Tuesday, Feb. 1 | 2 - 3 P.M.

Facilitator: Marlina Davidson | Registration Information

Description: Participating in team projects offers students the chance to develop interpersonal communication skills, build relationships with classmates, and increase the level of collective competencies as each group member brings something different to the group. However, in the online environment where the majority of the work occurs asynchronously, students may resist having to work with others on graded assignments. Please join the Digital Learning team to learn more about designing effective group projects in online courses and keep students engaged.

Tips for Teaching Online: Practical Advice from Instructors

Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb. 16 | 1 - 2 P.M.

Facilitators: Angelika Stout, Ray LeBlanc, Marlina Davidson | Registration Information

Description: No matter how long you’ve been teaching, teaching online can be a daunting task. Online classes can feel quite different from in-person classes, and you may not be able to do all the same things online that you did face-to-face. But that’s not to say you can’t create the same type of inclusive, quality learning environment for your students. Join UNO faculty along with the Digital Learning team to hear as well as share practical advice on how to choose the right tools and master your online course.

New Quizzes: A Brief Introduction to the New Quiz Tool Coming Soon

Date and Time: Thursday, March 3 | 1 - 2 P.M.

Facilitator: Rick Murch-Shafer | Registration Information

Description: New Quizzes in Canvas are coming. While available as an optional tool for a couple of years, Canvas is getting closer to moving everyone from Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes. Come learn how New Quizzes work, what new features they bring, and how to enable them to use now in your courses if you wish.

Tips for Teaching Online: Practical Advice from Instructors

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 23 | 10 - 11 A.M.

Facilitators:

Michaela Schenkelberg, Ph.D.; Lisette Aliaga-Linares, Ph.D.; and Marlina Davidson.

Registration Information

Description: No matter how long you’ve been teaching, teaching online can be a daunting task. Online classes can feel quite different from in-person classes, and you may not be able to do all the same things online that you did face-to-face. But that’s not to say you can’t create the same type of inclusive, quality learning environment for your students. Join UNO faculty along with the Digital Learning team to hear as well as share practical advice on how to choose the right tools and master your online course.

Incorporating Gamification into Your Courses

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 6 | 2 - 3 P.M.

Facilitator: Kristin Bradley | Registration Information

Description: The power of games as learning devices is well established. Student engagement, performance, and retention in online education can be improved by adopting a story design and gamification format. In this session you will learn some of the features of games that best engage students. The results can guide faculty members looking for ways to incorporate gamification into their courses. Please join the Digital Learning team to learn how to incorporate gamification into your courses.

Tips for Teaching Online: Practical Advice from Instructors

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 19 | 1 - 2 P.M.

Facilitators: Sarah Osborn, Ph.D.; Karen Falconer-Hindi, Ph.D.; and Marlina Davidson.

Registration Information

Description: No matter how long you’ve been teaching, teaching online can be a daunting task. Online classes can feel quite different from in-person classes, and you may not be able to do all the same things online that you did face-to-face. But that’s not to say you can’t create the same type of inclusive, quality learning environment for your students. Join UNO faculty along with the Digital Learning team to hear as well as share practical advice on how to choose the right tools and master your online course.