Remote Recess
Take a Break with Colleagues and Learn Something Too!
Remote Recess sessions offer an opportunity for faculty to gather online and learn something new in a low-stakes, casual, and FUN way. Each session will focus on a topic (like Panopto) and a short demo, then the facilitator will open the session to Q&A. Participants are encouraged to share tips and tricks. These sessions are designed to help you decide how and when to use certain technologies and activities. Subscribe to receive Remote Recess reminders here.
TLED Faculty Calendar
For the latest events and training, please visit the TLED Calendar. To view only the Remote Recess sessions choose the “RemoteRecess” tag to view a list of available offerings.
Remote Recess Archive
Remote Recess sessions are available to view. New recordings are uploaded within a week after a Remote Recess session. Click the Remote Recess tab at the top of the page to view the archive list.
Note: To view the archive, please log in with your ACC credentials.
Remote Recess Rewind: Self-Paced Online Courses!
Remote Recess Rewind is a series of online, self-paced courses that allow Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff to learn more about tools and technologies by rewatching Remote Recess sessions, taking a short quiz, and accessing resources to support continuous learning.
Professional development credit is automatically awarded in Workday after successful completion.
Fall 2024 Remote Recess Sessions
New! Sessions will either be offered on a Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. or on a Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
All sessions are one hour long.
Exploring Collaborative Whiteboard Tools
Tuesday, September 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Are you a Google Jamboard user looking for a new tool? Or are you curious about what a collaborative whiteboard can do for your classes? Join us to learn about what collaborative whiteboard tools are available and try using one in an online class environment.
Office Hours with Zoom
Wednesday, September 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
This short workshop is an introduction to using Zoom for virtual office hours with your students.
Save Time: AI Solutions for Universal Design and Accessibility
Tuesday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join us to discover ways of using AI tools to make your course accessible and save yourself design time!
Faculty Perspectives -- Adobe Express Presentations using Text to AI features with Dr. C. Jason Vidrine
Wednesday, October 9 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Join guest presenter Dr. C. Jason Vidrine, Professor of Communication Studies and Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts Area of Study, as he shows us how he uses Adobe Express’ presentation features and text-to-AI functionality to create engaging presentation materials for his classes.
Panopto: Overview with Blackboard
Tuesday, October 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to connect Panopto to Blackboard, create quizzes, and navigate student submissions.
Getting Started with Panopto
Tuesday, October 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Panopto is a powerful tool that features video creation and editing functionality; automatic machine captioning; and effortless access on desktop and mobile devices. Join this session to get some quick-start tips for this easy-to-use tool.
Innovative Assessment Techniques: Utilizing Padlet, VoiceThread, and Poll Everywhere
Wednesday, November 6 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Discover innovative ways to employ Padlet, VoiceThread, and Poll Everywhere in your classroom to capture and assess student learning. This workshop will cover practical examples and best practices to conduct real-time assessments and facilitate meaningful student feedback.
Using AI Images for Learning
Tuesday, November 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Discover different ways to use AI-generated images for both faculty and student needs.
Navigating Discovery: Using the Library's New Search Box to Find the Best Resources
Wednesday, November 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In this discussion led by ACC’s E-Resources Librarian, Adrian Graham, we’ll explore Discover, the Library’s new search interface that supports unified searching of content from full-text databases and our local collections. Discovery provides a mobile responsive design that addresses accessibility concerns, improved relevancy rankings, embedded 24/7 chat with a librarian, and a personalized dashboard for saving results and searches. Join us to learn how to use Discovery to support your instructional and research needs.
Designing VoiceThread Activities: A Student-Centered Approach
Wednesday, December 4 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to design VoiceThread activities that cater to diverse learning preferences. Participants will review strategies to ensure all students can effectively engage with and benefit from VoiceThread assignments.
Contact
For any questions about Remote Recess, please contact Sara Schulz (sara.schulz@austincc.edu).