Treks is an ongoing professional development opportunity for CEHD instructors hosted by the Digital Education and Innovation team. The sessions, related to teaching, learning, and technology, are designed to support instructors’ pedagogical goals. Whether you’re new to teaching or a veteran looking to refine or redesign your courses, Treks is for you.

Treks: Monthly Sessions

These online workshops are designed to provide just-in-time support for instructors during the semester. The monthly sessions will include:

• One-hour sessions
• Timely topic presentations relevant to teaching with technology and the latest happenings in teaching and learning.
• Each topic offered twice per month.
• Sign up for sessions individually based on your interests and availability.
• Attend 3 monthly sessions in one semester to receive a letter of recognition.

Fall 2023

October 2023 – Advanced ScreenPal: Do More with Video

Join us for live demonstrations of the advanced video editing features of ScreenPal to create impactful videos for teaching and learning. In addition to screen capture and webcam recording, use ScreenPal to add text and images, insert transitions, edit audio effects, and even change existing videos or import clips from other sources such as Zoom. Instructors and teaching assistants are invited to join us for this monthly Treks session via Zoom. Register to join:

• Thursday, October 12 at 12-1pm – Registration link
• Wednesday, October 25 at 9-10am – Registration link

Fall 2023 Sessions Coming Soon

• November 2023 – Into the Google-verse: Google Drive related Google Tools

Past Monthly Treks Sessions

Thank you to everyone who attended. Check out the Monthly Treks Canvas site (links below) for more information on past monthly topics, including presentation slides and handout downloads.

• September 2023 – Canvas Gradebook: What Students Need to Know to Succeed
• April 2023 Treks – Video Services
• March 2023 Treks – Feedback Fruits
• February 2023 Treks – ChatGPT
• November 2022 Treks – Assessment Materials
• October 2022 Treks – Things You May Not Know About Canvas
• September 2022 Treks – Strategic Use of Recorded Video Discussions

Treks: Preparing for Spring 2024

Join us in January 2024 to learn about tools and strategies for teaching and learning and to receive dedicated consultation time with our instructional designers and media producer.

Check back soon for registration dates.