Instructional Technology (IT) Series

2012-2013 Workshops

Videos, Clickers and the Classroom Experience [Student Learning Series]
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
2:45 PM ~ 4:15 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Jason Siefken, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
In the summer of 2012, Math 100 tried something fairly different from the lecture-based class format, the exclusive format of all previous UVic math courses. Following the strategy first introduced by Eric Mazur, instead of the lecturer giving the formulae/going over examples,etc., during class, the students were assigned to watch videos which covered this information. Class time was spent on answering difficult concept questions via clickers and peer discussion. This presentation will give an overview of how this class operated, the outcomes from the perspective of students and instructor, and details on the logistics for anyone wishing to try this style of class themselves. In particular, the (surprisingly easy) process of creating, posting, making playlists of videos and the technology required will be explained.
Student Learning Series

2011 - 2012 Workshops

iClicker 2: Beyond Multiple Choice
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 [Light lunch provided]
12:00 PM ~ 1:30 PM, HHB 128
Organizer: Erica Price-Edney, Learning Systems
This workshop will explore the new capabilities of second-generation iClickers, which make it possible for students to submit alpha-numeric responses. If you’ve used iClickers before, come and see what’s new and help brainstorm uses for the new functionality. If you’re new to iClickers, this will be a great opportunity to find out what this technology can do for you.

Cloud-based Applications: the Cloud Within Your Reach
Thursday, October 13, 2011
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Patric Lougheed, Instructional Technologist & rich-media specialist; Debra Sheets, School of Nursing
‘Cloud-based’ applications don’t need to be installed on your computer and can often be used for free; all you need is a web browser and an internet connection. In this session, we’ll explore a few useful (and completely free) cloud-based applications that you, too, can use to enhance your teaching – or just to simplify your life. Leading this workshop will be our resident, rich-media ‘grand master’ and two intrepid faculty members with great experiences to share.

Social media: Is there a place for it in education?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Co-promoted by Learning Systems and the Learning and Teaching Centre
Facilitators: Patric Lougheed, Instructional Technologist; Bill Trott, UVic Privacy Officer; and Chris Parsons, Doctoral Candidate, Political Science
‘Social media’ is a part of the lives of our students, for whom Facebook tends to be a more essential tool than email. Many of us have probably thought “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” and are intrigued by the idea of taking advantage of social media for educational purposes. In this interactive session we will explore some of the potentials and pitfalls – especially privacy concerns – of social media.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL

iPads and Others in Education
Thursday, December 1, 2011
12:00 PM ~ 1:45 PM, Room 130, Main Floor of the McPherson Library (Please note change in room location)
Facilitators: Janni Aragon, Political Science; Erin McGuire, Anthropology; Kathy Sanford, Curriculum & Instruction; Leslee Francis Pelton, Curriculum & Instruction; Tim Hopper, Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education; and Tim Pelton, Curriculum & Instruction
If you use or are thinking about using iPads and ‘iothers’ (Galaxy Tab, Eepad, Kindle Fire, etc) in your teaching, join us for this hands-on workshop-cum-round-table led by a stellar cast of practising educators. You’ll learn how to store files in our ‘campus cloud,’ discover a number of useful apps and how they can be used effectively. You’ll also have a chance to share your own ideas, ask questions and contribute to lively discussions.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL

Clicker Dialogue: Techniques for Supporting Student Engagement [First Year Course Instructors Community (FYCIC) Series]
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
9:30 AM ~ 11:30 AM, Library 034j
Facilitators: Erik Fleischer, Learning Systems; and Ed Ishiguro, The Learning and Teaching Centre
Clickers are hand-held radio transmitters that students use to respond to questions presented in class. Instructors can collect student responses in real time, with a receiver connected to a laptop computer, and assess their students’ level of understanding of course concepts. Clickers also represent a proven technology to engage students, especially in large classes. The first generation i>clicker permitted questions in multiple-choice format only. The second generation i>clicker with its alphanumeric function, introduced this fall, has expanded the range of possible applications. In this session, a panel of experienced instructors, representing a variety of disciplines ranging from Computer Science to History in Art, will describe how they have used i>clickers in their classes with examples of their favourite questions. This discussion will provide an opportunity for clicker users to exchange ideas, applications and experiences. The panel also looks forward to answering questions from instructors who are contemplating the use of clickers in their classrooms. To register for this event, go to http://elearning.uvic.ca/component/seminar/?task=3&cid=168.
First Year Course Instructors Community (FYCIC) Series

Ed Tech Case Studies Launch
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
2:30 PM ~ 4:30 PM, MacLaurin Building D116
Co-Sponsored by: Dr. Catherine A. Mateer, Associate VP Academic at UVic, along with the UVic Educational Technology Advisory Council (ETAC), The UVic Learning and Teaching Centre, and UVic Systems.
The Ed Tech Case Studies website is currently located at: http://edtechcasestudies.com

Ed Tech in Language Education
Thursday, February 9, 2012
12:30 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Co-promoted by Learning Systems and the Learning and Teaching Centre
Facilitators: Catherine Léger, Department of French; Nozomi Riddington, Department of Pacific & Asian Studies; Ulf Schuetze, Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies; and Erik Fleischer (Applied Linguist), Learning Systems
Language educators and language educator educators (‘teacher trainers’, in the olden days) often employ a variety of technologies as part of their craft. From online virtual worlds to real-time communication tools such as Skype, from simple wikis to complex electronic corpora, the list of tools is practically endless, and their possible uses so numerous that making a choice can be a real challenge for us time-strapped practitioners.

In this session, experienced language teachers and language teacher educators will share very practical ideas on how to use readily-available educational technologies (or technologies adapted for educational purposes) to engage students and create richer language learning opportunities.

This will be an interactive session: all participants are more than welcome ask questions and share their own interesting uses of educational technologies in language education or research.

Register NOW at http://elearning.uvic.ca/component/seminar/?task=3&cid=175. Attendance by registration ONLY.

Please note: All Instructional Technology Series events are video-recorded, and the resulting video is made publicly available on a University of Victoria web site. We cannot guarantee that your image or voice will not be captured on video if you choose to attend this event.

HectaresBC: Geospatial Data Analysis at Your Fingertips [Instructional Technology (IT) Series]
Thursday, March 8, 2012
12:30 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Matt Austin (MSc), Ecosystem Specialist, Ministry of Environment. Co-promoted by Learning Systems (Erik Fleischer) and the Learning & Teaching Centre
HectaresBC is a collaborative project created under the BiodiversityBC partnership, whose purpose is to provide improved access to summarized, integrated geospatial data about British Columbia, and to deliver timely, consistent analysis to a wide range of users. The system also provides a means for geomatics professionals to more rapidly provide consistent responses to frequently asked analytical questions and to quickly access gridded data for complex modelling.
In this session, the project lead will introduce HectaresBC, demonstrate its operation and suggest ways in which the wealth of geospatial data available through the system can be explored, visualized, exported, shared and otherwise 'consumed'. Participants will learn how to build fairly complex queries to extract exactly the information they want.
All participants are encouraged to visit the HectaresBC web site (hectaresbc.org) beforehand and bring questions and comments - particularly those related to the potential uses of the system in higher education - to this interactive session. You're also encouraged to bring your laptop, iPad or 'iother'.
Register NOW
Attendance by registration ONLY.
Please note: All Instructional Technology Series events are video-recorded, and the resulting video is made publicly available on a University of Victoria web site. We cannot guarantee that your image or voice will not be captured on video if you choose to attend this event.

2010 - 2011 Workshops

Flirting with Online Education
Thursday, September 23, 2010
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Erik Fleischer, Learning SystemsThis session will introduce a new online course in the pedagogy of online teaching which the Learning and Teaching Centre and Learning Systems will be offering to faculty and instructors starting this fall. If you’ve never taught an online course or even used a learning management system (such as Moodle or Blackboard) to complement your ‘face-to-face’ course, here’s your chance to build a solid foundation. If you’ve been using a learning management system mainly to post announcements, documents and grades, join us and find out how you can engage your students in actual collaborative learning online. By attending this session you will not be committing yourself to anything – come even if you’re just curious!

Online Education Fundamentals
Registration Deadline: October 29, 2010
The Learning and Teaching Centre and Learning Systems are offering for the first time a fully-online, 20-week course in online education. While focusing on the pedagogical aspects of online teaching, participants will explore a wide variety of technological tools – including Moodle – and develop solid online discussion moderation skills. The Online Education Fundamentals course is being offered free of charge to all UVic faculty and instructors interested in designing and/or facilitating online courses.
For more information or to register, please visit http://elearning.uvic.ca/component/seminar/?task=3&cid=75 (To register, first log onto the site with your NetLink credentials, then click on the "book" button; you will not see the "book" button before logging in).
Online Education Fundamentals Course Outline

Prezi - a New Format to Help Make Your Presentations More Dynamic! [TA ProD Series]
Monday, February 28, 2011
1:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: G. Reza Emad, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Do you get bored using PowerPoint? Are you looking for an attractive, dynamic, and easy to use alternative? If so, then this workshop is for you. In this session, a free online application called Prezi will be demonstrated. It is not just a presentation tool; it also provides an open canvas to develop and arrange your ideas.
Bring your laptop and your ideas and together we will begin to create a presentation in Prezi. The session will end with a discussion and demonstration about how to design and build an effective presentation.
TA ProD Series

What the Heck is That Thing, and Why is it Here? [TA ProD Series]
Thursday, April 21, 2011
10:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM, HHB 105
Facilitators: Cynthia Korpan, TA Training Program Coordinator, Learning and Teaching Centre; Mary Sanseverino, Acting Director, Learning and Teaching Centre
Consider this scenario: You have been assigned to teach in one of the lecture theatres on campus. The room has several video data projectors, lots of cables for plugging into various devices, and a thing that looks like a mini-video camera on a stick. You went to the introductory session on how to use the technology in the room and were told it is called a Visual Presenter or a Document Camera, and you were shown how to operate it. You remember thinking "Hey, I think I could use this tool in my classes," but in the hustle and bustle of actually teaching, the only thing you really remember is how to fold it down out of the way!

Does this scenario ring true for you? If yes, or if you've ever wondered, "What the heck is that thing?" then come along to this workshop. The Document Camera or Visual Presenter is actually a very functional piece of instructional technology, with many pedagogically-based uses. This workshop will introduce you to the camera from a pedagogical perspective. The session will run through a number of scenarios with the document camera playing a role in helping students meet various learning objectives. As well, we'll blend the document camera with other technologies (e.g. clickers, video, computer display, etc.). There will be an opportunity for hands-on practice, and we'll develop some instructional technology strategies based on your needs.
TA ProD Series

Prezi - a New Format to Help Make Your Presentations More Dynamic! [TA ProD Series]
Monday, May 9, 2011
1:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM, HHB 116 (Please Note Change in Room Location)
Facilitator: G. Reza Emad, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Do you get bored using PowerPoint? Are you looking for an attractive, dynamic, and easy-to-use alternative? If so, then this workshop is for you. In this session, a free online application called Prezi will be demonstrated. It is not just a presentation tool; it also provides an open canvas to develop and arrange your ideas.
Bring your laptop and your ideas and together we will begin to create a presentation in Prezi. The session will end with a discussion and demonstration about how to design and build an effective presentation.
This is a repeat presentation about Prezi, but if you attended the first presentation, please feel free to join the group to learn more about tools and applications in Prezi, and to share what you have learned with other participants. THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL.
TA ProD Series

Using enhanced test scoring software to improve instruction: a workshop
Thursday, June 9, 2011
12:30 PM ~ 1:30 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Marvin Viegas, Regional Sales Manager, Canada, Scantron Corporation

Background
Several colleagues across campus have pointed to the need for more up-to-date software to support them in improving their multiple choice test scoring processes and hence their instruction. For example, how do you get feedback on whether a question was a poor discriminator of learning? Should you throw out a particular question because all the weakest students got it right and the strongest students didn’t? How can good test-scoring reports help you write better tests in the future? There is sufficient interest among colleagues on campus in upgrading our software that we have invited a representative from a company that sells off-the-shelf software which appears to meet most of our needs. He will demonstrate what can be done and how the software can lead to instructional improvement. If you have used, or plan to use, UVic’s multiple-choice test scoring services run through University Systems (Computing) this workshop may well be of interest to you.

The workshop will focus on a testing solution software package called “PAR”. This consists of 2 modules: PAR TEST and PAR SCORE. The facilitator will talk about how to manage test items banks, track the performance of your students and test items over time ...thereby constantly addressing and improving the testing process. Please note: this is NOT designed as an ad for this particular company but they do appear to have a product that (initially at least) seems to meet the majority of colleagues’ needs and is realistic from a cost point of view. Feel free to come and give your feedback, get some ideas and ask your questions.

More details for those interested (Note: this is excerpted from the company’s promotional information).
PAR TEST - includes all the tools and technology to make test creation easy and more effective. Users can create unlimited item banks, each with up to 2,000 questions including true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching and essay. All questions can be grouped by objective and keywords. A “Quick Preview” window lets you review and analyze test questions by displaying the degree of difficulty, discrimination levels, scores, item analysis, and response frequencies. With ParTest Online, you can import ParTest files that allow students to take tests on a proprietary network or online, while security features control access to other files and applications during testing. ParTest Online supports multimedia and graphic files with timed, forward-only, practice, and real-test modes. The test manager function also allows users to review results and access test session criteria.

PAR SCORE - is a comprehensive, easy-to-use test scoring software solution. It features an electronic gradebook, subtesting capability, user-defined mastery reports, and district-wide test score management. Teachers can score up to 26 versions of tests with up to 200 questions each and evaluate up to 26 responses per item. With ParScore, teachers can easily create a gradebook and reporting folder that includes attendance tracking for each student. It is a perfect tool to monitor individual student growth and understanding of course material.

2009 ~ 2010 Workshops

Wikis? Twittering? Facebook? The Implications and Challenges of Web 2.0 Technologies in Teaching and Learning [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Thursday, September 24, 2009
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Dr. Valia Spiliotopoulos, Associate Director, Learning and Teaching Centre and Bill Trott, University Privacy Officer
This session will explore the various Web 2.0 tools that many of our students are using today, and why and how they may be used for teaching and learning in the higher education context.  These technologies can create a deeper sense of community in courses, and increase student participation and collaboration. There will also be a discussion on the challenges of using open source Web 2.0 tools, especially in terms of protecting students’ privacy and encouraging academic integrity.

Simulation Software for Learning--Experiences with Large and Small Classes [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Thursday, October 22, 2009
1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Dr. Mary Sanseverino, Department of Computer Science
What is simulation software, how does it work, will it fit in with your learning goals, is it "worth it", how will you know? These are some of the burning questions you should ask yourself before embarking on moving into a simulation situation. Join Mary Sanseverino as she demonstrates and goes over the pros and cons of a simulation software package currently in use in a 250 student, first year course. There will be an opportunity for some hands-on work, and lots of questions and answers.

Promoting Net-Gen Student Engagement using Multimedia [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Thursday, November 19, 2009
1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Dr. David Creasey, Dept. of Biology and Patric Lougheed, Learning Systems
This session will explore the use of rich media in multiple environments to meet the diverse learning styles of today's media savvy students. Dr. David Creasey will discuss how he uses Quicktime Pro and screen capture software to construct quick video tutorials for students. This term, he is effectively employing the use of dual tablet laptops to ink in his Powerpoint slides during class presentations, allowing for a virtually paperless preparation and rich experience for his students. Patric Lougheed will profile a number of cutting edge rich media tools, such as Voice Threads and podcasts, which are currently being used by UVic faculty in various capacities, and which are Moodle/Blackboard compatible, Web 2.0 friendly, and results-ready to integrate into online courses.

iClicker Best Practices: Round Table [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Thursday, December 10, 2009
11:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Dr. Leslee Francis Pelton and Dr. Tim Pelton, Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction; Dr. Ed Ishiguro, Biochemistry and Microbiology, and the Learning and Teaching Centre; Mary Sanseverino, Computer Science, and the Learning and Teaching Centre; Erik Fleischer, Learning Systems Group.
If you are interested in exploring different pedagogical approaches to "Clickers in the Classroom" this mini-workshop is for you. Join colleagues in the Course Redesign Workshop, and iClicker veterans to discuss best practices in iClicker use from a pedagogical perspective.

Clickers are hand-held radio transmitters that students use to respond to multiple-choice questions presented in class. Instructors can collect student responses in real time with a receiver connected to a laptop computer to assess their students' level of understanding.

Best Practices with Moodle [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Thursday, January 28, 2010
11:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Mary Sanseverino, Learning and Teaching Centre
Join a group of experienced faculty and staff Moodle users to look at some of the best practices around this flexible Learning Management System. We'll explore Moodle best practices from a pedagogical perspective, so all levels of expertise are welcome. It will explore a few of the traditional practices as well as look at some of the newer parings of pedagogy + Web 2.0.
Bring your lunch--the LTC will provide coffee, tea, and dessert.

Anonymous teaching evaluation software -- making it work for you and your students [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Friday, January 29, 2010
10:00 AM ~ 11:15 AM, HHB 128
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bruce Ravelli teaches in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta.
This session is designed for faculty who believe that all teachers can learn from sincere and constructive feedback. Bruce will combine a brief review of the assessment literature, offer first-hand experiences with anonymous teaching evaluations and engage participants with a lively and interactive demonstration of a new software tool that allows instructors to survey their students at any point in the course. There will be lots of time for questions and answers. This presentation is designed to inspire participants to take ownership of their own teaching evaluations and in the process become more reflective teachers. Anyone interested in learning more about Bruce can visit his web-site ( http://www.ravelli.ca) or those interested in the free assessment software can take a tour of it at: http://www.toofast.ca

Bruce has taught introductory sociology for over 20 years and receives strong teaching evaluations from his students because of his friendly approach, commitment to teaching, and dedication to high standards. Bruce has published in the areas of Canadian culture, cross-national value differences as well as students’ evaluation of teaching. He is also an authour of various Introductory Sociology resources. Bruce is co-developer of an award-winning free online survey software allowing teachers to assess their teaching/courses at any point during a course (available at: www.toofast.ca). Bruce offers workshops and presentations on the software and on anonymous student assessment across North America.

Concept Mapping: from Course to Curriculum [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM, HHB 128
Presenters: Peter Wolf, Associate Director, Teaching Support Services, University of Guelph and currently Visiting Scholar and Consultant Specialist at the Learning and Teaching Centre, University of Victoria; and Mary Sanseverino, Learning and Teaching Centre, UVic
Concept mapping (CM) in course and curriculum design results in a visual representation of how instructors think about a subject, topic, etc. More importantly it can lay out the nonlinear interconnectedness of concepts and themes involved in a course or discipline. You don't need software to do concept mapping, but mapping software can help instructors and curriculum planners see structure and relationships. CM software can make it easy to do "what if" modeling, to do shared design, and to publish the model in a number of forms (e.g. clickable web pages) for others to see.
Join Peter Wolf and Mary Sanseverino for an introduction to concept mapping theory and practice. This session will feature a hands-on component using free concept mapping software. The session will end with a discussion and demonstration around how to design and build curriculum-based concept maps.

Online Teaching and Learning Showcase: Promoting Net-Gen Student Engagement Using Multimedia [Instructional Technology Series]
Thursday, April 29, 2010
1:00 PM ~ 4:30 PM, Harry Hickman Building
The theme for this third annual, popular and innovative showcase will be “Promoting Net-Gen Student Engagement Using Multimedia,” and it will feature a panel discussion, poster sessions and short “flash” discussion sessions with UVic faculty and instructional staff- from multiple disciplines who use multimedia in interesting and innovative ways (Moodle Blackboard, podcasts, videocasts, YouTube, and Web 2.0 applications). Also featured will be a range of workshops and the pre-launch of the “Case Studies” multimedia website profiling “master” online teachers from UVic, Royal Roads University and Simon Fraser University. Please follow the instructions for registering at: http://elearning.uvic.ca/component/seminar/

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) FULL DAY Symposium:
Innovation and Transformation in Post-Secondary Teaching [SoTL Series] [Instructional Technology Series (IT)]
Friday, May 14, 2010
9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
Royal Roads University, Grant Building, Quarterdeck
Organization: Partnered initiative of the Vancouver Island Educational Developers Alliance (VIEDA), with Camosun College, North Island College, Royal Roads University, University of Victoria, and Vancouver Island University.
Scholarship in the twenty-first century is more than the creation of new knowledge within and between disciplines and professions and it is more than the narrowly-defined research agendas of previous generations. Today, scholarship encompasses the application and integration of knowledge as well as its discovery; it includes "the how" and "the why" we teach and learn, not just "the what." The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) invites faculty members to take teaching seriously as intellectual work, ask good questions, about their students’ learning, seek evidence from learning environments that can be used to improve practice, and make this work public so that others can critique it, build upon it, and contribute to the wider teaching commons.
More and more faculty members are discovering that engaging in SOTL serves as a powerful form of professional development, self-renewal, and collaborative inquiry. This symposium, jointly sponsored by a consortium of Vancouver Island universities and colleges, helps participants take the initial steps in engaging in SOTL-related projects. Through the course of the day, participants will explore answers to the following questions:

What are the latest trends and issues regarding the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning?

• What do SOTL inquiries look like?
• How are other faculty members are engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning?
• What are the pragmatics and practicalities of engaging in SOTL-based research?
• How can I share the results of my SOTL project with others?
• How can I network with colleagues who have common interests?

Experienced SOTL practitioners will be attending the symposium to share stories about previous projects, key issues, and helpful tips. Come spend the day with us and learn more about ways to get involved in this exciting form of professional inquiry.

Registration: Fee of $70 plus GST includes lunch and materials. Register here: http://www.royalroads.ca/sotlsymposium
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Friday, April 30, 2010.
SoTL Event Poster
SoTL Series Information

Pedagogy + Podcasting: Hands-on with the Basics [Instructional Technology Series]
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
10:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Mary Sanseverino, Learning and Teaching Centre and Patric Lougheed, Multimedia Instructional Technologist, Learning Systems.
If you have been thinking about looking into podcasting, this is the workshop for you. Recently UVic's Educational Technology Advisory Council conducted a campus-wide survey asking for input into what instructional technologies were of interest to UVic faculty. Podcasting was one of the top-ranked technologies. Join Mary Sanseverino, LTC Acting Associate Director, and Patric Lougheed, Multimedia Instructional Technologist from Learning Systems, as they lead a hands-on podcasting workshop. Starting with an overview (what is podcasting) and placing it in a pedagogical frame (why might you want to use it in your teaching), Patric and Mary will lead the group through the recording, posting, and syndicating of individual trial podcasts. The workshop is limited to 20 people, so register early. In order to participate fully you should have a laptop with wireless ability and the ability to record audio. However, if you don't have one and would still like to attend you are most welcome.
If you are interested in this workshop (or one like it), but can't make this date, email Mary Sanseverino msanseve@uvic.ca. She will take a list and see if other times can be found.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL

2008 - 2009 Workshops

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ Teaching with Technology, and Where Do I Get Support?
Thursday, September 25, 2008
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Valia Spiliotopoulos, Associate Director, Learning and Teaching Centre
If you are new to UVic or just haven't made your way around, this session will address some of the questions you have around teaching with technology. Have you heard of the unit called Learning Systems? You may ask -- what is that and can they do anything for me as an instructor using educational technologies? First off, Learning System is the unit that administers the Blackboard and Moodle learning management systems. A staff of nine is willing and able to provide assistance with your use of educational technologies. Come to this session to find out more and ask questions. We're here to help!

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) - “Teaching with Technology at UVic” Newsletter Blog
Thursday, October 9, 2008
12:30 PM ~ 1:30 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Laura Proctor, UVic Online Learning Systems and Valia Spiliotopoulos, Associate Director, Learning and Teaching Centre
What’s new in teaching and learning with technology? Come and find out with our new Teaching with Technology at UVic newsletter blog: http://blog.uvcs.uvic.ca/itnews/!
In this next ITG session, we would appreciate your feedback and ideas on this new, online version of the newsletter. The content is currently provided by members of the University community, including the Learning & Teaching Centre, UVic Libraries, and Distance Education Services. The blog is managed by UVic Online Learning Systems to provide current news and information about events and resources related to teaching and learning online, with Laura Proctor as the chief Editor. This newsletter was initially published in print from 2002 to 2007 when the transition to the new blog format was started. The first official publication through this blog was in July 2008, and we are hoping to make it a more dynamic, interactive, and inclusive publication that highlights and supports innovative teaching with technology at UVic.

Reflection, Reinforcement, and Flexible Learning through Podcasting ~ Instructional Technology Group (ITG)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Dr. Valia Spiliotopoulos, Associate Director, Learning and Teaching Centre, Dr. Tim Hopper, Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Dr. Laurel Bowman, Assistant Professor, Department of Greek and Roman Studies
When you see a student plugged in, don’t you wish they were listening to your last lecture? This session will provide a brief overview of what podcasting is and how it can be used effectively for teaching and learning. Two faculty members will discuss their ‘lessons learned’ in using podcasting to capture and distribute their own ideas, as well as those of their students. Come join us for an interactive discussion on the pros and cons of podcasting in higher education.

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ Preventing Plagiarism and Turnitin.com - Exploring strategies and tools to promote Academic Integrity - Group Discussion
Thursday, January 29, 2009
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
With Dr. Richard van Oort, Assistant Professor, Department of English; Dr. Laurel Bowman, Assistant Professor, Department of Greek & Roman Studies; Cynthia Korpan, TA Training Program Coordinator, Learning and Teaching Centre; and Brenda Gerth, Learning Systems.
In this one-hour informal group discussion, we wish to hear from faculty on their challenges and strategies for promoting academic integrity, and on their experiences and opinions in using turnitin.com - an online anti-plagiarism tool that is now available for use by UVic instructors. The session will include a discussion on the reasons students cheat,  lessons-learned in using certain strategies and tools,  and the consideration of other strategies (e.g. course and assignment re-design) that promote academic integrity.

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ What is Blended Learning? - The Promise and Perils of Integrating Face-to-face and Online Learning
Thursday, March 19, 2009
1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Dr. Lynne Young, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Professor David Leach, Assistant Professor, Department of Writing and Dr. Valia Spiliotopoulos, Associate Director and Assistant Professor, Learning and Teaching Centre
The use of online learning technologies has traditionally been considered as a means of delivering distance courses; however, as social software and Web 2.0 technologies (i.e. online forums, blogs, wikis) are increasingly used for communication and collaboration both in academic and social contexts, there has been interest in combining these online tools with face-to-face teaching to create a ‘blended’ or ‘hybrid’ model of learning. This combination can take many forms and can have a significant impact on curriculum, instruction, and the student experience.
In this session, faculty will share reasons for using a blended learning approach, and will provide examples and best practices for colleagues who might consider using this model. There will be a broader discussion on the challenges of developing a blended learning environment and a discussion on how this approach can affect student engagement in large or small classes.

Using Skype for Teaching and Learning: Instructional Technology Group (ITG)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitators: Nozomi Riddington, Japanese Instructor and Erik Fleischer, Project Manager, Client Services
In this session, we will briefly discuss reasons for choosing Skype - a communication tool which offers free calls, video calls, and instant messaging - to support teaching and learning. To better understand the reasons and strategies for using Skype in educational contexts, we will examine one particular example where this tool was used to promote cross-cultural interactions between local language students and native speakers of their target languages. There will also be a brief discussion of the technical considerations that need to be made before deploying Skype in a computing facility, from security to bandwidth management. We look forward to your questions and to a broader discussion on best practices in using this popular tool for educational purposes.

2007 - 2008 Workshops

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ Welcome Back to School ~ Looking Ahead
Thursday, October 11, 2007
2:30 PM ~ 3:30 PM, HHB 128
The Instructional Technology Group (ITG) welcomes everyone interested in instructional technologies and in the support for those techologies at UVic. We are a small group of people who explore new technologies, disseminate information about use of technology in teaching and promote development of resouces at UVic. We meet once a month from October to May. At this first meeting, we will discuss activities we can undertake for the current year.

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ A Taste of Technology - Panel and Group Discussion
Thursday, November 8, 2007
2:30 PM ~ 3:30 PM, HHB 128
In this one-hour panel and group discussion, instructors will share some of their experiences using technology in their teaching. This month the following topics are on the agenda:
a) ePortfolio project - Tim Hopper, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education;
b) Using Clickers in the classroom - Dr. Leslee Francis Pelton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Martin Smith, Department of Psychology and Dr. Penny Codding, Department of Chemistry;
c) Elluminate - live presentations at a distance by Trevar Pearce, Distance Education Services.
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and contribute their experiences.

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ UVic and Educational Technologies of the Future - Group Discussion
Thursday, February 14, 2008
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
With Dr. Valia Spiliotopoulos, Associate Director, Learning and Teaching Centre
This one-hour group discussion will examine some of the emerging technologies in the next 5 years and will help us consider which ones will best meet the needs of UVic students and instructors. A list of these emerging technologies can be found in the 2008 Horizon Report published by the Educause Learning Initiative - a leading organization advancing learning through information technology innovation (http://www.educause.edu/eli ). As a follow-up to this workshop, we have invited two specialists in the field, Alan Levine and Scott Leslie, who are on the Advisory Board of the 2008 Horizon Report. Their session is from 2:00 PM ~ 3:30 PM on Monday, February 25th at the Learning and Teaching Centre.
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion.

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ Investigating Models for Faculty Development in Educational Technology - Group Discussion
Thursday, March 13, 2008
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
With Dr. Valia Spiliotopoulos, Associate Director, Learning and Teaching Centre
This session will examine various strategies and models for supporting the effective use of educational technologies amongst faculty. The discussion will focus on challenges and advantages to promoting a culture of innovation amongst instructors, and also look at the latest research that may provide some insight into effective strategies and solutions. Please bring your experiences and questions to share.
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion.

Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ Facebook – A tool for Online Study Groups or Academic Cheating? - Group Discussion
Thursday, April 10, 2008
1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Robin Sutherland, UVic Communications Services
This open discussion forum will address the recent controversy over students using Facebook to form online study groups. While this tool can be used by students for peer learning, it can also be used to share assignments and test answers. This session can be an opportunity to discuss strategies for creating awareness amongst students and instructors about the fine lines between peer learning and academic cheating. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion.