Events

The gradebook is an essential tool in eLC and can be used to communicate student performance in a variety of ways to best suit your course. Join us to learn about setting up your gradebook, creating grade categories, customizing the display, and entering grades for students. This session is part of a series that supports […]

Custom grade schemes in eLC allow you to move beyond traditional grading and create scoring models that support mastery and transparency. In this session, we will explore how to design custom grade schemes such as class attendance or participation, complete and incomplete scales, mastery levels, rubric-based scoring, or your own tailored categories. You will learn […]

How can we help students remain engaged and enthusiastically learning – and do so without draining our own bandwidth? In this interactive workshop, participants discuss concrete practices for the first day(s) of class that promote a positive learning environment and foster connections between students, between students and instructor, and between students and course content. facilitated […]

In this workshop we will explore the TiLT (Transparency in Learning and Teaching) framework—a research-based approach that emphasizes making the purpose, tasks, and assessment criteria of assignments more explicit for students. Then, with this foundational knowledge in place, we’ll make use of a chatbot tool designed to revise existing assignment instructions to improve transparency. facilitated […]

Perusall is a collaborative annotation tool that enhances student engagement with course readings and multimedia. In this workshop, we’ll guide you through setting up Perusall in your eLC course, connecting it to your course content, and configuring it to align with your learning goals. You’ll learn how to create assignments, manage settings, and access the […]

Generative AI can support instructors in designing clearer, more engaging, and more accessible content for their eLC courses. In this session, we will explore how to use generative AI to draft, refine, and personalize course materials, including announcements, HTML pages, module introductions, instructions, examples, and other learning resources. You will learn how to use AI […]

Well-organized content in eLC enhances course clarity, supports student success, and allows Class Progress to offer clearer insight into student engagement. In this session, we will explore how to structure modules and materials to support smooth progression through the semester. You will learn how to set up Content so that items appear automatically as students […]

How do we facilitate classroom discussions in which distinct ideas and multiple perspectives are shared? How can we prevent one or two voices from dominating the discussion? In this workshop, we will explore active learning strategies that establish built-in routines, support productive dialogue and active listening, and promote environments in which all students have the […]

In this workshop, we’ll fully introduce you to Turnitin: we will walk you through how to set Turnitin up in an eLC course and enable TurnItIn for an eLC assignment. You’ll learn how to navigate and interpret the Similarity Report and the AI Report as a guide to understanding students’ areas of need for improvement. […]