Oakland University Workshop Calendar

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Formalized workshops are offered to faculty and staff of Oakland University only. To enroll in a class, click on the ENROLL button for the class you are interested in and then type in the requested information. Your request will then be logged into the training enrollment database.

Lecture Recording Mashup Session: How to Use Panopto, WebEx, and Camtasia

Description: Do you want to record over Powerpoint? Do you want to post your video lectures to Moodle? Do you have no idea where to start? This workshop is for you! This session will cover the video recording technologies for face-to-face and online classroom environments.

The following technologies will be taught and demonstrated:

Recording face-to-face lectures via Panopto lecture capture system

Live online classrooms via WebEx with recording options and live classroom online strategies

Video lectures and tutorial recording using Camtasia and its video editing features

The differences between these systems will be discussed, allowing you to make an educated decision as to what option best fits your particular course's needs.

Lunch will be provided to participants at 11:30.

Wed, August 23, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 17 Kresge Library 430R [ENROLL]

Moodle Summer Institute

Description: The Moodle Summer Institute is a two day, hands-on workshop series that will provide beginning and immediate Moodle users with all of the necessary skills and tools to help you build Moodle courses and develop online content. Attendees will learn the basics of using Moodle for online, blended, or face-to-face courses. There will be in-depth exploration on how to use the various activities and features in Moodle, such as quizzes, discussion forums, assignments, and gradebook. We will provide insight on the best practices behind online course creation and content delivery. The Moodle Summer Institute will take place on the following days. Lunch will be provided each day at 11:30 am:

Tuesday, August 15

Wednesday, August 16

The Moodle Summer Institute can be attended live either in-person at 430 Kresge Library, or by attending online via WebEx. If you plan to attend online via WebEx, you can click on the link below on the same day and time as the in-person meetings to attend virtually: https://oakland.webex.com/oakland/k2/j.php?ED=397265387&UID=1


Requirements: No experience necessary. You must bring your Oakland University email login and password.
Tue, August 15, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 18 Kresge Library 430R [ENROLL]

Scantron to Akindi Transition Workshop

Description: You will learn how to use the new Akindi system, and understand the differences between Scantron and Akindi. Come find out about the many benefits of this new system, such as Moodle grade import!

NOTE: Akindi will only be used for scoring student assessments and NOT for end of semester course evaluations.

This workshop can be attended live either in-person at 430 Kresge Library, or by attending online via WebEx. If you plan to attend online via WebEx, you can click on the link below on the same day and time as the in-person meetings to attend virtually: https://oakland.webex.com/oakland/k2/j.php?ED=397265387&UID=1


Requirements: No experience necessary. You must bring your Oakland University email login and password.
Wed, August 2, 2017, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 11 Kresge Library 430R [ENROLL]

Setting Up Your Gradebook in Moodle

Description: Have you ever been confused setting up your gradebook in Moodle? Are your students asking you to put your grades in Moodle and you aren't sure how to do it? Have you never used the Moodle gradebook because it seems too complicated? Are you an experienced Moodle gradebook user curious to learn more about this powerful feature? This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge to construct your gradebook confidently in Moodle. Learn how to create weighted or non-weighed gradebooks and how you can simplify the gradebook for you and your students.

This workshop can be attended live either in-person at 430 Kresge Library, or by attending online via WebEx. If you plan to attend online via WebEx, you can visit the following page on the same day and time to attend virtually: https://oakland.webex.com/oakland/k2/j.php?ED=397265387&UID=1

Thu, August 10, 2017, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 19 Kresge Library 430R [ENROLL]

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