Panopto - Organizing and Tracking: Folders, Reference Copies & Video Analytics

Thursday, July 24, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

This session helps faculty organize their Panopto content and track how students engage with videos. You will learn how to create and manage course folders, use reference copies to share content across multiple courses, and analyze video statistics to monitor student viewing patterns and engagement. Topics include: Sharing folders with classes or individuals, Utilizing reference copies and why they matter, Accessing and interpreting viewer data and engagement statistics.

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Panopto Basics: Creating and Sharing Videos

Monday, August 4, 2025
1:30pm - 2:30pm

This session introduces the core features of Panopto, including how to create, edit, and share videos using Panopto Capture. You will learn how to access and use Panopto Capture, record and edit videos, and upload them to the platform. The session also includes guidance on sharing video content securely with students and integrating Panopto into your teaching with ease. Topics covered: Logging in and launching Panopto Capture, Recording a basic video, Editing and saving recordings, Sharing video links and managing permissions.

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Using Panopto in Canvas: Quizzes, Assignments, and Student Videos

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
1:30pm - 2:30pm

This session covers how to enhance interactivity in your Canvas course using Panopto. You will learn how to create and embed Panopto quizzes in Canvas, link quiz results to the gradebook, and set up video assignments that allow students to submit their own recordings. The session also demonstrates how to review student-submitted videos and analyze quiz performance data. Topics include: Adding a quiz to a Panopto video, Linking video quizzes to the Canvas gradebook, Setting up a Canvas assignment for student video submissions, Viewing quiz and assignment results.

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Panopto - Organizing and Tracking: Folders, Reference Copies & Video Analytics

Friday, August 8, 2025
1:30pm - 2:30pm

This session helps faculty organize their Panopto content and track how students engage with videos. You will learn how to create and manage course folders, use reference copies to share content across multiple courses, and analyze video statistics to monitor student viewing patterns and engagement. Topics include: Sharing folders with classes or individuals, Utilizing reference copies and why they matter, Accessing and interpreting viewer data and engagement statistics.

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AI - What is all the hype?

Presented by Rebecca Burgner, Kathleen Gabana, Ronnie Hess

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

This session offers a foundational introduction to artificial intelligence, including what AI is, how machine learning and generative AI work, and key terms like MonarchMind, ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs). Participants will explore popular AI tools-such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Canva AI, Grammarly, and Perplexity AI-through live demonstrations. The session also examines how AI is transforming higher education, with real-world examples of content creation, tutoring, grading, and administrative support. Finally, we'll consider the advantages and disadvantages of AI in education, including its impact on equity, efficiency, creativity, bias, over-reliance, and academic integrity.

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Introduction to MonarchMind

Presented by John Pratt

Thursday, September 25, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

This session provides an overview of MonarchMind (AI), including what it is and how it works. Participants will explore practical ways it can be used in educational and professional settings, while also examining key concerns around data protection and privacy.

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Embracing and Implementing AI in Teaching and Learning

Presented by Chris Nickels, Smruti Shah, Melissa Ferguson

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

This session explores the growing importance of AI skills in today's job market and the ethical considerations surrounding their use in academic settings. Participants will examine how AI (e.g., MonarchMind) can enhance teaching practices, support diverse learners, and serve as a valuable tool for student success. Real-world examples will illustrate how educators are integrating AI to improve learning outcomes while maintaining academic integrity.

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Research and Monarch Mind: Leveraging AI in Research: Balancing Innovation with Integrity

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

This session explores how MonarchMind can support research productivity while maintaining high standards of academic ethics.

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Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI: Staying Current, Teaching with Purpose

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Artificial intelligence reshapes how educators design, deliver, and evaluate learning. This session offers a critical update on current AI developments with direct implications for higher education teaching. Faculty will explore emerging practices, practical strategies, and guiding principles for maintaining high-quality, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environments.

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How Are Students Using AI?

Presented by Dongli Zhang, Kristyn Rose

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

In this student-led presentation or pre-recorded video, learners share how they use AI tools (e.g., MonarchMind) for studying, learning, and completing assignments. The session highlights both the creative potential and ethical dilemmas students face when using AI. An optional interactive component invites discussion or Q&A around how these insights impact academic expectations and classroom practices.

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Faculty Panel: Embracing AI in Teaching

Presented by Kenyon Gannon, Deborah Norris, Rebecca Burgner, Faculty Guests

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Faculty from various disciplines share their journeys integrating AI into their teaching. Learn how they got started, what strategies succeeded or fell short, key lessons learned, and practical advice for colleagues interested in exploring AI in their own classrooms.

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Panopto - Organizing and Tracking: Folders, Reference Copies & Video Analytics

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
2:30pm - 3:30pm

This session helps faculty organize their Panopto content and track how students engage with videos. You will learn how to create and manage course folders, use reference copies to share content across multiple courses, and analyze video statistics to monitor student viewing patterns and engagement. Topics include: Sharing folders with classes or individuals, Utilizing reference copies and why they matter, Accessing and interpreting viewer data and engagement statistics.

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Using Panopto in Canvas: Quizzes, Assignments, and Student Videos

Friday, July 11, 2025
1:30pm - 2:30pm

This session covers how to enhance interactivity in your Canvas course using Panopto. You will learn how to create and embed Panopto quizzes in Canvas, link quiz results to the gradebook, and set up video assignments that allow students to submit their own recordings. The session also demonstrates how to review student-submitted videos and analyze quiz performance data. Topics include: Adding a quiz to a Panopto video, Linking video quizzes to the Canvas gradebook, Setting up a Canvas assignment for student video submissions, Viewing quiz and assignment results.

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Using Panopto in Canvas: Quizzes, Assignments, and Student Videos

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

This session covers how to enhance interactivity in your Canvas course using Panopto. You will learn how to create and embed Panopto quizzes in Canvas, link quiz results to the gradebook, and set up video assignments that allow students to submit their own recordings. The session also demonstrates how to review student-submitted videos and analyze quiz performance data. Topics include: Adding a quiz to a Panopto video, Linking video quizzes to the Canvas gradebook, Setting up a Canvas assignment for student video submissions, Viewing quiz and assignment results.

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Panopto Basics: Creating and Sharing Videos

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
1:30pm - 2:30pm

This session introduces the core features of Panopto, including how to create, edit, and share videos using Panopto Capture. You will learn how to access and use Panopto Capture, record and edit videos, and upload them to the platform. The session also includes guidance on sharing video content securely with students and integrating Panopto into your teaching with ease. Topics covered: Logging in and launching Panopto Capture, Recording a basic video, Editing and saving recordings, Sharing video links and managing permissions.

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The PLUS Side of Canvas: Adding Aesthetics with DesignPLUS

Thursday, May 29, 2025
9:30am - 11:00am

Are you a Canvas pro but wish you could do more? Guess what... there is a new tool within Canvas -- Cidi Labs DesignPLUS! This tool is designed to help you create and style engaging, professional-looking course content without needing HTML or CSS expertise. Join us for this workshop to take your course "from drab to fab." We will show you how to use Cidi Labs DesignPLUS to make some small yet impactful visual enhancements to your courses. While the skills you'll acquire can be applied to both new and existing Canvas courses, this training will focus on working with existing content. Learners will explore the DesignPLUS Sidebar and Upload/Embed Image tool.

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The PLUS Side of Canvas: Adding Aesthetics with DesignPLUS

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Are you a Canvas pro but wish you could do more? Guess what... there is a new tool within Canvas -- Cidi Labs DesignPLUS! This tool is designed to help you create and style engaging, professional-looking course content without needing HTML or CSS expertise. Join us for this workshop to take your course "from drab to fab." We will show you how to use Cidi Labs DesignPLUS to make some small yet impactful visual enhancements to your courses. While the skills you'll acquire can be applied to both new and existing Canvas courses, this training will focus on working with existing content. Learners will explore the DesignPLUS Sidebar and Upload/Embed Image tool.

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AI and Accessibility (Workshop): Neat and Tidy(UP) makes a Yuje (YuJa) Impact

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

In this workshop, you will learn about how you can TidyUP your course by identifying and deleting unused or outdated content which will have a huge impact on your YuJa Accessibility score. What is YuJa Accessibility? YuJa Panorama (YuJa) is a digital accessibility platform that integrates with Canvas to help instructors create more inclusive learning materials.

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Faculty Showcase - April 2025

Presented by Brendan O'Hallarn, Program Director & Senior Lecturer, Communication & Theatre Arts

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Join us for the Online Faculty Showcase, where our dedicated educators will share their innovative approaches and recent developments in course delivery.

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From Disruption to Opportunity: Embracing the AI Revolution

Presented by Dr. Ethan Mollick

Thursday, March 6, 2025
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join Dr. Ethan Mollick as he explores AI's transformative impact on society and learn how we can embrace these innovations to drive future growth. Expect engaging, interactive elements that reveal AI's limitless possibilities.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning

Presented by Matthew Beale, Senior Lecturer in English

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for the Online Faculty Showcase, where our dedicated educators will share their innovative approaches and recent developments in course delivery.

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Introducing Monarch Mind: The ODU Chatbot

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Join us as we unveil Monarch Mind, Old Dominion University's innovative new chatbot. Discover how this advanced tool is designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences at ODU, offering real-time assistance and interactive learning opportunities. Don't miss out on exploring how Monarch Mind can revolutionize your academic interactions and engagements.

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Introducing MonarchMind: ODU's AI-Powered Platform for Faculty & Staff

Presented by Karthik Navuluri

Thursday, February 6, 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a live webinar showcasing MonarchMind, Old Dominion University's advanced, self-hosted AI platform designed to enhance student support, streamline research, and boost productivity across campus. Learn how faculty, researchers, and staff can leverage MonarchMind's secure, multi-model AI interface-including OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta's Llama 3-to generate text, analyze data, and automate tasks while prioritizing ethical AI use and data security.

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AI-Powered Research: Enhance Research with AI Methodologies

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your research skills through the AI-Powered Research Workshop, discovering how AI revolutionizes scholarly exploration.

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Taking the Next Steps: What Else Can Generative AI Do for Educators?

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Now that you are familiar with basic generative AI prompts like "Make me a lesson plan," it's time to explore the broader capabilities of this transformative technology. This webinar moves into the next stage of generative AI integration in higher education, showcasing innovative uses that extend beyond simple requests. Through practical examples and interactive demonstrations, we will explore how these tools can be strategically incorporated to elevate teaching and learning.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning!

Presented by Rachel Childs, Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Medical Diagnostic and Translational Sciences, and Andrea Jones, Master Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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AI and Accessibility: Neat and Tidy(UP) makes a Yuje (Yuja) Impact

Thursday, November 14, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

In this workshop, you will learn about how you can TidyUP your course by identifying and deleting unused or outdated content which will have a huge impact on your YuJa Accessibility score. What is YuJa Accessibility? YuJa Panorama (YuJa) is a digital accessibility platform that integrates with Canvas to help instructors create more inclusive learning materials.

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AI-Powered Research: Enhance Research with AI Methodologies

Thursday, November 7, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Enhance your research skills through the AI-Powered Research Workshop, discovering how AI revolutionizes scholarly exploration.

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Accessibility with AI

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

This workshop will explore tools that can assist in developing accessible course content. In addition to general accessibility tools, this workshop will highlight deliverable specific tools.

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AI-Driven Assessment Techniques: Innovative Assessment Methods with AI

Thursday, October 10, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Dive deeper into alternative assessments utilizing AI-driven techniques that promote and enhance student learning.

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Introduction to HPC (Workshop)

Thursday, October 3, 2024
12:30pm - 4:00pm

Dive into High Performance Computing (HPC) with ODU's Research Computing Group. This workshop will cover the essentials of harnessing aggregated computing power to tackle complex scientific, engineering, and business challenges far beyond the capabilities of a standard desktop or workstation.

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AI in Media Production: Hands-on AI Media Creation Tools

Thursday, September 26, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Experience the future in AI Media Production Demo, with hands-on AI tools for captivating media creation.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with the Division of Transformation & Technology!

Presented by Basim Matrood, Lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership and Workforce Development

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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Integrating AI in the Classroom: Practical Strategies and Student Engagement

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your classroom dynamics with our Integrating AI in Classroom Workshop, where you'll master practical strategies and ignite student engagement providing an opportunity to maximize interactivity.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning!

Presented by Cynthia Tomovic, Professor in Educational Foundations & Leadership, Mary Landon, Adjunct Faculty in Educational Foundations & Leadership, Michelle Bartlett, Assistant Professor in Educational Foundations & Leadership, and Shobha Vatsa, Lecturer in School of Cybersecurity

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Join us for an exploration into how prompt engineering can optimize the educational landscape. This presentation will offer a strategic framework that can be implemented to get the most out of Generative AI. Learn how to tailor prompts to individual learning styles, ensuring a personalized and effective educational experience.

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AI in Media Production: Hands-on AI Media Creation Tools

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Experience the future in AI Media Production Demo, with hands-on AI tools for captivating media creation.

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AI-Driven Assessment Techniques: Innovative Assessment Methods with AI

Thursday, March 28, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dive deeper into alternative assessments utilizing AI-driven techniques that promote and enhance student learning.

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AI-Powered Research: Enhance Research with AI Methodologies

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your research skills through the AI-Powered Research Workshop, discovering how AI revolutionizes scholarly exploration.

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Assess Students and Not ChatGPT: Strategies to Avoid Cheating

Presented by Helen Crompton, RIDIL

Discover how to harness Generative AI (GenAI) while safeguarding the authenticity of student assessment. This presentation explores methods to assess learning outcomes effectively while incorporating GenAI use. Concrete examples and strategies for designing GenAI-powered assessments will be shared. Join RIDIL at the intersection of education and AI to create assessments that engage critical thinking skills to measure students' abilities connected to targeted learning outcomes.

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Integrating AI in the Classroom: Practical Strategies and Student Engagement

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Enhance your classroom dynamics with our Integrating AI in Classroom Workshop, where you'll master practical strategies and ignite student engagement providing an opportunity to maximize interactivity.

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Online Faculty Showcase: Explore innovative teaching with Digital Learning!

Presented by Jon Lester, Master Lecturer in Engineering Technology, and Aaron Karp, Master Lecturer in Political Science & Geography

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Explore innovative approaches and connect with a collaborative virtual community of peers dedicated to advancing education in the digital environment.

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