**This event is in the past, but links to session recordings are below.**
Agenda
9:00-9:55
KEYNOTE from Sean Dailey, Instructional Technology Specialist at Vermont Tech
https://vsc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2422344&node=8782727&a=2009663873
The keynote session will include best practices to enhance your course and the student experience and highlight what we know from surveys and experience. Also, hear from a panel of students about what makes a difference in their courses. Ask questions, engage in conversation about what strategies and tools can best engage and support learners.
10:00-10:35
SHOWCASE DEMO
https://vsc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2422800&node=8782722&a=1841458409
Shawn Kerivan’s BONUS showcase: https://vsc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2413140&node=8814182&a=1252402320
This session will walk through a few well-designed Canvas classes hosted by the faculty who created them. See best practice recommendations in action. Why and how do these courses use home pages and modules? Share your ideas and learn from others.
10:40-11:20
CREATE A LEARNING COMMUNITY
https://vsc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2422360&node=8782726&a=735666849
Share your strategies for creating community in your online or hybrid course. Explore how changes in announcements, inbox, feedback, role assignment, discussion questions, peer review, and group projects can increase connectedness in your class. Help your students feel a sense of belonging. Also, use analytics to gauge student engagement.
11:30-11:55
THINK OUTSIDE THE TEXTBOOK
https://vsc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2422365&node=8782725&a=46744136
Hear a librarian speak about OER resources and VSC-owned options for course materials. Bring your experiences with OER to inspire others.
12:00-12:25
ENERGIZING THE LECTURE
https://vsc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2422373&node=8782724&a=1332408699
The presenter will discuss three different methods to actively engage students during the lecture: multiple-choice questioning, think-pair-share, and kinesthetic engagement. The discussion will focus on techniques to facilitate participation from all students and application to both synchronous and asynchronous delivery methods.
12:30-1:00
MOBILE FRIENDLY
https://vsc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2422375&node=8782723&a=1038914843
Most students use their mobile devices to access their courses at least some of the time, and many use them almost all the time. Learn how that looks and works for students and how to make your course mobile friendly.