萝莉社

Have You Heard? Blackboard Updates
Did you know you can see whether and when your students have reviewed your feedback? Have you heard that you can now assign and grade with a zero-points rubric? Did you notice that you can now add a text-based column in the gradebook? Join Carolyn in this session to learn about features you may have missed but will want to use!

Carolyn Speer
Director, Office of Instructional Resources

At OIR, we are always excited to see the innovative ways you design your courses. When we come across a Blackboard class that truly impresses us, we make sure to take notes. Join Jacie for an inside look at one such class, and discover some valuable tips on enhancing the visual appeal, organization, and other aspects of your own courses.

Jacie Green
Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Educator, College of Health Professions, Department of Public Health Sciences

Get out of Panopto NOW
萝莉社's access to Panopto ends May 31, 2025. If you have content in Panopt you would like to retain, you have reached the "last minute." Join this session to learn how you can save your videos outside of Panopto to keep and use them for future courses. 

Rachel Bastian
Instructional Design Lead, Office of Instructional Resources

Introduction to FARE (Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence)
Join us for a session introducing FARE, where you'll discover how this initiative fosters a vibrant academic community. FARE empowers faculty to excel in teaching and scholarship through mentorship, development programs, and collaborative opportunities. Learn how FARE can support your professional growth and enhance your academic pursuits.

Debby Adams Hinsdale
Faculty Development Coordinator, FARE

What You Need To Know About Copilot
Microsoft Copilot can help streamline processes, activities, and tasks for faculty and staff. It can also introduce security risks for individuals and the university at large. Join John Jones to learn about best practices, ethical considerations, and resources to guide you in your use of Copilot at 萝莉社. 

John Jones
Executive Director, Media Resource Center

Panel: 萝莉社's Common Read 2025-2026 - Eat Like a Fish by Bren Smith
Come to this panel session to discover how you can integrate the Common Read: Eat Like a Fish into your First Year Seminar and enhance the experience with complementary extracurricular activities.

Angie Paul
Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Teaching Professor

Brett Bruner
Assistant Vice President, Student Success and Persistence

Carolyn Shaw
Professor, Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Political Science

Melinda DeFrain
Assistant Teaching Professor, English

Sam Corcoran
Associate Educator, College of Engineering

Blackboard Ultra Roadmap
Join this session to hear from one of our favorite Anthology people, Fredrik, whose  roadmap sessions never disappoint! Hear more about what is on the horizon for Blackboard Ultra. 

Fredrik Klemming
Director of Product Management,  Anthology

Blackboard Video Studio
This is the one you've been waiting for! We have had access to Video Studio in Blackboard for a few months now, but we are delighted to have some of the actual project developers to show us everything it can do and highlight what's still coming. 

Spoiler: By fall semester, your students will be able to record or add video to discussions! 

Nathan Cobb
Senior Director, Product Management, Anthology

Pete Hotchkin-Jones
Design Lead, Anthology

Andrea C谩rdenas
Product Manager, Anthology

From Goals to Grades: Aligning Assignments with Learning Objectives
You spent time creating goals and learning objectives for your course, but do your assignments actually assess those objectives? Join Magi to learn about designing assignments that reflect students' progress toward meeting course goals. >

Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures
Widespread access to and use of AI makes this the perfect time to learn more about 萝莉社's policies and procedures regarding Academic Integrity. What constitutes misconduct? What are the steps for addressing it? Join Kyle and Alicia in this session to find out. 

Kyle Wilson
Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

Alicia Newell
Assistant Vice President of Student Belonging, Student Affairs

Mind the Gap: What You Expect Your Students to Know But They Don't
Incoming students know less than we think they do about succeeding in our classes. Whether they are freshmen, transfer or international students, or just new to you, some orientating about the way things work in your course is necessary. Join Magi to learn about what you can share those first few weeks of class that will set your students up for success throughout the semester. 

Magi Penner-Hiebert
Instructional Designer, Office of Instructional Resources

Sneak Peek at Copilot Pro
You've seen Copilot; join John for an introduction to Copilot Pro! See what Copilot can do inside of Microsoft apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.>

NOTE: Copilot Pro is currently being piloted at 萝莉社 and will be available for purchase in the future. 

John Jones
Executive Director, Media Resource Center

Watermark Course Evaluation System
Join this session to learn more about the Watermark Course Evaluation System (CES). See how it works, how to view your evaluations, and where to find additional information and resources. 

Sandy Ranney
Director, Social Science Research Lab; Administrator, Watermark CES

Intro to Mindfulness (in person)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a scientifically supported approach that combines mindful meditation and movement to address stress, pain, and illness. In this session, learn how you can cultivate a greater awareness of the present moment, leading to improved mental clarity, reduced stress levels, and enhanced overall well-being. 

This session will take place in person on the 2nd floor of the Ablah Library

Carolyn Speer
Director, Office of Instructional Resources; Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator

In person
2nd floor, Ablah Library

Rachel Bastian
Instructional Design Lead, Office of Instructional Resources

Josie Lolli
Executive Director, Media Resource Center

Microcredentials at 萝莉社
In this session, join Kim Moore to hear about 萝莉社's work at the forefront of innovation in microcredentials. Learn about the Barton School's Spero, the first 1EdTech TrustEd microcredential in the world.

Kim Moore
Executive Director, Workforce, Professional, and Community Education

Making Fun Videos in Clipchamp
If you are interested in getting a little fancy with your videos, come to this session to learn how Clipchamp can help. Learn how to combine or edit videos, add text, graphics, or music, and more!

Ali Levine 
ITS Applications Training Lead, Microsoft Certified Trainer

Beyond the Usual Fare: Designing Library Engagement for Your Course or Department 

Fiona Holly
Student Success Librarian and Assistant Professor

Sara Rue
Assessment & User Experience Librarian and Assistant Professor

Navigate Faculty Updates
Join this session to hear about what's new in Navigate. Also, learn how you can use Navigate to support your students by sending emails or texts, issuing alerts, and viewing and submitting progress reports. 

Kim Sandlin
Director, Office of Student Success

Brett Bruner
Assistant Vice President, Student Success and Persistence

Applied Learning through Service-Learning: Techniques for Building Career-Ready Competencies
In this session, learn about Service-Learning at 萝莉社, an experiential learning method that integrates community service with instruction and reflection to improve student civic-mindedness and build community capacity.

Rhonda Lewis
Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Department of Psychology

Chelsea Redger-Marquardt
Assistant Dean, Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College; Assistant Professor, College of Applied Studies

Using a Mutual Mentoring Model for Improving Curriculum and Instruction
Unlike traditional one-on-one mentoring, Mutual Mentoring groups are peer networks that focus on shared learning and collective growth. Join this session from Debby Hinsdale to hear about how FARE facilitates this model for improving curriculum and instruction. 

Debby Adams Hinsdale
Faculty Development Coordinator, FARE