2021 MSVCC PD Book

DESIGNING FOR ENGAGEMENT: CREATING INFOGRAPHICS Designing for Engagement: Creating Info-graphics demonstrates the functionality of info-graphics, which can be used as engaging visual aids. Info-graphics are clear and effective tools used to showcase data or important information without losing the viewer's attention. This webinar includes a live demonstration using FREE resources to create an info-graphic. DESIGNING FOR ENGAGEMENT USING SLIDESGO Designing for Engagement Using Slides Go informs participants about the Best Practices for creating visually engaging presentations for all learning modalities for the MSVCC. Slides Go is a free presentation resource that allows users to download customizable templates, edit content, and personalize visual aids. This webinar includes a live demonstration. DIGGING FOR DATA Digging for Data demonstrates how instructors can harness the power of Canvas Analytics to help save students and increase retention and success. Canvas analytics allows instructors to collect and analyzes the “digital breadcrumbs” that students leave as they interact with a LMS and course material. ELIMINATING BOREDOM Eliminating Boredom introduces participants to free on-line tools that can engage students in the areas of feedback, gaming, creative tools, interactive and collaboration tools, and simulations. ENGAGING STUDENTS USING BUILT-IN CANVAS TOOLS Engaging Students Using Built-In Canvas Tools illustrates Canvas tools that can be used to increase student interaction and engagement. Participants can learn tips for using tools they are already familiar with to boost interactivity. FILMS ON DEMAND Films on Demand provides faculty with an overview of the Films on Demand database, guidance for accessing Films on Demand, and instructions on embedding Films on Demand video content into Canvas courses. GENERATION Z: A PROFILE OF TODAY’S STUDENTS Generation Z: A Profile of Today's Students informs participants about a new generation of students (Generation Z) born after 1995, who are entering high school or arriving on college campuses. The discussion includes what makes them unique and some of the best ways to motivate them.

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