SDCCD Workshop Offerings
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Professional Development Workshop Offerings
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering continuous professional growth and enhancing our students' learning experience, we are excited to introduce a series of professional development workshops that will be covering course design foundations and effective practices to support an inclusive learning environment.
Workshop Series
We have three main workshop series:
- CAN DO: For Busy Educators Series
We'll cover the essentials of using Canvas, along with some of its special features to help you streamline your teaching and enhance student engagement. Perfect for those short on time but eager to maximize their Canvas skills. Join us and discover what Canvas CAN DO for you! - Ed-Venture Series
This workshop series is all about exploring innovative teaching practices to boost student learning and make your courses a hit with students. Whether you're looking to refresh your approach or try something new, these sessions are packed with creative strategies and practical tips. Join us and take your teaching to the next level! - Za-Za Zoom Series
Join us for a series of workshops where you'll learn how to harness the power of Zoom to elevate your teaching. From designing interactive sessions to creating a strong learning community, we'll show you how to make the most of Zoom's features to engage your students like never before. Don't miss out!
Engage!
Along with our new workshop series, we're excited to offer additional details on each session to help you make the most of these opportunities. We're all about fostering open dialogue, so don't hesitate to ask questions and engage with us. Let's learn and grow together!
- Click-A-Long
This hands-on session lets you work on your course in real-time while following along with guided instructions. Bring your laptop, and as we explore features and strategies, you'll click along and apply them directly to your course. It’s the perfect way to learn by doing and leave the workshop with tangible progress! - Demo
We'll be showcasing new applications and processes that can elevate your teaching experience. You'll get a firsthand look at how these tools work, with step-by-step guidance on how to integrate them into your own courses. It's a great opportunity to see the latest innovations in action and ask questions along the way! - Community/Panel
This is your chance to engage with fellow educators in a collaborative space where we’ll discuss key topics, share insights, and explore different perspectives. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to listen in, this workshop is all about open dialogue and learning from each other. Everyone’s voice is welcome!
Below is our offerings of various workshops and links to their Zoom link and recorded sessions. Please use the “Search” box to find topics related to workshops that you are interested in.
| Title | Date and Time | Description | Series | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before You Hit That Publish Button |
8/28/2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Master the technical aspects of course setup in Canvas, ensuring your online class is polished and ready for students before you hit "Publish." This hands-on workshop will guide you through essential steps like setting a course home page, sharing your syllabus effectively, enabling Student View, validating links, and reviewing for accessibility. By the end of this session, you'll be confident in building and publishing your course, with access to adaptable course layouts and accessible codes to enhance your online teaching environment. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| The Canvas Safety Net: Securing Your Course Data and Grades |
8/29/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Discover the Canvas Safety Net, a crucial framework for protecting and recovering essential academic data in your online courses. This workshop will help you identify common data loss challenges in Canvas, distinguish between Canvas and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions functionalities, and implement best practices for securing course content and grades. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to safeguard your course data, ensure data integrity, minimize the risk of data loss, and enhance the security and reliability of your online teaching environment. | Demo/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Introducing PopeTech Accessibility Guide & Dashboard |
9/3/2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Explore the Pope Tech Suite, featuring the Accessibility Guide and Dashboard, to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of your Canvas courses. This workshop will demonstrate how to activate these free tools in Canvas and use them to quickly identify and remediate accessibility issues in your course content. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to create more equitable learning environments, ensure all students have equal access to your instructional materials and improve overall course accessibility. | Demo/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| New Canvas Discussions |
9/5/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
This webinar introduces faculty to the mandatory Canvas Discussions and Announcements redesign, effective July 20, 2024, exploring key changes, new features, and best practices for leveraging these tools in your courses. By the end of this session, participants will be able to navigate the redesigned interfaces, implement new features such as the updated toolbar, create anonymous discussions, and apply best practices to promote student engagement. Join us to ensure a smooth transition and discover how these updates can enhance student learning outcomes in your Canvas courses. | Demo/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| New Canvas Discussions |
9/9/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
This webinar introduces faculty to the mandatory Canvas Discussions and Announcements redesign, effective July 20, 2024, exploring key changes, new features, and best practices for leveraging these tools in your courses. By the end of this session, participants will be able to navigate the redesigned interfaces, implement new features such as the updated toolbar, create anonymous discussions, and apply best practices to promote student engagement. Join us to ensure a smooth transition and discover how these updates can enhance student learning outcomes in your Canvas courses. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Is Your Content Readable? |
9/16/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Explore how to adapt your Canvas course content for today's digital-native students, considering the impact of social media and smartphones on attention spans and reading habits. This workshop will help you distinguish between traditional academic writing and effective digital writing principles, tailored for online education. By the end of this session, you'll be able to apply specific techniques in Canvas to optimize your course content for enhanced readability and improve student engagement. | Demo/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) for Student Engagement (City & Zoom) |
9/19/2024 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Explore how to enhance student engagement in online courses through Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) strategies. This workshop introduces the concept of RSI, its impact on learning outcomes, and how to implement it effectively using Canvas tools. By the end of this session, you will be able to create more interactive and engaging online learning environments, and improve student motivation and success in your courses. | Zoom Link | |
| Weave in OER, Rope in More Students |
9/23/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Discover how to incorporate Open Educational Resources (OER) into your courses, reducing textbook costs for students and potentially boosting enrollment. This workshop will guide you through exploring OER repositories like OpenStax and MERLOT, adapt and customize these resources, and properly attribute them in your course design. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to integrate OER effectively into your curriculum, and create more accessible and affordable learning experiences for your students. | Demo/Ed-Venture | Zoom Link |
| New Canvas Quizzes |
9/26/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
This webinar will cover the transition from Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes in Canvas, highlighting key features, migration strategies, and best practices for instructors and administrators. By the end of this session, you will be able to understand the benefits of New Quizzes for different stakeholders, learn how to migrate existing quizzes and question banks, explore new question types and features, and discover resources to support a smooth transition to New Quizzes. | Demo/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Simplifying Canvas: A Strategic Approach for Faculty |
10/1/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Discover how to unlock the full potential of Canvas through strategic pre-planning and efficient course design in our "Simplifying Canvas" workshop. Learn to streamline your course creation process, enhance student engagement, and navigate Canvas tools with confidence and pedagogical intent. By the end of this session, you will be able to understand the critical role of pre-planning in efficient Canvas use, identify and avoid common course design pitfalls, and leverage Canvas's capabilities more effectively to create engaging and well-structured online learning environments. | Demo/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Your New Flex: HyFlex. |
10/4/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
This workshop is designed to introduce educators to the fundamentals of HyFlex teaching, a flexible course design model that integrates in-person, online synchronous, and online asynchronous learning. Participants will learn how to create and deliver engaging and inclusive content that meets the needs of diverse learners, whether they are attending in person or remotely. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to identify the principles and benefits of HyFlex teaching, explore different technologies and tools that support HyFlex instruction, and develop strategies for effective communication and interaction with students in multiple formats. | Demo/Ed-Venture | Zoom Link |
| Is Your Content Readable? |
10/14/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Explore how to adapt your Canvas course content for today's digital-native students, considering the impact of social media and smartphones on attention spans and reading habits. This workshop will help you distinguish between traditional academic writing and effective digital writing principles, tailored for online education. By the end of this session, you'll be able to apply specific techniques in Canvas to optimize your course content for enhanced readability and improved student engagement, ensuring your material resonates with the modern learner's consumption patterns. | Demo/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Interactive Zoom: Keeping Students Hooked & You Popular |
10/15/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Get ready to transform your online teaching with Zoom! This workshop is all about turning you into a Zoom superstar. You'll learn how to use Zoom's features to create interactive and engaging virtual classes that your students will love. Say goodbye to boring online sessions and hello to dynamic, fun-filled learning experiences! At the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify the coolest Zoom features that make teaching a breeze, learn tips and tricks to keep your students engaged and excited, and master the art of breakout rooms for group activities. Bonus content includes exploring fun ways to use polls, reactions, and virtual backgrounds. Boost your confidence in managing Zoom classes like a pro! | Demo/Za-Za Zoom | Zoom Link |
| Canvas Grading: Fast and Easy Methods |
10/18/2024 9:00 AM 10:00 AM |
This workshop is your ticket to becoming a Canvas SpeedGrader pro! Discover how this awesome tool can make grading faster and easier, leaving you more time to focus on what you love—teaching and inspiring your students. Participants will learn how to navigate SpeedGrader, provide effective feedback, and manage grades efficiently, enhancing their ability to support student learning. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Step Up Your Module Game: Advanced Module Features |
10/21/2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Master advanced Canvas module-building techniques to create well-structured, engaging online courses that enhance student learning experiences. By the end of this session, you will be able to effectively design your modules, add prerequisites, set specific unlock dates, and utilize Student View to ensure optimal course organization and flow. You'll be able to arrange course content logically, divide it into manageable sections, maintain consistency, and provide clear guidance to your students, ultimately creating a more coherent and effective learning environment. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
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Practical Guide to Leveraging AI with Digital Goodies |
10/22/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Overview: Objectives: |
Demo/Ed-Venture | Zoom Link |
| Common Mistakes in Online Interaction and How to Solve Them (City & HyFlex) |
10/24/2024 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Explore common pitfalls in online teaching and learn how Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) can transform your virtual classroom into a dynamic learning environment. This workshop will help you distinguish between correspondence and distance education, define regular and substantive interaction, and master five key strategies to meet RSI requirements. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to enhance student engagement and create more meaningful online learning experiences, avoiding typical mistakes and leveraging best practices in digital pedagogy. | Zoom Link | |
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Designing Your Popularity with Students; How to Leverage Zoom |
10/29/2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Say goodbye to dull Zoom meetings and hello to purposeful, engaging, and community-building online sessions! In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to design Zoom meetings with intentionality to reinforce learning, foster meaningful interactions, and build a vibrant learning community. Get ready to transform your virtual gatherings into powerful learning experiences! At the end of this session, participants will be able to define the principles of intentional synchronous Zoom design, explore strategies to reinforce learning during Zoom sessions, learn how to create meaningful interactions that engage participants, discover techniques for building a strong, supportive learning community, and gain practical tips for managing and facilitating dynamic Zoom meetings. | Demo/Za-Za Zoom | Zoom Link |
| Canvas Rev-Up Rodeo: Saddle Up for a Semester of Success! |
11/1/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Master the art of efficient and effective Canvas course setup with our "Canvas Rev-Up Rodeo!" workshop, designed to help you prepare your online courses for optimal student success. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and ensure all crucial components are in place before the semester starts, saving time and enhancing the overall learning experience. By the end of this session, you will be able to identify essential components of a well-structured online course, implement a systematic pre-semester checklist, and complete specific tasks in Canvas to properly set up your course for student success. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Course Design with Canva! |
11/4/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Elevate your course design using Canva to create engaging, visually appealing content that enhances student learning and engagement. Discover how to effectively integrate images into your Canvas course, supporting various learning styles and facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of course material. By the end of this session, you will be able to apply effective practices in creating images, design readable text images with high color contrast, and effectively leverage these visual elements within your Canvas course. | Community/CAN DO: For Busy Educators Series/Canvas Rev-Up | Zoom Link |
| New Canvas Quizzes |
11/5/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
This webinar will cover the transition from Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes in Canvas, highlighting key features, migration strategies, and best practices for instructors and administrators. By the end of this session, you will be able to understand the benefits of New Quizzes for different stakeholders, learn how to migrate existing quizzes and question banks, explore new question types and features, and discover resources to support a smooth transition to New Quizzes. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Before You Hit That Publish Button! |
11/13/2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Master the technical aspects of course setup in Canvas, ensuring your online class is polished and ready for students before you hit "Publish." This hands-on workshop will guide you through essential steps like setting a course home page, sharing your syllabus effectively, enabling Student View, validating links, and reviewing for accessibility. By the end of this session, you'll be confident in building and publishing your course, with access to adaptable course layouts and accessible codes to enhance your online teaching environment. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
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Practical Guide to Leveraging AI with Digital Goodies |
12/3/2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
TBD | Demo/Ed-Venture | Zoom Link |
| Syllabus Glow-Up: A Casual Guide to Refreshing Your Course Roadmap |
12/9/2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Revitalize your course syllabus in this relaxed, interactive "Syllabus Glow-Up" workshop. Discover how to transform your syllabus from a dry document into an engaging, student-centered resource that sets the tone for your course. By the end of this session, you will be able to locate the "Syllabus" link in the Canvas Course Menu and update your syllabus content to be more student-friendly and informative. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |
| Step Up Your Module Game: Advanced Module Features |
12/9/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Master advanced Canvas module-building techniques to create well-structured, engaging online courses that enhance student learning experiences. By the end of this session, you will be able to effectively design your modules, add prerequisites, set specific unlock dates, and utilize Student View to ensure optimal course organization and flow. You'll be able to arrange course content logically, divide it into manageable sections, maintain consistency, and provide clear guidance to your students, ultimately creating a more coherent and effective learning environment. | Click-A-Long/CAN DO: For Busy Educators | Zoom Link |