Upcoming Workshops

Blackboard 9.1 - Jun 24, 2013

Date: Monday - June 24, 2013
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: GC- Horace Fleming Education Center 304
Instructor(s):Seats Available: (8)

This training session will introduce participants to the new features of Blackboard 9.1 including a template, navigation and tools.

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Universal Design: Five Steps to Make Your Course Accessible - Jul 31, 2013

Date: Wednesday - July 31, 2013
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: HBG - International Center 318 (Student Think Center)
Instructor(s):Seats Available: (15)

Adopting universal design principles is easier than you might think. It doesn’t take large investments of time or tedious research. A few simple guidelines can help you evaluate your courses and pedagogy to ensure that all your students have the opportunity to perform optimally. After participating in this webinar you will be able to: (a) Systematically evaluate courses to identify potential barriers to student learning or demonstration of learning (b) Identify two or three assumptions that could be barriers to learning (c) Determine what kind of learners might be challenged by those assumptions (d) Recognize three or four simple changes to make teaching more accessible (e) Understand how to implement those changes for immediate improvement.

Lunch will be served.

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Universal Design: Five Steps to Make Your Course Accessible - Jul 31, 2013

Date: Wednesday - July 31, 2013
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: GC- Horace Fleming Education Center 307
Instructor(s):Seats Available: (34)

Adopting universal design principles is easier than you might think. It doesn’t take large investments of time or tedious research. A few simple guidelines can help you evaluate your courses and pedagogy to ensure that all your students have the opportunity to perform optimally. After participating in this webinar you will be able to: (a) Systematically evaluate courses to identify potential barriers to student learning or demonstration of learning (b) Identify two or three assumptions that could be barriers to learning (c) Determine what kind of learners might be challenged by those assumptions (d) Recognize three or four simple changes to make teaching more accessible (e) Understand how to implement those changes for immediate improvement.

Lunch will be served.

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About LEC Workshops

The Learning Enhancement Center offers a variety of software workshops, information sessions, technology demonstrations, and presentations for Southern Miss faculty, staff, and graduate students. Those involved in face to face or online instruction, technology in the classroom, professional development, or who simply want to learn new skills can benefit from these ongoing workshops. There is no charge to attend these sessions. Please click on “Upcoming Workshops” to view or sign up for current offerings.