Workshops

This session will cover all Canvas topics in one day. In this session, you’ll learn the basic features of Canvas including: Global Navigation, Preferences, and creating content to include: Modules, Files, Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions, Grades, and Incorporating Rubrics. This is the mandatory training faculty need to complete to teach online.

The past two years pushed us to move instructions to an online environment, and re-design how we teach and assess the mastery of the learning outcomes. I developed and tested an engaging assignment that can be used for both online and face-to-face courses to evaluate higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy. The participants will learn how to create an engaging assignment to assess learning outcomes set forth for their students. They will leave with scaffolding on how to use it in their own classes and a rubric to provide feedback to the students.

To continue our conversation around assessment and equity from last academic year, this Fall's Assessment Day: All Faculty Assembly will focus on transparent instruction and its impact on learning. Dr. Mariko Izumi, Executive Director for the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Design at Columbus State University (Columbus, GA) will lead us in a workshop on using the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework to design transparent assignments for equitable learning experiences. To make the most of this opportunity, please come with a classroom assignment that you have used in the past or plan to use in the upcoming semester.

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We've all gotten much more familiar with Zoom over the last couple of years but are you making the most of what Zoom has to offer? In this workshop we will explore the things most useful to those of us working in higher education.

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Pre-registration is not required for this workshop. Interested in learning about some of the helpful tips and tricks that Canvas has to offer? This session will provide any new canvas updates and features to help you facilitate your canvas course

Note, this class is not just for Math instructors. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Business and other disciplines will find this information helpful. Participants will learn strategies to help students overcome their math anxiety. Participants will be able to recognize the struggles students face with learning mathematics. Participants will leave with activities they can implement in their own classroom.

Did you know GenEd courses need to meet certain, changing criteria? Come and learn how to apply the diversity GELOs to your syllabus/course.

Packback is an inquiry-based online discussion tool, designed to inspire students' higher-order thinking skills, that is available to Truckee Meadows Community College instructors at no cost. It uses A.I. as an automated T.A. that moderates and grades discussion posts in real-time to help students cite more sources and write better questions, so instructors are able to spend time focusing on content and delivering quality feedback.

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This presentation will look at a basic TMCC Canvas template which may offer instructors a nice starting point if new to designing an online classroom. We will discuss how the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric was used to design this simple template, and how it may be useful to both new instructors and our online learners. Feedback and open discourse are encouraged, so come prepared to share your thoughts about the template!

Looking for teaching inspiration? So are we! Now that we're back on campus, it's time to reboot teaching squares. This collaborative activity is not a peer review or a teaching evaluation of any kind. It's a chance for us to reconnect, get inspired, and share ideas about teaching. As part of a "teaching square," you will be matched with three other instructors across campus to observe each other in the classroom and share your love of teaching. Later this semester, we'll meet as a group to debrief and share what we've learned. In this session, we'll go over all the details and start organizing squares. If you're curious but not sure, just come and learn what teaching squares are all about.

Interested in using Kahoot! in your classes? Join this online workshop to find out how easy it is to set up and use. Kahoot! is a fun and effective way to engage students, test their knowledge and gather feedback all through their interactive quiz platform.

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Maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Please check out the same class being held on Aug. 18 at 1:30 p.m.

What’s new with Cafe Verde and catering through TMCC Dining Services? Come over to the Cafe to tour the menu, meet our staff, and sample our latest tasty offerings. Each participant will receive a coupon for a future Cafe visit. Each session is limited to 15 people.

Create simple introduction videos or elaborate lectures and presentations. In this session we will cover how to access the recording tool in Canvas and how to share your creations with your students.Video management, such as adding colleagues to your videos, quizzing and using the Media Gallery will be demonstrated.

Do you see our ads “in the wild” around the community? If not, that’s probably a good thing, because… you’re not our target audience! But if you aren’t seeing our ads, what is TMCC doing to make sure we find our general and target audiences? Come learn about our FY23 ad strategy, and how you can help us make the most of our paid ads and organic messaging.

Unfortunately, we have to postpone this class until later in the semester. Stay tuned!

Explore the world in 360! A new and exciting global learning resource available to all students and faculty. Join International Student Services and Study Abroad Association on a 360° journey around the globe. The Global Learning Experience 360 is an interactive educational platform created to make global education accessible to all. SAA has developed up-to-date multidisciplinary content in diverse global regions to provide a deeper look and understanding of the world and allowing institutions an effective and engaging way of bringing the world into the classroom and internationalizing curriculum. Come by to learn about GLE 360° and how a virtual global experience can enhance your curriculum.

Join this session to meet with Apple executives for a demonstration of what is possible for teaching and learning with iPad.  We will focus on best practices that increase student engagement using digital resources like Augmented Reality (AR) apps and Open Education Resources (OER).  We will highlight tools that will allow you to create your own OERs and demonstrate how you can utilize digital resources for your students’ success.  We will also highlight accessibility tools to better meet your diverse learners’ needs. We will show how Apple Pencil and screen recording will help save you time, and energy and allow you to give your students more authentic feedback. This is in person. A virtual presentation is available at noon, Aug. 17.

Join this session to meet with Apple executives for a demonstration of what is possible for teaching and learning with iPad.  We will focus on best practices that increase student engagement using digital resources like Augmented Reality (AR) apps and Open Education Resources (OER).  We will highlight tools that will allow you to create your own OERs and demonstrate how you can utilize digital resources for your student's success.  We will also highlight accessibility tools to better meet your diverse learners’ needs. We will show how Apple Pencil and screen recording will help save you time, and energy and allow you to give your students more authentic feedback. This is a virtual presentation. An in-person presentation is available at 3 p.m.

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Genealogy is in the news! The topic is popular and has come a long way from the simple family tree. This class will introduce you to the TMCC Library Open Genealogy Lab and Reading room. We will explore our diverse book collection and have an open discussion on incorporating family history research into just about any curriculum.

Explore the process of quiz development from start to finish. In this session, we will discuss the differences between New and Classic Quizzes, how to locate, build, and manage test banks, how to format question sets for mass upload, and how to set up Respondus Lockdown Browser. In order to attend, you must pre-register and be able to log in to Canvas with your official TMCC username and password. If you do not have this information, please contact your department.

Do your students disengage after your F2F class? Do they struggle with your subject? Do they seem to appear engaged in class but don't produce on their assignments? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this session is for you.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is not just a catchphrase; it is an active practice that allows students to engage in learning in the way that is best for them. Using ReadSpeaker's text-to-speech technology allows the student to receive the material in the way they need to. Individually customizable settings, enlarged text, page masks, and more are ways that UDL can be easily used by students to help retain their learning.

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This workshop will provide exercises and tools to encourage critical thinking through an examination of social class, including the causes and effects of poverty in American society. Attendees will work through example exercises during the workshop and be provided with additional activities, writing assignments, discussion questions, and other strategies to employ to generate meaningful change in the ways students conceive of poverty and its effects on society and the individual.

Academic leaders welcome new and returning Part-Time Instructors, as well as new Tenure-Track Faculty, at this onboarding designed to orient them to TMCC and provide tips and advice for a successful Fall semester.

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Undergraduate research on bobcat presence in suburban west Reno has moved to the next phase: trapping and collaring bobcats! This presentation will provide updates on trapping and collaring methods, current results, and future plans. Attendees will learn how bobcats are being live-trapped and what type of data are being collected, along with a discussion on the successes and challenges of mentoring undergraduate research students. If you thought part one was exciting, the sequel is even better! To my knowledge, my research team and I are the first to GPS collar a bobcat in Nevada. Come join me for a discussion on bobcat research and mentoring students.

Do you have a book that has felt the passage of time? A favorite childhood read, a book that has been passed through the generations, or something that you picked up at a flea market? Are you interested in finding out what you can do to preserve or repair your treasure? Whether you own such a book or if you are simply interested, please attend this brief book conservation and repair workshop. Maggie will go over the parts of a book, how to repair a book, and how to package a book for safekeeping. You are encouraged to bring your own treasure along to show to other participants.

MAX Capacity has been reached for this class.

What’s new with Cafe Verde and catering through TMCC Dining Services? Come over to the Cafe to tour the menu, meet our staff, and sample our latest tasty offerings. Each participant will receive a coupon for a future Cafe visit. Each session is limited to 15 people.

Educational Technology can improve students’ writing skills to help you spend less time grading and more time teaching. Join us to learn more about the newest innovations that Packback has to offer. TMCC is continuing our partnership with Packback, an educational technology that helps students receive feedback on their academic behaviors in real-time so instructors can focus their efforts on teaching the subject matter. For the past year, Packback's technology was only available to support improving the weekly discussion board; however, coming this Fall, Packback is releasing a new technology into their platform that helps with writing assignments. TMCC will have early access to pilot this technology this academic year as a part of our continued partnership. Join us to learn further about this powerful technology and how all of its tools can improve our students' success. 

This class is a hybrid. You can attend with this Zoom link or attend in person in SIER 110.

This is a Toolbox Presentation! Meaning participants will walk away with a file of accessibility tools (a virtual toolbox) that will be at their fingertips anytime they need accessibility help. During this presentation, attendees will be exposed to creating content that is inclusively accessible for Canvas, Word, PowerPoint, and Gmail. Making a small change in your content can mean the world for a student. This is a great workshop for new faculty.

We hear a lot lately about the importance of self-care, but what is self-care? Research shows that practicing mindfulness reduces stress, enhances well-being, increases awareness, strengthens emotional intelligence, and improves focus and productivity. This workshop supports you in consciously activating the relaxation response through easy-to-use techniques. Learn how to manage pressure, reduce the likelihood of suffering stress, and embed strategies to build your resilience. This workshop is designed to help you make powerful shifts in your self-care practices to optimize your physical, mental, emotional, and relational wellbeing.

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This workshop is designed for new tenure track faculty, but ongoing faculty are welcome! This will cover the timelines of tenure, the forms, the reports, and all the ins and outs of navigating the tenure track process.

Meet with Devyn from Packback to get further information regarding how Packback can suit the needs of your course, program, or department. Devyn can offer further examples of how Packback is used across disciplines and modalities. She is also able to provide individual course consultations, insight on best practices, or address any open questions. 

Protest Pedagogy Book Club discussion of Happy Teachers Change the World. We will discuss Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education by Thich Nhat Hanh and Katherine Weare. We will also survey practices in Happy's "Appendix A: Summaries of the Core Practices" to design a culturally relevant activity for TMCC's Year of Sustainability for implementation this semester.

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This workshop will help participants understand the process of applying for a sabbatical and offer guidance and feedback on sabbatical proposals. You will gain an understanding of what forms need to be filled out and when. Develop an understanding of how sabbatical proposals are evaluated. You will walk away knowing what is expected of people who successfully get a sabbatical.

An interactive workshop to engage The Year of Sustainability project initiated by the Sustainability Champions and supported by FREE Participants will: (1) Review two prongs of TMCC Year of Sustainability, (2) Discuss “campus community” prong and get sustainability activity ideas, (3) Survey Juliana Urtubey’s sustainability activities to inspire yours, (4) Pose one question to ask Urtubey on Oct. 6 at 3:30 p.m. about your sustainability activity, (5) Brainstorm one sustainability activity to implement in courses and committees this semester. This is a Zoom offering of the same workshop offered at Kick-off.

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This two-week workshop will explore the significance of developing a clear communication plan for your online classroom. Levels of student engagement and success can stem from clearly expressing expectations for student and instructor interaction throughout the course. Learning activities and assignments provide ideal opportunities for interaction and relationship building, which is critical to creating a sense of community in an online course. This workshop will also share tips and tricks for stepping away from mundane discussion boards and anticlimactic online assignments in the online classroom.

A $150 stipend will be issued upon successful completion. After this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Recognize the importance of active learning interactions with clearly stated expectations for instructor and learner participation, and make plans for improvement to your online classroom; and 2) Exercise innovative techniques that will keep learning activities creative, interactive, and engaging. The facilitator will contact registrants with access information.