Virtual PD Opportunity – Wednesday September 25th, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Virtual PD Opportunity – Wednesday September 25th, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm. avatar

PD Advising: Basics and Beyond

Description: Join us for an engaging session designed to deepen your understanding of academic advising at PTC. We’ll explore how advising is structured and walk through key tools like the Dynamic Catalog and DegreeWorks. You’ll learn how to guide students through academic planning, assess their career goals, and navigate policies such as SAP plans and course sequencing. This session is designed to enhance your ability to support student success and streamline your advising process. Three session options are available.

Registration deadline is Tuesday September 24th, 2024 by 12:00 noon.

Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z19462j21w2ms62/

Focused on Advising PD Session
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PD  Advising: Tools of Trade

Friday September 13th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual

Description: Join us for a focused session on effectively utilizing PTC’s advising technologies to streamline your advising process. We’ll cover essential features in Navigate such as managing advisor availability, documenting interactions, and leveraging new message templates. You’ll also learn how to review student records, navigate tools like DegreeWorks and Banner, and use Pathway to help with the advising process. This session will enhance your ability to support students through efficient use of technology and streamlined processes. Three session options are available.

Deadline to register for this PD is by Thursday September 12th by 12:00 noon ET.

Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z19462j21w2ms62/

D2L Brightspace Free Webinar Series!
D2L Brightspace Free Webinar Series! avatar

Save your seat for the NEW Bright Ideas: Brightspace Adoption Webinar Series for Higher Education. Each webinar is 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and Discussion. Take a deep dive with the D2L Brightspace Adoption Team into Brightspace tips and tricks for better higher education learning experiences! All of this valuable information at no cost!

**Please join Brightspace D2L at 1:00pm EST on the following days for these free webinars**

1. Getting Started With Brightspace (9/10/24)

2. Optimizing Student Engagement in Brightspace (10/9/24)

3. PART 1 of the Assessment Mini-Series:

     Creating Assessments in Brightspace (11/13/24)

4. PART 2 of the Assessment Mini-Series:

     Assessment and Feedback in Brightspace (12/11/24)

5. PART 3 of the Assessment Mini-Series:

     Evaluation in Brightspace (1/8/25)

6. Course Design Best Practice in Higher Ed (2/12/25)

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Getting Started with Brightspace  (9/10/24)

Audience: ‍Ideal for faculty and instructional designers 

Join our webinar, “Getting Started with Brightspace,” designed for university faculty seeking to enhance their virtual classrooms. Learn to create dynamic Homepages, customize Navbars, create engaging Announcements, and organize Content in Brightspace. Discover core tools and strategies to improve your virtual classroom and elevate your students’ learning experience. 

This session will provide time to explore Brightspace tools and ask questions with our D2L team. 

Optimizing Student Engagement in Brightspace (10/9/24)

Audience: ‍Ideal for faculty and instructional designers 

Boost student engagement in your courses with our workshop, “Optimizing Student Engagement in Brightspace.” Designed for university faculty, this webinar will explore how Announcements, Checklists, Surveys, and Intelligent Agents can be used to provide dynamic and interactive learning experiences. Discover strategies to improve communication, encourage participation, and create personalized interactions. Join us to make the most of these Brightspace features and make your virtual classroom more engaging. 

This session will provide time to explore Brightspace tools and ask questions with our D2L team. 

PART 1 of the Assessment Mini-Series: Creating Assessments in Brightspace (11/13/24)

Audience: ‍Ideal for faculty and instructional designers 

Elevate your assessment practices as university faculty in our webinar, “Creating Assessments in Brightspace.” In the first session of this three-part assessment series, we will explore how to create various assessments including Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes. Learn to use features that personalize and differentiate learning to meet the unique needs of your students. Join us to enhance your skills and make your assessments more effective. 

This session will provide time to explore Brightspace tools and ask questions with our D2L team. 

PART 2 of the Assessment Mini-Series: Assessment and Feedback in Brightspace (12/11/24)

Audience: ‍Ideal for faculty and instructional designers 

Join us for our workshop, “Assessment and Feedback in Brightspace,” where you’ll delve into the core Brightspace assessment tools and discover how to provide valuable, timely feedback. In this second session of our three-part assessment series, you’ll learn to use Quick Eval to view and access student Assignments, Discussion posts, and Quiz attempts all in one place. Explore various feedback methods, including audio, video, annotations, and more! 

This session will provide time to explore Brightspace tools and ask questions with our D2L team. 

PART 3 of the Assessment Mini-Series: Evaluation in Brightspace (1/8/25)

Audience: ‍Ideal for faculty and instructional designers 

Enhance your evaluation skills with our workshop, “Leveraging Brightspace for Evaluation”, designed for university faculty. This final session in our assessment series covers the key tools for evaluating student work in Brightspace. Learn to set up your Gradebook, use the Mastery View to assess against Standards, and design Rubrics for your course.  

This session will provide time to explore Brightspace tools and ask questions with our D2L team. 

Course Design Best Practice in Higher Education (2/12/25)

Audience: ‍Ideal for faculty and instructional designers  

Join us for our workshop, “Course Design Best Practices in Higher Education,” crafted specifically for higher education faculty committed to enhancing their teaching methods. This session will explore cutting-edge strategies for designing effective and engaging courses, from aligning learning objectives with assessment methods to incorporating diverse instructional techniques. Learn how to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that cater to student needs and learning styles. Gain valuable insights into the latest trends and tools in course design and walk away with actionable tips to elevate your curriculum and improve student outcomes. 

This session will provide time to explore Brightspace tools and ask questions with our D2L team. 

Registration link: https://d2l.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217241589332/WN_hQ6i-XaOTRGVTcR3i4OTkg#/registration

Upcoming Professional Development Sessions: September, October, November 2024
Upcoming Professional Development Sessions: September, October, November 2024 avatar

Professional development offers faculty and staff the chance to enhance their knowledge and refine their skills, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes. Interested in learning how to boost student success? We encourage you to register for a professional development session. Remember, continuous learning fosters ongoing growth!

PD: Substance use and the college student

Westview Behavioral Health Services (Westview) is a South Carolina-licensed and nationally-accredited facility focusing on behavioral issues which negatively effect a person’s well being and personal interaction. This particular PD session will explore alcohol and marijuana’s effect on the student. Two sessions at different times and locations are being provided:

Friday September 6th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual

Tuesday September 10th from 12:50 pm – 1:50 pm ET – In-person at the Newberry Campus – Room 420 NN

Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/substance-use-and-the-college-student/

Professional Development Series: Focused on advising

PD  Advising: Tools of Trade

Description: Join us for a focused session on effectively utilizing PTC’s advising technologies to streamline your advising process. We’ll cover essential features in Navigate such as managing advisor availability, documenting interactions, and leveraging new message templates. You’ll also learn how to review student records, navigate tools like DegreeWorks and Banner, and use Pathway to help with the advising process. This session will enhance your ability to support students through efficient use of technology and streamlined processes. Three session options are available.

Friday September 13th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual

Wednesday October 16th, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET – Virtual

Tuesday November 12th, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET- Virtual

Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z19462j21w2ms62/

PD Advising: Basics and Beyond

Description: Join us for an engaging session designed to deepen your understanding of academic advising at PTC. We’ll explore how advising is structured and walk through key tools like the Dynamic Catalog and DegreeWorks. You’ll learn how to guide students through academic planning, assess their career goals, and navigate policies such as SAP plans and course sequencing. This session is designed to enhance your ability to support student success and streamline your advising process. Three session options are available.

Wednesday September 25th from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET – Virtual

Friday October 25th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual

Friday November 15th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual

Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z19462j21w2ms62/

Free Upcoming Honorlock Webinar
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August 26th 2024 at 1:00 pm ET – Registration link: https://honorlock.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UMEBXkmbTfG-ZoJOvvTpXA#/registration

September 4th, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET – Registration link:

https://honorlock.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y2AGfKBeSdCHJd64n398Kg#/registration

August 27th, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET – Registration link:

https://honorlock.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M6aF-nFzTla-VALdUnYbTg#/registration

September 10th, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET – Registration link:

https://honorlock.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0bxnDQBdRhW4TiWgV7gVRw#/registration

Free PD Webinars: H5P
Free PD Webinars: H5P avatar

H5P is an accessible technology that allows higher educational professionals to create, share dynamic web interactions directly within the browser. H5P can be used to develop videos, presentations, games, and many other interactive experiences for students. Interested in learning more about H5P? Check out free upcoming webinars by clicking the provided link: https://h5p.org/h5p-webinars-2024

PD – Honorlock Refresher Training Date – Friday July 26th, 2024 9:00 am – 10:00 am
PD – Honorlock Refresher                                                Training Date – Friday July 26th, 2024                               9:00 am – 10:00 am avatar

This workshop will provide an overview of Honorlock online proctoring software, recent updates and improvements made within the system. Questions and answers segment will also be included within this refresher training.

Please note that the date for the Honorlock training moved from Friday July 19th to Friday July 26th. You do not need to register again if you have already registered to attend the PD session.

Registration deadline is Thursday July 25th by 12:00 noon: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z1lvw8hm12sbacl/

PD – Honorlock Refresher Training New Training Date – Friday July 26th, 2024 9:00 am – 10:00 am
PD – Honorlock Refresher Training                                    New Training Date – Friday July 26th, 2024                                9:00 am – 10:00 am avatar

This workshop will provide an overview of Honorlock online proctoring software, recent updates and improvements made within the system. Questions and answers segment will also be included within this refresher training.

Please note that the date for the Honorlock training has moved from Friday July 19th to Friday July 26th. You do not need to register again if you have already registered to attend the PD session.

Registration deadline is Thursday July 25th by 12:00 noon: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z1lvw8hm12sbacl/