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MSUIT Staff Bio - Mark Hodgins
Mark W. Hodginshodgins@msu.eduInstructional Technology and Development TeamResponsible for the instructional development of both video and computer-aided instruction. Joint coordination with other staff members within ITS and the Innovation HUB as well as other technical support people on campus. Technical consultant to the faculty, students and staff on the design/development/delivery of all forms of mediated instruction and administrative information systems. Technical knowledge in the configuration and use of Learning Management Systems (i.e. Angel, Blackboard, and D2L) as well as Cloud services like Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps, Apple iCloud. Apple University and Kultura MediaSpace. Extensive experience in relational database system design and development.
Education:
Master of Arts in Educational Systems Development - Instructional Computing
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Associates of Applied Science (Digital Electronics)
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Experience:
Instructional System Designer - Michigan State University, IT Services | Instructional Technology and Development. Responsible for the instructional development of both video and computer-aided instruction. Joint coordination with other staff members within ITS and the Innovation HUB as well as other technical support people on campus. Technical consultant to the faculty, students and staff on the design/development/delivery of all forms of mediated instruction and administrative information systems. 2017 – Present
Training Program Developer III - Michigan State University, Health Information Technology. Responsible for the instructional development of both video and computer-aided instruction. Joint coordination with other staff members within HIT as well as other technical support people on campus. Technical consultant to the faculty, students and staff on the design/development/delivery of all forms of mediated instruction and administrative information systems. 2003 – 2017
Training Program Developer II - Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Responsible for the development of video and computer-aided instructional programs. Joint-coordination with other staff members of the Learning Resource Center and Interactive Computer Lab. Technical consultant to the faculty, students and staff of COM on the design/development/delivery of all forms of mediated instruction and administrative information systems. 1991 – 2003
Television Production Engineer - Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Responsible for the operation of the college’s media production facility. Co-supervisor of Media Services and Learning Resource Center and in charge of Technical Services. Involved in the design and production of instructional video programs for the college's faculty. 1981-1991
Technical Production Assistant - Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Assisted staff engineer on television studio operations. Involved in A/V system designs and installations. Assisted program director with the production of educational videotape programs. 1978-1980
Attended Conferences
Interactive HealthCare Conference & Exposition - Washington, D.C.
Information Technology in the Health Sciences - Memphis, TN, Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA.
Society of Applied Learning and Technology (SALT) -Orlando, FL
Slice of Life Conference - Salt Lake City, UT, Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Munich, Germany
Campus Technology Syllabus Conference -San Jose, CA, Boston, MA.
Apple World Wide Developers Conference – San Francisco, CA
Published Research
Lovell K, Haf J, Hodgins M. Development of neuropathology interactive videodisk instructional units. Teaching and Learning in Medicine 1991;3:156-8.
Bean P, Lovell K, Hodgins M, Parkhurst P, Sprafka S. Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Interactive Videodisk Instructional Modules in Preclinical Neuropathology Education Teaching and Learning in Medicine 1993;5:3-9.
Oommen J Z, Hodgins M, Hinojosa R, et al. (June 21, 2021) Accuracy of Weight Estimation Using the Broselow Tape in a Peruvian Pediatric Population. Cureus 13(6): e15807. doi:10.7759/cureus.15807
Current Projects
Part of MSU's Institute for Global Health team working on curriculum revisions for the Armed Forces College of Medicine in Cairo Egypt.
Serving as an Instructional Technology Advisor for MSU's Global Health Studies Program.
Remediation of Medical Administrative Systems to integrate with MSU's new Student Information System.
International Travel
Travele extensively around the world to attend Instructional Technology conferences, conduct project site visits, as well as pleasure trips to visit family.
Destinations include British Columbia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Egypt, France, Germany, England, and Ireland.
Education:
Master of Arts in Educational Systems Development - Instructional Computing
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Associates of Applied Science (Digital Electronics)
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Experience:
Instructional System Designer - Michigan State University, IT Services | Instructional Technology and Development. Responsible for the instructional development of both video and computer-aided instruction. Joint coordination with other staff members within ITS and the Innovation HUB as well as other technical support people on campus. Technical consultant to the faculty, students and staff on the design/development/delivery of all forms of mediated instruction and administrative information systems. 2017 – Present
Training Program Developer III - Michigan State University, Health Information Technology. Responsible for the instructional development of both video and computer-aided instruction. Joint coordination with other staff members within HIT as well as other technical support people on campus. Technical consultant to the faculty, students and staff on the design/development/delivery of all forms of mediated instruction and administrative information systems. 2003 – 2017
Training Program Developer II - Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Responsible for the development of video and computer-aided instructional programs. Joint-coordination with other staff members of the Learning Resource Center and Interactive Computer Lab. Technical consultant to the faculty, students and staff of COM on the design/development/delivery of all forms of mediated instruction and administrative information systems. 1991 – 2003
Television Production Engineer - Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Responsible for the operation of the college’s media production facility. Co-supervisor of Media Services and Learning Resource Center and in charge of Technical Services. Involved in the design and production of instructional video programs for the college's faculty. 1981-1991
Technical Production Assistant - Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Assisted staff engineer on television studio operations. Involved in A/V system designs and installations. Assisted program director with the production of educational videotape programs. 1978-1980
Attended Conferences
Interactive HealthCare Conference & Exposition - Washington, D.C.
Information Technology in the Health Sciences - Memphis, TN, Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA.
Society of Applied Learning and Technology (SALT) -Orlando, FL
Slice of Life Conference - Salt Lake City, UT, Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Munich, Germany
Campus Technology Syllabus Conference -San Jose, CA, Boston, MA.
Apple World Wide Developers Conference – San Francisco, CA
Published Research
Lovell K, Haf J, Hodgins M. Development of neuropathology interactive videodisk instructional units. Teaching and Learning in Medicine 1991;3:156-8.
Bean P, Lovell K, Hodgins M, Parkhurst P, Sprafka S. Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Interactive Videodisk Instructional Modules in Preclinical Neuropathology Education Teaching and Learning in Medicine 1993;5:3-9.
Oommen J Z, Hodgins M, Hinojosa R, et al. (June 21, 2021) Accuracy of Weight Estimation Using the Broselow Tape in a Peruvian Pediatric Population. Cureus 13(6): e15807. doi:10.7759/cureus.15807
Current Projects
Part of MSU's Institute for Global Health team working on curriculum revisions for the Armed Forces College of Medicine in Cairo Egypt.
Serving as an Instructional Technology Advisor for MSU's Global Health Studies Program.
Remediation of Medical Administrative Systems to integrate with MSU's new Student Information System.
International Travel
Travele extensively around the world to attend Instructional Technology conferences, conduct project site visits, as well as pleasure trips to visit family.
Destinations include British Columbia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Egypt, France, Germany, England, and Ireland.
Authored by: Mark Hodgins
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October 2020 Online Workshops from MSU IT
This two-part workshop series will cover everything you need to know to successfully set up and use Zoom meetings in accordance with pedagogical best practices and MSU security and privacy policies. Features and settings will be shown from the perspective of the meeting host. For each feature we will discuss when and how it could best be applied in an instructional setting.
In the first session, we will provide a comprehensive orientation to Zoom meetings for student instruction at MSU: scheduling a meeting, mandated security settings, how to invite participants, D2L/Zoom integration, MSU’s policy on participant camera use, local and cloud recording, captioning recordings, and generating attendance reports.
Zoom Basics
October 16th 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
The second session, will delve into more advanced use of Zoom features with a focus on student interaction and engagement. We will cover enabling and using whiteboard, screen annotation, remote control, polling, and breakout rooms. Faculty interested in the tools in this second session are requested to attend the first session as well, since several of these features build on the policies and orientation to Zoom developed in the first session.
Here is the Recorded Session.
You can also view the recording on Mediaspace: Zoom Basics Recording
Advanced Zoom Tools for Student Interaction d Engagement
October 23rd (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
The second session of the month will cover Zoom’s more advanced features and cover tools like polling, screen annotation, remote control, and breakout rooms.
Here is the recording of the session:
You cna also view the recording on Mediaspace: Zoom Advanced Recording
In the first session, we will provide a comprehensive orientation to Zoom meetings for student instruction at MSU: scheduling a meeting, mandated security settings, how to invite participants, D2L/Zoom integration, MSU’s policy on participant camera use, local and cloud recording, captioning recordings, and generating attendance reports.
Zoom Basics
October 16th 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
The second session, will delve into more advanced use of Zoom features with a focus on student interaction and engagement. We will cover enabling and using whiteboard, screen annotation, remote control, polling, and breakout rooms. Faculty interested in the tools in this second session are requested to attend the first session as well, since several of these features build on the policies and orientation to Zoom developed in the first session.
Here is the Recorded Session.
You can also view the recording on Mediaspace: Zoom Basics Recording
Advanced Zoom Tools for Student Interaction d Engagement
October 23rd (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
The second session of the month will cover Zoom’s more advanced features and cover tools like polling, screen annotation, remote control, and breakout rooms.
Here is the recording of the session:
You cna also view the recording on Mediaspace: Zoom Advanced Recording
Authored by: Natalie Vandelpol
Posted on: #iteachmsu
June 2021 Online Workshops from MSU IT
Course Design: Modality & Technology
Our June workshops are focused on planning courses for Fall semester. We are hosting 6 workshops, 4 vendor demonstrations, and 3 "office hours" sessions. The workshops and demonstrations will be recorded and shared by email to all registrants and also posted to the MSU Tools and Technologies D2L self-enrollment course (enroll here). As always, if you would like a one-on-one consultation on course design or academic technologies, please submit a service request to the MSU Help Desk and ask for the Instructional Technology & Development team.
Defining and Exemplifying the Modalities
Tuesday June 8th, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
What do Hybrid, Hyflex, Flipped, etc. mean? What do they look and feel like in action for you and for your students? Some of these intersect, like a flipped hybrid class, what does that look like? In this workshop, we will define and discuss these terms and faculty will showcase how they implemented these modalities in their courses.
Register for Defining & Exemplifying the Modalities
Choosing your Instructional Technologies
Tuesday June 15th, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
How do you pick instructional technologies? Which ones will work best for your modality and goals? When should you compromise on the performance of a technology to increase versatility and reduce the number of different technologies you use? In this informational workshop, we will discuss the intersections of teaching modalities, course platforms, & other instructional technologies to help answer these questions. We will also review what other external considerations should inform your design decisions.
Register for Choosing your Instructional Technologies
Course Design “Office Hours”
Friday June 18th, 10 am – 12 pm ET
For 2 hours, the Instructional Technology and Development Team will be on hand to individually answer questions about course modalities and choosing your instructional technologies.
Register for Course Design “Office Hours”
Choosing a Course Platform
Tuesday June 22nd, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
In this informational workshop, we will discuss the different course platforms commonly used in MSU courses: D2L Brightspace, LON CAPA, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, etc. We will summarize the strengths & weaknesses of each course platform, best use cases, tool integrations, and where to go for more information.
Register for Course Platform Overview
Overview of D2L Brightspace
Wednesday June 23rd, 10 am – 11 am ET
D2L is one of the main technologies used at MSU to deliver online and remote classes. This workshop will cover the basics of D2L. This includes an overview of the interface, how to create and manage the grade book, assessment tools, external technology integrations, and uploading and creating your course content.
Register for D2L Brightspace
Overview of Microsoft Teams for Education
Thursday June 24th, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
In this informational workshop, we will have and in-depth presentation on using Microsoft Teams as a course platform. Topics will include:
Integrating Teams into instruction
Student engagement
Formative assessment
Advantages of Teams
Video
File sharing
Chat groups
Register for Microsoft Teams for Education
Course Platform “Office Hours”
Friday June 25th, 10 am – 12 pm ET
For 2 hours, the Instructional Technology and Development Team will be on hand to answer any questions you have about selecting and setting up your course platform.
Register for Course Platform “Office Hours”
Assessment Technologies Overview
Tuesday June 29th – 10 am – 11:30 am ET
In this informational workshop, we will introduce the wide array of assessment technologies supported by MSU, provide example use cases, and compare & contrast similar tech. The goal is to summarize your options and inform your selection of assessment strategies & the tools you want to use (e.g., discussions, quizzes/exams, creative projects/essays).
Register for Assessment Technologies Overview
iClicker Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 10 am – 11 am ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of iClicker, a tool for student engagement, formative assessment, attendance, quizzing, and polling. iClicker has undergone many major updates recently, including mobile-device usage options, new question types, and D2L integrations. Even iClicker veterans are encouraged to attend.
Register for iClicker Demo
Crowdmark Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 1 pm – 2 pm ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of Crowdmark, an online collaborative grading platform that allows for grading of a number of different assessment types, integrates with D2L, and provides robust analytics. The Crowdmark team will walk you through how to set up a remote assessment, grade and distribute grades using a variety of question types (multiple choice questions as well as text entry and image/pdf uploads for student responses). We will provide some tips and tricks for student troubleshooting and answer any lingering questions.
Register for Crowdmark Demo
Gradescope Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 2 pm – 3 pm ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of Gradescope, a tool to design and deliver assessments via D2L integrations, including handwritten work and online problem sets, projects, worksheets, quizzes, exams, and more.
Register for Gradescope Demo
DigitalDesk Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 3 pm – 4 pm ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of DigitalDesk, Inc. - Instructor Tools/Student Portal, an intuitive, multi-modal learning platform that provides a seamless pathway between paper/pencil, scan based, and online testing. Test builder includes item banking, rich content, as well as fully integrated monitor/review and remote proctoring solutions. Rubric Creator facilitates instructors’ scoring of essays and portfolio submissions. Comprehensive reporting features include exam analysis, on-demand score reports and automatic reporting. Customizable reports can be emailed whenever students submit assignments or complete exams, or at designated times.
Register for DigitalDesk Demo
Assessment Technology “Office Hours”
Thursday July 1st, 10 am – 12 pm ET
For 2 hours, the Instructional Technology and Development Team will be on hand to answer any questions you have about choosing and using assessment technologies.
Register for Assessment Technology “Office Hours”
Our June workshops are focused on planning courses for Fall semester. We are hosting 6 workshops, 4 vendor demonstrations, and 3 "office hours" sessions. The workshops and demonstrations will be recorded and shared by email to all registrants and also posted to the MSU Tools and Technologies D2L self-enrollment course (enroll here). As always, if you would like a one-on-one consultation on course design or academic technologies, please submit a service request to the MSU Help Desk and ask for the Instructional Technology & Development team.
Defining and Exemplifying the Modalities
Tuesday June 8th, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
What do Hybrid, Hyflex, Flipped, etc. mean? What do they look and feel like in action for you and for your students? Some of these intersect, like a flipped hybrid class, what does that look like? In this workshop, we will define and discuss these terms and faculty will showcase how they implemented these modalities in their courses.
Register for Defining & Exemplifying the Modalities
Choosing your Instructional Technologies
Tuesday June 15th, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
How do you pick instructional technologies? Which ones will work best for your modality and goals? When should you compromise on the performance of a technology to increase versatility and reduce the number of different technologies you use? In this informational workshop, we will discuss the intersections of teaching modalities, course platforms, & other instructional technologies to help answer these questions. We will also review what other external considerations should inform your design decisions.
Register for Choosing your Instructional Technologies
Course Design “Office Hours”
Friday June 18th, 10 am – 12 pm ET
For 2 hours, the Instructional Technology and Development Team will be on hand to individually answer questions about course modalities and choosing your instructional technologies.
Register for Course Design “Office Hours”
Choosing a Course Platform
Tuesday June 22nd, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
In this informational workshop, we will discuss the different course platforms commonly used in MSU courses: D2L Brightspace, LON CAPA, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, etc. We will summarize the strengths & weaknesses of each course platform, best use cases, tool integrations, and where to go for more information.
Register for Course Platform Overview
Overview of D2L Brightspace
Wednesday June 23rd, 10 am – 11 am ET
D2L is one of the main technologies used at MSU to deliver online and remote classes. This workshop will cover the basics of D2L. This includes an overview of the interface, how to create and manage the grade book, assessment tools, external technology integrations, and uploading and creating your course content.
Register for D2L Brightspace
Overview of Microsoft Teams for Education
Thursday June 24th, 10 am – 11:30 am ET
In this informational workshop, we will have and in-depth presentation on using Microsoft Teams as a course platform. Topics will include:
Integrating Teams into instruction
Student engagement
Formative assessment
Advantages of Teams
Video
File sharing
Chat groups
Register for Microsoft Teams for Education
Course Platform “Office Hours”
Friday June 25th, 10 am – 12 pm ET
For 2 hours, the Instructional Technology and Development Team will be on hand to answer any questions you have about selecting and setting up your course platform.
Register for Course Platform “Office Hours”
Assessment Technologies Overview
Tuesday June 29th – 10 am – 11:30 am ET
In this informational workshop, we will introduce the wide array of assessment technologies supported by MSU, provide example use cases, and compare & contrast similar tech. The goal is to summarize your options and inform your selection of assessment strategies & the tools you want to use (e.g., discussions, quizzes/exams, creative projects/essays).
Register for Assessment Technologies Overview
iClicker Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 10 am – 11 am ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of iClicker, a tool for student engagement, formative assessment, attendance, quizzing, and polling. iClicker has undergone many major updates recently, including mobile-device usage options, new question types, and D2L integrations. Even iClicker veterans are encouraged to attend.
Register for iClicker Demo
Crowdmark Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 1 pm – 2 pm ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of Crowdmark, an online collaborative grading platform that allows for grading of a number of different assessment types, integrates with D2L, and provides robust analytics. The Crowdmark team will walk you through how to set up a remote assessment, grade and distribute grades using a variety of question types (multiple choice questions as well as text entry and image/pdf uploads for student responses). We will provide some tips and tricks for student troubleshooting and answer any lingering questions.
Register for Crowdmark Demo
Gradescope Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 2 pm – 3 pm ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of Gradescope, a tool to design and deliver assessments via D2L integrations, including handwritten work and online problem sets, projects, worksheets, quizzes, exams, and more.
Register for Gradescope Demo
DigitalDesk Demo
Wednesday June 30th, 3 pm – 4 pm ET
Join us for a vendor demonstration of DigitalDesk, Inc. - Instructor Tools/Student Portal, an intuitive, multi-modal learning platform that provides a seamless pathway between paper/pencil, scan based, and online testing. Test builder includes item banking, rich content, as well as fully integrated monitor/review and remote proctoring solutions. Rubric Creator facilitates instructors’ scoring of essays and portfolio submissions. Comprehensive reporting features include exam analysis, on-demand score reports and automatic reporting. Customizable reports can be emailed whenever students submit assignments or complete exams, or at designated times.
Register for DigitalDesk Demo
Assessment Technology “Office Hours”
Thursday July 1st, 10 am – 12 pm ET
For 2 hours, the Instructional Technology and Development Team will be on hand to answer any questions you have about choosing and using assessment technologies.
Register for Assessment Technology “Office Hours”
Authored by: Natalie Vandepol
Posted on: #iteachmsu
January 2021 Workshops from MSU IT
MSU IT has several workshops in January designed to help you and your students get the semester off to a great start. If you need assistance, or have a suggestion about a workshop you'd like to see in the future, please contact MSU IT.
Email: ithelp@msu.edu
Phone: 517-432-6200
Instructor Semester Kick-off
The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of important considerations and approaches for getting your course setup for online teaching. Topics covered will include:
Online teaching overview
Approaches to structuring and organizing course materials
Designing assignments and assessments
Promoting student engagement and building community in a virtual setting
Tools and strategies for improving accessibility
Evaluating your online course
Feeling lost in the details of course preparation? Nervous about the first day of classes? What finishing touches will transform your course from content delivery into an engaging and exciting learning experience? Join us on January 4th to talk about the big picture & best practices for online education.
January 4th, 2021
Session 1: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Registration Link: Morning Session Registration Link
Session 2: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Afternoon Session Registration Link
Instructor D2L Basics
This workshop will cover the basics of D2L. This includes an overview of the interface, how to create and manage the grade book, creating discussion forums, assignments and quizzes and uploading and creating your course content. We will also touch on the new Spartan A11y tool.
January 6th
10 a.m. to 11:15
Registration Link: Morning Session Registration Link
2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Afternoon Session Registration Link
Easy, Effective online discussion with Packback
Packback is an AI-supported online discussion forum designed to motivate students to explore and investigate the assigned topic, encouraging genuine curiosity and engagement. Join us to learn how students receive live AI-based coaching on their writing while saving instructors time with moderation and grading.
January 7th
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Registration Link: Session Registration Link
Student Semester Kick-off
How can make sure you are prepared for the semester? What are some strategies you can use to make sure you can be successful? What resources, tools and technologies are available to you at MSU to help ensure you maximize your time and effort? Join us on January 11th to find out!
January 11th
10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Registration Link: Student Semester Kick-Off Morning Session
2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Student Semester Kick-Off Afternoon Session
D2L Basics for MSU Students
D2L is one of the main technologies used at MSU to deliver online and remote classes. Come learn the basics of how to use D2L as a student and what you need to do in order to make sure you are prepared for the semester. IT Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
January 15th
Session 1: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Registration Link: Student D2L Basics Morning Session
Session 2: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Student D2L Basics Afternoon Session
Email: ithelp@msu.edu
Phone: 517-432-6200
Instructor Semester Kick-off
The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of important considerations and approaches for getting your course setup for online teaching. Topics covered will include:
Online teaching overview
Approaches to structuring and organizing course materials
Designing assignments and assessments
Promoting student engagement and building community in a virtual setting
Tools and strategies for improving accessibility
Evaluating your online course
Feeling lost in the details of course preparation? Nervous about the first day of classes? What finishing touches will transform your course from content delivery into an engaging and exciting learning experience? Join us on January 4th to talk about the big picture & best practices for online education.
January 4th, 2021
Session 1: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Registration Link: Morning Session Registration Link
Session 2: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Afternoon Session Registration Link
Instructor D2L Basics
This workshop will cover the basics of D2L. This includes an overview of the interface, how to create and manage the grade book, creating discussion forums, assignments and quizzes and uploading and creating your course content. We will also touch on the new Spartan A11y tool.
January 6th
10 a.m. to 11:15
Registration Link: Morning Session Registration Link
2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Afternoon Session Registration Link
Easy, Effective online discussion with Packback
Packback is an AI-supported online discussion forum designed to motivate students to explore and investigate the assigned topic, encouraging genuine curiosity and engagement. Join us to learn how students receive live AI-based coaching on their writing while saving instructors time with moderation and grading.
January 7th
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Registration Link: Session Registration Link
Student Semester Kick-off
How can make sure you are prepared for the semester? What are some strategies you can use to make sure you can be successful? What resources, tools and technologies are available to you at MSU to help ensure you maximize your time and effort? Join us on January 11th to find out!
January 11th
10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Registration Link: Student Semester Kick-Off Morning Session
2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Student Semester Kick-Off Afternoon Session
D2L Basics for MSU Students
D2L is one of the main technologies used at MSU to deliver online and remote classes. Come learn the basics of how to use D2L as a student and what you need to do in order to make sure you are prepared for the semester. IT Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
January 15th
Session 1: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Registration Link: Student D2L Basics Morning Session
Session 2: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Registration Link: Student D2L Basics Afternoon Session
Authored by: Nick Noel
Posted on: #iteachmsu
November 2020 Online Workshops from MSU IT
November is all about media creation. We will be hosting two workshops around the creation and distribution of video and other media content. Each of the two workshops will occur twice in November. In the two workshops we will cover the phases of video production and provide some help tips to get the best quality video possible. We will also explore basic and advanced tools that you can use to create your videos. All the tools that we explore are free to use, either due to a license that MSU has purchased, or because of they are free to everyone. We will also make sure to make time for any questions that you may have around planning and recording techniques or using the tools.
Creating and Sharing Media in Mediaspace
November 6th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.)
Novemver 6th Workshop Registration
November 13th (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
November 13th Workshop Registration
This workshop will focus on the use of Kaltura Mediaspace and Capture. These two tools allow you to make your own recordings at home, and then upload and distribute them to your students. We will cover how to access these tools, the basic functions and some advanced features that you may find useful. In addition, we have some general best practices that we can cover, and we are happy to recommend equipment you, or your department, may consider purchasing.
Advanced Tools for Video and Audio Creation
November 20th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.)
November 20th A.M. Workshop Registration
November 20th (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
November 20th P.M. Workshop Registration
The second workshop covers some advanced tools and goes beyond just video creation to discuss audio editing. The tools we will be discussing are Camtasia, Audacity and Adobe Spark. Like Kaltura Capture, Camtasia allows for screen and webcam recording. However, it is also a powerful video editor with many features that can enhance your video and make it more visually appealing. We will also touch on Audacity, which can be used to record and edit audio, and Adobe Spark which is a simple way to create websites, videos and graphics.
Creating and Sharing Media in Mediaspace
November 6th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.)
Novemver 6th Workshop Registration
November 13th (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
November 13th Workshop Registration
This workshop will focus on the use of Kaltura Mediaspace and Capture. These two tools allow you to make your own recordings at home, and then upload and distribute them to your students. We will cover how to access these tools, the basic functions and some advanced features that you may find useful. In addition, we have some general best practices that we can cover, and we are happy to recommend equipment you, or your department, may consider purchasing.
Advanced Tools for Video and Audio Creation
November 20th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.)
November 20th A.M. Workshop Registration
November 20th (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
November 20th P.M. Workshop Registration
The second workshop covers some advanced tools and goes beyond just video creation to discuss audio editing. The tools we will be discussing are Camtasia, Audacity and Adobe Spark. Like Kaltura Capture, Camtasia allows for screen and webcam recording. However, it is also a powerful video editor with many features that can enhance your video and make it more visually appealing. We will also touch on Audacity, which can be used to record and edit audio, and Adobe Spark which is a simple way to create websites, videos and graphics.
Authored by: Nick Noel
Posted on: #iteachmsu
December 2020 Online Workshops from MSU IT
In December we will focus on D2L. This is so that we can help instructors get up and running for the Spring Semester. We have two, hour long sessions planed that will cover the basics of D2L and some more advanced features. D2L is a powerful tool, with a lot of features and there isn’t a way to cover everything in depth in just two hours. However, these workshops will give you a good place to start, and we will share some resources that you can use to go into more depth with the tool. We are also available for consultation, if you would like one on one support. During each session we will have time to ask questions, both live and in the zoom chat.
D2L Basics
December 4th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) and (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
D2L Basics 10 a.m. Session Registration Link
D2L Basics 2 p.m. Session Registration Link
D2L Basics will cover the basics of D2L. This includes an overview of the interface, how to create and manage the grade book, creating discussion forums, assignments and quizzes and uploading and creating your course content. We will also touch on the new Spartan A11y tool.
D2L Gradebook
December 4th (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
D2L Gradebook Registration Link
This training will go into the details of how-to setup and use a D2L points-based or weighted gradebook. Specifically, participants will learn how to:
Create Categories and Grade Items.
Distribute weights within a category and drop the lowest score.
Create bonus items and work with extra credit.
Enter grades and feedback.
Connect and assess activities.
Preview and release grades.
Switch to adjusted final grades.
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L
December 11th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) and (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L 10 a.m. Session Registration Link
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L 2 p.m. Session Registration Link
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L goes in-depth with some advanced features. These features, such as badges and awards, and rubrics can provide some useful information for you and your students that will help them stay motivated and on task during the course.
D2L Basics
December 4th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) and (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
D2L Basics 10 a.m. Session Registration Link
D2L Basics 2 p.m. Session Registration Link
D2L Basics will cover the basics of D2L. This includes an overview of the interface, how to create and manage the grade book, creating discussion forums, assignments and quizzes and uploading and creating your course content. We will also touch on the new Spartan A11y tool.
D2L Gradebook
December 4th (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
D2L Gradebook Registration Link
This training will go into the details of how-to setup and use a D2L points-based or weighted gradebook. Specifically, participants will learn how to:
Create Categories and Grade Items.
Distribute weights within a category and drop the lowest score.
Create bonus items and work with extra credit.
Enter grades and feedback.
Connect and assess activities.
Preview and release grades.
Switch to adjusted final grades.
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L
December 11th (10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) and (2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L 10 a.m. Session Registration Link
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L 2 p.m. Session Registration Link
Advanced Tools and Practices in D2L goes in-depth with some advanced features. These features, such as badges and awards, and rubrics can provide some useful information for you and your students that will help them stay motivated and on task during the course.
Posted by: Nick Noel
Posted on: New Technologies
MSU IT - Academic Technology Overview
Click here to open the video in a new window and watch it at https://mediaspace.msu.edu
Michigan State University named Brightspace by Desire2Learn as its centrally supported Learning Management System (LMS) in July 2012. Since then, Brightspace (generally shortened to D2L here on campus) provides the platform and tools for online and web enhanced student experiences. This video gives you a quick overview of not only the D2L platform and built-in accessibility helper Spartan Ally, but also other academic services and technologies available on campus. You'll also meet a team of academic technology support folks who can help you as you learn to leverage MSU-provided digital tools in your teaching.
Timeline of video
Introductions
1:40 - D2L Overview
31:00 - Spartan Ally
44:48 - MSU Core Academic Technologies Overview
1:10:05 - Getting Help
1:17:05 - Assessment Services Overview
1:19:11 - Q&A Fun Part 2
Michigan State University named Brightspace by Desire2Learn as its centrally supported Learning Management System (LMS) in July 2012. Since then, Brightspace (generally shortened to D2L here on campus) provides the platform and tools for online and web enhanced student experiences. This video gives you a quick overview of not only the D2L platform and built-in accessibility helper Spartan Ally, but also other academic services and technologies available on campus. You'll also meet a team of academic technology support folks who can help you as you learn to leverage MSU-provided digital tools in your teaching.
Timeline of video
Introductions
1:40 - D2L Overview
31:00 - Spartan Ally
44:48 - MSU Core Academic Technologies Overview
1:10:05 - Getting Help
1:17:05 - Assessment Services Overview
1:19:11 - Q&A Fun Part 2
Authored by: MSU Information Technology
Posted on: #iteachmsu
MSU IT Street Trivia: Cybersecurity Edition
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we're putting Spartans' cybersecurity knowledge to the test with MSU IT Street Trivia. Join us weekly in October to see how you measure up: go.msu.edu/trivia23.
Cyber scams and phishing
As technology progresses, so does cybercriminals’ creativity. While their attempts can be tough to spot, they’re not impossible. Bad actors tend to use times or themes of uncertainty, as we’ve seen with global events, like the crisis in Ukraine or the coronavirus pandemic, or more locally, student loan reimbursements surrounding the beginning of a new semester.
Understanding standard cybersecurity practices is the best way to #SecureState and safeguard against potential cyber threats. Even if you don’t think you have sensitive information to steal, cyber attackers could use your accounts or devices as an open door to MSU.
Scammers use emails, texts, and calls to try to steal your personal info. Follow these tips to avoid their tricks:
Beware of any request for your personal information, like your social security number, passwords, bank or credit card details, or multifactor security codes
Unexpected offers for employment, student loans or grants, and awards winnings
Watch out for messages with a sense of urgency, poor grammar and spelling, and strange email addresses or phone numbers
Forward any suspicious email to your MSU account to abuse@msu.edu (don’t click the links!)
Get help
If you suspect any of your accounts have been compromised, immediately change your password and contact MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200
If you’re not sure if it’s spam, consider calling the source directly using the phone number from their website to verify the info (never click the links or call numbers in a suspicious email)
Learn more about phishing and the best ways to #SecureState at secureit.msu.edu.
Cyber scams and phishing
As technology progresses, so does cybercriminals’ creativity. While their attempts can be tough to spot, they’re not impossible. Bad actors tend to use times or themes of uncertainty, as we’ve seen with global events, like the crisis in Ukraine or the coronavirus pandemic, or more locally, student loan reimbursements surrounding the beginning of a new semester.
Understanding standard cybersecurity practices is the best way to #SecureState and safeguard against potential cyber threats. Even if you don’t think you have sensitive information to steal, cyber attackers could use your accounts or devices as an open door to MSU.
Scammers use emails, texts, and calls to try to steal your personal info. Follow these tips to avoid their tricks:
Beware of any request for your personal information, like your social security number, passwords, bank or credit card details, or multifactor security codes
Unexpected offers for employment, student loans or grants, and awards winnings
Watch out for messages with a sense of urgency, poor grammar and spelling, and strange email addresses or phone numbers
Forward any suspicious email to your MSU account to abuse@msu.edu (don’t click the links!)
Get help
If you suspect any of your accounts have been compromised, immediately change your password and contact MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200
If you’re not sure if it’s spam, consider calling the source directly using the phone number from their website to verify the info (never click the links or call numbers in a suspicious email)
Learn more about phishing and the best ways to #SecureState at secureit.msu.edu.
Posted by: Aaron Michael Fedewa
Posted on: Instructional Design
MSU IT - Educational Technology - Upcoming Learning and Development Opportunities
December 2023 Educational Technology Development Opportunities
Join us for several virtual workshops that dive into accessibility considerations in your courses.
Please note: Registration for Instructional Technology & Development sessions (e.g., D2L, iClicker, Accessibility) has moved away from SpartansLearn. Please register for all Instructional Technology & Development sessions via the Zoom registration links listed below. MSU IT Training registration (e.g., Microsoft suite, Zoom) is still conducted via SpartansLearn.
Empowering Inclusivity: Crafting Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
12/04/2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Presented by Hannah Kindree and Kevin HenleyRegister on ZoomMicrosoft PowerPoint is a great tool for sharing information and ideas, however it can still create barriers for some users. In this session, we will cover how to identify common accessibility issues associated with PowerPoint content. We will also demonstrate built-in features and discuss best practices for creating presentations that are accessible to your entire audience. By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify common accessibility issues and understand how to perform the necessary remediations to correct those issues.
Create content with increased accessibility and usability using best practices and Microsoft PowerPoint built-in features.
Explain the importance of creating accessible content.
Removing Barriers to Learning: Improve D2L Course Usability and Accessibility with Ally
12/07/2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Presented by Kevin HenleyRegister on Zoom
D2L Brightspace is a powerful learning management system, however, the wide range of content types and user activities can produce accessibility roadblocks for some users. We'll cover how to identify and remediate accessibility issues associated with your course content using Ally, an automated accessibility tool integrated into D2L. We will also demonstrate other accessibility features included with D2L and discuss overall best practices for improving course usability and accessibility.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify and use the various accessibility tools available through Spartan Ally.
Evaluate and prioritize accessibility issues in your course using the Ally Report.
Correct accessibility issues in your content using instructions from the Feedback Panel.
November 2023 Educational Technology Development Opportunities
Join us for several virtual and hybrid workshops as well as recordings that dive into Hybrid/HyFlex course design, accessibility considerations, and other technology-informed teaching strategies.
Read more about the November training offerings below and register at spartanslearn.msu.edu.
Register by selecting Live Course Listing.
Follow the instructions to sign in (if prompted).
In the Training Registration area, click Register for a Course.
Select “Virtual” in the Type of Class drop-down.
Select “Hybrid” ONLY for the Hybrid/HyFlex course.
Select the course title in the Choose a Class drop-down.
Access for All: A Checklist for a More Inclusive World
11/09/2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Presented by Hannah Kindree and Lisa Chai
We can all contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Learn about basic practices that make your content accessible to more people and demonstrate your interest and commitment to equal access of information for everyone. The basic accessibility checklist is intended as a starting point for creating accessible materials. In this session, we will review the checklist and associate tutorials and discuss best practices for improving the overall accessibility and usability of your digital materials.
By the end of this training session, you will be able to:
Identify common accessibility issues and understand how to perform the necessary remediations to correct those issues.
Understand the importance of incorporating these accessibility tips into your content.
Create digital content with increased accessibility and usability.
Hybrid/HyFlex Course Design and Delivery Workshop- Blending the Best of Both Worlds
11/10/2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Bessey Hall, room 315 and Zoom (Hybrid) Presented by Lisa Batchelder and Rhonda Kessling
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the demand for flexible learning options has never been higher. Hybrid and HyFlex courses have emerged as innovative solutions, allowing educators to combine the benefits of in-person and online instruction to meet the diverse needs of today's students. This immersive workshop is designed for educators and instructional designers seeking to create dynamic and engaging Hybrid/HyFlex courses. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to design courses that maximize student learning outcomes while providing the flexibility modern learners demand.
By the end of this training session, you will be able to:
Explain the key differences between Hybrid and HyFlex modalities.
Explain the pedagogical advantages and disadvantages of each modality.
Discuss best practices for Hybrid and HyFlex course design.
Apply technological tools that facilitate Hybrid/HyFlex modalities.
It is not required to attend in person, but it is highly encouraged. A Zoom link will be available if you decide to attend virtually. This is a hands-on workshop, so if attending in person, please bring your laptop and headphones with a mic, if possible.
Inclusive Communication: Creating Accessible Documents and Emails
11/14/2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Virtual) Presented by Hannah Kindree and Lisa Chai
Modern tools are great for communicating and sharing information. However, they can still create barriers for some. This session will cover how to identify common accessibility issues associated with content created in Microsoft Word and Outlook. We will also demonstrate built-in features and discuss best practices for improving the accessibility and usability of documents and messages.
By the end of this training session, you will be able to:
Identify common accessibility issues and understand how to perform the necessary remediations to correct those issues.
Create content with increased accessibility and usability using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Explain the importance of creating accessible content.
Join us for several virtual workshops that dive into accessibility considerations in your courses.
Please note: Registration for Instructional Technology & Development sessions (e.g., D2L, iClicker, Accessibility) has moved away from SpartansLearn. Please register for all Instructional Technology & Development sessions via the Zoom registration links listed below. MSU IT Training registration (e.g., Microsoft suite, Zoom) is still conducted via SpartansLearn.
Empowering Inclusivity: Crafting Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
12/04/2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Presented by Hannah Kindree and Kevin HenleyRegister on ZoomMicrosoft PowerPoint is a great tool for sharing information and ideas, however it can still create barriers for some users. In this session, we will cover how to identify common accessibility issues associated with PowerPoint content. We will also demonstrate built-in features and discuss best practices for creating presentations that are accessible to your entire audience. By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify common accessibility issues and understand how to perform the necessary remediations to correct those issues.
Create content with increased accessibility and usability using best practices and Microsoft PowerPoint built-in features.
Explain the importance of creating accessible content.
Removing Barriers to Learning: Improve D2L Course Usability and Accessibility with Ally
12/07/2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Presented by Kevin HenleyRegister on Zoom
D2L Brightspace is a powerful learning management system, however, the wide range of content types and user activities can produce accessibility roadblocks for some users. We'll cover how to identify and remediate accessibility issues associated with your course content using Ally, an automated accessibility tool integrated into D2L. We will also demonstrate other accessibility features included with D2L and discuss overall best practices for improving course usability and accessibility.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify and use the various accessibility tools available through Spartan Ally.
Evaluate and prioritize accessibility issues in your course using the Ally Report.
Correct accessibility issues in your content using instructions from the Feedback Panel.
November 2023 Educational Technology Development Opportunities
Join us for several virtual and hybrid workshops as well as recordings that dive into Hybrid/HyFlex course design, accessibility considerations, and other technology-informed teaching strategies.
Read more about the November training offerings below and register at spartanslearn.msu.edu.
Register by selecting Live Course Listing.
Follow the instructions to sign in (if prompted).
In the Training Registration area, click Register for a Course.
Select “Virtual” in the Type of Class drop-down.
Select “Hybrid” ONLY for the Hybrid/HyFlex course.
Select the course title in the Choose a Class drop-down.
Access for All: A Checklist for a More Inclusive World
11/09/2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Presented by Hannah Kindree and Lisa Chai
We can all contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Learn about basic practices that make your content accessible to more people and demonstrate your interest and commitment to equal access of information for everyone. The basic accessibility checklist is intended as a starting point for creating accessible materials. In this session, we will review the checklist and associate tutorials and discuss best practices for improving the overall accessibility and usability of your digital materials.
By the end of this training session, you will be able to:
Identify common accessibility issues and understand how to perform the necessary remediations to correct those issues.
Understand the importance of incorporating these accessibility tips into your content.
Create digital content with increased accessibility and usability.
Hybrid/HyFlex Course Design and Delivery Workshop- Blending the Best of Both Worlds
11/10/2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Bessey Hall, room 315 and Zoom (Hybrid) Presented by Lisa Batchelder and Rhonda Kessling
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the demand for flexible learning options has never been higher. Hybrid and HyFlex courses have emerged as innovative solutions, allowing educators to combine the benefits of in-person and online instruction to meet the diverse needs of today's students. This immersive workshop is designed for educators and instructional designers seeking to create dynamic and engaging Hybrid/HyFlex courses. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to design courses that maximize student learning outcomes while providing the flexibility modern learners demand.
By the end of this training session, you will be able to:
Explain the key differences between Hybrid and HyFlex modalities.
Explain the pedagogical advantages and disadvantages of each modality.
Discuss best practices for Hybrid and HyFlex course design.
Apply technological tools that facilitate Hybrid/HyFlex modalities.
It is not required to attend in person, but it is highly encouraged. A Zoom link will be available if you decide to attend virtually. This is a hands-on workshop, so if attending in person, please bring your laptop and headphones with a mic, if possible.
Inclusive Communication: Creating Accessible Documents and Emails
11/14/2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Virtual) Presented by Hannah Kindree and Lisa Chai
Modern tools are great for communicating and sharing information. However, they can still create barriers for some. This session will cover how to identify common accessibility issues associated with content created in Microsoft Word and Outlook. We will also demonstrate built-in features and discuss best practices for improving the accessibility and usability of documents and messages.
By the end of this training session, you will be able to:
Identify common accessibility issues and understand how to perform the necessary remediations to correct those issues.
Create content with increased accessibility and usability using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Explain the importance of creating accessible content.
Authored by: Lindsay Tigue
Posted on: #iteachmsu
MSU IT now offers a self-paced training course in many of the technologies available on campus. MSU Tools and Technologies is open to any instructor who is looking for basic information on the free technologies available on campus. We are working to provide as much useful information as possible, so we are continuing to build and imporve on the materials available. We want to make sure we are meeting the needs of instructors, staff and students, so if there is something missing from the course, please let us know how we can imporve it.
You can sign up for the training by going to this self-enrollment link: MSU Tools and Technologies Course
Tools and Technologies from MSU IT
MSU IT now offers a self-paced training course in many of the technologies available on campus. MSU Tools and Technologies is open to any instructor who is looking for basic information on the free technologies available on campus. We are working to provide as much useful information as possible, so we are continuing to build and imporve on the materials available. We want to make sure we are meeting the needs of instructors, staff and students, so if there is something missing from the course, please let us know how we can imporve it.
You can sign up for the training by going to this self-enrollment link: MSU Tools and Technologies Course
Authored by: Nick Noel
Posted on: #iteachmsu
November collaborative tools training from MSU IT
Check out November’s courses about collaborative tools training, available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.
Spartan 365 - Overview
November 6, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Have you ever wanted to work collaboratively in a document or simultaneously on any device? Spartan 365 makes this type of teamwork easy! Spartan 365 offers robust features and a secure environment. This course will give an overview of the main Microsoft 365 apps including Forms, OneDrive, OneNote, and Teams.
Instructor: Michael Julian
What participants are saying...
“Michael is a phenomenal presenter. I really enjoyed his style, humor and energy, and his no-judgement approach. He created a safe and accessible learning environment for everyone. Kudos to Michael for being an exceptional member of his team by facilitating opportunities for everyone to learn at MSU!”
To register for the following virtual and in-person instructor-led training courses go to SpartansLearn.
Microsoft Teams – Getting Started
November 7, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Teams is one of the best tools at MSU for effective communication and collaboration. Join us as we dive into the basics and share how to chat and host meetings with individuals, groups, and entire teams.
Zoom – Getting Started
November 7, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
November 10, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
A great tool for scheduling and hosting virtual meetings, learn how to access Zoom at MSU and explore its settings.
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
November 14, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Forms can help survey classmates, students, coworkers, or any group where feedback is needed. Learn how to create forms and surveys, format, branch, collect data, and share with others.
Microsoft Teams – Managing Teams and Settings
November 15, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Specific to collaborating with others, this course will help you understand Team properties, Private Channels, and options for members, owners, and guests. Learn how to change status messages, participate in another Teams tenant, review saved messages, and set notifications.
Microsoft Teams – SharePoint Site
November 16, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This course expands on the collaborative capabilities of Teams to show how it connects to Microsoft SharePoint to store document libraries, create site pages, and use lists.
Zoom – Meetings
November 17, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This course digs deeper into the functionality of Zoom meetings to show you how to effectively set up and manage breakout rooms, manage recordings and reports, configure advanced polls and quizzes, and understand the best methods for sharing content.
Microsoft OneDrive – Working with OneDrive
November 14, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, rm 1210)
November 27, 10:00 a.m. (Virtual)
Expanding on the basics of OneDrive, learn more about this great storage tool. Discover navigation strategies, explore the desktop app settings and options, manage the accessibility of files and folders, and more.
Can’t attend a live course? Each is available on-demand to watch anytime at SpartansLearn.
Weekly office hours are available for those with questions about content shared in the courses. Find the schedule at SpartansLearn
For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu.
Spartan 365 - Overview
November 6, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Have you ever wanted to work collaboratively in a document or simultaneously on any device? Spartan 365 makes this type of teamwork easy! Spartan 365 offers robust features and a secure environment. This course will give an overview of the main Microsoft 365 apps including Forms, OneDrive, OneNote, and Teams.
Instructor: Michael Julian
What participants are saying...
“Michael is a phenomenal presenter. I really enjoyed his style, humor and energy, and his no-judgement approach. He created a safe and accessible learning environment for everyone. Kudos to Michael for being an exceptional member of his team by facilitating opportunities for everyone to learn at MSU!”
To register for the following virtual and in-person instructor-led training courses go to SpartansLearn.
Microsoft Teams – Getting Started
November 7, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Teams is one of the best tools at MSU for effective communication and collaboration. Join us as we dive into the basics and share how to chat and host meetings with individuals, groups, and entire teams.
Zoom – Getting Started
November 7, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
November 10, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
A great tool for scheduling and hosting virtual meetings, learn how to access Zoom at MSU and explore its settings.
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
November 14, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Forms can help survey classmates, students, coworkers, or any group where feedback is needed. Learn how to create forms and surveys, format, branch, collect data, and share with others.
Microsoft Teams – Managing Teams and Settings
November 15, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Specific to collaborating with others, this course will help you understand Team properties, Private Channels, and options for members, owners, and guests. Learn how to change status messages, participate in another Teams tenant, review saved messages, and set notifications.
Microsoft Teams – SharePoint Site
November 16, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This course expands on the collaborative capabilities of Teams to show how it connects to Microsoft SharePoint to store document libraries, create site pages, and use lists.
Zoom – Meetings
November 17, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This course digs deeper into the functionality of Zoom meetings to show you how to effectively set up and manage breakout rooms, manage recordings and reports, configure advanced polls and quizzes, and understand the best methods for sharing content.
Microsoft OneDrive – Working with OneDrive
November 14, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, rm 1210)
November 27, 10:00 a.m. (Virtual)
Expanding on the basics of OneDrive, learn more about this great storage tool. Discover navigation strategies, explore the desktop app settings and options, manage the accessibility of files and folders, and more.
Can’t attend a live course? Each is available on-demand to watch anytime at SpartansLearn.
Weekly office hours are available for those with questions about content shared in the courses. Find the schedule at SpartansLearn
For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu.
Posted by: Aaron Michael Fedewa
Posted on: #iteachmsu
Instructional Technology and Design Team Manager MSU IT-Instructional Technology & Development Team
Title
Instructional Technology and Design Team Manager MSU IT-Instructional Technology & Development Team
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MichiganMasters of Arts, May 2014 — Major: Education Technology Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, May 2010 — Major: Elementary Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Science, May 2002 — Major: Food Industry Management
Work Experience
My years of experience within the public educational system as a teacher of both young and adult learners in combination with my experience as a Technology Coach and trainer within a large-scale school district and finally as an Instructional Designer and trainer in both a corporate setting and a public university setting has given me a solid work history foundation. My Bachelor’s degrees along with a Masters in Educational Technology, rounds out the educational component to my skill set and aligns my skills perfectly.
I am very familiar with designing, facilitating and overseeing learning and development of staff training processes and procedures. In one of my position at Michigan State University I worked on the Student Information Systems (SIS) Project as a Training Program Developer III. My role was to produce training materials for the campus in a variety of formats. I produced training material for end users. To date I have produced self-guided trainings, videos and reference guides for the SIS Project. In another previous position as an Instructional Designer at XPO, I developed, scripted and shot all the training videos for the Less than a Truckload division, in addition to training videos I have also developed and cohosted interactive seminars and a learning summit using Skype, Zoom, Go To Meeting and Adobe Connect for worldwide audiences comprised of Executive Management, Management and Vice Presidents. I also created onboarding e-learning materials and curriculums for both new hires and current employees. This material is comprised of a mixture of webinar, e-learning and on the job training materials that focus on the core subject matters that employees need to become proficient at for their 30, 60 and 90 day evaluations.
Professional Interests
There are several interests that capture my attention, but only a few garner my full dedication. With Mixed Realities and what they can offere, Learning and Development (L&D) can provide the best growth and experience. My goal is to make L&D engaging, entertaining, and rewarding. Because if we increase our potential for success when making L&D easier with technology, we maximize our knowledge which allows use to be more.
Links to Useful Resources/Articles
VR/AR Global Summit
The Third Teacher
Instructional Technology and Design Team Manager MSU IT-Instructional Technology & Development Team
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MichiganMasters of Arts, May 2014 — Major: Education Technology Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, May 2010 — Major: Elementary Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Science, May 2002 — Major: Food Industry Management
Work Experience
My years of experience within the public educational system as a teacher of both young and adult learners in combination with my experience as a Technology Coach and trainer within a large-scale school district and finally as an Instructional Designer and trainer in both a corporate setting and a public university setting has given me a solid work history foundation. My Bachelor’s degrees along with a Masters in Educational Technology, rounds out the educational component to my skill set and aligns my skills perfectly.
I am very familiar with designing, facilitating and overseeing learning and development of staff training processes and procedures. In one of my position at Michigan State University I worked on the Student Information Systems (SIS) Project as a Training Program Developer III. My role was to produce training materials for the campus in a variety of formats. I produced training material for end users. To date I have produced self-guided trainings, videos and reference guides for the SIS Project. In another previous position as an Instructional Designer at XPO, I developed, scripted and shot all the training videos for the Less than a Truckload division, in addition to training videos I have also developed and cohosted interactive seminars and a learning summit using Skype, Zoom, Go To Meeting and Adobe Connect for worldwide audiences comprised of Executive Management, Management and Vice Presidents. I also created onboarding e-learning materials and curriculums for both new hires and current employees. This material is comprised of a mixture of webinar, e-learning and on the job training materials that focus on the core subject matters that employees need to become proficient at for their 30, 60 and 90 day evaluations.
Professional Interests
There are several interests that capture my attention, but only a few garner my full dedication. With Mixed Realities and what they can offere, Learning and Development (L&D) can provide the best growth and experience. My goal is to make L&D engaging, entertaining, and rewarding. Because if we increase our potential for success when making L&D easier with technology, we maximize our knowledge which allows use to be more.
Links to Useful Resources/Articles
VR/AR Global Summit
The Third Teacher
Authored by: KJ Downer-Shojgreen