The Nest

August Training/Workshop Schedule

The August training/workshops below are scheduled for 1 hour and will be conducted remotely via Zoom: https://otis.zoom.us/my/otistlc. These training/workshops are not sequential and can be taken a la carte. You are welcome to join as many sessions as you wish.

We ask you come with questions and concerns so we can address during these sessions as well.

Monday 3rd - Friday 7th:

Every day this week:

• @ 5:00pm - Advanced Nest Training - [led by Jean-Marie]
  • Covers: Course Toolbox, Coursework, Discussion boards, Grades + Rubrics, Groups
• @ 6:00pm - Beginning Nest Training - (except on Wed. the 5th) [led by Jean-Marie]
  • Covers: Navigation, Course Homepage, Content, and Communication (Emails + Announcements)

Friday 7th:

• @ 10:00am - Introduction To Microsoft 365 Apps - [led by Jean-Marie]
  • Covers: Teams, Bookings, MyAnalytics, and more . . .
• @ 11:00am - Introduction To Microsoft 365 Apps - [led by Jean-Marie]

Monday 10th - Friday 14th:

Every day this week:

• @ 5:00pm - Making Online Courses Accessible - [led by Jean-Marie]
  • Covers: guides and tools in the Nest to ensure your class is accessible for all types of learners
• @ 6:00pm - Online Teaching Best Practices - [led by Jean-Marie]
  • Includes: strategies for presenting content, effective organization and structures, synchronous (live) vs asynchronous contact

Monday 17th - Friday 21st:

Every day this week:

• @ 11:00am - Building an Anti-Racist Classroom - [led by Natalie]
• @ 2:30pm - Building An Online Community - [led by Natalie]
  • Includes: Connecting with students + remote community engagement.
• @ 5:00pm - Beginning Nest Training (except on Wed. the 5th) - [led by Jean-Marie]
• @ 6:00pm - Advanced Nest Training - [led by Jean-Marie]

Convocation Week:

• Monday 24th @ 3:00pm and @ 4:00pm - Managing an Online Class - [led by Jean-Marie and Natalie]
  • Includes: how to monitor student work for authenticity, synchronous group work, working with students in different locations
• Tuesday 25th @ 4:00p and @ 5:00pm - Key Tools: Learn About Zoom - [led by Jean-Marie Venturini]
  • Covers: the basics and helpful features in zoom you may not even know existed
• Wednesday 26th @ 3:00pm and @ 5:00pm- Key Tools: Learn About G-Drive - [led by Jean-Marie and Natalie]
  • Covers: the basics and strategies for usage with classes, including online critique
• Thursday 27th @ 2:00pm and @ 3:00pm - Key Tools: Learn About MS Teams - [led by Jean-Marie and Natalie]
  • Covers: the basics and how could help support instruction
• Friday 28th @ 2:00pm and @ 3:00pm - Key Tools: Learn About the Dashboard + Otis Email - [led by Jean-Marie and Natalie]
  • Covers: the basics, navigation, features, and set-up/customization

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