Workshops to support teaching and learning online
Join us for virtual workshops that will introduce you to our supported learning technologies and learning design principles.
Find uniquely tailored support to help you adapt your course for the online environment and prepare you for teaching online. Our workshops are especially for instructors and staff in the Faculty of Education.
View our Events Calendar or see our full listings, below.
Events
Podcast Creation Essentials: How to Leverage Podcasting in Education
January & February 2025
Join us at LDDI’s Studio B Discovery Lab for an insightful exploration of podcasting in education. Learn about the impactful role of podcasts in teaching and learning, including benefits, such as increased engagement, and potential drawbacks. We’ll delve into important considerations for educators looking to integrate podcasts into their curriculums.Additionally, learn about cutting-edge tools like Descript for easy editing and Spotify for hosting and analytics, enhancing your podcast production. We’ll also cover microphone selection and using AI to improve audio quality and ensure a professional sound.
The presentation will also provide practical strategies for podcast success, including structuring your content effectively, preparing questions and employing storytelling to maximize your impact.
Whether you’re an educator interested in incorporating podcasts into your teaching methods or an aspiring podcaster, this presentation will equip you with essential knowledge and skills to create engaging and educational podcasts.
This workshop is available to Faculty of Education instructors, faculty and staff. FoE instructors may also bring students for a class field trip. Contact us to book!
Location: Studio B Discovery Lab – Scarfe 1009 Facilitators: LDDI Team
LDDI Drop-In
Tuesday, January 21 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Do you have questions about learning design or learning technologies? Join us in-person or online for a drop-in session offering advice about course design, course facilitation strategies, digital tools such as Canvas and Zoom, and more. Our experienced team members will answer your questions and empower you with guidance and resources for creating engaging learning experiences.
This session is open to all Faculty of Education faculty members, sessional instructors and TAs. Please register below to receive the Zoom link for the online session, or just come by the LDDI office during the in-person session and a member of our team will be happy to chat with you.
Session Times: In Person: 12 pm - 12:45 pm Online: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Neville Scarfe, Room 1008 or Zoom
Facilitators:
The LDDI Team
Partner with us!
LDDI is now offering workshops by request for Faculty of Education instructors, units and departments. We partner with instructors to share in-class workshops with their students on topics related to learning design or learning technology, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and more. Contact LDDI to learn more or request a workshop for your unit, department or class.
Here is some feedback from participants in a workshop on AI in the classroom:
“I loved it, very well-rounded, good knowledgeability from presenters.”
“Great presentation skills and answered student questions well.”
“It was very informative. Thank you for dispelling the AI ‘fear’ and uncertainty I had before.”
Missed a workshop?
See our Previous Workshops and Events. Many of our past workshops will list resources and links, including PowerPoint presentations, and more. Click through the previous workshops & events to explore!
We would love your feedback!
If you’ve attended one of our workshops previously, welcome back! We would love to hear about your experience via an anonymous and very short survey.
Your feedback is valuable and helps us tailor and improve sessions to suit your needs – we really appreciate you taking the time to share you feedback with us!