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Recent Presentations

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Fall 2023

Starfish for Teaching Faculty: An Introduction (Tuesday, 10/24/2023)

  • Part 2 of a 3 part series. Early alert system and Kudos in Starfish (via Zoom)
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Starfish for Teaching Faculty: An Introduction (Tuesday, 10/03/2023)

  • Part 1 of a 3 part series. Introduction to Starfish for Teaching Faculty (via Zoom)
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Interactive Online Lectures Using PlayPosit (Monday, 9/18/2023)

  • Ever wonder if your students are really watching your lecture?  Using PlayPosit can help ensure students are watching - and engaging in learning.  You can use it for online instruction, or in the classroom!  Come join us for Tech Time Monday and learn how to integrate this free tool into your course. Event facilitated in person by Sydney Rice.  
  • No recordings or additional resources available

DegreeWorks Audit User Experience (Tuesday 9/12/2023)

  • All about Audits in DegreeWorks! Items to be covered include: How to access the audit, access roles (faculty, staff, various departments), refreshing student data from Banner, processing a fresh audit, reading the degree audit, degree audit updates in accordance with curriculum updates, and how the Program of Study uses DegreeWorks. This session would be specifically geared towards the reading the degree audit, not creating educational plans (which is counseling department specific).

Embracing AI in Higher Education (Friday 8/11/2023)

  • AI has created a seismic shift in education, and it鈥檚 taken nearly everybody by surprise. While concerns are justified, a little creative thinking and a positive outlook can give us the opportunity to take control and lead the way on what the next generation of Higher Education looks like. Please join us in a practical session on what AI can do for all stakeholders at 色中色 and beyond! Presentation by Brent Warner from Irvine Valley College.
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Summer 2023

New Classroom Technology (Wednesday 8/9/2023)

  • Discover the new technology in our high tech classrooms. Join us we take a look at our newest classroom tech equipment. This session is for all faculty members 鈥揵ut especially for those who will be teaching HyFlex courses. 
  • No recordings or additional resources available

Elevating your Distance Education Course (Tuesday 8/8/2023)

  • This session will redefine your approach to distance education. Join us as we take a comprehensive review of the best practices that transform an ordinary course into an exceptional virtual learning experience. 
  • No recordings or additional resources available

Thriving in the Real-Time Online Classroom (Tuesday 8/8/2023)

  • Are you gearing up to teach a Real-Time Online course? This session will equip you with all the tools and techniques you need. Join us for an engaging and enlightening experience.
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Canvas Crash Course: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners (Monday 8/7/2023)

  • This session is the perfect starting point for Canvas beginners! During this workshop, we will look into the fundamentals of setting up you your Canvas course for on-ground instructional modality.
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Spring 2023

Starfish/Faculty Notifications (Thursday 6/1/2023)

  • DSPS uses Starfish to notify faculty of student accommodations. This workshop will provide the step-by-step process in locating those notifications in Starfish.
  • Video Recording (pending)

Accessibility Basics (Wednesday 5/24/2023)

  • Do you have questions about making sure your class is accessible in Canvas? Need an intro or just something to boost your accessibility skills? Check out the accessibility basics session with our DE Coordinator, Xochitl Tirado!
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OER at 色中色: What, Why & How (Wednesday 5/17/2023)

  • Student need for affordable, accessible, learning materials is higher than it has ever been, especially at 色中色. Learn how you can be part of the solution by finding, adapting, and implementing Open Educational Resources in your face-to-face and/or online courses. Doubts, success stories, and questions are all welcome! 
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Microsoft Teams & Team Dynamix (Wednesday 5/10/2023)

  • Did you know that with Microsoft Teams we can communicate and collaborate across campus in a quick and secure manner (and so much more)? Have you ever wondered where to go to submit work tickets for specific issues (like stuff going on with your laptop, copy requests, and other items)? 
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Increasing Student Engagement with Pronto (Tuesday 5/9/2023)

  • Already familiar with Pronto? Get some ideas on using Pronto for in-person or Hybrid/HyFlex classes! Managing Pronto and student groups within your courses covered as well. 
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Pronto Basics (4/27/2023)

  • Interested in learning about Pronto, what it is, and how it can be used? Check out Pronto Training: Basics.
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Plagiarism Checking in Canvas (4/25/2023)

  • Is it time to look into plagiarism checking? Check out Similarity on Canvas Training from Turnitin.com. 
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Accessibility Checker in Canvas (4/5/2023)

  • Interested in boosting your accessibility skills within Canvas? We鈥檙e having a Pope Tech Accessibility Guide Training.
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Teaching with Canvas: Gradebook (3/30/2023)

  • Need a refresher or help with the Canvas Gradebook? Check out Xochitl鈥檚 session on Teaching with Canvas: Gradebook.
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Teaching with Canvas: Basics (2/21/2023)

  • Need help using a few of the basic Canvas Tools? Check out Xochitl鈥檚 session on Teaching with Canvas.
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Contact Us

Allyn Leon, EdD
Professor of Mathematics
Professional Development Coordinator
色中色
760-355-6523
allyn.leon@imperial.edu


Where are we located?

We're in Building 2600 (formerly the Reading/Writing Lab), across from 色中色's child care center.

Email Us

To get in touch with the TLC team, contact: tlc@imperial.edu