Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research

Upcoming Events

Training

Sep 22

Make Accessible PDFs Quickly

SSB 102

Sep 22 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this in-person session, faculty will explore best practices regarding accessibility as they survey different types of course documents. The accessibility experts in DSI CLEAR will provide hands-on training such as how to edit PDF files for accessibility and how to turn PowerPoints to PDFs with Sensus Access. Lunch is provided.
Featured

Oct 02

Packback Meet & Greet

Faculty Lounge (Union 249)

Oct 2 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Are you interested in learning more about Packback, the UNT-supported, AI-driven discussion board learning technology? Stop by to talk with Packback representatives about how to use Packback in your course to reduce grading time and encourage critical thinking. No registration required for this drop-in event.
Training

Oct 04

Packback is a learning technology that will have you rethinking how discussion boards can be used in your courses. In addition to greatly reducing instructor grading time, Packback uses AI technology to guide students to create deeper level discussion posts based on inquiry and critical thinking. Packback can easily be integrated into your Canvas course and syncs with the gradebook. Bring your laptop to explore integrating Packback into your course. Lunch provided.
Canvas, Training

Nov 06

Embed Quiz Questions in Video with Canvas Studio

SSB 102

Nov 6 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this hands-on session, faculty will develop, create, and host accessible multimedia content for their courses using Canvas Studio. Whether you are a video novice or veteran, you will leave knowing how to use existing browser-based video tools to create videos ready for student engagement. Bring your laptop to get started making engaging videos in your course. Lunch provided.
Canvas, Training

Nov 09

Embed Quiz Questions in Video with Canvas Studio

Zoom

Nov 9 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this hands-on session, faculty will develop, create, and host accessible multimedia content for their courses using Canvas Studio. Whether you are a video novice or veteran, you will leave knowing how to use existing browser-based video tools to create videos ready for student engagement.
Training

Nov 14

Packback is a learning technology that will have you rethinking how discussion boards can be used in your courses. In addition to greatly reducing instructor grading time, Packback uses AI technology to guide students to create deeper level discussion posts based on inquiry and critical thinking. Packback can easily be integrated into your Canvas course and syncs with the gradebook.
Training

Dec 04

Packback is a learning technology that will have you rethinking how discussion boards can be used in your courses. In addition to greatly reducing instructor grading time, Packback uses AI technology to guide students to create deeper level discussion posts based on inquiry and critical thinking. Packback can easily be integrated into your Canvas course and syncs with the gradebook.