CAT Unleashed Workshops

CAT+FD introduced CAT Unleashed workshops in January 2020, in an effort to "untether" our workshops from the physical space of our offices and to make them more accessible to busy faculty. Originally, the CAT Unleashed workshops were regular, live workshops held in our usual faculty development spaces that were also made available live online. With the sudden switch to remote teaching in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all CAT+FD workshops became, in a sense, unleashed, as we began hosting all sessions online only.

Upcoming Workshops

Teaching with YouTube Learn how best to host your video lectures on YouTube and share them through Brightspace. Led by Elizabeth Hammer (CAT+FD); Janice Florent (CAT+FD); Jason S. Todd (CAT+FD, ENGL) Wednesday, March 25, 2020 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Interactive Lecturing Online Learn how to make your online lectures engaging and interactive. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD; PSYC) Thursday, March 26, 2020 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM Friday, March 27, 2020 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Engaging Students Online Learn how to get your students engaged even if they are a thousand miles apart. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD/PSYC); Dr. Jason S. Todd (CAT+FD/ENGL) Monday, March 30, 2020 / Noon - 12:50 PM Tuesday, March 31, 2020 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Recorded Workshops

In January 2020, CAT+FD began recording most of our workshops and posting to the CAT+FD YouTube Channel. Below are the workshop recordings of particular relevance to Remote Teaching and Remote Learning.

Instructional Continuity

Preparing to Teach During a Disruption

• Recorded on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
• Led by Janice Florent & Elizabeth Yost Hammer.
• Runtime: 46:11
• Watch the video of Preparing to Teach During a Disruption

Brightspace Back to Basics

The Brightspace Back to Basics workshops are short, targeted sessions that introduce faculty to the essential elements of Brightspace, Xavier's Learning Management System.

Introduction to Brightspace

• Recorded on Monday, March 9, 2020.
• Led by Elizabeth Yost Hammer.
• Runtime: 7:55.
• Watch the video of Introduction to Brightspace

Assignments & Discussions

• Recorded on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
• Led by Jason S. Todd.
• Runtime: 27:01.
• Watch the video of Assignments & Discussions

Tests & Quizzes

• Recorded on Monday, March 16, 2020.
• Led by Janice Florent.
• Runtime: 25:00.
• Watch the video of Tests & Quizzes

Meet Your Class Virtually

• Recorded on Friday, March 20, 2020.
• Led by Janice Florent.
• Runtime: 34:36.
• Watch the video of Meet Your Class Virtually