Teaching and Learning Technologies offers trainings and workshops throughout the semester for faculty and staff on a variety of instructional technologies available, here at Naz. Virtual, In Person, and Hyflex training formats are provided. Scroll down to view a full list of training topics or click on the topic links, below. This topics list will expand should additional sessions be added during the Spring term.
What's New in Moodle 4.5!
Open Sessions for Moodle
Upgrade Exploration
In order to prepare for the Moodle upgrade that will happen on May 14, TLT will be offering many open sessions for instructors to come and explore Moodle 4.5. These sessions will be in the Library Instruction Room (room 240) on the following dates:
- Monday, April 28 from 10:00am-2:00pm
- Tuesday, April 29 from 12:00-4:00pm
- Wednesday April 30 from 10:00am-2:00pm
- Thursday, May 1 from 12:00-4:00pm
No registration is required for these sessions, feel free to drop in at any time. "For Session Only" materials can be found here.
Can’t Make It To TLT's Upgrade Open Sessions?
We Will Meet You Where You Are At!
TLT will come to you! We are running a series of Pop-Ups the week of May 5. We will be in the locations below on the dates noted. Pop in and see the new Moodle:
- Tuesday, May 6 from 1:00-4:00pm in Peckham lobby
- Wednesday, May 7 from 10:00am-2:00pm in GAC
- Thursday, May 8 from 1:00-4:00 pm in WRI lobby
No registration required--stop by and see the new Moodle.
Moodle LMS Training Sessions (Past)
This training line-up offers both general and in-depth topics on Moodle features and functionality.
Moodle 101: Getting Started
Whether you are new to Moodle or need a refresher, join TLT for this virtual walkthrough on some of the Moodle basics to get set up for Spring! This demonstration will orientate you to the course navigation and layout, activities & resources, grades, and managing participants.
Virtual: Join via Zoom / Register
- Tuesday, January 14 • 12 pm - 12:50 pm
Moodle Hands-On
Need a quiet space to roll up your sleeves and build your course in Moodle? As your “technical guide at your side”, TLT will address your questions, provide a review of course setup, show you how to add resources and activities, and demonstrate ways to manage communications with your students.
In Person: Wilmot Library 234 / Register
- Tuesday, January 21 • 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Moodle Spotlight: Gradebook & Feedback
Learn how to set up your Moodle gradebook with TLT! During this demonstration, we will show you how to set up activities as grade items, leaving annotated feedback for assignments, and exploring grade aggregation options.
Virtual: Join via Zoom / Register
- Tuesday, January 28 • 12 pm - 12:50 pm
Moodle Spotlight: Activities & Resources
Join TLT for this virtual walkthrough on creating and editing activities and resources with a particular focus on setting up different forms of content and managing assignments.
Virtual: Join via Zoom / Register
- Wednesday, January 29 • 12 pm - 12:50 pm
Flip Your Course, Increase Accessibility
Have you considered flipping your course but don’t know where to start? Did you know that a flipped course can actually be more accessible to your students? Come learn with us and see a flipped course sample to kick-start your own flipped course design.
Hyflex: Smyth Hall 165 or Zoom / Register
- Tuesday, February 18 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Moodle Spotlight: Gradebook & Feedback
Learn how to set up your Moodle gradebook with TLT! During this demonstration, we will show you how to set up activities as grade items, leaving annotated feedback for assignments, and exploring grade aggregation options.
Virtual: Join via Zoom / Register
- Wednesday, February 19 • 12:00pm - 12:50 pm • on Zoom
ReadSpeaker And Course Accessibility
Join TLT and Academic Success & Accessibility for this 50-minute demonstration and workshop on how Moodle integrates added accessibility with the ReadSpeaker text-to-speech tool. Presenters will demonstrate how this plugin works with your course content and activities to provide enhanced learning support for students.
Virtual: Join via Zoom / Register
- Wednesday, March 12 • 12:00pm - 12:50 pm • on Zoom
TLT Support Pop Ups (Past)
TLT is scheduling "on-site" support stations for faculty at varying locations on campus. Stop on by with your Moodle questions! Check back if you don't see a location listed in your building(s) or email us with your request. No registration necessary.
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Tuesday, January 28 |
Golisano Academic Center (GAC) First floor, located next to Room 151 |
| Thursday, January 30 1pm - 4pm |
York Wellness & Rehabilitation Institute (WRI) Lobby |
Special Topics: Open Educational Resources
Open Educational Resource (OER) Discussion
Open Educational Resources provide quality course content to students at low or no cost. This half hour discussion will present the benefits of using OER as well as address common concerns, with time for a group discussion at the end. All levels of OER use are welcome - share your experience in using OER, or simply hear out why you might consider switching your course content to OER.
In Person: Smyth Hall 165 (The TIIL) / Register
- Thursday, January 30 • 12 - 12:30 pm
AI in Teaching & Learning Panel Series (Past)
As a follow up to Nazareth's Spring 2025 Assembly Day: AI in Action (1/15/25), TLT offers three panel sessions for faculty and staff to come together and talk about AI topics more deeply. Each session will address a unique topic and feature a different group of panelists. The goal of these sessions is to offer a collegial space where all participants feel free to share and learn diverse outlooks, ask questions, propose ideas, exchange lessons learned, and discuss concerns and considerations involving AI in higher education. Those who sign up for these sessions will be given the option on the registration form to submit questions they would like the panelists to address related to the session's topic.
AI Session #1: Ethics and AI
Join TLT for this panel discussion featuring Nazareth faculty who will discuss their unique perspectives and experiences navigating the ethical landscape of generative AI in higher education. Panelist for this session include Anna Lindner (English and Communication), Shiv Issar (Sociology and Anthropology), and Wendy Norris (Social Computing in Mathematics and Data Science).
Hyflex: Smyth Hall 165 or Zoom / Register
- Tuesday, February 4 • 12:10pm - 1:00pm
AI Session #2: Classroom Applications & Student Support
Join TLT for this panel discussion featuring Nazareth faculty and staff who will discuss how they have used generative AI in their teaching and to support students. Panelist for this session include Erin Cole (Social Work), Tricia Connors (Career Design Office), and Trista Nilsson (English and Communication).
Hyflex: Smyth Hall 165 or Zoom / Register
- Wednesday, February 26 • 12:10pm - 1:00pm
AI Session #3: Work Productivity
Join TLT for this panel discussion featuring Nazareth staff who will discuss their interest in AI as a tool for work productivity. Panelists for this session include Kimberly Winden from the Office of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Education.
In Person: Smyth Hall 165 (The TIIL) / Register
- Monday, March 31 • 12:10 - 1:00pm
NOTE: This page is updated throughout the semester with additional training session information. Please check back again for more learning opportunities!
Missed a Training?
Check back here for a video playlist of past virtual training sessions.
Additional Faculty Resources
TLT's Faculty Support Site offers self-help documentation and video tutorials.
Schedule an appointment with someone from the TLT team if you or your department would like a custom training session on any of the TLT-supported technologies.