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Canvas New Quizzes

Microsoft Teams

New Quizzes is an advanced assessment tool which will be integrated within Canvas on 8th January 2024. It is designed to provide you with a more robust and flexible way to create and deliver assessments to students. New Quizzes offers a range of features and question types that go beyond the traditional assessment options available […]

Shaping Our Future: AI Principles and Practice for a Better Tomorrow

Riddel Hall, Conferece Room

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force that has the potential to redefine the future of work and societal norms. As we enter this new era, it's imperative to have a solid foundation based on clear values and principles. These will help us set a direction that reflects our goals and aspirations. In addition, we […]

Getting Started with Panopto on Canvas

Microsoft Teams

This training session will cover how to get started with using Panopto on Canvas VLE.  Topics covered include: Accessing Panopto from within Canvas A tour of the Panopto Course Folder in Canvas Sharing Panopto videos with students in Canvas Embedding videos using the Canvas Panopto Plugin Setting up and grading Panopto video assignments on Canvas […]

Event Series Canvas for Assessment

Canvas Assignments

Microsoft Teams

This 45-minute session covers the essential information you need to know when creating assignments on Canvas. Topics include:  Steps to prepare i.e. Setting the Grade Posting Policy, hiding the running total from students etc.  Hiding any files to be used for assessment purposes from your students   Organising your Assignments area through the use of assignment […]

Event Series Canvas for Assessment

Canvas Quizzes

Microsoft Teams

This session is focused on using Canvas quizzes for continuous assessment. Topics include:  Important quiz settings  Creating question banks and question groups  Different question types  Pitfalls to avoid    Access on iTrent

Microsoft Lists: An Introduction

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Lists is a productivity app included with Microsoft 365 that allows you to organize your thoughts, create lists with your teammates, and share lists throughout the organization. In this course you will be shown how to create a list from scratch or from a template and adjust lists using a wide variety of built-in […]

Event Series Canvas for Assessment

Grading on Canvas

Microsoft Teams

This session will walk you through how to mark assignments on Canvas. It will cover:   Gradebook features   Using SpeedGrader to mark work  Different types of feedback  How to post grades to students  Exporting the Gradebook    Access on iTrent

Event Series AI Lunchtime Bytes

AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Appetizer: Crafting Powerful Prompts

Microsoft Teams

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that has the potential to enhance various aspects of education. However, to get the most out of AI, we need to know how to communicate with it effectively. This workshop will introduce the concept and practice of ‘prompt engineering’, which describes the process of crafting prompts to get […]

Vevox: Getting Started

Microsoft Teams

Introductory session to Vevox - the University's audience engagement tool which provides interactive polling and surveying for virtual, in-person and hybrid settings. Vevox is a web-based solution available across multiple devices, and also integrates seamlessly into the likes of Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint. Sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams unless otherwise stated. Calendar invite will be […]

Event Series AI Lunchtime Bytes

AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Toolkit Showcase: Beyond Chatbots

Microsoft Teams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not limited to chatbots such ChatGPT. There are many other tools and apps that use AI in diverse and innovative ways. AI can be harnessed as a writing and research assistant, helping you refine your work and increase efficiency. Additionally, AI tools can also generate creative content such as images, presentations, […]

Panopto – An Introduction

Microsoft Teams

In this short, introductory session, QUB staff will be introduced to the University's video content management system, Panopto. Panopto is a best-in-class video platform that complements the University's approach to lecture capture and video recordings. It integrates seamlessly with Canvas and can be used to capture recording from your personal laptop/desktop in your office (campus […]

Panopto: Editor

Microsoft Teams

In this session, you will learn how to edit videos in the University’s video content management system, Panopto. Areas of focus: Editor orientation Trimming video streams Adding focus to video streams Adding Quizzes, YouTube videos, Panopto clips, and webpages Managing captions and audio descriptions Managing video details. Aimed at: Staff who are using Panopto and […]

Using Vevox with PowerPoint & Teams

Microsoft Teams

In this short session, you will learn how to confidently set up and manage the Vevox integrations with Microsoft PowerPoint and Teams. This session will focus on using the Vevox 365 PowerPoint add-in as the legacy PowerPoint Vevox add-in will be retired soon. We will supply advice on how to smoothly convert your presentations from […]

Getting Started with Panopto on Canvas

Microsoft Teams

This training session will cover how to get started with using Panopto on Canvas VLE.  Topics covered include: Accessing Panopto from within Canvas A tour of the Panopto Course Folder in Canvas Sharing Panopto videos with students in Canvas Embedding videos using the Canvas Panopto Plugin Setting up and grading Panopto video assignments on Canvas […]

Event Series AI Lunchtime Bytes

AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Appetizer: Crafting Powerful Prompts

Microsoft Teams

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that has the potential to enhance various aspects of education. However, to get the most out of AI, we need to know how to communicate with it effectively. This workshop will introduce the concept and practice of ‘prompt engineering’, which describes the process of crafting prompts to get […]

Co-Design – The what, the why and the how!

Microsoft Teams

This session will introduce you to the process of running your own co-design workshops with your students to enhance the overall learning experience. Co-design workshops will allow you to discover unique perspectives through collaboration and include students’ opinions in key decisions. This could include, for example, student assessment, how your Canvas module could be enhanced […]

Event Series AI Lunchtime Bytes

AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Toolkit Showcase: Beyond Chatbots

Microsoft Teams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not limited to chatbots such ChatGPT. There are many other tools and apps that use AI in diverse and innovative ways. AI can be harnessed as a writing and research assistant, helping you refine your work and increase efficiency. Additionally, AI tools can also generate creative content such as images, presentations, […]

Vevox: Getting Started

Microsoft Teams

Introductory session to Vevox - the University's audience engagement tool which provides interactive polling and surveying for virtual, in-person and hybrid settings. Vevox is a web-based solution available across multiple devices, and also integrates seamlessly into the likes of Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint. Sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams unless otherwise stated. Calendar invite will be […]

Event Series Generative AI Summer Sessions

Generative AI foundations: Unpacking the hype

Microsoft Teams

Please join us online for this one-hour session that will start from scratch, exploring why Generative AI (Chat GPT, Gemini, Claude) is **generating** so much hype, its impact, and how to effectively use it. It's designed for those just getting started or totally new to Generative AI.  This workshop is part of the Generative AI […]