Virtual Fall Institute (VFI) Workshop
OAT's upcoming workshop: (August 8- 12)
Are you new to Canvas? Maybe you're looking for ways to increase student engagement with your course content? Or are you just curious about tech tools available at Stan State? Join the 2022 Virtual Fall Institute and get the information and inspiration you need for a successful Fall 2022 semester! Selected participants can also earn a $750 stipend for completing the institute requirements. All faculty are welcome to attend sessions without participating in the stipend program.
Institute Schedule
All sessions are held on Zoom. View the complete schedule for access to links and session descriptions.
Monday, Aug. 8 - Optional Pre-Institute Session: Welcome to Canvas!
9:30-10:30 - Setting Up Your Canvas Course (profile, course settings, using Modules)
11:00-12:00 - Canvas Grades: Grade Book & SpeedGrader
1:00-2:00 - Canvas Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions
Tuesday, Aug. 9 - Content
9:30-10:30 - Using Panopto Video Creatively
11:00-12:00 - Canvas Potpourri (Turnitin, Zoom, Rubrics, Course Settings)
1:00-2:00 - Designing Your Course in a Post-Pandemic World
Wednesday, Aug 10 - Interaction
9:30-10:30 - GoReact
11:00-12:00 - Discussions Plus
1:00-2:00 - Hypothesis
Thursday, Aug 11 - Assessment
9:30-10:30 - Canvas New Quizzes
11:00-12:00 - Canvas Outcomes
1:00-2:00 - Using Ally to Create Accessible Learning Experiences
Friday, Aug 12 - Participant Presentations
8:30-9:30 - Optional Presentation Tune Up Session
9:30-10:30 - New Classroom Technology for Fall
11:00-12:00 - Presentations, Session 1
1:00-2:00 - Presentations, Session 2
Stipend Requirements
To receive a stipend, participants must:
- Attend 9 of 10 sessions from Tues-Thu and the non-optional Friday sessions.
- Prepare a 10-minute presentation on at least three ideas you will incorporate into your Fall courses based on the workshops attended.
How to Register
Read complete information and register for VFI
Note: The information on this page is continually being updated with more information.
Open Virtual Office Hours
Do you need assistance with Canvas? OR want help redesigning your course?
Successful redesigns adhere to sound pedagogical principles associated with high-impact practices. The primary goal is to shift students from a passive, note‐taking role to an active learning orientation in order to enhance learning outcomes. But successful redesigns don't just happen; they require a high degree of intentionality. Quality needs to be designed into a course.
If you would like assistance in redesigning one of your courses, please contact oatsupport@csustan.edu.
Please join us during our Open Office Hours.
Open Office Hours - View Schedule
CSU - QLT Courses and Quality Matters (QM) Offered - Free!
CSU Online Course Services offers FREE professional development Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) and Quality Matters (QM) courses for tenure-track faculty and lecturer faculty across all 23 CSU Campuses. For more information: CSU-QLT Courses Offered
All courses are taught by certified CSU Facilitators who are faculty and/or instructiona
l designers with extensive experience and training in teaching and evaluating online courses. All courses are 3-weeks in length, online, asynchronous, require 15-20 hours, with a structured course schedule and due dates that must be followed. While you are able to move ahead in the course, you are expected to follow the due dates outlined in the schedule as peer-to-peer collaboration is an integral component of all courses. If you fall behind you must contact the facilitator as soon as possible to make arrangements to catch up. Printable Spring 2022 Course Training Schedule.
Additional Resources - Free!
Canvas 101:
Self-Paced Introduction to Canvas (Stan State). Learn all about Canvas and receive a "Canvas Warrior Badge" credential. Please email oat@csustan.edu to unlock the quiz and earn your Warrior Badge!
ACUE Online Teaching Toolkit:
To support instructors needing to make a quick transition to utilizing an online environment, the Association of College and University Educators is offering resources and recommendations that can be immediately put to use by instructors, to benefit both faculty and their students. Provide a justification summary of what you learned.