IDM 2022

Our annual month of teaching, workshops, and conversations with colleagues online.

January, 2022

Creating Accessible Word and Google Docs

Wednesday, January 5 @ 1:00pm
Facilitators:
• Jamie Spear
• Andy Hollenhorst

Join Harvard's Digital Accessibility Services team to learn how to create accessible Word and Google Docs. They'll cover core concepts and benefits of accessible design, how to use automated accessibility checkers, adding headings, and writing alt text for images.

Harvard Library Overview for Faculty

Thursday, January 6 @ 1:00pm
Presenter: Jonathan Paulo

In this session, Jonathan Paulo will provide an overview of some of the most important library resources and services for faculty. Topics will include library reserves, streaming media, HOLLIS, Scan and Deliver, and ways to connect students with research help.

Zoom, What's New and Where Are We Going?

Thursday, January 6 @ 6:00pm
Presenter: Michael Kilmurray

They say the future is now. Learn the latest in Zoom settings, features, and products. From there we will discuss Zoom's approach to technology development and where they are headed, aka the roadmap.

DCE's Unique Course Formats

Monday, January 10 @ 6:00pm
Facilitators:
• Susan Goldstein
• Meghan Thompson

Have you considered HELIX Classroom, asynchronous, or an on campus weekend course? Learn about the different course formats DCE offers and what might be the best fit for you.

How Are Your Students Doing?

Tuesday, January 11 @ 2:00pm
Facilitators:
• Ethan Contini-Field
• Sara Makiya

You can't always tell how students are doing by looking at them, in person or online. This workshop highlights ways you can gauge student interest and comprehension, both during class sessions and throughout the term. We will also share ways to let students know that you are available and that you care about their learning, without it adding a ton of work to your plate!

Creating Accessible Powerpoint and Google Slide Presentations

Wednesday, January 12 @ 1:00pm

Facilitators:
• Jamie Spear
• Andy Hollenhorst

Join Harvard's Digital Accessibility Services team to learn how to create accessible PowerPoint and Google Slide presentations. They'll cover core concepts and benefits of accessible design, how to use automated accessibility checkers, reviewing slide content reading order, and manually assessing your presentation for accessibility.

Customizing Your Zoom Experience

Thursday, January 13 @ 6:00pm
Presenter: Michael Kilmurray

As Zoom evolves, more customization options become available. We'll discuss the various approaches to what features they release and enhance, and why. We look at a few select options you can use to professionally customize your Zoom teaching enviroment.

The New Immersive Classroom for On-Demand Students

Friday, January 14 @ 12:00pm
Facilitators:
• Gabe Abrams
• Karina Lin-Murphy

The Immersive Classroom team is reshaping how on-demand students watch class recordings with a new video player that includes activities and a live chat. Attend this session to learn more and share your feedback!

Making Magic Happen: Behind the Scenes in Academics at DCE

Tuesday, January 18 @ 12:00pm
Presenter: Lisa Klein Pearo

Join this workshop to learn more about Academic Affairs at DCE. How exactly does a proposal become a course? The new Faculty Engagment office has some exciting inititatives to share. Ask any questions you have on how you can leverage our resources and become involved in DCE.

HES Class Discussions

Wednesday, January 19 @ 12:30pm
Presenter: Karina Lin-Murphy

In this workshop, we'll talk about all things discussion: planning and moderating in-class discussions and crafting discussion prompts for discussion boards.

Boosting student engagement using Feedback Fruits in Canvas

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @10:00am
Facilitators:
• FeedbackFruits
• Joanna Do
• Sarah Ledoux

Join us for a special presentation by FeedbackFruits about their tools for Canvas. The presenters will show how to increase student engagement with your course's video material, using student self evaluation, peer feedback, and online discussion tools. They will also demonstrate how Instructors can use FeedbackFruits inside of Canvas to monitor student progress.

Teaching Non-Traditional Adult Learners Online

Friday, January 21 @ 12:00pm
Facilitators:
• Karina Lin-Murphy
• Zahra Ahmed

In this interactive workshop, learn how you can be responsive to the non-traditional adult learners in your online course. We will model actionable strategies to empower and motivate adults including leveraging their expertise and experiences and being explicit about what they will gain from your course and how they can contribute to your classroom community.

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