Democracy Hour – Happy 200th Birthday, Illinois: A Progress Report on the Promises Enshrined in the Preamble of the State Constitution

Library , United States

The preamble of the Illinois state constitution talks about the maintenance of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens through a representative and orderly government. It aims to eliminate poverty and inequality, provide social and economic justice, and the fullest development of the individual. What grade does the state of Illinois deserve for their […]

UPDATES TO CANVAS GRADE BOOK

L243

In this session, participants will learn about changes to the Canvas gradebook. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: - Describe changes in the new gradebook - Navigate the new gradebook - Sort and filter the gradebook - Use the grade detail tray - Define late policies (Strategic Priority: Student Success, […]

UPDATES TO CANVAS GRADE BOOK

L243

In this session, participants will learn about changes to the Canvas gradebook. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: - Describe changes in the new gradebook - Navigate the new gradebook - Sort and filter the gradebook - Use the grade detail tray - Define late policies (Strategic Priority: Student Success, […]

STARTING A CLASS OR LESSON

L244 , United States

When we first meet a class, one of the best ways to acclimate students is not to dive straight into a syllabus, but instead to have an activity. These activities can also be used to start individual course lessons. This session will discuss activities to start a class or a lesson to keep students engaged.

CANVAS GRADES: GETTING STARTED

L243

This workshop will provide an introduction to the assignments and grades tools in Canvas. In this session, instructors will create a simple assignment, enter student grades and feedback, and setup grading policies.

UPDATES TO CANVAS GRADE BOOK

L243

In this session, participants will learn about changes to the Canvas gradebook.

CANVAS ATTENDANCE TOOL

L243

Come learn how to use the Canvas Roll Call tool to track student attendance. Participants will log attendance, use the seating chart, edit attendance grade information, generate an attendance report, and leverage Excel to analyze attendance report data.

NEW IN WINDOWS10 & OFFICE2016

L243

In this hands-on workshop, participants will acclimate to the changes in Windows 10 and Office 2016.

FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF CLASS

L243

Are your students focused and on task at the beginning of each class? If so, this workshop is not for you. Are you searching for no tech or low-tech options to engage your students during the first five minutes of your class? If so, we invite you to join the discussion as we share student […]

CANVAS: KEEP STUDENTS ON TRACK

L243

This workshop will share techniques to help students be prepared engaged, and connected to their course.

Webinar – “We Are Not White: Racial Identity Construction of Arab American College Students”

L244 , United States

Come view an NCORE webinar presented by Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani. She will be exploring the issues Arab American college students face as they construct their identities in a system that renders them “invisible” in the “White” category of applications. This session is particularly beneficial to those interested in race demographics, retention, support services, and student sub-populations.

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Registration:
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