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Canvas Assignments
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
Canvas for Support Staff
Microsoft TeamsThis 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 Quizzes
Microsoft TeamsThis 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
Co-Design – The what, the why and the how!
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
Grading on Canvas
Microsoft TeamsThis 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
Canvas for Support Staff
Microsoft TeamsThis 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 for Support Staff
Microsoft TeamsThis 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 Fundamentals
Microsoft TeamsThis beginner-level session is aimed at new staff or those who would like a Canvas refresher. It will help you to become familiar with the features of Canvas and introduce some of the core competencies required to use it successfully as a teaching and learning...
Generative AI and Digital Learning
Microsoft TeamsThe ‘QUB Digital Learning Discussions’ group meeting in September will focus on Generative AI and Digital Learning. The session will be led by Mairéad Pratschke, Chair in Digital Education at the University of Manchester. Mairéad will provide a high-level overview of recent developments in generative AI, explain...
Cancelled Canvas and Accessibility
Microsoft TeamsThis session is dedicated to digital accessibility on Canvas. We will take a tour around Blackboard Ally and learn some do’s and don’ts when working towards increasing course accessibility scores and breaking down barriers to learning.
Turnitin Essentials
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
Canvas Assignments
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
Canvas Quizzes
Microsoft TeamsThis 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
Grading on Canvas
Microsoft TeamsThis 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
AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Appetizer: Crafting Powerful Prompts
Microsoft TeamsArtificial 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...
Co-Design – The what, the why and the how!
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
Co-Design – The what, the why and the how!
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Toolkit Showcase: Beyond Chatbots
Microsoft TeamsArtificial 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...
Digital Capability and its Impact on Higher Education
Microsoft TeamsThe ‘QUB Digital Learning Discussions’ group meeting in November will focus on Digital Capability and the session will be led by Dr Becki Vickerstaff, Higher Education Senior Consultant at JISC. In this interactive workshop, we discuss and explore why understanding and developing digital capability is important for...
AI Lunchtime Bytes – Bytes of Inclusion: AI’s Impact on Accessibility
Microsoft TeamsArtificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to become a powerful ally for accessibility and digital inclusion. AI can help create more accessible content and enhance assistive technology for students with disabilities. This workshop provides an overview of the principles and standards of accessibility and digital...