Faculty and Instructional Staff Workshops

METRC Professional Development

Contact Laura or Scott to set up a time to chat about instructional technology tools and pedagogy. We can talk through teaching ideas, online/METRC resources, and get into specifics about digital tools like Playposit or Flipgrid.

Upcoming Sessions

METRC TurnItIn (2/3 @ 1:00 pm)

In this brief session, we will provide an overview of the features of TurnItIn, including the Similarity report which compares submitted work to existing content online and/or TurnItIn’s database. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions for submitting their own work and a guide for adding TurnItIn to Moodle.

METRC Panopto (3/3 @ 1:00 pm)

In this brief session, participants will practice uploading an existing video to their Panopto library. They will also compare Panopto’s features to other cloud-based video creation and storage options including YouTube and Zoom.

ChatGPT: Impact of Generative AI Chatbot on Education (3/31 @ Noon)

METRC is partnering with several faculty to host a conversation about the generative AI chatbot which has been grabbing headlines. We will present a technical overview of the tool, followed by a discussion of the implications of ChatGPT for higher education and K-12.

METRC Perusall (4/7 @ 1:00 pm)

Perusall is a collaborative document annotation tool that can be used for asynchronous class discussions connected to a text. In this brief session, participants will use Perusall from the student perspective and explore its features. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions for using Perusall with Moodle.

Please Note: METRC PD sessions with fewer than 5 participants may be canceled or rescheduled. Registered participants will be notified of cancelation by 9a the morning of the session via email.

Self-Paced Online Sessions

The following modules can be completed on your schedule and are comprised of videos, readings, quizzes, and other interactive features. These courses are designed by METRC or are third-party free courses that have been reviewed by METRC before being posted here. If you have questions while in a course/module, please contact METRC staff (cedmediacenter@ncsu.edu).

Google Classroom

This 45-90 minute module is run through Moodle and will walk participants through the basics of Google Classroom. You will enroll in Google Classroom as a student to experience different features and then complete interactive activities to try out different activities in Google Classroom. You will also see the “teacher-side” of Google Classroom and can print a completion certificate when you have finished the module.

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Google Assignment

This 45-90 minute module is run through Moodle and will walk participants through the basics of Google Assignments. You will start by considering use cases for the Google Assignments Moodle activity. Next you will submit a document through Google Assignments to see the student experience. You will also practice adding a Google Assignment to one of your Moodle sites and can print a completion certificate when you have finished the course.

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Flip (formerly Flipgrid) Workshops

This Flipgrid course from the Microsoft Educator Center will guide you through getting started in Flipgrid. You can sign in with your NC State Gmail/Unity account if you want to track your progress.
Flipgrid does not specifically integrate with Moodle but is easy to add using a share link from Flipgrid.

Flipgrid workshop listings

VoiceThread Workshops

VoiceThread regularly provides free workshops which provide educators training on how to use the tool to create lessons, discussions and assessments.

Contact METRC (cedmediacenter@ncsu.edu) for a VoiceThread account

VoiceThread workshop listings

Identifying Learning Objectives for Your Course

This asynchronous training is designed to prepare faculty in creating clear, measurable learning objectives. Learning objectives help you align your course materials, learning activities, and assessments to provide clear course direction and transparency for your students.

Reporter course

Getting Started with Moodle

Would you like to learn how to use Moodle on your own time, and at your own pace? This asynchronous, self-paced course is designed to help you become familiar with the basic functions of Moodle, while providing the flexibility of learning and exploring the features on your own.