This practical session will introduce you to the tools and features that can be used to manage and support a Queen’s teaching module. It will present the various user roles defined for Queen’s staff and explain the permissions associated with each. Focus will be on Canvas tools and features which help to facilitate communication of […]
This session will enable you to use the integrated tool within Canvas to set up and manage Turnitin assignments. We will create an assignment and explore the different settings in both Canvas and Turnitin. We will get a student's view of how to submit and the steps they need to take to do so. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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
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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
