Teaching and Learning

Best Practices for Designing Your bCourses Site (1/13)

January 13, 2022, 10:00am
Join us to learn more about how you can leverage the DLS Core Template to jumpstart your bCourses site design and maximize student engagement online.

Transitioning to iClicker Cloud (1/18)

January 18, 2022, 2:30pm
In this workshop, you'll learn how to: create questions and add them to your lecture presentation slides, set up your bCourses site to incorporate iClicker Cloud, and conduct activities in class.

Assessments in an AI World

October 19, 2023, 2:00pm
Join this workshop to delve deep into the potential of reshaping assessments in the age of ChatGPT and emerging generative AI technologies.

Designing your bCourses site with the Core Template (8/11)

August 11, 2022, 9:00am
This virtual workshop will provide an overview of how to access and use the DLS Core Template to create an effective and engaging bCourses site for courses in any modality.

Video Conferencing Options in Classrooms for Flexible Instructional Modes

January 12, 2023, 1:00pm
This workshop is intended for instructors that are teaching in one of UC Berkeley's General Assignment Video Conferencing Classrooms for the first time or instructors that need a quick refresher prior to their return to instruction at UC Berkeley.

Asynchronous Lecture Recording (7/21)

July 21, 2021, 10:00am
In this workshop, you’ll learn about the various tools (including Zoom and Kaltura Capture) you can use, and understand the pros and cons of each.

bCourses (Canvas) Basics & Best Practices for GSIs

August 14, 2023, 1:00pm
Join our GSI-focused workshop on bCourses (Canvas) to enhance student engagement, covering site setup, content management, integrated tools like Zoom, and expert support.

Best Practices in Designing Instructional Materials for Diverse Learners

September 13, 2023, 10:00am
Join us for a workshop on promoting adaptability and inclusivity for diverse learners. Learn how to implement accessibility best practices in multimedia development, creating instructional materials accessible to everyone, with a focus on lecture recordings and visual content.

Gradescope for In-Person Teaching

February 11, 2022, 9:00am
This one-hour workshop will focus on using Gradescope in face-to-face classes with handwritten exams and quizzes and multiple choice assessments.

Blank Canvas: Build Your bCourses Site Today

January 11, 2024, 10:00am

Picture of Peter HeckelJoin us for a hands-on workshop focused on equipping you with essential skills to develop key components of your course on bCourses.

By the end of this workshop, you will have:

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