Learning Environments Programming

LE provides a variety of programming types throughout the year.

For those who want synchronous and group programming:

We have blocks of Faculty Workshops that are available to anyone who teaches at Rice.
We have Coffee Hour most Fridays where you can drop in to ask questions, work with us "nearby", share ideas/successes, and more.
INTRODUCING: First Fridays. This once a month event will feature instructor successes and will be a place for anyone who is teaching to ask questions, give feedback, share success stories, and get advice. The first one will be Nov 6th. Visit the First Fridays tab for more information.
We also hold One-on-One Appointments by request.

For asynchronous resources and training:

Our main workshops are recorded and can be found under Recorded Trainings.
Written Resources on Canvas, Zoom, Kaltura, and more can be found under the Documentation tab.
LE Newsletter: For monthly updates on features, reminders, and instructional technology tips and tricks, subscribe to our newsletter. To do so, please go to LE-News and click “Join Group” or send an email to Teaching@rice.edu with a request to be added.
The Teaching and Learning with Canvas Blog contains details about new features in Canvas and other announcements and information.

Faculty Workshops
One-on-One Appointments
Coffee Hour
First Fridays
Recorded Trainings
Documentation

Note: All workshops will be online. The zoom link will be sent to you once you register.

Faculty Workshops are open to anyone who teaches at Rice! Please check the calendar and register for the workshops that interest you. If you need further help, please email teaching@rice.edu.

Course Descriptions: Each course gives how-to information as well as best practices

Core Workshops: Focus on the basics of using Canvas and related tools

Introduction to Canvas: A quick start to using Canvas, this course will cover the basics and get you ready for diving deeper
Content in Canvas: Covers creating content using Pages, My Media, Files, and Modules
Communication: Discusses basic zoom, discussions, announcements, inbox, and more
Assignments and Discussions: Focuses on creating and administering a variety of assignment types as well as discussions and rubrics
Traditional Quizzes: Focuses on using the Canvas Quiz tool to create, deliver, and assess quizzes and exams. This workshop includes information on question banks and groups as well as the basics of using the Quizzes tool.
Gradebook: Looks at how to set up and use the Gradebook in Canvas
Zoom: Covers the use of Zoom through Canvas for courses as well as outside of Canvas for meetings
Accessibility: Focuses on how to create courses that are accessible for all students
Kaltura: Delves into lecture recording and creating videos for students along with media assignments

Extension Workshops: Go in depth into instructional tools and cover a variety of pedagogical concerns

Engagement Tools for Online Learning: Tools and Tactics for engaging students in online/dual delivery courses
Digital Learning and Collaboration: Covers a variety of tools for building community, reflection, collaboration, and more.
Alternative Quizzes: Focuses on using the Canvas Quiz tool to deliver quizzes/exams/assignments created and assessed outside of the tool (handwritten, timed assignments, and more).
Reimagining Dual Delivery Methods: Reimagine the use of asynchronous and synchronous delivery methods with course objectives in mind. This covers common uses, best practices, and tips for enhancing a course's value using Canvas' built in functionality.

Important: You will receive a link to the webinar once you register using the link on the calendar below. *Any changes to future dates will be reflected here, and any changes to workshops will be emailed to those registered for the session.

Faculty, TA, Staff, or Student One-on-One session

These sessions are for anyone who needs an individual consult or more in depth discussion of something covered in the workshops. To choose an open time slot, click the link below that corresponds to your main concern.

Coffee Hours

Coffee Hours are BACK! Learning Environments will be holding Coffee Hours from 12-2 on the second Friday of the month.

You can join Coffee Hours using the following Zoom link:

https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/j/93436115298?pwd=Ny9PMFJOenVTQVVob0hIdUJ0U2F6QT09

Coffee Hours are intended for multiple faculty members from any discipline to join and share ideas and learn from each other.

You can …

build course content in Canvas with Learning Environments team
share ideas
learn Canvas further
ask LE staff Canvas, Kaltura, Zoom, or other instructional technology questions
and much more!

First Fridays

This once a month event will feature instructor successes and will be a place for anyone who is teaching to ask questions, give feedback, share success stories, and get advice. This event is on the First Friday of every month from September to April.

Please register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Recorded Trainings

You can find recordings of live workshops at Learning Environments: Recorded Trainings. We will continue to add new trainings as we create and run them.

Documentation

Below is a list of written documentation resources curated or created by the Learning Environments team to help you become familiar with Canvas, Zoom, Kaltura, and more at your own pace.