Clemson Online Fall 2020 Events

September 1, 2020

Clemson Online is proud to offer a variety of trainings, workshops, and faculty-led discussions regarding online and blended instruction this Fall. Check out our Events Page to learn more about specific dates and subjects, and registration information and links for each event.

First Friday Coffee & Conversations – Every first Friday this Fall: Get inspired to enhance your classroom experience by exploring tools and practices that increase student engagement. Grab your cup of coffee or tea, relax, and be part of the virtual conversation. Join our meeting space in Zoom from 8:15am until 9:00am.

Quick Hits – Various Thursdays this Fall: Jump in these short and informative discussions on tips to increase effectiveness and efficiency in your current teaching practices and courses. These 30-minute sessions will be available live through Zoom and recorded to be viewed later.

Sept 3rd: Setting up Canvas: Gradebook, Cross-listing, Importing/Exporting, Sharing Courses with Colleagues
Sept 17th: What’s New in Zoom
Oct 1st: Using groups in Canvas
Oct 15th: Screenshot, screen capture tools (Camtasia 2020, PPT add-in, Ensemble extension)
Nov 5th: Accessibility: Tips for making your Canvas course accessible
Nov 19th: Encouraging academic integrity in Online exams/quizzes
Dec 3rd: Gradebook Overview: Get ready for final grades

Tigers Teach – Various Tuesdays this Fall: Tigers Teach aims to empower instructors with short talks on teaching issues and trends.

Canvas Workshops – Twice a Month on Tuesdays this Fall: Want to know more about Canvas? Grab your lunch and join us virtually at one or all of these workshops from 12pm to 1pm!

Sept 8: Grading (assignment groups, grade weights, override final grade, lates, auto 0)
Sept 22: Grading Speedgrader
Oct 6: Canvas Assignments (Types and Options)
Oct 20: Canvas Discussions
Nov 10: Canvas Quizzes/Exams
Dec 1: Gradebook for finals

CONCERT – Begins Tuesday, October 13^th: This five-week asynchronous and interactive course is intended for faculty teaching or developing courses online. This session begins on October 13th, so please sign-up before this date. The course is designed for anyone wishing to refresh or learn for the first time online teaching. Once enrolled, you will receive an invitation to the Canvas course prior the start date.

Clemson Online Virtual Drop-In Sessions – Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: Bring your specific questions about Clemson supported instructional technologies and systems such as Zoom, Canvas, Ensemble, Camtasia, and Respondus Monitor to our experts.