Training Schedule

You can schedule a consultation for course design, or other technical issues related to educational technologies. Contact Jerome Gratigny, Director, Academic Technology Services, at gratigny_ja@mercer.edu or call 478-301-5521.

If there is a particular workshop that you would like to be provided for your specific department please contact Jerome to schedule a session.

Upcoming Training Sessions

Training sessions are schdeuled for as 30-45 minute sessions based on the needs of the topic.
Please feel free to join as you can.

Canvas Basics: Getting Started with Homepage, Modules, Content, & Gradebook

Aug 14, 2024 11:00 AM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/92995417060

Aug 15, 2024 02:00 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/96920119704

Aug 21, 2024 02:30 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/93955253234

Instructors will be introduced to the fundamental features of Canvas.
Learn how to design an engaging and informative homepage for your course.
Understand how to structure your course content using modules.
Learn how to organize lessons, assignments, quizzes, and other materials.
Discover various ways to populate your modules and how to publish content.
Learn how to create a well-organized and visually appealing Canvas course.

Zoom Essentials

Aug 22, 2024 02:00 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/91334343385

Aug 28, 2024 02:00 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/95764865057

Introduction to Zoom: Overview of features and capabilities.
Understanding the Zoom interface: Meeting controls, participants panel, and chat box.
Scheduling and hosting meetings: Setting up meetings, inviting participants, and managing settings.
Exploring meeting options: Screen sharing, annotation tools, and virtual backgrounds.
Utilizing breakout rooms for small group discussions and activities.
Managing participant interactions: Muting, spotlighting, and managing permissions.
Recording meetings and accessing recording options.

Assessments and Grading

Aug 26, 2024 01:00 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/94405038913

Sep 3, 2024 02:00 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/92967730731

Creating and managing quizzes: question types, settings, and options.
Setting up and managing assignments: online submissions, peer reviews, and group assignments.
Exploring SpeedGrader for efficient grading and feedback.
Using grading schemes and weighted assignment groups.

Analytics and Reporting

Sep 4, 2024 02:30 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/94760138132

Accessing and interpreting course analytics: participation, submissions, and grades.
Identifying at-risk students using the analytics dashboard.
Generating and exporting course reports for assessment and evaluation.
Utilizing student analytics to inform instructional decisions and interventions.

Collaboration and Sharing in Office 365

Aug 27, 2024 01:30 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/99324899607

Sep 12, 2024 02:00 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/95114943375

Overview of Office 365 collaboration features including OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
Understanding co-authoring and real-time collaboration in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Sharing documents securely within and outside the organization.
Best practices for document management in collaborative environments.

Understanding Turnitin Reports and Integration with Canvas

Aug 29, 2024 01:30 PM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/92466617631

Sep 9, 2024 11:00 AM
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/98995028420

Gain an understanding of Turnitin's role in maintaining academic integrity.
Learn how to interpret Turnitin reports effectively, including the similarity index and sources of similarity.
Understand how to integrate Turnitin with Canvas assignments and navigate Turnitin settings.

Microsoft Word Essentials

Formatting text: font styles, sizes, colors, and alignment.
Using paragraph formatting: indentation, line spacing, and alignment.
Inserting and formatting images, tables, and lists.
Tips for efficient document navigation and editing.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Introduction to spreadsheet concepts: rows, columns, and cells.
Data entry techniques and formatting options.
Basic formulas and functions (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN).
Sorting and filtering data for analysis.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate Skills

Working with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Advanced functions and formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF statements).
Introduction to data analysis tools: PivotTables and PivotCharts.
Tips for data visualization and presentation.

Canvas Analytics and Reporting

Accessing and interpreting course analytics: participation, submissions, and grades.
Identifying at-risk students using the analytics dashboard.
Generating and exporting course reports for assessment and evaluation.
Utilizing student analytics to inform instructional decisions and interventions.

PowerPoint Design Principles

Understanding design principles for effective PowerPoint presentations.
Exploring layout, color schemes, and typography.
Using visual hierarchy to emphasize key points.
Incorporating images and multimedia effectively for engagement.

Microsoft Teams Essentials

Introduction to Microsoft Teams: Overview of features and capabilities.
Understanding Teams interface: Channels, Tabs, and Conversations.
Creating and managing teams and channels for effective collaboration.
Scheduling and conducting meetings: Setting up meetings, sharing screens, and recording sessions.
Tips for effective communication and collaboration in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Collaboration and Sharing in Office 365

Overview of Office 365 collaboration features including OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
Understanding co-authoring and real-time collaboration in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Sharing documents securely within and outside the organization.
Best practices for document management in collaborative environments.

Understanding Turnitin Reports and Integration with Canvas

Gain an understanding of Turnitin's role in maintaining academic integrity.
Learn how to interpret Turnitin reports effectively, including the similarity index and sources of similarity.
Understand how to integrate Turnitin with Canvas assignments and navigate Turnitin settings.
Discover how to access and interpret AI reports for identifying potential contract cheating or outsourced work.

Microsoft Word Essentials

Formatting text: font styles, sizes, colors, and alignment.
Using paragraph formatting: indentation, line spacing, and alignment.
Inserting and formatting images, tables, and lists.
Tips for efficient document navigation and editing.

Microsoft Word Advanced Features

Working with styles and templates for consistent document formatting.
Advanced formatting techniques: headers, footers, and page numbering.
Managing long documents with table of contents, footnotes, and endnotes.
Collaboration features: track changes, comments, and reviewing tools.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Introduction to spreadsheet concepts: rows, columns, and cells.
Data entry techniques and formatting options.
Basic formulas and functions (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN).
Sorting and filtering data for analysis.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate Skills

Working with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Advanced functions and formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF statements).
Introduction to data analysis tools: PivotTables and PivotCharts.
Tips for data visualization and presentation.

Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials

Creating and formatting slides: text boxes, shapes, and images.
Applying themes, layouts, and slide transitions.
Inserting multimedia elements: audio, video, and animations.
Tips for delivering effective presentations.

Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced Features

Working with slide masters and templates for consistent design.
Advanced animation and slide transition effects.
Collaborative features: comments, sharing, and co-authoring.
Tips for organizing and rehearsing presentations.

Excel Data Visualization Techniques

Creating dynamic charts and graphs to visualize data effectively.
Using sparklines and data bars for quick insights.
Formatting charts and graphs for clarity and impact.
Exploring options for exporting Excel charts and graphs to other applications.

PowerPoint Design Principles

Understanding design principles for effective PowerPoint presentations.
Exploring layout, color schemes, and typography.
Using visual hierarchy to emphasize key points.
Incorporating images and multimedia effectively for engagement.

PowerPoint Slide Master and Templates

Understanding the slide master view and its importance for consistent design.
Creating and customizing slide layouts and master slides.
Developing custom templates for branded presentations.
Tips for managing slide masters and templates across presentations.

Office Productivity Tips and Tricks

Exploring productivity hacks and shortcuts across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Customizing the Office interface to streamline workflows.
Leveraging templates, add-ins, and third-party tools for efficiency.
Time-saving techniques for common tasks such as formatting, navigation, and data entry.

Microsoft Teams Essentials

Introduction to Microsoft Teams: Overview of features and capabilities.
Understanding Teams interface: Channels, Tabs, and Conversations.
Creating and managing teams and channels for effective collaboration.
Scheduling and conducting meetings: Setting up meetings, sharing screens, and recording sessions.
Tips for effective communication and collaboration in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Zoom Essentials

Introduction to Zoom: Overview of features and capabilities.
Understanding the Zoom interface: Meeting controls, participants panel, and chat box.
Scheduling and hosting meetings: Setting up meetings, inviting participants, and managing settings.
Exploring meeting options: Screen sharing, annotation tools, and virtual backgrounds.
Utilizing breakout rooms for small group discussions and activities.
Managing participant interactions: Muting, spotlighting, and managing permissions.
Recording meetings and accessing recording options.

Introduction to Canvas

Overview of the Canvas learning management system.
Navigating the Canvas dashboard and course interface.
Understanding course navigation: Modules, Pages, Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes.
Accessing and customizing user settings and preferences.

Creating Course Content

Creating and organizing content modules for effective course delivery.
Building and editing pages with rich content: text, images, videos, and links.
Designing engaging discussions and facilitating online discourse.
Creating assignments and setting up submission types, due dates, and grading criteria.

Assessments and Grading

Creating and managing quizzes: question types, settings, and options.
Setting up and managing assignments: online submissions, peer reviews, and group assignments.
Exploring SpeedGrader for efficient grading and feedback.
Using grading schemes and weighted assignment groups.

Communication and Collaboration

Facilitating synchronous and asynchronous communication with announcements.

Setting up and managing discussions: moderation, grading, and threading.
Collaborating with students through group assignments and collaborations.
Using Canvas Inbox for private messaging and communication.

Analytics and Reporting

Accessing and interpreting course analytics: participation, submissions, and grades.
Identifying at-risk students using the analytics dashboard.
Generating and exporting course reports for assessment and evaluation.
Utilizing student analytics to inform instructional decisions and interventions.

Advanced Canvas Features

Exploring advanced Canvas features and settings.
Customizing course navigation and layout using modules and pages.
Integrating external tools and apps for enhanced functionality.
Configuring course settings and permissions for different user roles.
Troubleshooting common issues and best practices for Canvas administration.

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