You've Got This: Finishing the Semester Strong Discuss strategies for dealing with exam stress, methods for relaxation and strategies for effective studying. Tue, November 9, 2021 5:30 –6:30pm
Recording and Editing Audio Projects with Adobe Audition Learn how to create a professional sounding podcast or audio project using Adobe Audition. Wed, November 10, 2021 5:30 –7:30pm
Creating Interactive Data Visualizations in R with RShiny Learn to make interactive, publication-quality web-based graphs in R using the RShiny package. Fri, November 12, 2021 10am –12pm
Blackboard: Administering a Test Learn how to create a Blackboard Test and set it up for students, how to view and grade test results, and how to create and use question pools. Tue, November 16, 2021 11am –12pm
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Strategies for Acing that Test Discuss effective learning and study skills, time management, and how to stay motivated while preparing for tests and assignments. Tue, November 16, 2021 5:30 –6:30pm
Creating an Application Prototype with Adobe XD Learn how to design the front-end of your application and create the basic framework of how the application will operate. Wed, November 17, 2021 5:30 –7pm
A Virtual Reading with James Han Mattson Author James Han Mattson will appear virtually to read from his newly released novel, Reprieve, and take part in a discussion about his work. Thu, November 18, 2021 6:30 –7:30pm
Blackboard: Administering a Test Learn how to create a Blackboard Test and set it up for students, how to view and grade test results, and how to create and use question pools Wed, December 1, 2021 2 –3pm
Blackboard: Grade Center Learn about managing Columns, Categories, Smart Views, entering grades, and calculating grades using formulas such as weight distribution in the Grade Center. Tue, December 7, 2021 11am –12pm
Getting Started with Blackboard in 45 Minutes Learn the basics of GW's learning management system, Blackboard. Tue, December 14, 2021 11 –11:45am
Worst Syllabus Ever: What to Avoid When Writing a Syllabus Learn how to design syllabi that promote student engagement and incorporate principles of inclusive teaching. Tue, December 14, 2021 12 –1pm
Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Engaging All Students Strategize about implementing Inclusive techniques, addressing potential barriers, and adjusting for specific course contexts. Tue, December 14, 2021 3 –4pm
RESCHEDULED: Library Carpentry: Tools for Librarians and Humanists Learn computational tools for working with metadata and text at scale. Thu, December 16 –Fri, December 17, 2021 All day
Getting Started with Blackboard in 45 Minutes Participants will watch click-by-click demonstrations and explore diverse ways faculty use Blackboard at GW. Tue, January 4, 2022 2 –2:45pm
Using Zoom in Blackboard Learn how to set up Zoom in Blackboard and use the various features to conduct a virtual class in Zoom. Wed, January 5, 2022 11am –12pm