Training Resources

Overview

In this page you will find all the resources for each of the CIOL workshops. We highly recommend reviewing these resources and bookmarking this page.

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Instructions

Click on any tab to access resources associated with technology tools for teaching and learning available to you as an MDC employee.

CAN1001: Getting Started

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Canvas Instructor Guide (always located in Canvas Help - Global Navigation Menu)

Canvas Resources for Instructors
Canvas Community
Canvas MDC Profile Image Guidelines

Adding Photo to Your Canvas Profile
- Students are highly encourages to use photos taken within five years to reflect their current appearance when assigning their Canvas profile picture.
- The photo should be a colored JPEG file with proper brightness, contrast, and exposure.
- The background should not contain distracting objects.
- It would be best to be the only subject in the photo with no other people in the focus or the background.
- Photos should not include captions, watermarks, or image-distorting overlays and filters.
- Students may be held accountable for posting offensive pictures or containing inappropriate content or images.
- If the Canvas profile picture does not comply with these guidelines, Miami Dade College, course instructors, and LMS administrators have the right to remove profile pictures.
Canvas List View for Students video (~3 min)
How do I use the to-do list for all my courses in the List View Dashboard as a student?
Canvas: Images/Banners/Buttons Recommended Sizes
How do I manage my Canvas notification settings as an instructor?
Canvas Notifications
How do I use the to-do list for all my courses in the List View Dashboard as a student?
How do I view my favorite courses in the Card View Dashboard as an instructor?
Removing a course from my dashboard
Inbox Overview (~ 4 min)
Using Canvas Calendar to Schedule Appointments
Remove Color Overlay from Canvas Dashboard Tiles
How to Use the Calendar in Canvas to Schedule Student Meetings Contributor: Prof. Mildred Roqueta

CAN1002: Build Your ADA Content

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Find the Canvas Guides under the Canvas Help area
Design Tips for Pages in Canvas!
Best Practices for Canvas Course Design
Instructor Videos
Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist
Accessibility Guidelines Video (20 min) Must See!
How do I use the Accessibility Checker in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
Canvas: Pages and Modules
Duplication Limitations
Great Canvas Resources

CAN1003: Assignments, Discussions, & Groups

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Find the Canvas Guides under the Canvas Help area
Instructor Videos
Assignments
How do I give extra credit in a course? (important to review)
Assigning Extra Credit in Canvas (video ~20m)
- Reference: TAMU Office for Academic Innovation
How do I submit an assignment on behalf of a student as an instructor?
All About Attendance in Canvas
How do I view my Roll Call Attendance report as a student?
Tips for using the Canvas attendance tool
Discussions
Transparent Assignment Checklist
Groups
How to Set & Use Requirements on Modules in Canvas
Using Canvas Modules to View the Progress of Students in a Course
Great Canvas Resources

CAN1004: Quizzes & Banks

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Find the Canvas Guides under the Canvas Help area

Math Tools collected for you!

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice
True/False
Fill-in-the-Blank
Fill-in-Multiple-Blanks
Multiple Answers
Multiple Drop-down (can be used for Likert scale)
Matching
Numerical Answer
Formula (simple formula and single variable)
Essay
File Upload

Extensions and Accommodations Helpful Links:

During the Exam Window

Once I publish a quiz, how can I give my students extra attempts?

Once I publish a timed quiz, how can I give my students extra time?
During or After the Exam Window:

Assign a quiz to an individual student

Once I publish a quiz, how do I use the Moderate Quiz page?

How do I manually submit outstanding student quiz submissions?

Teach Math?

If you teach a course that involves numbers in any way from simple addition up through advanced algebra and trigonometry, please take a few minutes and view the Numerical Answer and Formula (simple formula) and single variable question types.

CAN1005: Grading

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Find the Canvas Guides under the Canvas Help area
Instructor Videos
SpeedGrader
Rubrics
Rubrics Video
Fundamentals of Canvas - Rubrics (video)
New Analytics
Monitoring Student Progress with New Analytics in Canvas
How do I give extra credit in a course? (important to review) (Links to an external site.)
Assigning Extra Credit in Canvas (Links to an external site.) (video ~20m)
Reference: TAMU Office for Academic Innovation
All About Attendance in Canvas (Links to an external site.)
How do I view my Roll Call Attendance report as a student?

CAN2002 Canvas & Zoom Attendance Tools

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Canvas APP Resources

Zoom Reporting Tool Resources

Rules and Considerations

Ally & ADA

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New Link! (March 2024) Color Contrast and ADA:
- Ensure the color contrast of your content is ADA compliant using WebAIM Color Contrast Checker
- If you would like to dive deeper on this topic, please watch this How-to Video
Five Things to Know About ALLY
Accessibility Report documentation for instructors
Using Ally to Turn Scanned PDFs into OCRed PDFs
LMS Help for Instructors
LMS Help for Students
What Alternative Formats Does Ally Generate?
Video: Managing Alternative formats
Video: File accessibility
Preview the document in the Ally feedback panel
Enable Disabled Alternative Formats
Disabled alternative formats
Course Accessibility report
View File Accessibility
Choose what to fix first
Accessibility scores
Accessibility score icons
Automate the process of generating ALT text for images using the ASUO Images tool

Learn about Making Content ADA Compliant

Intro Video: An Introduction to Digital Accessibility
Meet Catherine Lhamon, the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, as she introduces key topics in the area of digital accessibility in education. [3:26 min]
Video 1: Digital Accessibility: Three Points About the Law
Learn about two Federal civil rights laws relevant to digital accessibility in the educational context: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. [5:58 min]
Video 2: Alternative Text
Learn about alternative text and why it is important for people who cannot see photographs and graphic images. [5:08 min]

Video 3: Color Contrast
How to check for sufficient color contrast, and why it’s important. [3:40 min]
Video 4: Links
All about links: how they are used in navigation, labelling concerns, and distinguishing them from surrounding text. [3:58 min]
Video 5: Tables
Do you need to use a data table on your web page? If so, learn how to appropriately format table content to ensure everyone can understand your data. [4:11 min]

Additional helpful videos on Tables:
How to create ADA Compliant Tables
How to fix a Table Reading Order Issue
Video 6: Heading Structure
Learn how to use heading structure on a web page so everyone can navigate your content with ease. [3:11 min]

Please visit the OCR Video Series Website for a complete list of videos.

Microsoft Word Accessibility GuidelinesLinks to an external site.
Make your Word documents accessible
Best practices for Creating Accessible Links to an external site.Microsoft Office Documents
How to use Microsoft Accessibility CheckerLinks to an external site.
Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility GuidelinesLinks to an external site.
Acrobat Accessibility GuidelinesLinks to an external site.
5 Tips for Designing Accessible NewslettersLinks to an external site.
10 Habits to Create Accessible ContentLinks to an external site.
Accessibility Guide: Announcements and FlyersLinks to an external site.
Creating Accessible Websites
Easy Guide to Accessible Colors
Email Accessibility Checklist - Bureau of Internet Accessibility (download the free checklist)Links to an external site.
How to use the Outlook Accessibility Checker
Accessible Infographics and Flyers ChecklistLinks to an external site.
Accessibility Test: Why Manual Testing is RequiredLinks to an external site.
Making Audio and Video Media Accessible
Make Your Hashtags Accessible
Designing for Accessibility with POURLinks to an external site.
Social Media Accessibility Guidelines
Zoom Test Magnifier/Reader
- Zoom Text Magnifier/Reader (video)
- Fusion Links to an external site.- A screen magnification and visual enhancement for screen viewing and reading
- ZoomText Zoom Windows Links to an external site.- video - For low vision users. Integrated magnifications and reading program.

Training PPT

CAN2006 Canvas Ally PPT

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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General Resources

Collection of AI Resources in General

7 Things You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
10 Tips on Teaching with AI in Higher Education (from ACUE)
15 Ways to Use ChatGPT as an Instructional Designer, Instructor, and Teacher
AI Prompt Cookbook (shared with CIOL by Prof. Liza Greenberg) New!!
Align Technology with Humanity’s Best Interests
AI and ChatGPT Resources for Higher Education - Alchemy
AI for Education
AI: Considerations for Teaching and Learning
Bloom's Taxonomy Revisited New!!
ENAI Recommendations on the Ethical Use of AI in Education (Foltynek, et. al. 2023)
UF Faculty Handbook
U.S. Department of Education - Office of Educational Technology: Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Department of Education Handout: AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning
IDN Comprehensive resource package New!!
IDN Past Webinars New!!
Instructional Responses to Generative AI (Excellent Webinar 1hr 27m)
Embracing Generative AI in Education Free EBook (PDF format)
(Online Link)
Zenodo: 101 creative ideas to use AI in education, A crowdsourced collection New!! (7/9/24)

ChatGPT

ChatGPT Specific Resources

AI Tools

AI Tools List

MDC AI Webinars

Coming Soon. Stay Tuned!

MDC Interdisciplinary Work Group

Click to join the MDC Interdisciplinary AI discussion hosted on MS Teams.

MDC Copilot

Coming Soon. Stay Tuned!

Microsoft Copilot (protected web version)

Microsoft Copilot resources for education

Microsoft-Copilot-Quick-Guide

How to write effective AI prompts

AI for education: Resources and learning opportunities

Follow the Microsoft Education Blog for news and announcements

Policies (Sample Syllabus Language)

*AI Policies and Guidelines*
Policies and Procedures including sample syllabi	Guidelines for incorporating AI policy into your syllabus
AI Policy Statement Samples Contributed by MDC Faculty Update Your Course Syllabus for chatGPT Open-Source Document with Additional AI Statements and Policies from a variety of disciplines New Sample Syllabus Statements and Activities for Using AI (from Course Hero)- shared with CIOL by Prof. Sarah Garman AI Generative Tools & Sample Syllabus Update Your Course Syllabus for ChatGPT (Including 10 AI-ready assignment and activity ideas)	Begin by clearly stating the purpose of the AI policy, which is to establish expectations and guidelines for students regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the course. Explain that the policy aims to promote clarity, consistency, and effective communication between faculty and students, ensuring that all students have access to essential information. Outline the key points of the AI policy, such as guidelines for using AI tools, expectations for ethical considerations, and principles for responsible AI development. Specify any required AI software, platforms, or tools that students should use or have access to for the course. Highlight the importance of understanding AI concepts, algorithms, and applications covered in the course and how they relate to real-world implications. Address any concerns related to data privacy, security, or potential biases that may arise when working with AI technologies. Emphasize the need for students to adhere to academic integrity standards when using AI tools or incorporating AI techniques into their assignments or projects. Provide resources or references for students to further explore AI ethics, responsible AI practices, or any specific guidelines relevant to the course. State that the AI policy may be subject to updates or amendments, and assure students that any changes will be communicated to them in a timely manner. Encourage students to review and understand the AI policy to ensure they have a clear understanding of the expectations and guidelines for using AI in the course.

Turnitin & AI

Resources Specific to AI and Turnitin

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI (Turnitin)
Turnitin Detection Tool (video)
Getting started with AI writing at Turnitin (For Instructors)

Training Materials

Training Materials

Blended Strategies

Curious to Know More about the Blended Model? Explore These Links for a Deeper Dive

With all it offers, do you believe Blended Learning is the classroom of the future?

If so, learn about blended learning techniques, resources, and best practices to enhance your teaching toolkit and meet the evolving needs of today's learners.

Embracing blended learning not only enriches your teaching practices but also prepares you for the future of education.

What Can We Learn from Theory?

What Does the Research Say? (Contact your campus librarian if you need help accessing these articles.)

What Do Other Practitioners Have to say? Context Module Sub HeaderWhat do other practitioners have to say?

Brainfuse

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Canvas Commons

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Canvas Commons

CircleIn

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Link: CircleIn 5 Star Implementation Plan

Video: Professor CircleIn App Walkthrough

Video: Professor Dashboard Walkthrough

Video: Welcome to CircleIn (for Students) (Invite Students to Download CircleIn Mobile App)

Template: Syllabus Statement

Email Template: Professor’s Invitation to Students

PDF: Flyer with QR Code

Curious about how we got started? Check out our Founding Story.

EAI & Navigate

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Canvas Gradebook

Using Canvas to Monitor Student Progress and Intervene

VIDEO: Canvas Gradebook
VIDEO: Canvas Analytics

MDC Navigate Login and Landing Page

VIDEO: Changing your default to Professor Home

Issuing Progress Reports

Managing the Emails from Navigate

Learn more and get started!

Register for the full CIOL workshop: EAI1000 (FPD = 5 hours)

FeedbackFruits

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VIDEO: FeedbackFruits YouTube Playlist
FeedbackFruits partner and pilot use cases
Help Center Articles
Quick overview of FAQ
Decision tree guiding through the different applications of the tools
Success stories from other institutions which cover a vast number of topics and pedagogical challenges
Video materials:

Group Member Evaluation (Group member feedback on their collaboration skills)
Interactive Document Tool (Social annotations on text)
Interactive Video Tool (Social annotation on video)
Team-Based Learning (Individual and Team quizzing)

Feature: Interactive Document Tool

FeedbackFruits Interactive Document for Teachers

Flipped Classroom

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What is flipped? Students view course content outside of class; class time is for experiential activities, questions, group discussions and rich discourse.

Tools for Flipping the Classroom

Flipped Classroom

Resources

Honorlock

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Honorlock MDC Resources Site
Using Honorlock with Canvas
Honorlock Knowledge Center Site
Prep. Honorlock Site
Student Guide for Using Honorlock: A starting point document for faculty to create their own instructions (Contributed by Prof. Mildred Roqueta)
Extensions and Accommodations Helpful Links:
- During the Exam Window
  
  Once I publish a quiz, how can I give my students extra attempts?
  
  Once I publish a timed quiz, how can I give my students extra time?
- During or After the Exam Window:
Assign a quiz to an individual student

Once I publish a quiz, how do I use the Moderate Quiz page?

How do I manually submit outstanding student quiz submissions?

Kahoot

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Want K! Premium?

New to Kahoot?

If you are new to Kahoot, please complete CIOL's Kahoot training. The training is available 24/7. You can begin right away by visiting the CIOL Technology Training Site. Navigate to and select Kahoot & Flip from the tabs.

Already Experienced with Kahoot?

If you already have experience with Kahoot, you may request a license. Click on Request Service and complete the form.

Mastery Paths

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To dive deeper into MasteryPaths, please take some time to peruse each tab.

Articles

Here you will find various reference articles on MasteryPaths

Videos

To gain additional understanding of Canvas MasteryPaths, please check out these helpful videos!

VIDEO: Canvas Shorts: How Do I Use MasteryPaths in Course Modules?

VIDEO: Canvas MasteryPaths

VIDEO: How-to Canvas MasteryPaths

VIDEO: 5 Steps to Automated Differentiated Instruction in Canvas!

VIDEO: TBCC Canvas Help - MasteryPaths (2.0)

VIDEO: What is MasteryPath on Canvas and How Does it Work? (Differentiated Learning for ALL students)

MDC ORGs

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Canvas ORG Request Form
Canvas ORG vs. Sharepoint Site Comparison Chart- Make a decision
Copy from a restored copy to a new ORG. shell in Canvas
- Step 1: Copy Step-by-Step Process
- Step 2: Run TidyUp Links to an external site.in your ORG. to remove any duplicate files, clean up your ORG.
Request a SharePoint Site Form
How do you decrease/reduce/compress the size of Powerpoint files?
How to Compress PPT File Size | Reduce PowerPoint Size
How do I manage my Canvas notification settings?
Canvas Notifications

Recommended Workshops

MS Copilot

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Neat Tools To Try

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Online Stop Watch
Workload Estimator
Visit Google and search for Timer. Set the time and you are all set!

Office 365 - One Drive

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Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 upgrade

Download the latest version of Microsoft Office and Windows 8 operating system upgrade via http://mdc.onthehub.com are $10 each.

OR

Download Office 365 ProPlus FREE via Office 365 (5 licenses for desktop/mobile) at myoffice.mdc.edu.
- The software must be removed from all personal computers if you leave the College or if you dispose of the computer. Use your MDC computer account credentials (i.e., jsmith@mdc.edu) to log into the sites.

Microsoft OneDrive (FREE)

Obtain 1TB of online storage for documents, photos, and videos. It is accessible via mobile devices. Note that online storage such as OneDrive provides, no privacy protection. Therefore, DO NOT STORE personal information (social security number, passwords, etc.) on OneDrive.

For assistance, please contact Campus Network Services at your Campus.

OneDrive Instructions

Please follow the steps below to access Microsoft OneDrive online storage and Office Online application software, provided FREE by the college.

Enter the website: myoffice.mdc.edu.
Provide your MDC credentials: user_name@mdc.edu and password.
A screen similar to the one below should appear after login.
To access your online storage, click the OneDrive button or click the OneDrive menu item in the upper right corner of the browser.
You may also select Office Online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Note, when using any online storage, DO NOT STORE personal information (social security number, passwords, etc.) or any documents or files containing similar or personal information.

Open Educational Resources

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MDC Open Educational Resources (OER) LibGuide: http://libraryguides.mdc.edu/oer

Find Open Textbooks

Packback AI Tool

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Learn More about Packback

Panopto

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PlayPosit

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Podcasts

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The Canvascasters Podcast

Simple Syllabus

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SoftChalk

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SoftChalk is a user-friendly software that enables educators to create interactive and engaging digital learning content that integrate into Canvas. SoftChalk has 30+ interactive activities that deliver dynamic online courses and educational materials.

Surveys

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What is Qualtrics?

Qualtrics is a Survey Research Tool available to MDC faculty and staff through the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Qualtrics makes it easy to create, distribute and analyze surveys and results. You can also choose to Collaborate (share creation and editing rights) with other Qualtrics users at MDC.

Visit the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing for Qualtrics Support and How to Get an Account

Create MDC Qualtrics Account

Respondus

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Respondus Resources for students and professors (install LRB, Respondus 4.0, etc.)
View Student Resources for Respondus
Respondus Website
Respondus Support
Respondus - Instructor FAQ
From Word Document to Quiz Items in Canvas
- CIOL Guide to Respondus
- VIDEO: How to Import a Word Doc Exam or Quiz File into Canvas - Step by Step

TidyUp

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What is TidyUp?

TidyUp is a tool developed by Cidi Labs that is designed to help Canvas instructors organize and manage their course content. Specifically, TidyUp is a Canvas course cleanup tool that allows instructors to easily identify and remove unused course materials, organize their files, and optimize their course structure.

Before the beginning of each term, run TidyUp Links to an external site.in your assigned/live section(s) to remove any duplicate files, clean up your course, etc. & use the Validate Links feature in Canvas under the Settings area to check for any broken links.

Other Helpful Resources:

Turnitin

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Zoom Essentials

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Links to an external site.

Best Practices, Tips, & Engaging Students when Teaching with Zoom

Zoom Resources for Staff

New!! Automatically Synch Zoom Poll Results to GradebookLinks to an external site.