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
