TECH TRAINING OVERVIEW

Faculty Tech training can be exciting and convenient! In addition to a summer workshop, training is available one day per month in the spring semester. Full time, part time, or adjunct instructors may participate in a classroom setting (Munch & Learn) or in a virtual setting (Relax and Learn). Day sessions will be video taped and a link will be provided on this site. REGISTER FOR JANUARY'S SESSION BY FRIDAY, JAN 15:

CLASSROOM SESSIONS: MUNCH & LEARN - 11:00-12:15

Join us for a light lunch in Hertzer room 105 or 106. Log on a computer and practice hands on. The Tech Team will stay longer to help those who wish to continue training. Bring a flash drive with content you wish to upload to your courses!

VIRTUAL TRAINING: RELAX & LEARN 7:15 PM

Train from the comfort of your home or office. If you attend a “Munch and Learn” session, you can still participate in RELAX and LEARN. You will be enrolled in an E-College Training Course and will join a CLASS LIVE PRO Session.

For further information, contact Leonard Reaves at reavesl@tiffin.edu

TECH TOPICS

Each session will have at least one faculty and one I.T. staff member teaming up as the facilitators. Class Live Pro Sessions may break into two classrooms for the day program to differentiate experience.

JAN 20 E-DESIGNER’S TOUCH Facilitators: Mike Lewis & Cory Gottron
Learn the useful features of E-College to design or modify courses whether you are the lead instructor or the new instructor. Participants will learn the calendar function to set dates, how to edit an introduction, and how to set the functions of the grade book. Learn how to use the chat function or set up groups and add voice links or video links. The smallest tips can help make courses user friendly for your students. Learn how to allow students to edit their post and how to set up a quiz or test. This session will help you learn valuable tips before modifying courses over the summer.

FEB 24 BE A PRO WITH CLASS LIVE PRO - BASIC OR INTERMEDIATE Facilitators: Mike Lewis, Danielle Foster, Marisa Brown
The basic session will include the basic icon features and the functions of moderating a session. Participants will learn how to instruct students on how to join a session. Learn to run the timer, write on the white board, chat to one or all students, adjust volume controls, and share a website. The intermediate session is designed for those familiar with the basic functions of Class Live Pro. Participants will learn slightly advanced techniques to run poll, download documents or videos, allow for multiple microphones, create separate conversation rooms, and other functions.

MAR 24 CLASS LIVE PRO – INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCED Facilitators: Danielle Foster, Marisa Brown
This session is for those who are familiar with the basic functions of Class Live Pro. The intermediate session is described above. The advanced session will focus on creating dynamic Pre-formatted lectures to archive for future classes.

APR 21 GA-GA OVER GOOGLE AND OTHER PROGRAMS Facilitators: Keith Haley, Cory Gottron
Technology advancements allow you to share documents in real time and view live documents while conversing through the Internet. Just for fun, learn how to use some of the FREE technology applications such as the google doc sharing functions, "Go To Meeting", Skype, Blog spot, Voice thread, and Audacity (add audio comments).

SUMMER WORKSHOP

Sat. June 12 - Adjunct Workshop & Technology Summit

This program is open to full time faculty or adjuncts teaching Ivy Bridge, traditional undergraduate, or graduate online courses will benefit from this workshop. The full agenda will be posted at a later date. Plan to attend the Tech Summit sessions training or participate in the entire program! This is a free event. Accommodations (residence hall) are available at no cost. Registration will open March 1st. For further information, contact Nancy Sullivan at SullivanN@tiffin.edu