The Office of Online Learning

Examity Proctoring Service, Virtual Training and Demo
2020-09-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-09-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Graham Jones and Eric Rodriguez of Examity, our proctoring service, will be hosting a training event to demonstrate the new interface, and procedures.
Learn the smoother process of:

Integrating your Canvas course/s.

Importing Canvas Quiz/Exam details to your Examity Dashboard.

Choosing between Live or Automated Premium.
Adding Standalone (Publisher’s site tests) or editing Tests/Exams.
Reviewing and adding your Rules.
Setting accommodations for students.
Opening a different window of time for students.

Including:

A demonstration of the student experience.
Time for Questions and Answers.

USM Quality Matters APPQMR Virtual Workshop via Cisco Webex
2020-10-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
This is a virtual APPQMR Workshop hosted via Cisco Webex.
The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Online Learning is hosting the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop for Southern Miss faculty.
Space is limited.
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 – Virtual Workshop
30 minute break for lunch

This workshop is only available to faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Requirements:

Access to reliable internet.
Computer with webcam and microphone.
Computer/laptop to access/complete workshop tasks, and multiple sites.
Individuals must attend the full day workshop to receive APPQMR certification.

What happens after I register?

You will receive an email of your requirements to complete in order to receive the workshop materials and access to the Webex meeting.

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

Webex and Teams - Updates Workshop
2020-10-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
Webex has updated their Meeting environment with a new UI (user interface) and has added breakout rooms functionality. Teams has also updated their UI, added more participant webcam viewing options, and is quickly developing their own breakout room functionality to be released sometime this month (October). This workshop focuses on these updates. It does not focus on basic tool functionality (for either Teams or Webex).
If you have not already learned how to use the basics of Teams or Webex, please review the 2020-2021 edition of Canvas 101. If you do not have access to this course in Canvas, please email Susan Rayborn or Mark Ferguson to enroll in this course.
This workshop is led by Mark Ferguson and will be hosted through Microsoft Teams. If you have any questions about the workshop, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu

USM Quality Matters APPQMR Virtual Workshop CANCELLED
2020-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event

Webex and Teams - Updates Workshop
2020-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Webex has updated their Meeting environment with a new UI (user interface) and has added breakout rooms functionality. Teams has also updated their UI, added more participant webcam viewing options, and is quickly developing their own breakout room functionality to be released sometime this month (October 11th). This workshop focuses on these updates. It does not focus on basic tool functionality (for either Teams or Webex).
If you have not already learned how to use the basics of Teams or Webex, please review the 2020-2021 edition of Canvas 101. If you do not have access to this course in Canvas, please email Susan Rayborn or Mark Ferguson to enroll in this course.
This workshop is led by Mark Ferguson and will be hosted through Microsoft Teams. If you have any questions about the workshop, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu

USM Quality Matters APPQMR Virtual Workshop
2020-10-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-12-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-12-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-12-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event

CANCELLED USM Quality Matters APPQMR Virtual Workshop CANCELLED
2020-12-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event

USM Quality Matters APPQMR Virtual Workshop
2021-01-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-02-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
This is a virtual APPQMR Workshop hosted via Cisco Webex.
The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Online Learning is hosting the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop for Southern Miss faculty. Space is limited and registration closes 2 days before the date.
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 – Virtual Workshop
30 minute break for lunch

This workshop is only available to faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Requirements:

Access to reliable internet.
Computer with webcam and microphone.
Computer/laptop to access/complete workshop tasks, and multiple sites.
Individuals must attend the full day workshop to receive APPQMR certification.

What happens after I register?

You will receive an email of your requirements to complete in order to receive the workshop materials and access to the Webex meeting.

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

Web Conferencing/Live Chat with Microsoft Teams
2021-01-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
There are two web conferencing packages supported by iTech and the Office of Online Learning at USM:

Microsoft Teams
Cisco Webex

This workshop covers Microsoft Teams, but not all of Teams. Teams is Microsoft’s answer to Slack. It is a software package that contains several features. This workshop covers the web conferencing features of Teams, which is what some faculty use for “Live Chat” in their online classes.
The workshop will last between 45-60 minutes, depending on questions. Topics covered during the workshop are:

Creating Teams Meetings through Microsoft and Canvas
Accessing Teams Meetings
Controlling Teams Meetings
Software Features (including Breakout Rooms)
Meeting Recordings
Adding Recordings to Canvas

This meeting is led by Mark Ferguson and will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. The meeting link will be sent to you in an email after you have registered for the event. Those who use their USM email address during registration will also receive an invite reminder the day of the meeting. If you have any questions, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu.

Web Conferencing/Live Chat with Cisco Webex
2021-01-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
There are two web conferencing packages supported by iTech and the Office of Online Learning at USM:

Microsoft Teams
Cisco Webex

This workshop covers Cisco Webex. Webex is a web conferencing platform, which is what some faculty use for “Live Chat” in their online classes. There are some advantages to using Webex, rather than other web conferencing products available. This workshop will explain those advantages.
The workshop will last between 45-60 minutes, depending on questions. Topics covered during the workshop are:

Creating Webex Meetings
Starting, Joining, and finding information students may need to join a meeting
Controlling Meetings
Software Features (including Breakout Rooms)
Meeting Recording and placement in Canvas
Attendance Tracking

This meeting is led by Mark Ferguson and will be held virtually through Cisco Webex. The meeting link will be sent to you in an email after you have registered for the event. Those who use their USM email address during registration will also receive an invite reminder the day of the meeting. If you have any questions, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu.

Canvas Workshop - Assignments, Grading, and the Gradebook
2021-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
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.
Specific topics covered include:

Basic Assignment Setup
TurnItIn Assignment setup and troubleshooting
Student Presentation Assignment setup
Gradebook Group Weighting
Basic Gradebook troubleshooting

This meeting is led by Mark Ferguson and will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. The meeting link will be sent to you in an email after you have registered for the event. Those who use their USM email address during registration will also receive an invite reminder the day of the meeting. If you have any questions, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu.

Yuja Workshop - An Introduction to Yuja
2021-01-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
Yuja is a video management platform that allows online instructors and students to capture and store video within a cloud-based streaming and storage environment. Yuja also connects to the Canvas learning management system, which allows instructors to share captured and stored videos with his/her classes.
The following training is designed to introduce instructors to Yuja. The training will cover:

Capturing video with Yuja
Uploading video to Yuja
Embedding Yuja video within a course
Editing captured videos in Yuja
Setting up Yuja Quizzes

This meeting is led by Mark Ferguson and will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. The meeting link will be sent to you in an email after you have registered for the event. Those who use their USM email address during registration will also receive an invite reminder the day of the meeting. If you have any questions, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu.

Online Student Presentations Workshop
2021-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
An issue we observed from the Fall semester was troubleshooting online student presentations. There are different ways a student can complete a video presentation, or narrated slide presentation, for an online class. Some instructor dictated how things were to be done, some left it up to the students. This workshop walks instructors through the options students most frequently used, what is and is not available to both instructors and students, and some basic troubleshooting tips to help make the process easier for the upcoming semester.
This meeting is led by Mark Ferguson and will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. The meeting link will be sent to you in an email after you have registered for the event. Those who use their USM email address during registration will also receive an invite reminder the day of the meeting. If you have any questions, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu.
The workshop includes a support module that may be placed into one or your classes for you to use this semester. This module was created by the Office of Online Learning and designed with students in mind. If you would like this module placed into one of your upcoming spring courses, please attend the workshop and state your need at the end of the session.

[CANCELLED] Canvas Workshop - Assignments, Grading, and the Gradebook
2021-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Due to complications from the last Assignments, Grading, and the Gradebook workshop, any upcoming workshops related to this topic have been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please email mark.ferguson@usm.edu.

USM Quality Matters APPQMR virtual workshop CANCELLED
2021-02-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event

USM Applying the Quality Matters Rubric virtual workshop
2021-03-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Online Event

Dropout Detective™ Training - USM Faculty
2021-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | MS
Dropout detective is a new tool inside Canvas that helps identify “at risk” students. This robust tool can be used by administrators, advisors, and instructors to help increase student retention. Join us for faculty training on how to use this new tool in Canvas.
This Dropout Detective Training will provide an overview of the technical aspects of how to use the tool. The agenda will cover:

Brief description of Dropout Detective
Navigation – where to find the Dropout Detective course link
Review the Dropout Detective course Dashboard – risk categories, features, and retrieval time stamp
Review the Dropout Detective student profile and discuss course-relevant links:

Overview tab
Notes tab
History tab
Contacts tab
