Available Workshops

To register for a workshop please click on the name of the workshop you are interesting in attending to see the list of dates and times offered. You will receive an email confirmation confirming your registration. If a workshop is full you will be assigned to the wait list. If you are unable to attend a workshop, please contact the workshop presenter to cancel your registration.

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"Explain Everything", a screencasting iPad app
This session is designed to introduce participants to the "Explain Everything" app and facilitate the production of an explanation/presentation to enhance classroom instruction. White boarding, screen capture and screen casting are simplified with the app that will be provided for participants through the ASU self-service.

Beginning Video Editing Workshop
This workshop covers basic editing techniques such as inserting, overlaying, trimming, transitioning and rearranging footage onto a timeline. The software (Adobe Premiere Pro) is available for both MAC and PC platforms.

Intermediate Drupal Training
This workshop builds on the Introduction to Drupal workshop by learning how to build books on a Drupal site, learning how to build columned page layouts with panels, and learning how to build webforms and access the submitted results.

Supporting Today's Diverse Students Through UDL
This workshop will introduce participants to a course design framework known as Universal Design for Learning and Instruction, which utilizes technology, student choice, careful assessment, and meaningful experiences to maximize learning and motivation in the college classroom. The facilitator will present the workshop in a UDLI format so that participants can experience the framework themselves.

Facilitator: Lindsay Masland, Psychology

Webinar Wednesdays
This spring Learning Technology Services invites you a series of online Webinars where we will explore some topics related to teaching and technology. These webinars will be held on selected Wednesdays throughout the spring semester in Blackboard Collaborate, the university's web-conferencing tool.

These professional development sessions will be conducted entirely in a Blackboard Collaborate web-conferencing rooms. You may participate in these sessions from any Internet-connected computer, on or off-campus. You are not required to have a webcam or microphone to participate in the sessions, but it may enhance your experience to have them. Once you register for the workshop you will be sent additional information on preparing for this webinar.

Global Studies in the USA
Have you ever wanted to give your students a global experience without leaving the country? Come find out how! In this workshop we will share successful academic experiences involving travel within the USA to cultivate global competencies. Learn how easy it can be to make that happen with existing campus resources. We invite all faculty, staff, and club sponsors!

Introduction to Drupal
This workshop introduces users to the basic functions for creating and publishing content to a Drupal website at Appalachian. Users who will be maintaining a website are required to attend. Please note the prerequisites.

Having a Drupal site is a prerequisite because we have found that it is easier to retain information from the workshop if you have a site to work on already. However, people who are interested in learning how to use Drupal are welcome to attend as well.

First Friday Book Group
Looking for a fun way to improve your professional skills? Join the Office of Human Resources for our First Friday Book Group. This group will meet to review and discuss a book on the first Friday of each month.

March's Selection:
"The Dream Manager" by Matthew Kelly

"The Dream Manager" is a quick, fun read about a fictional company that learns the power of helping their employees fulfill personal dreams.

"The power of The Dream Manager is that simply becoming aware of the concept will change the way you manage and relate to people instantly and forever. What's your dream?"

Banner Finance Training
An overview of Budgets, E-Print, and Grants for Campus Users who are responsible for Departmental Budgets. New employees or anyone needing a refresher in Banner Finance Basics will benefit from this class.

Introduction to Bb Collaborate Web-conferencing
This online webinar provides an overview for using Blackboard Collaborate for web-conferencing.

This professional development session will be conducted entirely in a Blackboard Collaborate web-conference room. You may participate in this session from any Internet-connected computer, on or off-campus. You are not required to have a webcam or microphone to participate in the session, but it may enhance your experience to have them. Once you register for the workshop you will be sent additional information on preparing for this webinar.

The facilitator will provide information and guidance on using Blackboard Collaborate for web-conferencing sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the sessions from both a student and moderator role and interact with some of the basic tools in a Bb Collaborate session.

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