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.
Spring 2025 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.
Previous Sessions
Blackboard Basics: Copying Blackboard Classic Courses into Blackboard Ultra
Tuesday, May 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The ACC migration from Blackboard Classic to Blackboard Ultra is coming soon! Join presenters from our Educational Technology and Distance Education teams to walk through the steps to perform a successful course copy of your current Blackboard courses into the new interface.
Blackboard Basics: Copying Blackboard Classic Courses into Blackboard Ultra
Wednesday, April 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The ACC migration from Blackboard Classic to Blackboard Ultra is coming soon! Join presenters from our Educational Technology and Distance Education teams to walk through the steps to perform a successful course copy of your current Blackboard courses into the new interface.
Zoom Foundations for ACC
Tuesday, April 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This workshop is designed for everyone—from beginners seeking foundational Zoom skills to experienced users. We’ll start with step-by-step instructions for conducting and hosting meetings, helping new users gain confidence. Then, we’ll dive into advanced features to help experienced users elevate their hosting game, enabling them to manage both small and large meetings more effectively at ACC.
Essential Adobe Express: Create Stunning Visuals with Ease
Wednesday, April 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Adobe Express is a user-friendly, browser-based tool that makes creating all kinds of visual content a breeze—from banner graphics and social media posts to infographics and student-ready handouts. With handy features like AI-powered art generation and real-time collaboration, it’s a game-changer for you and your team, helping you craft engaging visuals for your students with ease.
Sunshine & Strategy: Planning for an AI-fueled Summer with Packback
Wednesday, April 2 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Get ready to make this summer your most efficient and engaging yet! In this session, we’ll explore how to harness the power of AI with Packback to plan your summer course. Learn how to use AI tools to streamline question creation, foster curiosity-driven discussions, and provide real-time feedback—all while giving you more time to enjoy the summer sunshine. Whether you’re teaching a summer course or preparing for fall, this session will help you create an engaging and effortless experience for you and your students.
Unlocking Adobe at ACC
Tuesday, March 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Discover how to access the creative potential of Adobe’s powerful tools. Learn how to set up faculty, staff, or student accounts; see which tools are available; and go on a guided tour of the extensive resources available from Adobe to support your projects, from design to video editing and beyond.
Panopto for Blackboard: Seamless Video Integration
Wednesday, March 12 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Enhance your course delivery with Panopto’s powerful video integration features in Blackboard. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to embed videos into assignments, discussions, and course materials to create engaging learning experiences. Discover best practices for organizing Panopto recordings to ensure smooth navigation for your students. Additionally, we’ll guide you through the process of enabling students to submit and manage their own video recordings, fostering interactive and dynamic course content.
No recording available for March 12, 2025 session
Faculty Focus: Enhancing Student Engagement with Padlet featuring Angela Neidermeyer
Wednesday, March 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join Angela Neidermeyer, ACC Communications Studies Adjunct Faculty, as she demonstrates how she uses Padlet in her classroom to enhance student engagement and collaboration.
Packback Power-Ups: Save Time, Spark Curiosity, Prepare for Mid-Term Assessments with Instruction AI
Tuesday, February 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This session will help you unlock the power of Packback to save time and enhance your students’ learning experience. We’ll explore how to use Packback’s AI tools to automate feedback, create engaging questions that spark curiosity, and support your students as they prepare for mid-term assessments. Discover how to streamline your workload while fostering deeper critical thinking and effective exam preparation, all with the help of Instruction AI.
Poll Everywhere for Engagement
Wednesday, February 19 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Poll Everywhere gives you the ability to turn your synchronous course sessions or meetings into an engaging experience by using surveys to provide instant feedback, build word clouds, ask questions anonymously, or turn your class into a quiz show. In this session session, you will compete to have the highest score while trying different question formats and sparking ideas to integrate PollEverywhere into your online gatherings. Note: Participants are encouraged to come to the session with a second device, like a smartphone or tablet, for the best experience.
Panopto: Introduction to Recording and Editing
Tuesday, February 11 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; effortless access on desktop and mobile devices. Join this session to get some quick-start tips for this easy to use tool.
Padlet for Feedback, Engagement and Brainstorming
Wednesday, February 5 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Padlet is a free online tool that can engage students with questions, feedback and brainstorming. Join us to learn how you may use it for quick formative assessment, building community and finding new ideas.
Blackboard Course Copy Procedure & Best Practices
Tuesday, January 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Getting ready for the upcoming semester and not sure how to copy your current course content into a new Blackboard course shell? Confident in your skills but interested in picking up some additional helpful tips and tools? Blackboard Course Copy Procedure & Best Practices will demonstrate the steps for performing a successful course copy as well as tips for ensuring that the content is accessible to students in the upcoming semester.
Contact
For any questions about Remote Recess, please contact Sara Schulz (sara.schulz@austincc.edu).