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Webinars & Events

Click on one of the听links anywhere on this page to register for these webinars and training. We look forward to seeing you!听 听

Self-Guided Training

*狈贰奥*听 Self-Guided Training: Welcome to 香蕉视频's UCNI (Universal Course Navigation and Interface)

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
 Location: via Western Online

Description: This self-guided training is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively navigate and modify courses within 香蕉视频's Universal Navigation and Interface (UCNI) Shell. Participants will explore elements of the UCNI and learn how the shell provides a consistent, accessible, and user-friendly experience for both instructors and students. This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the Welcome to 香蕉视频's UCNI training module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.

Self-Guided Training: End of Semester Checklist

Dates & Times: Self-Guided Training
 Location: via Western Online

Description: The End of Semester Checklist self-guided training module provides online and hybrid course instructors a step-by-step reference of items that must be finalized as they near the end of the semester. The module covers topics such as releasing final student grades, requesting cross-listing, preparing for next semester鈥檚 courses, providing a link to the course evaluation, and many more! This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the training module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.

Self-Guided Training: Copyright and Teaching Online @ 香蕉视频

Dates & Times:听 Self-Guided Training
 Location: 听via Western Online

Description: The Copyright and Teaching Online self-guided training will provide instructors with information on how to follow copyright law when using materials in an online course. Participants will test their knowledge of the material covered to complete the module. This guided training is equivalent to an OTL webinar in terms of attendance. Instructors who complete the Copyright and Teaching Online module will receive a certificate and a webinar credit for retention. Participants can complete this short module at the pace that's right for them.

Webinars

*NEW* Welcome to 香蕉视频鈥檚 Universal Course Navigation Interface (UCNI)

Dates & Times:听September 18, 11 AM - 12 PM
 Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Dawn Sweet

Description: This webinar will provide a presentation that will provide the knowledge and skills you will need to effectively navigate and begin modifying your courses within 香蕉视频鈥檚 new Universal Navigation and Interface (UCNI) course shell. We will explore all of the elements of the UCNI. You will learn how to leverage customizable templates while respecting the fixed elements that enhance accessibility, consistency, and usability for everyone. A brief overview of navigating D2L鈥檚 New Content Experience will also be provided.

*NEW* Two for 26鈥� September Collaboratory听

Dates & Times:听September 23, 10 AM - 11 AM
 Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Dawn Sweet

Description: Join us for our September Collaboratory 鈥� a supportive space to reflect on your Two for 26 progress and get ready for what鈥檚 next! This month鈥檚 focus is on:

  • Familiarizing yourself with the UCNI and NCE
  • Reviewing development shells and requesting changes

During this one-hour session, you鈥檒l:

  • See a mini demo of this month鈥檚 tasks (as needed)
  • Have the chance for an informal faculty spotlight if someone would like to share their approach
  • Take part in Q&A and troubleshooting
  • Learn about next steps as we move into October

Come celebrate your progress, swap ideas, and stay motivated as we continue our journey toward Fall 2026!

Creating Assignments with the Western Online Assignments Tool

Dates & Times:听September 8, 1 PM - 2 PM; September 15, 10 AM - 11 AM
 Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Dawn Sweet

Description: The Assignments tool is used to create assignments in which students can submit electronic files. Instructors can see users鈥� submission times, download Assignments folders to their computer, view submissions with the document viewer, associate Assignments folders with rubrics, and return submissions with grades and feedback.

Using the Western Online Discussions Tool

Dates & Times: September 10, 9听 AM - 10 AM; September 17 , 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Dawn Sweet

Description: The Western Online Discussions tool helps you organize discussion posts. This workshop will cover the difference between a forum and a topic and how to create them, as well as how to set availability and locking options, linking to a grade item, and replying to discussion posts. 听

Creating Quizzes and Exams in Western Online

Dates & Times: September 11 , 2 PM - 3 PM; September 18, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

Description: During this webinar, participants will learn how to use the question library and create a quiz or exam. We will also cover connecting quizzes to the grade book, setting release conditions, providing special access, releasing exam scores, and more. 听

Improve Presence and Student Engagement using the Western Online Video Note and Web Capture Tools

Dates & Times: September 23, 2 PM - 3 PM; September 25, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

Description: Instructor Presence and Student engagement are areas of concern for many faculty teaching online courses. The Video Notes tool is very easy to use and can help improve engagement for students and instructors. Video Notes can be recorded within the Western Online/Brightspace Editor in announcements, assignments, quizzes, discussions, and more. The Capture web tool lets you capture full presentations from your Chrome browser. Using Capture Web, you can create both screen and mixed camera presentations. Capture Web eliminates the need for an external recording application and the necessity to upload your file to YouTube and then embed it into Western Online. This tool will simplify the process by meeting your needs, including automatic captioning within Western Online .听

Setting Up Grades with the Western Online Grades Tool

Dates & Times: September 24, 2 PM - 3 PM; September 26, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Dawn Sweet

Description: This webinar will focus on mastering the built-in grade book in Western Online. Faculty will learn how to create and edit grade items, reorder items, enter grades, create categories, and change grade book settings, including the grading system to be used, the grade scheme to be used, and more .听

Western Online Tools for Connecting with Your Students

Dates & Times: September 1, 2 PM - 3 PM; September 5, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 听via Zoom
Facilitator: Joan Nkansaa Nkansah

Description: This session will provide a basic overview of the main tools used to connect with your students from within your Western Online Course. The tools explored will include Announcements, Email, Discussions, and Activity Feed. This session is best for faculty, graduate assistants, and TAs who are new to Western Online and are looking for a basic introduction to the tools listed .听

  • Registrants will receive a Google Calendar invitation containing the Zoom Meeting link. Accept the workshop invitation if you plan to attend.听
  • Register at least 1 hour prior 听to the workshop to ensure you receive the Zoom Meeting Link and听session materials.
  • Please contact the webinar instructor or event sponsor in the workshop description with questions.
  • Registrants will be added to the OTL Webinar and Events Portal in Western Online for tracking attendance and receipt of participation certificates. They will also receive an email providing an evaluation link,
    and confirming their attendance and participation after the webinar or even has concluded.
  • Participants will be responsible for saving a copy of their emailed receipt of participation and certificates.听