August 2025 @ TLS

• Aug. 19 at 10 am – Rhody Ed Tech Essentials
  • (2 hours, Virtual) | Register
    • IThis session provides an introduction to IT Teaching and Learning and EdTech at URI, including Brightspace Essentials such as logging in, locating templates, and using tools like the gradebook, assignments, and quizzes. Participants will explore accessibility features like the Brightspace Accessibility Checker, ReadSpeaker, and ADA compliance. The workshop also covers Panopto Essentials for creating lecture videos, and offers a brief overview of additional EdTech tools including Camtasia, Snagit, and polling options.ntroduction Introduction to IT Teaching and Learning & EdTech @ URI
• Aug. 21 at 10 am – AI in the Classroom: Discover and Leverage URI EdTech Tools. TECH DAY
  • Virtual Conference (6 hours, Virtual) | Register
    • Get ready to dive into the growing AI toolbox at URI! Tech Day 2025 breaks down the coolest AI tools and platforms available today at URI. Come and explore what they do, how they work, and how you can use them.
• Aug. 22 at 10 am – Merge Course Sections: Combine sections in Brightspace
  • (30 Minutes, Virtual) | Register
    • Are you teaching multiple sections of the same course and want to manage them all in one place? Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk you through the steps to merge your course sections into a single, streamlined course.
• Aug. 27 at 10 am – Orientation 2 URI Tools
  • (2 hours, Virtual) | Register
    • The IT Orientation workshop is for new faculty and staff at URI and provides an overview of the many services and tools available, including (but not limited to): Classroom technology and AV services, support services, training, SSO login, IT tools and software, and educational technologies for teaching online.
• Aug. 28 at 2 pm – Merge Course Sections: Combine sections in Brightspace
  • (30 Minutes, Virtual) | Register
    • Are you teaching multiple sections of the same course and want to manage them all in one place? Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk you through the steps to merge your course sections into a single, streamlined course.
• Aug. 29 at 10 am – Brightspace Gradebook Basic
  • (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
    • Take control of your gradebook with confidence!
      In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to navigate the Gradebook Wizard and the Managed Grades section in Brightspace—two powerful options that, when wet up well, can simplify grading and save you time. Discover tips, updates, and best practices to streamline your workflow and ensure a smooth gradebook experience for you and your students.
      

September 2025 @TLS

• Sep. 5 at 10 am – Panopto Basics: Create lectures
  • (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
  • Discover how Panopto can transform your teaching with easy-to-use video recording and sharing tools. This introductory course covers the basics—from setting up recordings to managing your content. Whether you’re new to Panopto or need a refresher, you’ll leave confident and ready to enhance learning through video.
• Sep. 12 at 10 am – Brightspace Quizzes Basics: Create questions
  • (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
  • Build your quizzes with confidence with this session covering an overview of question types and key settings, plus a walkthrough of the Quiz Creation layout. Learn how to effectively manage availability, timing, attempts, and evaluation to create smooth, student-friendly quizzess.
• Sep. 19 at 10 am – Tracking Student Progress in Brightspace
  • (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
  • In an electronic learning environment, it can be difficult to know how your students are doing in your course.  Fortunately, Brightspace offers a comprehensive module that will help you to gain a deeper understanding of how your students are progressing, and who may need additional support.
• Sep. 26 at 10 am – Reduce Your Storage & File Size Workshop
  • (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
  • Streamline your digital workflow, reduce your storage space, and speed up your computer performance. Learn how to compress large files, manage storage efficiently, and reduce digital clutter in this hands-on workshop led by an IT professional. Bring a few oversized files (e.g., a PowerPoint over 100MB or a PDF over 50MB) and follow along to gain practical skills that improve performance and simplify collaboration.

October 2025 @TLS

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November 2025 @TLS

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December 2025 @TLS

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Video and Screen Capture

• Panopto Basics: Create lectures
  • Sep. 5 at 10 am (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
    • Discover how Panopto can transform your teaching with easy-to-use video recording and sharing tools. This introductory course covers the basics—from setting up recordings to managing your content. Whether you’re new to Panopto or need a refresher, you’ll leave confident and ready to enhance learning through video.
• Panopto Advanced:
  • Available by request
• Camtasia
  • Available by Request
• Snagit
  • Available by Request

AI

• AI in the Classroom: Discover and Leverage URI EdTech Tools. TECH DAY Virtual Conference
  • Aug. 21 at 10 am – (6 hours, Virtual) | Register
    • Get ready to dive into the growing AI toolbox at URI! Tech Day 2025 breaks down the coolest AI tools and platforms available today at URI. Come and explore what they do, how they work, and how you can use them.

More events coming for the month of October

Brightspace

• Merge Course Sections: Combine sections in Brightspace
  • Aug. 22 at 10 am (30 Minutes, Virtual) | Register
  • Aug. 28 at 2 pm (30 Minutes, Virtual) | Register
    • Are you teaching multiple sections of the same course and want to manage them all in one place? Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk you through the steps to merge your course sections into a single, streamlined course.
• Brightspace Gradebook Basic
  • Aug. 29 at 10 am (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
    • Learn the Gradebook Wizard and navigation of the managed grades section. These two spaces in your Brightspace course give you control over the grade. The nuances of the features and recent updates often can be confusing. Come and learn how to make the most of them. So that when you have set-up your gradebook you can maintain student grades with limited effort and have a smoother end of the semester experience.
• Brightspace Gradebook Advanced
  • By Request
    • Level up your gradebook management in Brightspace! This advanced session dives into bonus grade items, the flow of grades, common pitfalls to avoid, and troubleshooting techniques. You’ll also learn how to export your gradebook and apply strategies to keep grading smooth and efficient throughout the semester.
• Brightspace Quizzes Basics: Create questions
  • Sep. 12 at 10 am (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
    • Build your quizzes with confidence with this session covering an overview of question types and key settings, plus a walkthrough of the Quiz Creation layout. Learn how to effectively manage availability, timing, attempts, and evaluation to create smooth, student-friendly quizzes.
• Tracking Student Progress in Brightspace
  • Sep. 19 at 10 am (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
    • In an electronic learning environment, it can be difficult to know how your students are doing in your course.  Fortunately, Brightspace offers a comprehensive module that will help you to gain a deeper understanding of how your students are progressing, and who may need additional support.

Other Technology

File and Storage Management

• Reduce Your Storage & File Size Workshop
  • Sep. 26 at 10 am (1 hour, Virtual) | Register
    • Streamline your digital workflow, reduce your storage space, and speed up your computer performance. Learn how to compress large files, manage storage efficiently, and reduce digital clutter in this hands-on workshop led by an IT professional. Bring a few oversized files (e.g., a PowerPoint over 100MB or a PDF over 50MB) and follow along to gain practical skills that improve performance and simplify collaboration.

Orientation Trainings

• Rhody Ed Tech Essentials
  • Aug. 19 at 10:00 am (2 hours, Virtual) | Register
    • This session provides an introduction to IT Teaching and Learning and EdTech at URI, including Brightspace Essentials such as logging in, locating templates, and using tools like the gradebook, assignments, and quizzes. Participants will explore accessibility features like the Brightspace Accessibility Checker, ReadSpeaker, and ADA compliance. The workshop also covers Panopto Essentials for creating lecture videos, and offers a brief overview of additional EdTech tools including Camtasia, Snagit, and polling options.

Customized Digital Content

• Lumi education
  • Available by Request

Polling Tools

• Top Hat
  • Available by Request
• Slido
  • Available by Request
• Classroom Clickers
  • Available by Request