Faculty Webinar Series (Fall 2019)
TechLearn's webinar series is back this fall! The Technology and Learning team will host monthly webinars that will include a variety of technology tools that are available to Pepperdine faculty. In each of the forty-five minute webinars, the trainer will provide valuable resources and guidance to support the integration of technology.
Descriptions and Dates of the Fall Webinars
Courses Upgrade (Sakai 19) RSVP
Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 1 - 1:45 PM (PDT)
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Courses was upgraded to Sakai 19. This upgrade comes
with the new Rubrics feature, along with improvements and performance enhancements
for the Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, Gradebook, Overview, and other tools. Learn more.
Got Netiquette? Managing Expectations for Online Learning Environments RSVP
Monday, September 16, 2019 from 4 - 4:45 PM (PDT)
Please join Technology and Learning for an overview of Zoom netiquette. Attendees
can expect to learn basic strategies to host and conduct successful online sessions.
Guidelines in setting student expectations for Zoom sessions will also be discussed.
No Surprises! The Art of Using the Gradebook to Communicate Progress RSVP
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 11 - 11:45 AM (PDT)
Join us as we dive into a Gradebook case study by examining common pitfalls encountered
by every day faculty. Learn best practices that arise out of using the Gradebook in
ways that coincide with real-world use cases! This webinar will assume that attendees
have grasped the basic fundamentals of the Gradebook tool; attendees should come prepared
to encounter practical strategies and best use cases for the Gradebook.
Don't Cancel Class! Tools for Academic Continuity RSVP
Friday, October 25, 2019 from 9 - 9:45 AM (PDT)
Do you have an upcoming conference that you will be attending during a scheduled class
time? Campus closure? Car trouble and can't make it to campus? Plan on attending the
"Don't Cancel Class" webinar for an overview of a variety of Courses tools, along
with other technological tools that can assist you with delivering class content to
your students while you are off campus.
Exploring the Tip of the Iceberg: The Basics of Web Accessibility RSVP
Tuesday, November 12, 1 - 1:45 PM (PST)
Do you know if your online modules meet accessibility standards? Unsure of web accessibility
guidelines? In collaboration with PGBS's eLearning team, learn more about using the
accessibility checker within the CK Editor to conduct a preliminary check for accessibility.
You will walk away with simple strategies to help make your course more compliant
with web accessibility standards.
Do you have an idea that you would like presented at an upcoming webinar? Please contact the TechLearn team at techlearn@pepperdine.edu and share your thoughts!
Recorded Webinars
If you would like to access the archived webinars, please find the recording links below.
Got Netiquette? Managing Expectations for Online Learning Environments
No Surprises! The Art of Using the Gradebook to Communicate Progress
Don't Cancel Class! Tools for Academic Continuity