Digital Learning Resources
Live Training Sessions
We offer a wide range of workshops designed to help you build and enhance your digital learning skills. These workshops cover a variety of topics and are available in multiple formats for your convenience, including live training sessions and self-paced (asynchronous) options. Whether you prefer real-time interaction or the flexibility to learn at your own pace, we have a format that works for you.
Live Training Sessions
The following workshops are your opportunity to build your skills while engaging directly with a Digital Learning expert and your peers. If you missed a session, you can email us to schedule a consultation and/or reach us via our Live Support. We can also facilitate customized workshops for your department or college. Email your ideas and requirements to facultysupport@usf.edu. Also see our self-paced workshops (below) for additional options.
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Introduction to Accessibility (Live online)
Is everything in your online course accessible to all types of students? If your answer is "no", "I don't know", or "what do you mean by 'accessible'," stop right now and just click the registration link. In this session, you'll learn what makes documents and recordings "accessible". You'll find out why you want to make your materials accessible, even if you don't have students with disability accommodations. We'll then explore the tools to help you get your files in shape, and wrap up by demonstrating easier fixes you can do now in Canvas, Word, and with video.
September 17, 2024 , 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Podcast 鈥� Getting started! (live online and in-person)
Join us for an engaging session designed to introduce faculty to the basics of podcasting in online education. Learn how to create compelling content that enhances learning experiences, with practical insights from guest speakers who are faculty members with successful podcasts. This workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to effectively integrate podcasts into your courses.
In person location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
September 20, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Course Enhancement with Generative AI (Live online)
By now, you have probably heard of generative AI (GenAI). Platforms like Microsoft Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini are revolutionizing productivity. In this session, you will learn how to fully leverage this technology to enhance your course(s) and optimize efficiencies. We will discuss and practice effective prompt engineering, explore GenAI use cases for course enhancement, see how your peer faculty are utilizing GenAI for their courses, and ultimately construct your own GenAI Course Enhancement Plan.
September 24, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cell Phone to Kaltura (in-person)
Enhance your digital teaching toolkit with our upcoming training session on seamlessly transferring videos from your iPhone or Android to Canvas using Kaltura. In just under an hour, learn the straightforward steps to download your videos, transfer them to your computer, and upload them directly into your Canvas courses via Kaltura. This session not only covers technical processes but also emphasizes the advantages of using your smartphone to record real-world examples, providing dynamic, context-rich content for your students. Whether you're capturing laboratory experiments, outdoor observations, or illustrative scenes in various settings, these skills will help you bring valuable real-life perspectives into your classroom. Join us to streamline your video content management and make your teaching even more engaging and relevant!
Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
September 30, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lightboards - using lightboards for dynamic video content creation! (in-person)
Join us for an engaging 60-minute training session on using lightboards for dynamic video content creation! This session will provide a quick overview of lightboard technology, demonstrate its key components, and offer best practices for effective content creation. You鈥檒l have the chance to get hands-on experience and learn to enhance your lectures with visually compelling presentations. Whether you鈥檙e looking to innovate your teaching methods or simply add a creative touch to your courses, this training will equip you with the tools you need. Don鈥檛 miss out on the chance to transform your educational content!
Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
October 11, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Think Tank Part One 鈥� Faculty Using AI (in-person and lunch provided)
Join our Faculty AI Think Tank, an innovative forum dedicated to exploring the use of generative AI in education! This dynamic session is a chance for faculty to share their experiences and strategies for integrating AI tools into their courses and discuss methods to manage and mitigate AI usage by students. Whether you鈥檙e harnessing AI to enhance learning, streamline administrative tasks, or curating AI-generated content, your insights and practices are invaluable. Conversely, if you鈥檙e focused on developing policies and techniques to prevent unauthorized AI use, your contributions are equally important. This think tank aims to foster a collaborative environment where faculty can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education together. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to be part of a forward-thinking community that鈥檚 shaping the future of teaching and learning with AI!
Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
October 22, 2024 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Engagement Tools to Enhance Student Learning (Live online)
Do you want to bring more engagement & interaction into your online course? In this session, we'll be discussing strategies & tools to help make this happen in both synchronous and asynchronous courses. This session includes time for a hands-on approach to dive into an online course and "play" with Padlet, Sway, MS Forms, Perusall, and many more collaboration tools.
October 31, 2024 - 10:00 AM -11:15 AM
Creating Reaction Videos as Learning Content - (live online and in-person)
In this workshop, participants will explore the innovative concept of using reaction videos as a powerful tool for creating engaging and effective learning content. Reaction videos, which feature individuals reacting to and commenting on various stimuli, have gained significant popularity on social media platforms. By harnessing the potential of this format, educators can develop content that capture
Location: USFSP InEd Leaning Lab - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library - POY 231
November 8, 2024 - 11:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Self-Paced Workshops
Our self-paced workshops offer flexible, on-demand skill-building opportunities with the convenience of learning from anywhere, at any time. These workshops typically range between 2 to 4 hours depending upon the participant's pacing. Further, we encourage our faculty to revisit the workshops for "just-in-time" updates and new features annoucements.
- - Highly recommended for anyone new to Canvas, this foundational workshop provides
faculty with a mastery of the most important elements including navigate the platform,
menu customization, syllabus, gradebook, content pages, quizzes, assignments, and
strategies for optimizing instructor presence to enhance student engagement. Whether
you're new to Canvas or looking to enhance your expertise, this workshop provides
practical tools and techniques to quickly set up a dynamic and engaging learning platform
for your students.
- - In this workshop, faculty participants explore a series GenAI use case tutorials,
interact with peers, and gain hands-on experience with prompting on a variety of GenAI
platforms in the context of teaching and learning. Participants ultimately construct
their own GenAI course enhancement plan to implement immediately in their courses.
Register using the link above, or visit our GenAI page for additional information.
- Online Instructor Certification (OIC page) - The OIC is a fully online four-week certification that prepares USF Tampa, St.
Pete and Sarasota-Manatee instructors to teach online. This award-winning workshop
has certified over 2500 USF faculty and we welcome anyone who wishes to enhance their
digital learning skills, regardless of course delivery format. Topics include strategies
for planning instructor presence, active learning approaches for online presentations,
assessment/feedback planning, and more. To register, visit our OIC page liked above.
Those who simply want access to the content and do not wish to acquire certification
can also register for our .
- - Honorlock online proctoring requires proper preparation to ensure the best possible
experience for you and your students. This checklist serves as a centralized training
repository providing you with 鈥渉ow to鈥� tutorials, relevant academic integrity policies,
and best practices for online proctoring. We strongly recommend that faculty complete
the checklist in full before the start of the semester when using online proctoring.
- - Kaltura is a media hosting platform for you to create, store, and present video,
audio, and images. This workshop is structured around the seven specific Kaltura skills
parsed into two parts, Kaltura Foundations (Skills 1 - 3) and Kaltura Advanced (Skills
4 - 8). Foundations will get you started and Advanced provides you with additional
options and features. For additional information or to access individual Kaltura instructor
guides, visit our Kaltura page.
- - Camtasia is an industry leader in screen recording and presentation creation. This workshop provides you with the essentials on recording setup, recording, editing, and best practices for creating presentations that truly engage your students. Please note that Camtasia is "fee-based" and licenses are available for purchase through the USF computer store. Alternatively, you may book one of our faculty rooms equipped with Camtasia and all the necessary equipment for creating presentations.