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Get Started with Moodle

ASB-020 Ramapo College

Learn the basics of using Moodle 2.9  for your course, such as uploading files, adding web site links, and adding some simple text to your course page. Basic course settings will also be discussed. This course is recommended for instructors looking to transition to Moodle from My Ramapo/Luminis, or anyone new to Moodle. Pedagogy Connection: Moodle […]

3D Printing

ASB-020 Ramapo College

Have you heard of the general term Rapid Prototyping or more specifically Stereo Lithography and wondered why anyone would want to print objects from a computer? Our printer extrudes Polylactic Acid Plastic instead of chocolate or ceramic. Did you know you can print chocolate? Come see how it works, why it works, and why you […]

Introduction to Lynda.com

ASB-020 Ramapo College

Take advantage of online training available to faculty and staff through Lynda.com, which allows you to take entire courses, or individual tutorials of your choice. Choose from over 3,700 courses (Adobe, Microsoft, Moodle, Google and many more).  Video-based training is great for those with busy schedules, allowing you to learn at your computer, at your […]

Introduction to Twitter

ASB-020 Ramapo College

This workshop will explain the basics of what Twitter is all about and how you can get started. Twitter is an online social network that allows you to quickly and immediately send and receive information in 140 characters or less. Learn about sending messages, called "tweets". Learn about following other twitter accounts (individuals, businesses or […]

Technology and Pedagogy

ASB-020 Ramapo College

How can technology improve instruction? This workshop takes traditional assignments and transforms them with technology for a better learning experience. The workshop focuses on how technology can become a high quality pedagogical support. Attendees will see practical examples and learn about new technologies for the classroom. Pedagogy Connection: This workshop is centered around how technology […]

Introduction to Adobe Connect – Part 1

ASB-020 Ramapo College

This session will assist you in getting started using Adobe® Connect™ for web conferencing, web meetings, eLearning, and webinars. It will provide a brief overview and demonstration of how Connect provides digital meetings that go beyond screen sharing, enabling more effective collaboration and communication with students or colleagues. It can be the complete solution for […]

Capture and Share Your Lectures with TechSmith Relay

ASB-020 Ramapo College

This session will introduce you to the capabilities of TechSmith Relay to record lectures and presentations that can be shared with students. Capture everything that you can display on a computer screen, including PowerPoint presentations, and interactions with software or web sites. Along with the video from the computer screen, record your voice and other […]

Up and Running with Gmail

ASB-020 Ramapo College

Learn how to get up and running quickly with Gmail, Ramapo’s new webmail replacement, so you can manage your mail more efficiently. Gmail is being rolled out during the spring semester to faculty and staff, and will provide increased storage. This workshop will cover the basic and unique features of Gmail such as managing and […]

Introduction to Online Teaching

ASB-020 Ramapo College

This workshop introduces concepts and strategies for successful online and hybrid classes. The workshop covers issues related to assignments, student engagement, communication, feedback, and more. Attendees will learn best practices for online instruction and ideas for effective course design.   Pedagogy Connection: This workshop helps instructors develop and design online and hybrid courses for increased […]

Up and Running with Gmail

ASB-020 Ramapo College

Learn how to get up and running quickly with Gmail, Ramapo’s new webmail replacement, so you can manage your mail more efficiently. Gmail is being rolled out during the spring semester to faculty and staff, and will provide increased storage. This workshop will cover the basic and unique features of Gmail such as managing and […]

Collaborate in the Cloud Using Google Docs

ASB-020 Ramapo College

Ramapo's Google Docs is a web-based suite of applications that includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation tool, drawing tool and forms. This workshop will focus primarily on the word processor, where you will get hands-on experience creating, sharing and edtiting a document with others. Google Docs is ideal for sharing and collaboration, and will help […]

Introduction to Ramapo’s E-portfolio

ASB-020 Ramapo College

This workshop will provide an introduction to instructors interested in implementing e-portfolio in their courses.  eFolio is a web-based application that allows students to develop e-portfolios without needing any Web design skills. Examples of eFolio templates for both course and program-level will be shared. Pedagogy Connection: This workshop helps instructors understand and implement portfolios in […]