August Institute
August 7 - 11, 2023
The FDIC August Institute is the premier professional development series aimed at preparing Eastern Illinois University faculty and staff for the coming academic year. This year's institute features hybrid workshops on basic and advanced instructional design methods, a tour of classroom technology across campus, webinars on new features to Turnitin and Respondus, new updates to EIU's D2L features, and a lunch-and-learn on assessment in an age of AI.
All August Institute opportunities are free for EIU faculty and staff, but registration is appreciated. To register and for complete session details, go to http://eiu.gosignmeup.com
Monday August 7, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Welcome Back Social
Facilitator: Michael Gillespie, Director, Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: FDIC Suite and Library Quad
Join FDIC Director Dr. Michael Gillespie at the Welcome Back Social for the opening of our 2023 August Institute. Come meet our staff - new and familiar - and learn about the center and our new programs. There will be food, swag, and plenty of collegiality!
Tuesday August 8, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Designing a Course with Backward Design
Facilitator: Kim Ervin, Instructional Designer, Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: Hybrid: 1220 Booth (CSI Active Learning Classroom) and FDIC Flex on Zoom
In this session, participants will learn about the three-step instructional design model that creates the learning experience with the end goals in mind. It starts by developing measurable course learning objectives, then moves to assessments, and finally course content (instructional materials and learning activities). Backward Course Design was created by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.
This workshop is offered as a FDIC Flex "hybrid" session both in-person and synchronously on Zoom. You can join in person in 1220 Booth Library, the CSI Active Learning Classroom or via Zoom; the Zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email.
Tuesday August 8, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What's New in D2L and other Instructional Technologies for Fall 2023
Facilitator: Julie Lockett, Director of Learning Innovation, Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: Online (Zoom)
Join us for this webinar to learn about feature releases and updates in D2L impacting teaching and learning at EIU for Fall 2023 as well as new features of other instructional technologies such as Turnitin and Zoom. The webinar will include a 45-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
The webinar will be conducted through Zoom at the time listed. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants in the confirmation and reminder emails. We recommend saving the meeting link on your calendar for easy access on the day of the webinar.
A recorded version of the presentation will be available after the webinar for those unable to attend.
Wednesday August 9, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sensory Design for an Engaged, Memorable Course
Facilitator: Samantha Tableriou, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Location: Online (Zoom)
Our teaching environments are full of sensory stimuli–from what you hear and see, to what you smell and touch. These variables can be designed and adapted to turn a “typical” course into an immersive, sensory experience. Learn how to apply contemporary museum design strategies to your classroom for a more memorable and engaging semester.
The webinar will be conducted through Zoom at the time listed. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants in the confirmation and reminder emails. We recommend saving the meeting link on your calendar for easy access on the day of the webinar.
A recorded version of the presentation will be available after the webinar for those unable to attend.
Wednesday August 9, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Supporting Students with Turnitin
Facilitators: Turnitin Training Team; Julie Lockett, Director of Learning Innovation, Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: Online (Zoom)
Whether you are new to Turnitin, or need a refresher, join us for an online training to learn how you can get the most out of Turnitin. The training will be conducted by a trainer from the Turnitin training team and will offer guidance on D2L Brightspace settings, interpreting the similarity report, Turnitin's grading and feedback tools, and approaches to academic integrity.
Outline:
- Introduce Turnitin
- Demo of Turnitin in D2L Brightspace
- D2L Brightspace Assignment Workflow
- Interpreting the Similarity Report
- Plagiarism vs. Text Similarity
- Grading/Feedback Tools
- PeerMark in Content Area
- Introduction to Academic Integrity and Contract Cheating
- Academic Integrity Core Values
- Defining Contract Cheating
- What's available at EIU?
- AI Writing Indicator and Resources
- Questions and Answers
The webinar will be conducted through Zoom at the time listed. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants in the confirmation and reminder emails. We recommend saving the meeting link on your calendar for easy access on the day of the webinar.
A recorded version of the presentation will be available after the webinar for those unable to attend.
Thursday August 10, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Instructor Training on Respondus Monitor & LockDown Browser
Facilitators: Respondus Training Team; Julie Lockett, Director of Learning Innovation, Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: Online (Teams)
This comprehensive training webinar conducted by a trainer from the Respondus training team is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The training will include:
- How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments
- How to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity
- Advanced settings including combining proctored & non-proctored settings and using external tools in quizzes without compromising exam integrity
- The student perspective using each application
- Efficient review of the assessment data collected, including the Review Priority system, timeline, and milestone features
- Best practices and tips for success with both applications
The webinar will be conducted through Teams at the time listed. The Teams meeting link will be sent to registrants in the confirmation and reminder emails. We recommend saving the meeting link on your calendar for easy access on the day of the webinar.
Thursday August 10, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Small Changes Approach to Instructional Design
Facilitator: Kim Ervin, Instructional Designer, Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: Hybrid: 1220 Booth (CSI Active Learning Classroom) and FDIC Flex on Zoom
In this session, participants will learn about some small changes related to teaching strategies that can have a substantial impact on a student’s retention of material and learning. Session material is based on the instructional design perspective of "Small Teaching" by James Lang.
This workshop is offered as a FDIC Flex "hybrid" session both in-person and synchronously on Zoom. You can join in person in 1220 Booth Library, the CSI Active Learning Classroom or via Zoom; the Zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email.
Thursday August 10, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FDIC Online Learning Community (OLC)
Facilitator: Julie Lockett, Director of Learning Innovation, Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: Online
The OLC is an online community in which we share information and ideas about online teaching and learning throughout the year in an asynchronous group chat, and we meet virtually once a month. Even if you are unable to attend the meetings, we encourage you to join the community to receive the information and participate in the asynchronous discussion.
Would you like to see how others are using D2L Brightspace and other instructional technologies to create innovative online learning experiences? Would you like to be one of the first to learn about new instructional technologies and updates to existing technologies? What about sharing campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning? The FDIC invites all EIU faculty and staff interested in online teaching and learning to join the EIU Online Learning Community (OLC). The purpose of the EIU OLC is to:
- Share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning.
- Explore innovative pedagogical approaches from community members.
- See how others are using D2L Brightspace and other instructional technologies to create innovative learning experiences.
- Inform the community about existing and new web-based instructional technologies including what is new in D2L Brightspace.
- Leverage expertise, experience, and training resources for D2L Brightspace and other instructional technologies across campus.
On August 10, we will meet virtually for the OLC kickoff meeting for Academic Year 2024 as we prepare for the new school year. An agenda as well as a meeting link and more information will be provided for all registrants prior to the meeting. Even if you are unable to attend the OLC meeting, we encourage you to join the community so you will have access to the information shared. The meetings will be recorded for community members unable to attend.
For questions about the FDIC OLC, contact Julie Lockett, Director of Learning Innovation at jalockett@eiu.edu.
Friday August 11, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Classroom Technology - A Hands-On Tour
Facilitator: David Smith, FDIC Instructional Support and Training Specialist
Location: 1220 Booth (CSI Active Learning Classroom)
The lecterns in each classroom on campus contain foundational instructional technologies. This workshop will explain and demonstrate how to utilize this equipment to further your pedagogy. Key functionality to be demonstrated includes computer, projector, document camera, and sound equipment utilization. How to troubleshoot minor problems and seek help for malfunctioning lectern equipment will also be discussed. Learners will also have the opportunity to interact with the equipment for themselves at the end of the session and ask questions.
Join the FDIC’s Instructional Support and Training Specialists for this up-close demonstration of the classroom technology across campus. Participants will meet at the CSI Active Learning Classroom in Booth Library and join their college-specific ISS for a tour of classrooms in their teaching areas and colleges.
There will be some walking to campus buildings, so please wear comfortable shoes!
Friday August 11, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Learn: Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI
Facilitator: Dr. Michael Gillespie, Director of the Faculty Development and Innovation Center
Location: 1220 Booth (CSI Active Learning Classroom)
The recent release of Chat GPT and other AI tools have prompted instructors to understand their capabilities and limitations. Past experiences with innovative technologies like calculators and smartphones have shown us that initial worries about how the technologies will help students cheat or detract from learning can give way to innovative approaches for higher education! What if we can use this moment as an opportunity to refocus our attention on different activities and assessments will have the most value to our students?
There are many ways to promote and assess student learning that are not easily replicated by AI, and some that utilize its capabilities. Students will be entering careers where they will have to navigate and critically evaluate evolving sources of information and novel technologies to solve complex problems. Authentic assessments do just this – learning in real-world contexts.
This lunch and learn session will focus on approached to authentic assessments, including how AI tools can aid in developing such learning activities.
