Course Name Description Location Date/Time
Recent Updates in D2L This session will focus on updated features in Desire2Learn.

Some of the topics include:
  • Content features for Course Schedule (Overdue|Upcoming|Full Schedule)
  • Pulse App for students
  • LockDown Browser integration
  • Group new enrollment types
Walker 216 1/12/2016

11 a.m. - noon
Tricks and Tips in Outlook 2013 This session will focus on features in Outlook to assist in being more efficient.

Some of the topics include:
  • Optimizing the Calendar features (including adding departmental calendar if available)
  • Viewing others' public calendars for availability
  • Sending, accepting, declining and rescheduling meeting requests
  • Searching and sorting
Walker 216 1/13/2016

10:45 a.m. - noon
Overview of Office 365/One Drive This session will focus on features in Office 365 and One Drive to assist in being more efficient. 

Some of the topics include:
  • Using Online apps
  • Editing documents online and in desktop programs
  • Collaborating with others
  • Sharing documents and folders
  • Downloading Office to your home computer
Walker 216 1/13/2016

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Navigating and Overview of D2L The format for this session is instructor-led, hands-on practice and discussion. This session is intended to give users a high-level overview of D2L capabilities. To learn more about specific topics, please register for one of the other D2L session such as Quizzing, Assignment Grader and Gradebook. 

Some of the topics include:
  • Settings and administrative items in D2L
  • Populating D2L with News/Announcements
  • Uploading and creating documents, presentations, readings and links to web sites and videos
  • Overview of Discussions
  • Overview of Dropbox
  • Basics of Quizzing
  • Gradebook
Walker 216 1/12/2016

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Utilizing Quizzes in D2L Topics to be covered include:
  • Basics of creating a quiz
  • Managing Question Library
  • Randomize questions/answers
  • Grading a quiz
Walker 216 1/13/2016

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Using the Free D2L Assignment Grade app iPad's and Android Tablets The Desire2Learn Assignment Grader allows instructors to grade and comment on student Dropbox submissions directly from their iPads. The Assignment Grader is available for the iPad only. Bring your iPad if you have one or simply come and learn how to complete student assessments on an iPad. This hands-on session includes how to: 
  • Grade assignments right from your iPad
  • Provide textual, audio and video feedback
  • Draw, markup, highlight, underline and add notes and comments anywhere in a student-submitted Microsoft Word or PDF file
  • View and create feedback for an image or html format file
  • Instantly upload grades and rubrics to D2L
  • Go offline and synchronize your work later
Walker 216 1/14/2016

9 a.m. 10 a.m.
Introduction to Windows 10 This session will be a hands-on introduction to the new Windows 10. The following topics will be included:
  • The new Start Menu/Screen
  • Tiles/Apps/Groups
  • Notifications Pane
  • Action Center
  • Your familiar desktop
  • Touch features
  • How to customize your computer
  • File Explorer
  • The new browser, Edge
  • Tips and tricks to help you easily transition to the latest Windows operating system. 
Walker 216 1/14/2016

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Locating and Analyzing Data using Excel This session will focus on features beyond the basics in Excel. Some of the topics include:
  • Learn how to sort data by column headings and use custom lists
  • Learn how to find data using the filtering and search/replace features
  • Learn how to clean up data and eliminate duplicate records
  • Learn how to create charts and which charts work best for different data
  • Learn how to manage and link multiple worksheets and workbooks
  • Learn how to create and interpret a PivotTable
  • Learn how to utilize the VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions
Walker 216 1/14/2016

10:30 a.m. – noon
Technology Resources, Tools, and Tips for Administrative Assistants Join us as we explore various useful resources, tools, and tips to help you effectively use technology and improve office productivity. Examples of specific topics include entering and tracking technology requests in iTOneStop, formatting options for BizHub copiers, Cisco phone features, Windows shortcuts and tips, using Acrobat Pro to combine documents in a single PDF, and how to recover deleted items and set up a Quick Step in Outlook. Walker 216 1/13/2016

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Using Rubrics in D2L for Consistent Grading Rubrics make marking assignments easier and less time-consuming for instructors. Join us as we look through two types of rubrics, analytic and holistic, see how they are used for grading consistently across your students' assignments. Walker 216 1/13/2016

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
D2L Open Labs Experts will be available to assist with specific D2L questions during the Open Labs. Registration is required, and it is recommended that you bring specific questions to the session. Although not required, it is highly recommended that you bring your laptop. Walker 215 1/14/2016

1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.