Events

The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Online Learning is hosting the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop for faculty. Limited space is available. Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply…

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Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) subscribed to by The University of Southern Mississippi.  All online classes are required to go through Canvas but face-to-face instructors may also use the product, if they choose. The platform looks complex. This workshop is a crash course in the platform focused on…

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Quizzes in Canvas is an assessment tool used to facilitate text/exam-style assessments with various question formats and delivery options. This workshop covers the basics of quiz construction, delivery within Canvas, and briefly discusses proctoring options for online classes. Topics included within this workshop are: Creating a quiz Creating a question…

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PowerPoints and videos are important tools instructors use to create instructional materials for online classes. At USM, we have several tools that help instructors create these materials and share them with students through Canvas. These tools also have the ability to make the materials accessible for students, regardless of device…

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