Digital Learning Resources
Live Workshop Sessions
Live Workshop Sessions
The following workshops are your opportunity to build your skills while engaging directly with a Digital Learning expert and your peers. If you missed a session, you can email us to schedule a consultation and/or reach us via our Live Support. We can also facilitate customized workshops for your department or college. Email your ideas and requirements to facultysupport@usf.edu.
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Canvas Fundamentals
In this session, we provide you with the most critical Canvas features in preparation for the semester launch. We will cover everything from Canvas menu setup to connecting Teams to your Canvas course. Attendees are encouraged to follow along and set up their course as we work through the steps.
May 13 - 10:00 - 11:30 AM
MICROSOFT TEAMS ESSENTIALS
In this session, we provide you with the most critical Teams features in preparation for the semester launch. This includes connecting (synching) your Canvas course to Teams, setting up a Teams meeting, recording, and general best practices when using Teams. Attendees are encouraged to follow along and set up their course as we work through the steps.
May 15 - 10:00 - 11:15 AM
Honorlock: Setup, Exam Review and Best Practices
Honorlock is the official USF online proctoring solution. In this session we will cover setup, exam review, best practices for using Honorlock, and more.
May 16 - 10:00 - 11:15 AM
TRANSFORM STUDENT LEARNING (AND GRADING!) WITH RUBRICS
In this session, you will learn how to design effective rubrics within Canvas. We will begin with a brief overview of rubrics and their benefits. Following this, we will demonstrate how rubrics integrate seamlessly into Canvas SpeedGrader, simplifying the grading process for faculty while providing students with transparent, descriptive, and equitable feedback on their work.
May 20 - 9:30 - 10:15 AM
EXPLORING NEW QUIZZES FEATURES
In this session, we’ll take you on a journey through the realm of New Quizzes. You will see how it differs from classic quizzes so you can determine if it is right for you. We will also demonstrate how to "build" a New Quiz and review its features including new question types, accommodations settings, quiz settings, and more.
May 22 - 9:30 - 10:15 AM
COURSE ENHANCEMENT WITH GENERATIVE AI
We are beginning to see how this transformative tool is being utilized to save time, enhance communication, and optimize productivity. But this begs the question: how are USF faculty using it? Find out in our latest Monday Minute.
May 23 - 10:00 - 11:15
QUIZ CREATION IN HALF THE TIME WITH GETMARKED
GETMARKED enables instructors to quickly import questions into Canvas. This powerful solution also supports the importing of images, audio-based questions, feedback, and a variety of question types. Come see how to use this great tool!
MAY 29 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM
INTRO TO ACCESSIBILITY
Is everything in your online course accessible to all types of students? If your answer is "no", "I don't know", or "what do you mean by 'accessible'," stop right now and just click the registration link.
In this session, you'll learn what makes documents and recordings "accessible". You'll find out why you want to make your materials accessible, even if you don't have students with disability accommodations. We'll then explore the tools to help you get your files in shape, and wrap up by demonstrating easier fixes you can do now in Canvas and Word.
June 12 - 10:00 - 11:15 AM