Faculty Development

Creating digital learning objects

This workshop is designed teach participants how to create new digital learning materials as well as to convert current learning materials into a digital format.
Registration limited to 6 participants
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • create a dynamic sign-up sheet in which students can sign-up for research topics, groups, equipment, appointments, presentation dates, etc…
  • use the KV Content system to deliver course materials and templates, or to provide students with common work space areas
  • save documents, audio & video files to the KV content system and link to them from your KV course
  • scan images and scan a document that can be edited or changed
  • save a MS Word document as a PDF or create a PDF using your department’s new MFP (Multi-function printer)
  • upload a podcast to your KV course
  • create a learning unit for your KV course

No sessions currently scheduled.

Dreamweaver: Introduction to creating & editing web pages (for faculty & instructors)

This faculty development workshop focuses on the basics for using Adobe Dreamweaver to create and edit web pages. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • define a web site
  • add pages
  • format text
  • insert images, video & sound
  • add hyperlinks
  • create tables

Prerequisite: None
Emphasis: Academic

 

No sessions currently scheduled.

Fireworks: Introduction to editing images and creating graphics

This workshop focuses on the basics for using Adobe Fireworks as not only an editing tool, but also a graphic creation tool. Participants will learn how to:

  • create and edit images
  • create web buttons and simple graphics
  • compress an image for easy web accessibility
  • apply animation

Prerequisite: None
Emphasis: Academic

No sessions currently scheduled.

KnightVision: Assessments, feedback & the Grade Center

Participants in this faculty development workshop learn how to use the quizzing feature for on-line assessments and surveys. The KnightVision Grade Center will also be featured along with statistical tools to explore course utilization, student tracking, and weighting grades. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • create question pools
  • create and administer quizzes and surveys
  • provide timely feedback to students
  • weight items in the grade book
  • drop the lowest grade from a grouping of scores

Prerequisite: None
Audience: Academic

 

No sessions currently scheduled.

KnightVision: Communication, assignments and collaborative learning

In this faculty development workshop we explore the various communication features available in KnightVision and how they may effectively be used in your course(s). Participants will investigate how these tools can be used to create an interactive and collaborative learning environment. During the workshop, the following methods of digital communication will be introduced:

  • the assignment feature
  • discussion boards
  • blogs and wikis
  • the virtual classroom
  • podcasting
  • email

Prerequisite: None
Emphasis: Academic

 

No sessions currently scheduled.

KnightVision: Getting started

This faculty development workshop serves as an introduction for those interested in using KnightVision and the KV Content System to enhance their course(s). By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • post syllabus and other course content into their KV course
  • customize their course environment using Course Options
  • collect student assignments
  • create announcements


Prerequisites: None
Emphasis: Academic

No sessions currently scheduled.

KnightVision: Learning the Content System

Learn how to use the Content System in KnightVision to its full potential. In this workshop, you will learn how to:

  • save, manage and share files in the KV-CS
  • share/reuse materials across sections, courses, and organizations
  • link to files in the Content System from your courses or organizations
  • use ePortfolios to evaluate and assess student development

Prerequisite: None
Emphasis: Academic

No sessions currently scheduled.

New Faculty Orientation (IT)

This orientation session is for faculty and instructors who are new to Calvin College. It is usually scheduled as part of the New Faculty Orientation sponsored by the Provost’s office.

Audience: Academic

No sessions currently scheduled.