Events

28/02/2025 10:00 am

I Ask, I Answer, I Acquire: Active Learning through Scenario-based Student Generated Questions and Answers

This workshop is designed for educators who are interested in adding an authentic approach to teaching and learning within their courses. In the course, participants will explore a dynamic pedagogical approach that weaves together active learning, authentic assessments, and peer learning through scenario-based student generated questions and answers. Drawing inspiration from real course examples, participants will create personalised implementation plans, collaborate with their peers to share innovative ideas, and reflect on aligning assessments with desired learning outcomes. By the end of this workshop, participants will be empowered with practical strategies to create an engaging learning environment that fosters deeper understanding and increasing student agency.

Open to NUS Staff only

26/02/2025 9:00 am

Conduct Digital Assessments using ExamSoft

ExamSoft is a digital assessment system that manages the entire lifecycle of both high and low stakes Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) assessments for the entire NUS student population. Its core functions include question banking and blueprinting, assessment authoring, delivery and monitoring, as well as scoring and reporting capabilities. Additionally, the ExamID and ExamMonitor proctoring service can be used to facilitate remote assessments. This workshop has two parts: Part 1: Getting started with ExamSoft. The topics covered in this part include: ExamSoft overview Examplify demo ExamSoft portal: Accessing the ExamSoft portal Setting default question folder Creating questions Bulk importing questions Question tagging with categories Creating an assessment with questions Previewing an assessment using Examplify Posting an assessment for your students 4. On the exam day Releasing exam password Monitoring downloads and submissions Editing posting settings Contacting technical support 5. Q & A Part 2: Scoring in ExamSoft. The topics covered in this part include: Adjusting scoring after an assessment Online grading Points or rubrics Setup graders Essay grading Check grading progress 3. ExamSoft reports Summary Report Item Analysis Category Reports Strengths and Opportunities 4. Releasing results to students 5. Exporting marks for IMMS 6. Remote proctoring ExamID ExamMonitor  7. Q & A

Open to NUS Staff only

26/02/2025 3:30 pm

Learning Analytics Dashboard Workshop

The Learning Analytics Dashboard provides an interactive, historical, personalized, and analytical monitoring display that reflects students’ learning pattern, status, performance, and engagement. In this session, you will be introduced to the different features of Learning Analytics Dashboard that allow you to see students’ demographics, how students are engaging with the different course content available, class performance in assessment, as well as identifying students who are maybe at-risk. Lastly, you will also see how the Learning Analytics Dashboard look like for the students.

Open to NUS Staff only

24/02/2025 9:00 am

AI-infused Course Enhancement Module

This two-day interactive workshop empowers educators to explore the effective use of AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, in course design. Participants will reflect on the affordances and constraints of GenAI in teaching and learning, considering how it can support and enhance instructional practices. The workshop focuses on developing AI-integrated learning assessments and activities that promote active learning, critical thinking, and deeper student engagement. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, participants will engage in constructive feedback and peer exchange, sharing insights on AI’s role in education. By the end of the workshop, participants will design either an AI-integrated activity or an AI-enhanced assessment, ready for implementation in their courses. By the end of the module, participants should be able to: Practice using different prompt engineering techniques Reflect on the affordances and constraints of GenAI Enhance the course enhancement process with the use of ChatGPT as assistant Develop AI-integrated learning assessments and activities Engage in constructive feedback and exchange with colleagues about course design and the use of GenAI

Open to NUS Staff only

21/02/2025 10:00 am

From Chalkboard to Chatbot: Scaling Up Interactive Facilitation with Gen AI

Imagine having an AI chatbot that can guide and support learning by facilitating meaningful, one-on-one interactions. These chatbots can help address different learner needs, reinforce important concepts, and encourage critical thinking through thoughtful facilitation and questioning. In this workshop, we will explore both the opportunities and constraints that GenAI has to offer, and we will tap on this understanding to learn how to create simple chatbots that can effectively facilitate learning in your domain to address learning obstacles and/or opportunities in your classroom. We will discuss strategies to integrate these Gen AI chatbots in teaching and learning where they complement and not replace the instructor. Strategies will also be shared on how to design the chatbot to develop learners’ critical thinking and metacognition.

Open to NUS Staff only

20/02/2025 2:00 pm

Feedback Approaches for Building Students’ Evaluative Judgement

In this interactive workshop, participants will explore Heron’s (1976) six feedback approaches and reflect on their own default feedback styles. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, participants will critique the effectiveness of these approaches in fostering students’ evaluative judgement within their teaching contexts. They will also have the opportunity to plan and refine alternative feedback strategies that align with their pedagogical goals. Whether you are new to Heron’s feedback model or seeking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies for providing impactful feedback.

Open to NUS Staff only

19/02/2025 10:00 am

Learning Analytics Dashboard Workshop

The Learning Analytics Dashboard provides an interactive, historical, personalized, and analytical monitoring display that reflects students’ learning pattern, status, performance, and engagement. In this session, you will be introduced to the different features of Learning Analytics Dashboard that allow you to see students’ demographics, how students are engaging with the different course content available, class performance in assessment, as well as identifying students who are maybe at-risk. Lastly, you will also see how the Learning Analytics Dashboard look like for the students.

Open to NUS Staff only

14/02/2025 10:00 am

Reflective Teaching: Gaining Insights from Mid-Semester Feedback

Mid-semester feedback is a powerful tool for strengthening the student-teacher relationship and improving teaching practices. Unlike end-of-semester evaluations, which often focus on faculty “performance,” mid-semester feedback provides an opportunity for early intervention. By gathering insights partway through the course, instructors can make timely adjustments to enhance student engagement, motivation, and overall learning outcomes. This process not only helps students feel heard but also demonstrates a commitment to their educational experience. In this workshop, you will explore effective methods for gathering and analyzing student feedback through online survey tools, as well as other technological platforms. We will also discuss other technological platforms for collecting feedback and how to use this data to create a responsive, dynamic learning environment.

Open to NUS Staff only

13/02/2025 2:00 pm

Integrating Online and In-person Active Learning through Social Presence

This workshop is designed to support faculty in effectively merging asynchronous and synchronous learning environments while maintaining an active, engaging experience. The focus will be on fostering social presence, a crucial element for promoting meaningful student interactions and collaboration, regardless of the learning mode. By leveraging the insights of two experienced faculty members, who have been implementing blended learning for multiple semesters, participants will gain valuable, practical strategies to apply in their own teaching contexts. These instructors will share lessons learned from their diverse experiences, providing faculty with actionable ideas to improve both online and in-person student engagement.

Open to NUS Staff only

12/02/2025 2:00 pm

Experiment with GenAI: Learn, Try and Apply

This beginner-level workshop introduces participants to text-based Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot. The session focuses on ChatGPT for hands-on activities, beginning with a brief demonstration to showcase its potential and offering practical tips on effective prompt engineering. Participants will engage in self-paced, hands-on practice to explore and experiment with GenAI functionalities according to their use cases. Facilitators will be on hand throughout the workshop to provide guidance and address individual questions. The workshop concludes with a reflection activity, where participants can discuss potential applications of GenAI in their personal or professional contexts and access shared resources to continue their exploration.

Open to NUS Staff only

07/02/2025 10:00 am

Facilitating Communication and Collaboration using Canvas

Building strong relationships through communication and collaboration is key to fostering deep learning in university settings. In this workshop, you'll explore how to effectively facilitate these connections using Canvas. We will examine synchronous and asynchronous discussion modes, and how to design each to promote engagement and relationship-building among students. Using the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, you'll discover strategies to cultivate cognitive, social, and teaching presence, ensuring a collaborative and supportive learning environment. We will also share good practices and exemplars to help you design meaningful discussions and collaborations that encourage open dialogue, trust, and community within your Canvas courses.

Open to NUS Staff only

06/02/2025 2:00 pm

Producing Engaging Self-recorded Videos with AI-powered Tools

AI-powered tools are available to increase the efficiency of producing self-recorded videos. Despite their availability, many faculty members are unaware of the transformative potential these tools. Join us for a two-hour session aimed at enhancing both your pedagogical repertoire and technical skills. Besides elaborating on storyboarding, we will showcase a variety of AI-powered tools, demonstrating their capabilities in enhancing scripts, text-to-voice generation, image creation, and audio enhancement. Join us for this two-hour workshop that will make also help you develop efficient workflows in your video production.

Open to NUS Staff only

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