Workshops and Tutorials

CMS 110: Introduction to Online@UT

Fri, July 18, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Tues, July 22, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mon, July 28, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tues, Aug 5, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wed, Aug 6, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
(Call for Location: 974-9670)

One way to increase interaction with and among students is to augment face-to-face lectures with more engaging activities such as self-paced tutorials, discussion forums, and live chats. Online@UT makes it easy to organize and post these materials online for students to access anytime from anywhere via the Web. In this introduction to Online@UT's course management system, participants will access their online course site, receive an overview of instructor development tools and resources, and learn to upload a variety of document types.

Either this workshop or CMS 110OL is required to obtain access to your Online@UT course site.

CMS 110: OL Introduction to Online@UT (online section, enrollment required)

Registration open continuously

In this introduction to Online@UT's course management system, participants will become acquainted with the system's main functions and features, including posting content, creating online assessments, tracking grades, transferring documents, and fostering effective electronic communication (e-mail, discussion boards, chats). Participants will be expected to demonstrate proficiency with these tools upon completion of the course.

CMS 110 OL may be taken in lieu of the required three-hour CMS 110 workshop. However, in order to become a certified Online@UT user, online participants will be required to complete all assignments satisfactorily within one week of first gaining access to the course. Only faculty, graduate teaching associates / assistants (GTAs), and staff with teaching responsibilities can be CMS-certified. GAs and other staff may take this workshop, but will not be entered into the certification database.

Because CMS 110 OL is delivered completely online, we ask that only experienced computer users register for it. In order to complete the required tasks, you will be expected to:

• Work simultaneously in two browser windows
• Copy and paste text from a word processor (for example, Microsoft Word)
• Browse in your operating system (using, for example, Windows Explorer) to find a document stored on your computer
• Download files from the Internet and save them to your computer

If you are unfamiliar with these tasks, we ask that you instead register for CMS 110, the two-hour, face-to-face workshop.

CMS 221: Blogs and Wikis in Online@UT

Tues, July 8, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Thurs, July 17, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
(Call for Location: 974-9670)

Would you like to create class community, to enhance students' critical and reflective skills, to encourage informal sharing, to build an ongoing portfolio, or to assemble a dynamic record of a research project? Blogs and wikis are two Online@UT tools that may provide a solution for these teaching goals. In this workshop, participants will explore Online@UT blogs and wikis, configure these tools for different purposes, and discuss their instructional uses.

CMS 224: SafeAssign and Assignment Manager

Mon, June 30, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Wed, July 16, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mon, July 21, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Wed, July 23, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
(Call for Location: 974-9670)

SafeAssign is a software resource designed to help students avoid plagiarism and improper citation. The software encourages original writing and proper citation practices by cross-referencing submitted materials against other submitted papers, the Web, and numerous published journal, newspaper and magazine articles. The SafeAssgn tool is integrated into Online@UT, and does not require additional software. Please join us to learn more about this new teaching and learning tool.

CMS 226: The New Grade Center

Thurs, June 26, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Thurs, June 26, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Thurs, July 10, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thurs, July 10, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Mon, July 14, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mon, July 14, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wed, July 23, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Thurs, Aug 7, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tues, Aug 12, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wed, Aug 13, 11 a.m. - noon
Thurs, Aug 14, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
(Call for Location: 974-9670)

Students report that access to grades in Online@UT is extremely useful, and instructors routinely comment on the ease of use of the Online@UT gradebook. Join us to learn more about best practices in managing grades online using the Online@UT gradebook.

CT 185: Using the Smart Board/Sympodium System

There are two SMART technologies available on campus to enhance your teaching capabilities. You can connect a laptop to the SMART Board or SMART Sympodium and project your computer screen to a larger display. Both technologies use SMART software. The SMART Sympodium, which is an interactive electronic lectern, features a screen console and an electromagnetic stylus. The SMARTBoard works like a combination touchpad / whiteboard. Participants will learn how to set up their computer for use with these technologies and how to use the interactive features of each to meet diverse learner needs. If none of our posted sections meet your needs, ad hoc training is available by request at itc@utk.edu or 974-9670.

IT 125: Using the SMART Classrooms

Learn how to use the projectors, VCRs, DVD players, and other equipment in the Technology Enhanced Classrooms. This hands-on workshop will give you the confidence to use new technology in your classes. For a list of TEC classrooms, go to http://itc.utk.edu/technlogy/tec_class/. If none of our scheduled sections meet your needs, ad hoc training available by request at itc@utk.edu or 974-9670.

SLC 110 OL: Introduction to LiveOnline@UT

Interested in enhancing a course with online synchronous collaboration? Attend this workshop to learn how to use LiveOnline@UT, a virtual learning environment powered by Saba Centra, to add a live, interactive component to your course. Topics include: managing the virtual classroom, communicating via audio, text chat, and quick polling, and sharing content such as PowerPoint slides, images, videos, and Web sites. Best practices for facilitating an effective session will be shared.