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Virtual Tech Day: Join Us!

IUP, the College of Education and Communications, and Instructional Design Services invite you to the final day of Virtual Tech Day on January 11 and 13, 2021. Virtual Tech Day provides high-quality, internet-delivered, professional development for IUP faculty and staff. Take a look at our schedule of sessions.

Posted on 1/7/2021 2:09:51 PM

Announcing Virtual Tech Day, January 2021

Please join us for Virtual Tech Day on January 11 and 13, 2021. Virtual Tech Day provides high-quality, internet-delivered, professional development for IUP faculty and staff.

Posted on 12/7/2020 2:08:36 PM

Announcing Online Learning 101 for Students – Spring 2021

To support our students with the challenges they may face this year, IUP is pleased to offer afree, non-mandatory, noncredit course called Online Learning 101 for Students – Spring 2021, designed to simulate an actual IUP online course. During this five-day interactive course, students participate in activities designed to familiarize them with the common tools used in online courses at IUP.

Posted on 11/12/2020 12:40:53 PM

Fall Schedule for Teaching Online Certificate Course

The Office of Instructional Design Services announces fall sessions for the three-week asynchronous Teaching Online certificate course, which provides instructors with a student’s perspective, guidance on designing an online course, and instructions for using the various D2L Brightspace tools.

Posted on 8/15/2020 12:35:48 PM

Join Us for Virtual Tech Day

IUP, in conjunction with Instructional Design Services, invites you to Virtual Tech Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. All sessions will be conducted synchronously via Zoom. Virtual Tech Day is for IUP employees only.

Posted on 8/5/2020 12:58:40 PM

Reminder: Registration for Summer Academy Express

The Summer Academy Express is being offered by the Summer Academy Team starting Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24, 2020. This professional development opportunity is for IUP faculty.

Posted on 6/30/2020 12:57:40 PM

Coming Soon the Next: Hybrid on the Horizon

Discuss options and best practices with Veronica Paz and Matt Baumer on hybrid learning at IUP in this online session.

Posted on 6/19/2020 11:11:08 AM

Coming Up: Next Roundtable for Hands-on Learning at a Distance

This event, open to all faculty of IUP, highlights sharing ideas about delivering hands-on learning remotely or with social distancing guidelines.

Posted on 6/19/2020 11:00:58 AM

2020 Summer Academy for Staff Plans Announced

IUP’s 2020 Summer Academy for Staff, a professional development program designed for staff to gain new perspective and skills when using technology, organizing and planning events, and communicating and connecting with students, will begin on Monday, June 15.

Posted on 6/12/2020 2:05:54 PM

Hybrid on the Horizon

Join Veronica Paz and Matt Baumer to discuss options and best practices on how to use current IUP technology to run your class activities both online and face to face.

Posted on 6/9/2020 9:03:06 AM

Roundtable for Hands-on Learning at a Distance

Join Anne Kondo and Justin Fair as they moderate a roundtable discussion, “Hands-on learning at a distance?” This event highlights sharing ideas about delivering hands-on learning remotely or with social distancing guidelines. This event, open to all IUP faculty, will be offered three times over the summer: Thursday, June 11; Thursday, June 25; and Thursday, July 16.

Posted on 6/9/2020 8:10:15 AM

Staff Professional Development Sessions

The Summer Academy Team presents a series of professional development programs designed to help staff gain new perspectives and skills in using technology, organizing and planning events, and providing support to students. These sessions will be offered via Zoom, and you will need to preregister.

Posted on 6/8/2020 5:09:44 PM

Hands-On Learning at a Distance?

Join us for a roundtable discussion for sharing ideas about delivering hands-on learning remotely or with social distancing guidelines. This discussion is open to all faculty of IUP, and is intended for faculty teaching in fields where labs, studios,and clinical experiences form a significant component of learning.

Posted on 5/29/2020 1:18:51 PM

Zoom Security Updates: New Security Icon

Hosts and co-hosts can restrict participants’ ability to several features using the new Security icon.

Posted on 4/10/2020 10:44:26 AM

Ready for More: Zoom and D2L Features

Instructional Design Services invites faculty, managers, and staff to join us to learn additional features and settings of D2L Brightspace and Zoom as you continue to remotely deliver instruction. Our list of offerings will be updated frequently with additional topics and sessions offered via Zoom.

Posted on 4/8/2020 1:17:05 PM

D2L Offering Webinar: Come Together to Learn Together

Moving to online instruction during our current circumstances can seem overwhelming. To that end, starting the week of March 23, D2L is launching a Come Together to Learn Together webinar series offering various educational insights on common challenges during this uncertain time.

Posted on 3/22/2020 7:02:46 PM

Teaching Online Certificate Course Being Offered by Instructional Design Services

Instructional Design Services is offering sessions for the Teaching Online Certificate Course in April, May, July, and August. If you complete your chosen session, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Posted on 2/29/2020 10:50:44 AM

Tech Day This Wednesday, January 15

Faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to join us for many creativesessions in all manner of technology. We have several tracks that provideeducation and IUP services sessions. There is no charge for attendance and nopreregistration.

Posted on 1/13/2020 1:34:46 PM

Tech Day Only a Week Away on January 15

You are cordiallyinvited to join us at Tech Day for many creative sessions in all manner of technology. Wehave several tracks that provide education and IUP services sessions. There isno charge for attendance and no preregistration.

Posted on 1/7/2020 11:34:44 AM

Tech Day is Coming: January 15

All are invited to attend the 18th Tech Day on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Sessions will cover a broad spectrum oftechnology-related topics geared to inform and illustratewhat technologies are available to the IUP community. There is no charge forattendance, and no preregistration is required.

Posted on 12/14/2019 9:42:56 AM

Don't Forget: Tech Day is Coming Soon

The 18th Tech Dayis on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 (the week before the beginning of the fallsemester).Sessions cover a broad spectrum of technology-related topics, geared to inform and illustrate what technologies are available to all of the IUP community. There is no charge for attendance.

Posted on 12/5/2019 11:07:07 AM

D2L Brightspace Boot Camp: Still Time to Register!

There is still time to register for the D2L Brightspace Boot Camp, November 26–27, 2019.

Posted on 11/20/2019 11:48:52 AM

Call for Proposals: College Technology Day on January 15, 2020

We encourage you to submit a proposal for the upcoming Tech Day. All technology-related proposals are welcome!

Posted on 11/12/2019 10:27:57 AM

Opportunity for the D2L Boot Camp

Instructional Design Services will be holding a D2L Boot Camp during Thanksgiving Break.

Posted on 11/12/2019 10:10:21 AM

Call for Proposals: Present for Tech Day on January 15

Please considersharing your expertise and submitting a brief proposal for TechDay on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. We need you to make this day fun, productive, and beneficial for allwho attend. Share your expertise and collaborate with your colleagues. Submissions are due by Friday, December 13,2019.

Posted on 10/28/2019 10:12:21 AM

D2L Brightspace Boot Camp Reminder

We wanted to remind you of the opportunity to attend the 2019 D2L Brightspace Boot Camp to be held November 26 and 27, 2019, offered by Instructional Design Services. Register now!

Posted on 10/28/2019 10:08:14 AM

Call for Proposals is Open for Tech Day Scheduled for January 15, 2020

The College of Education and Communications' 18th "Tech Day" is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2020. You are cordially invited to present and the call for proposals is now open.

Posted on 10/23/2019 2:51:00 PM

Tech Day, January 15, 2020

Save the date!You are cordially invited to join us at Tech Day on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Explore manycreative sessions in all manner of technology.

Posted on 10/18/2019 9:30:10 AM

IUP Offers Read&Write, Accessible Text to Speech Software

IUP providesaccessibility software that converts text to speech and more. Read&Write softwarefor both students and employees makes documents, files, and web pages moreaccessible. \

Posted on 10/11/2019 3:47:26 PM

2019 D2L Brightspace Boot Camp

Instructional Design Services announces the 2019 D2L Brightspace Boot Camp to be held November 26 and 27, 2019. The workshop includes discussion of pedagogically using these tools for both online and face-to-face courses. This intense workshop is designed to help new and experienced instructors build a course.

Posted on 10/9/2019 12:38:00 PM

Complete a Survey to Help Improve Tech Day

Tech Day was a success, but what enhancements can we make to improve it? Complete the evaluation survey help improve the next one, whether you attended the August 2019 Tech Day or not.

Posted on 9/4/2019 3:01:24 PM

Mini Boot Camp for Building D2L Courses on September 10 and 11

Do you need toknow how to or help to build your D2L Brightspace course? Instructional DesignServices is offering a Mini Boot Camp sessions to help you understand the fundamentals of creating D2L courses.

Posted on 9/4/2019 2:20:33 PM

D2L Brightspace Teaching Tips

This time of year, we areall so very busy that we do not always have time to participate in professionaldevelopment. Instructional Design Serviceswants to share some short video teachingtips for instructors for D2L Brightspace.

Posted on 8/27/2019 9:54:28 AM

Teaching Online Certificate Course Updates

The Teaching Online Certificate Course has been updated. Sessions dates will be announced when they are available.

Posted on 7/18/2019 2:23:51 PM

Accessible Course Design Resources Available from Instructional Design Services

See Instructional Design Services' Accessibility Assets web page for what you need to know about accessibility requirements and valuable tips on how to build accessibility into your courses.

Posted on 7/5/2019 8:50:45 AM

Tech Day Will Soon Be Here, August 21

Don’tforget to mark your calendar for the 17th Tech Day, to be held on August 21, 2019. Come and enjoy atechnology-filled day!

Posted on 6/28/2019 10:04:40 AM

College Technology Day Has a New Name: Tech Day

CollegeTechnology Day has shortened its name to Tech Day. The Collegeof Education and Communications is sponsoring the 17th Tech Day on Wednesday,August 21, 2019, the week before the beginning of the fall semester.

Posted on 6/1/2019 12:42:25 PM

Tech Day Call for Proposals Ending June 21

Tech Dayis nearly here, and the call forproposals is coming to an end on Friday, June 21, 2019. IUPis privileged to have so many talented experts, and we would love you to shareyour many creative gifts on all manner of technology.

Posted on 6/1/2019 12:40:43 PM

IDS Offers Course Review and Consultation

Summer is upon us, and, as you look ahead to your summer or fall courses, Instructional Design Services would like to offer you the opportunity for consultations.

Posted on 5/31/2019 3:24:09 PM

Brightspace Professional Development: Teaching Online Certificate Course

The Brightspace Teaching Online Certificate Course is a five-week opportunity for faculty to experience astudent’s perspective and receive guidance on designing an online course and instructionsfor using the various Brightspace tools.

Posted on 4/30/2019 9:22:42 AM

Announcing Fall 2019 Online Student Orientation

IUP is offering a free online workshop for first-time online learners or those new to online learning at IUP to prepare for the online learning experience.

Posted on 4/29/2019 1:10:53 PM

Fall 2019 College Technology Day Call for Proposals

The College Technology Day Committeeinvites you to share your expertise for the 17th biannual CollegeTechnology Day on August 21, 2019. Pleasepass this information along to any of your colleagues or graduate and doctoralstudents who may like to present a session.

Posted on 3/29/2019 11:42:07 AM

Save the Date: College Technology Day on August 21

Join us for the biannual College Technology Day on August 21, 2019, for many creative sessions on all manner of technology. There is no charge for attendance and no preregistration.

Posted on 3/29/2019 11:41:14 AM

Web 2.0 and IUP Software for E-Learning

Instructional DesignServices would like to share information regarding several Web 2.0 tools to help encourage optimal learning experiences, engage students, support effective communication, and promote problem-solving.

Posted on 3/20/2019 10:48:45 AM

Instructional Design Services Professional Development Opportunities

Instructional Design Services still has many professional development opportunities for the rest of March and April 2019 for faculty to discover different pedagogical approaches for course inclusion.

Posted on 3/20/2019 10:28:01 AM

March Workshop Selection of Professional Development Your Way

Don’t miss the March selection of InstructionalDesign Services facilitator-led workshops to learn D2LBrightspace and discover different pedagogical approaches for course inclusion topics.

Posted on 3/5/2019 11:17:53 AM

Announcing Spring 2019 Professional Development Your Way

Instructional Design Services offers Professional Development Your Way for faculty to learn Brightspace and discover different pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning.

Posted on 2/19/2019 9:21:10 AM

Coming Soon: Professional Development Workshops

Instructional Design Services is happy to provide a variety of workshops for your enrichment. The Spring 2019 Professional Development Your Way workshop schedule is coming soon.

Posted on 2/12/2019 8:43:32 AM

Detailed Session List for College Technology Day Available

College Technology Day is Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Sessions cover a broad spectrum of technology related topics. The sessions are geared to inform and illustrate what technologies are available.

Posted on 1/9/2019 8:51:22 AM

Announcing College Technology Day Sessions

CollegeTechnology Day is January 16, 2019. Sessions will cover a broad spectrum of technology-related topics, geared to inform and illustrate what technologies are available. A list of CollegeTechnology Day session titles is available.

Posted on 12/19/2018 9:49:13 AM

Invitation to Participate in Spring 2019 Online Student Orientation

Are you a first-time online learner, or new to online learning at IUP? A free online workshop for students to prepare for the online learning experience will be offered Monday, January 14, to Friday, January 18, 2019.

Posted on 12/11/2018 10:43:24 AM

Announcing Spring 2019 Online Student Orientation

Are you a first-time online learner, or new to online learning at IUP? We offer a free online workshop for students to prepare for the online learning experience.

Posted on 12/5/2018 7:43:13 AM

College Technology Day Coming Soon

CollegeTechnology Day is nearly here! Ifyou would like to share your expertise, please consider submitting a briefproposal. There is no charge for attendance and no preregistration.

Posted on 11/29/2018 8:28:35 AM

College Technology Day Offers Variety of Exciting Topics

Don’t miss the16th annual College Technology Day, on January 16, 2019. There will be a wide variety of technology-relatedtopics in concurrent sessions. The deadline for submitting proposals is December 17, 2018.

Posted on 11/9/2018 8:09:35 AM

Call for College Technology Day Proposals Extended

The call for proposals for the 16th annual College Technology Day been extended to December 17, 2018. If you would like to share your expertise, please consider submitting a brief proposal.

Posted on 11/2/2018 12:52:02 PM

College Technology Day on January 16, 2019

The College of Education and Communications will host the 16th annual College Technology Day on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Please join us for many creative sessions on all manner of technology.

Posted on 10/29/2018 8:36:44 AM

IDS Professional Development for October and November

Instructional Design Services provides a variety of professional development opportunities for faculty members.

Posted on 10/12/2018 8:10:51 AM

Instructional Design Services Announce Fall Professional Development Workshops

Instructional Design Services announces the schedule for the fall 2018 professional development offerings.

Posted on 9/24/2018 9:17:10 AM

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