The sessions will focus on:

• How to Understand and Use Reports from MTU’s Turnitin Plagiarism Detection System

• Managing and releasing Grades and Feedback in Canvas

• New and advanced marking and feedback tools in Canvas

This session focuses on practical strategies for creating clear, impactful visuals using Canvas and Office applications. Participants will explore how to use visual design principles to scaffold content, signpost key learning activities, and build intuitive module layouts in Canvas. The session will also cover effective slide design for different teaching scenarios (lectures, flipped classrooms, online modules), ensuring materials are accessible, consistent with MTU branding, and engaging for learners.

This session introduces you to three of MTU’s key digital learning tools: H5P for creating interactive content, ScreenPal for simple yet effective video recording, and Vevox for real-time student polling and feedback.

This session focuses on practical strategies for creating clear, impactful visuals using Canvas and Office applications. Participants will explore how to use visual design principles to scaffold content, signpost key learning activities, and build intuitive module layouts in Canvas. The session will also cover effective slide design for different teaching scenarios (lectures, flipped classrooms, online modules), ensuring materials are accessible, consistent with MTU branding, and engaging for learners.

This session introduces you to Vevox, MTU’s new platform for real-time student engagement. Designed to enhance interaction in your classes, the workshop explores Vevox’s key features, including live polling, Q&A, surveys, and quizzes. Learn how to seamlessly integrate these tools into your teaching to foster active participation, gather instant feedback, and create dynamic learning experiences. Perfect for educators seeking to engage students in both in-person and online settings, this session provides everything you need to get started with Vevox and make your teaching more interactive and impactful.

This session introduces you to three of MTU’s key digital learning tools: H5P for creating interactive content, ScreenPal for simple yet effective video recording, and Vevox for real-time student polling and feedback.

Video is one of the most engaging formats for both in-class and online learning. Whether used to flip the classroom, provide just-in-time explanations, or enrich modules, short video can enhance student engagement and understanding. Yet staff sometimes feel unsure of how to use the tools at hand (Zoom, H5P, Canvas etc..) to create accessible, purposeful, and pedagogically aligned video content.

This session builds digital competency (DigCompEdu: Digital Content Creation 3.1 and 3.2) by equipping staff with practical workflows to create, edit, and reuse video effectively.

Video is one of the most engaging formats for both in-class and online learning. Whether used to flip the classroom, provide just-in-time explanations, or enrich modules, short video can enhance student engagement and understanding. Yet staff sometimes feel unsure of how to use the tools at hand (Zoom, H5P, Canvas etc..) to create accessible, purposeful, and pedagogically aligned video content.

This session builds digital competency (DigCompEdu: Digital Content Creation 3.1 and 3.2) by equipping staff with practical workflows to create, edit, and reuse video effectively.

Built around core accessibility principles, this session will guide you in tailoring your Canvas modules to meet diverse student needs. Learn how to create materials that are clear, navigable, and compatible with assistive technologies, ensuring every learner can access your content effectively. Ideal for educators seeking to foster an inclusive learning environment, this session provides actionable techniques to enhance your practice and support all students.

This session will guide you through the essentials of using Turnitin within Canvas to support academic integrity and enhance your grading process. You’ll learn what Turnitin is, how to create a Turnitin assignment, and how to access and interpret the plagiarism reports generated for student submissions. The workshop also covers Turnitin’s submission storage options and provides strategies for using Turnitin effectively to promote originality and constructive feedback. Ideal for educators seeking to integrate Turnitin seamlessly into their workflow, this session offers practical tips to ensure you can confidently utilize this powerful tool.

This session offers practical strategies to help you design effective and engaging learning experiences for MTU's growing suite of online and blended mode programmes. Built around key learning principles, the workshop will guide you in planning activities, evaluating selecting appropriate tools and resources, fostering a sense of community among your online students , and supporting them throughout their online learning journey. Ideal for those teaching online for the first time and of use to everyone seeking to enhance their online teaching skills with actionable and proven strategies.

This session offers practical strategies to help you design effective and engaging learning experiences for MTU's growing suite of online and blended mode programmes. Built around key learning principles, the workshop will guide you in planning activities, evaluating selecting appropriate tools and resources, fostering a sense of community among your online students , and supporting them throughout their online learning journey. Ideal for those teaching online for the first time and of use to everyone seeking to enhance their online teaching skills with actionable and proven strategies.

This session offers practical strategies to help you streamline grading and feedback processes using Canvas, making the end of the semester more manageable. Focused on efficient feedback and assessment management, the workshop will guide you through time-saving tips for grading assignments, providing meaningful feedback, and utilizing Canvas tools to track student progress. Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to optimize your workflow, this session equips you with actionable techniques to simplify your grading tasks and support your students effectively as they complete their learning journey.

Start the new term with confidence by brushing up on key Canvas features and best practices. This session provides a focused refresher on the essentials of managing and structuring your modules in Canvas, streamlining assessments, and communicating effectively with your students. We’ll also highlight recent Canvas feature updates to ensure you’re making the most of the platform.

This session introduces new staff to the essential features of Zoom needed for everyday teaching and meetings. We'll cover everything from installation and login, to setting up audio and video, scheduling Zoom meetings, admitting participants, sharing your screen, and recording. This session will give you the skills needed to manage and participate in online Zoom classes and meetings.

Start the new term with confidence by brushing up on key Canvas features and best practices. This session provides a focused refresher on the essentials of managing and structuring your modules in Canvas, streamlining assessments, and communicating effectively with your students. We’ll also highlight recent Canvas feature updates to ensure you’re making the most of the platform..

This session provides essential guidance for new lecturing staff embarking on their teaching journey at MTU. Focused on the fundamentals of Canvas and Zoom, the workshop offers practical strategies to help you navigate these key platforms with confidence. You'll learn how to set up your course materials, manage virtual classrooms effectively, engage students through interactive tools, and troubleshoot common challenges. Perfect for those new to lecturing, this session equips you with the foundational skills to succeed in your teaching role and create meaningful learning experiences for your students.