Start of School Webinars
If you are new or returning to teach this fall, please plan to participate in all or part of this live webinar series. Topics include Sakai, Zoom, VoiceThread, and Top Hat, as well as statistical and qualitative data analysis, and survey applications. These sessions are designed to help you integrate technology into teaching and learning quickly, while gaining insights into best practices for using each tool. A panel of moderators will be available to answer questions throughout each webinar.
Tuesday, August 6th, 1:00-1:30pm CT
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It’s challenging to keep up with the constantly evolving library of statistical and qualitative data analysis applications available for use in your course curriculum. Kickoff the new academic year with a better understanding of these powerful tools. Learn about Loyola’s licensing, including home use for some applications and gain insights into which software might be most appropriate for your course. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your students’ scholarly pursuits!
Wednesday, August 7th, 1:00-2:00pm CT
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Are you interested in adding more active learning techniques and student engagement activities into your course? Maybe you are lacking the data to understand what your students are comprehending from lessons? Learn about best practices for increasing student engagement and retention, as well as helpful tips for using the software. A representative from Top Hat will co-facilitate this webinar.
Monday, August 12th, 1:00-2:00pm CT
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Sakai is Loyola’s primary learning management system, and it is jam-packed with tools to help organize your course content and better engage students. Learn about Sakai native teaching and learning tools, such as Calendar, Lessons, Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, Rubrics, Gradebook, and more. You will also be introduced to Sakai integrated tools like Zoom, Panopto, VoiceThread, and Turnitin. This is a fantastic chance to grasp the full potential of Sakai.
Tuesday, August 13th, 2:00-3:00pm CT
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The new VoiceThread is now available! This update includes an accessible, user-friendly interface design as well as enhanced navigation and commenting workflows. Learn all about these new features and functionality, how it works within Sakai, and take advantage of time to practice with colleagues. You can also find additional information about this new experience by visiting VoiceThread.
Tuesday, August 20th, 2:00-3:00pm CT
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This webinar is highly recommended for all first year and transfer students. It also serves as a good refresher for returning students. Take a guided tour of learning tools found within Sakai so that you understand how to engage with course activities and lessons, submit coursework, take quizzes, and view grades or feedback. You will also be introduced to Sakai integrated tools for multimedia and communication. Faculty, please encourage your students to register and attend.
Wednesday, August 21st, 1:00-1:30pm CT
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Seeking assistance in condensing meeting minutes for extensive Zoom sessions? Aspire to establish customized chapters within Zoom recordings? Whether arriving late to a meeting or requiring swift summaries, the Zoom AI Companion offers a solution. During this webinar, you'll be guided through enabling and maximizing the functionality of AI Companion.
If you are new or returning to teach this fall, please plan to participate in all or part of this live webinar series. Topics include Sakai, Zoom, VoiceThread, and Top Hat, as well as statistical and qualitative data analysis, and survey applications. These sessions are designed to help you integrate technology into teaching and learning quickly, while gaining insights into best practices for using each tool. A panel of moderators will be available to answer questions throughout each webinar.
Tuesday, August 6th, 1:00-1:30pm CT
Register Now
It’s challenging to keep up with the constantly evolving library of statistical and qualitative data analysis applications available for use in your course curriculum. Kickoff the new academic year with a better understanding of these powerful tools. Learn about Loyola’s licensing, including home use for some applications and gain insights into which software might be most appropriate for your course. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your students’ scholarly pursuits!
Wednesday, August 7th, 1:00-2:00pm CT
Register Now
Are you interested in adding more active learning techniques and student engagement activities into your course? Maybe you are lacking the data to understand what your students are comprehending from lessons? Learn about best practices for increasing student engagement and retention, as well as helpful tips for using the software. A representative from Top Hat will co-facilitate this webinar.
Monday, August 12th, 1:00-2:00pm CT
Register Now
Sakai is Loyola’s primary learning management system, and it is jam-packed with tools to help organize your course content and better engage students. Learn about Sakai native teaching and learning tools, such as Calendar, Lessons, Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, Rubrics, Gradebook, and more. You will also be introduced to Sakai integrated tools like Zoom, Panopto, VoiceThread, and Turnitin. This is a fantastic chance to grasp the full potential of Sakai.
Tuesday, August 13th, 2:00-3:00pm CT
Register Now
The new VoiceThread is now available! This update includes an accessible, user-friendly interface design as well as enhanced navigation and commenting workflows. Learn all about these new features and functionality, how it works within Sakai, and take advantage of time to practice with colleagues. You can also find additional information about this new experience by visiting VoiceThread.
Tuesday, August 20th, 2:00-3:00pm CT
Register Now
This webinar is highly recommended for all first year and transfer students. It also serves as a good refresher for returning students. Take a guided tour of learning tools found within Sakai so that you understand how to engage with course activities and lessons, submit coursework, take quizzes, and view grades or feedback. You will also be introduced to Sakai integrated tools for multimedia and communication. Faculty, please encourage your students to register and attend.
Wednesday, August 21st, 1:00-1:30pm CT
Register Now
Seeking assistance in condensing meeting minutes for extensive Zoom sessions? Aspire to establish customized chapters within Zoom recordings? Whether arriving late to a meeting or requiring swift summaries, the Zoom AI Companion offers a solution. During this webinar, you'll be guided through enabling and maximizing the functionality of AI Companion.