The Office of Online Learning

QUALITY MATTERS APPQMR WORKSHOP
2019-01-16 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | IC 318, International Center, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, United States
The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Online Learning is hosting the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop for online faculty. Limited space is available.
Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course.

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric – Hattiesburg Campus
Wednesday, January 16, 2019, @ 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Light breakfast and coffee.
9:00 a.m. – Session begins.

Minimum of six participants required.
Hosted on the Hattiesburg Campus.
International Center, room 318.

The Office of Online learning will be providing coffee, light breakfast and lunch.
This workshop is only available to The University of Southern Mississippi faculty who teach online courses.
Requirements:

Bring your laptop. (Contact Susan Rayborn if this is a problem).
Individuals must attend the full day workshop to receive APPQMR certification.

48 hour notice required for cancellations. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. Please email susan.rayborn@usm.edu.

Some browsers (Chrome, IE) are unable to open the registration link. Copy and paste this link into another browser to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quality-matters-appqmr-workshop-tickets-52234469705

If you have registration problems, click here to email Susan Rayborn.

Canvas Workshop - Quizzes, Assignments, and Grading
2019-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Canvas is developing a new Gradebook. This Gradebook contains features unavailable in the current version of the Gradebook, like automatic deductions for late assignments. While this Gradebook is still in beta testing, instructors can use it within their courses rather than the current Gradebook version. This workshop walks instructors through adding the new Gradebook to their course, grading assignments within the new Gradebook, and using the new Gradebook features.

This workshop is led by Mark Ferguson. If you need more information, please contact Mark Ferguson at mark.ferguson@usm.edu, or call 601.266.6581.

QUALITY MATTERS APPQMR WORKSHOP
2019-01-15 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | IC 318, International Center, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, United States
The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Online Learning is hosting the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop for online faculty. Limited space is available.
Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course.

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric – Hattiesburg Campus
Tuesday, January 15, 2019, @ 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Light breakfast and coffee.
9:00 a.m. – Session begins.

Minimum of six participants required.
Hosted on the Hattiesburg Campus.
International Center, room 318.

The Office of Online learning will be providing coffee, light breakfast and lunch.
This workshop is only available to The University of Southern Mississippi faculty who teach online courses.
Requirements:

Bring your laptop. (Contact Susan Rayborn if this is a problem).
Individuals must attend the full day workshop to receive APPQMR certification.

48 hour notice required for cancellations. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. Please email susan.rayborn@usm.edu.

Some browsers (Chrome, IE) are unable to open the registration link. Copy and paste this link into another browser to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quality-matters-appqmr-workshop-tickets-52230938142

If you have registration problems, click here to email Susan Rayborn.

Canvas Workshop - Objectives for Online Classes
2019-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Objectives are important parts of online classes. They help students understand what they are responsible for mastering by the end of the course and how they will demonstrate mastery to instructors. However, objectives are often overlooked when developing a course. This workshop is designed to help instructors understand the importance of objectives, how to develop them, and how to write them from the student prospective.
The workshop will be led by Susan Rayborn, with Mark Ferguson assisting. If you have any question, please contact Susan Rayborn (susan.rayborn@usm.edu) or Mark Ferguson (mark.ferguson@usm.edu).
If registration information is not displayed below, click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canvas-workshop-objectives-for-online-classes-tickets-54550931304
This workshop is only available to faculty members at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Canvas Workshop - The New Gradebook
2019-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Canvas is developing a new Gradebook. This Gradebook contains features unavailable in the current version of the Gradebook, like automatic deductions for late assignments. While this Gradebook is still in beta testing, instructors can use it within their courses rather than the current Gradebook version. This workshop walks instructors through adding the new Gradebook to their course, grading assignments within the new Gradebook, and using the new Gradebook features.
This workshop is led by Mark Ferguson. If you need more information, please contact Mark Ferguson at mark.ferguson@usm.edu, or call 601.266.6581.
If registration information is not displayed below, click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canvas-workshop-the-new-gradebook-tickets-54549415771
This workshop is only available to faculty members at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Open Lab Workshop
2019-01-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Open Lab Hours: 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
An Open Lab is an open training session that spans multiple hours and has no defined topic. Two support personnel from the Office of Online Learning are available in a specific location to answer questions and provide one-on-one support as needed. Unlike scheduled training events, open labs are not content specific. However, topics available for training and troubleshooting are restricted to technologies supported by the Office of Online Learning.
Open Labs are available to all faculty and staff members regardless of technical experience. Topics for the open lab may include:

Canvas
Yuja
Big Blue Button
Office 365
Skype for Business
iClicker

Registering for this event is not required to attend, but it is strongly encouraged. Registration provides the support techs an opportunity to inquire about, or anticipate, specific needs of attendees.
If registration information is not displayed below, click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-lab-workshop-tickets-54431891252
This workshop is only available to faculty members at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Canvas Workshop - Accessibility
2019-01-10 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Accessibility is an important issue in online education. Canvas contains several features to help instructors make their content accessible for all students. This workshop guides instructors through the basics of accessibility. Topics include: using the accessibility checker in Canvas, alt-text for images, alt-text in documents and PowerPoints, and video captioning solutions provided by USM.
The workshop will be led by Susan Rayborn, with Mark Ferguson assisting. If you have any question, please contact Susan Rayborn (susan.rayborn@usm.edu) or Mark Ferguson (mark.ferguson@usm.edu).
If registration information is not displayed below, click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canvas-workshop-accessibility-tickets-54431254347
This workshop is only available to faculty members at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Yuja Workshop - Product Updates
2019-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Yuja is constantly updating their products efficiency and interface. This workshop walks participants through these changes and highlights new features that may be useful for instructors.
This workshop is led by Mark Ferguson. If you need more information, please contact Mark Ferguson at mark.ferguson@usm.edu, or call 601.266.6581.
If registration information is not displayed below, click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yuja-workshop-product-updates-tickets-54430896276
This workshop is only available to faculty members at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Canvas Workshop - Quizzes, Assignments, and Grading
2019-01-09 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Quizzes and Assignments are the most commonly used gradable items in Canvas. This workshop guides users through the basic steps of creating these items within Canvas, grading them, and providing student feedback.
This workshop is led by Mark Ferguson. If you need more information, please contact Mark Ferguson at mark.ferguson@usm.edu, or call 601.266.6581.
If registration information is not displayed below, click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canvas-workshop-quizzes-assignments-and-grading-tickets-54428894288
This workshop is only available to faculty members at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Canvas Workshop - The New Gradebook
2019-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
Canvas is developing a new Gradebook. This Gradebook contains features unavailable in the current version of the Gradebook, like automatic deductions for late assignments. While this Gradebook is still in beta testing, instructors can use it within their courses rather than the current Gradebook version. This workshop walks instructors through adding the new Gradebook to their course, grading assignments within the new Gradebook, and using the new Gradebook features.
This workshop is led by Mark Ferguson. If you need more information, please contact Mark Ferguson at mark.ferguson@usm.edu, or call 601.266.6581.
If registration information is not displayed below, click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canvas-workshop-the-new-gradebook-tickets-54427502124
This workshop is only available to faculty members at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Quality Matters APPQMR Workshop
2018-12-11 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | International Center, Room 318, 118 COLLEGE DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39406, United States
The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Online Learning is hosting the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop for online faculty. Limited space is available.
Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course.

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric – Hattiesburg Campus
Tuesday, December 11, 2018, @ 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Light breakfast and coffee.
9:00 a.m. – Session begins.

Hosted on the Hattiesburg Campus.
International Center, room 318.

The Office of Online learning will be providing coffee, light breakfast and lunch.
This workshop is only available to The University of Southern Mississippi faculty who teach online courses.
Requirements:

Bring your laptop. (Contact Susan Rayborn if this is a problem).
Individuals must attend the full day workshop to receive APPQMR certification.

48 hour notice required for cancellations. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. Please email susan.rayborn@usm.edu

Some browsers (Chrome, IE) are unable to open the registration link. Copy and paste this link into another browser to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quality-matters-appqmr-workshop-tickets-51818678061

If neither of those options work, click here to email Susan Rayborn.

Quality Matters APPQMR Workshop
2018-10-11 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Harkins Hall, room 120, Pearl Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, United States
The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Online Learning is hosting the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop for online faculty. Limited space is available.
Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course.

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric – Hattiesburg Campus
Thursday, October 11, 2018, @ 8:00 AM – 4:30 p.m. (This is the Thursday of Fall Break.)
Hosted on the Hattiesburg Campus.
Harkins Hall (the old Nursing Building) room 120.

The Office of Online learning will be providing coffee, light breakfast and lunch.
This workshop is only available to online faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Requirements:

Bring your laptop.
Individuals must attend the full day workshop to receive APPQMR certification.

48 hour notice required for cancellations. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. Email susan.rayborn@usm.edu.

Gulf Coast - Workshop #1 Introduction to Canvas
2018-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-08-28 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Gulf Coast Campus, Active Learning Classroom, GC Library Room 204, 730 East Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, MS, 39560, US
The University of Southern Mississippi utilizes the the Canvas Learning Management System.
The Office of Online Learning is holding a series of workshops to introduce Canvas to faculty who may be unfamiliar with the product and educate faculty on the tools and features included within the Canvas Learning Management System.
The first workshop in this series is Canvas Workshop #1: Introduction to Canvas. The topics included within this workshop are

logging into Canvas
using the global navigation
accessing your course
using the course navigation
modifying the Home page
creating a module
adding content
creating an assignment

The workshop will be led by Susan Rayborn, with Mark Ferguson assisting. If you have any questions regarding the Canvas Workshop Series, please contact Susan Rayborn (susan.rayborn@usm.edu) or Mark Ferguson (mark.ferguson@usm.edu).
Each participant must individually register for the workshop. Group registration is not available.
*This workshop is for online faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi.

PowerPoints, Videos, and Canvas
2018-08-27 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
PowerPoints and Videos are important tools instructors use to create instructional materials for online classes. At USM, we have several tools that help instructor create these materials and share them with students through Canvas. These tools also have the ability to make the materials accessible for students, regardless of device or accommodation. This workshop is designed to provide a demonstration of each tool, how instructors can use them to create instructional materials, and how to share those materials to a Canvas course.
This workshop is lead by Mark Ferguson. If you need more information, please contact Mark Ferguson at mark.ferguson@usm.edu, or call 601.266.6581.
Each participant must individually register for the workshop. Group registration is not available.
*This workshop is for online faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Quizzes and Proctoring
2018-08-27 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
The University of Southern Mississippi utilizes the the Canvas Learning Management System.
The Office of Online Learning is holding a series of workshops to introduce faculty to the tools and features included within the Canvas Learning Management System.
This workshop covers Quizzes and Proctoring.
Quizzes is the assessment tool Canvas uses to facilitate text/exam style assessments with various question formats and delivery options. This workshop covers the basics of quiz construction and delivery within Canvas. Topics included within this workshop are:
Creating a quiz
Creating a question bank
Adding Audio/Visual components to quiz questions
Importing Quiz files from an outside source
Setting quiz delivery options
Adding accommodations to a quiz
Types of proctoring available
This workshop is led by Susan Rayborn (susan.rayborn@usm.edu)
If you have any questions regarding the Workshop Series, please contact Susan Rayborn (susan.rayborn@usm.edu) or Mark Ferguson (mark.ferguson@usm.edu).
Each participant must individually register for the workshop. Group registration is not available.
*This workshop is for online faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Canvas Workshop #1: Introduction to Canvas
2018-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | International Center, Room 102, 118 College Drive #9649, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406
The University of Southern Mississippi utilizes the the Canvas Learning Management System.
The Office of Online Learning is holding a series of workshops to introduce Canvas to faculty who may be unfamiliar with the product and educate faculty on the tools and features included within the Canvas Learning Management System.
The first workshop in this series is Canvas Workshop #1: Introduction to Canvas. The topics included within this workshop are
logging into Canvas,
using the global navigation,
accessing your course,
using the course navigation,
modifying the Home page,
creating a module,
adding content, and
creating an assignment.
The workshop will be led by Susan Rayborn, with Mark Ferguson assisting. If you have any questions regarding the Canvas Workshop Series, please contact Susan Rayborn (susan.rayborn@usm.edu) or Mark Ferguson (mark.ferguson@usm.edu).
Each participant must individually register for the workshop. Group registration is not available.
*This workshop is for online faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi.
