August 23, 2005. CCNMTL offers workshops for instructors interested in learning the basics of the CourseWorks course management system. The one-hour sessions will provide an overview of CourseWorks and introduce participants to the system's rich features.

Workshops will be held in 204 Butler Library from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, except where noted.

CourseWorks Mini-Workshop
Learn the basics of course website development and how to apply technology to your teaching. The session covers the basics of CourseWorks, Columbia's course management system, and other tools.

• Thursday, September 1 (10:30 am and 12:30 pm)
• Thursday, September 1 (2:30 pm in 306 Butler)
• Friday, September 2 (12:30 pm and 2:00 pm)
• Tuesday, September 6
• Wednesday, September 7
• Thursday, September 8
• Friday, September 9
• Monday, September 12

CourseWorks Workshop: Discussion Boards
Note: Participants in this workshop must have a basic knowledge of CourseWorks
Strategies and techniques for using the course discussion board are explained and explored so that it can serve as an effective component of your course.
Learn how to manage and organize your CourseWorks discussion board.

• Monday, September 19

CourseWorks Workshop: Tests & Quizzes
Note: Participants in this workshop must have a basic knowledge of CourseWorks
Learn how to create surveys in CourseWorks that solicit valuable feedback from your students. In this session we will cover how to create a survey using the Test & Quiz section in CourseWorks and different techniques for creating an effective survey.

• Tuesday, September 20

Media in the Classroom: Audio, Images, and Video
Note: Participants in this workshop must have a basic knowledge of CourseWorks
Learn strategies for using audio, images, and video in your class. In this session we will cover some of the tools available to you, as well as demonstrate current uses of media in the classroom.

• Wednesday, September 21

CourseWorks for Language Instructors
In addition, CCNMTL will offer "refresher" workshops for language instructors who may have specific questions about using CourseWorks for language instruction. These workshops will be held in the Language Resource Center from 12:00 -1:30 pm.

• Thursday, October 6
• Friday, October 7
• Tuesday, October 11
• Wednesday, October 12

Register online or contact us at 212-854-9058 or ccnmtl-workshops@columbia.edu for more information.