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.
Moodle LMS Training Sessions
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
- Monday, January 20 • 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 On: 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
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
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?
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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.