How to Find Help in D2L
In this month’s 5-minute sound byte, Carrie shares answers to all of these questions. If you learn something new, please share with your colleagues.
When a problem arises, sometimes it’s hard to know where to go for help? When do I submit a ticket. Why would I need to use D2L’s 24-hour support? Where can I tell students to go for help? And how can I find access to all of these supports quickly?
Everyday Etiquette
in Microsoft Teams
As we have completed the transition to using Microsoft Teams (as Skype is no longer supported), many of us are still curious about it. What are the best ways to use this new tool? How does that chat work? Who can see my files? How do I call a colleague when I have a quick question?
In this guide, you will learn how to use Microsoft Teams effectively, with a focus on:
- General tips
- Chat conversations
- Teams and Channels
- Organizing Files
- Meetings and Calls
Further resources are included at the end of the guide for continued learning.
Students Want More Flexibility
This past October and November, Community college students across the United States were surveyed about their preferences of a post-pandemic academic experience. The results are in! Students want the option to take more programs fully online, more flexibility between in-person and online learning, and more technology integrated into all course modalities. Read the full article to see highlights from the survey or scroll to the bottom for the link to the complete survey results, an infographic, and a presentation explaining it all.
One Zoom Link!
We now have one centralized Zoom link for all CCIT training opportunities. Please save this link for all pop-up trainings, Lunch & Learns, Coffee Talks and Tall TV episodes.
Zoom link for all CCIT Trainings: dtcc.zoom.us/j/93627251230
Coffee Talk
March Coffee Talks: Every other Friday at 9:00 am
Mar 11: Edpuzzle TEaCH CHampions
Whether you’re an Edpuzzle pro or just want to learn how to get started, join Jason and Carrie to see what’s up with Edpuzzle! Learn how to activate your Pro School account and start creating engaging formative checks through interactive videos. Then, submit your Edpuzzle to climb our TEaCH champion leaderboard!
Mar 25: D2L Data
D2L provides an abundance of key metric data on your classes! Want to see which content items your students are viewing most? Curious which quiz questions cause students the most trouble? Join Jason and guest host April to learn how to dive into the details and make important data-informed decisions to help your students succeed!
Lunch & Learn
Two Wednesdays a month at 11:00 am
Mar 2: Effective Videos in Courses
We heard from our students on the student panel and from survey results. One thing students shared was that they appreciate when their instructors use videos. We’ll talk about the skills that you need to create effective videos and some characteristics of videos that draw students into the course.
Mar 16: Helping Students Access College Resources
Another thing students appreciate is when their instructors help students find resources to help access books, materials, and services. This session will help identify useful resources for students that instructors can provide easily. We’ll explore templates that you can use in your D2L course, numbers and links that you can share with students, and widgets to facilitate access to all of resources.
TALL TV
One Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm
Mar 22: Feedback (Instructor to Student)
What types of feedback do you give your students? How often do you give feedback and how do you manage the demands of giving meaningful feedback? In this session, we will brainstorm strategies for structuring opportunities to provide your students the kinds of feedback that will motivate them and increase student success
What is TEaCH Champions?
TEaCH Champions is about recognizing you as the innovative instructor that you are! We want to celebrate your instructional creativity, share your great ideas, and empower you to continue to teach like a champion.
Interactive Google Slides Featured Submissions
Have you been looking for a way to create more engaging presentations? Google Slides is a great tool that can be used to transform a slide deck presentation into a more engaging interactive learning object. This more engaging use of the tool creates an active approach to learning over the traditional passive slide deck. Check out how faculty around the college are using Google Slides to create interactive slide decks to increase student success: