Online Information Series “DigiTUKs – Bites of Digital Teaching”: Free Short Workshops with Experts from the eTeaching Service Center

New and tried-and-true topics related to the design of online-based teaching and virtual exams will once again take center stage at the “DigiTUKs” for the 2022–2023 winter semester. The online event series organized by the eTeaching Service Center (eTSC) at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern offers 60- to 90-minute presentations and workshops providing information on common tools such as OpenOLAT and BigBlueButton, as well as conceptual topics such as collaboration, communication, and facilitation in online environments. The series is aimed not only at faculty members from TUK and the University of Landau, but also at faculty and instructors from other educational institutions. Participation is free of charge.

The program is divided into these four areas:

  • Media: Production and Didactic Adaptation
  • Methods and tools for interaction and collaboration
  • The OpenOLAT learning platform: using and expanding it
  • Offline Teaching & Exams Now Online: Design and Implementation

With the help of the eTSC’s e-learning experts, participants will gain new insights into the diverse topics of digitally supported teaching and can share their own experiences. No prior knowledge is required.

Direct contact with eTSC staff offers those interested in DigiTUKs an initial look into the areas of expertise of the 12-member e-learning team and the consulting services they provide. If needed, individual consultation appointments can be scheduled at any time, immediately following the DigiTUKs events.

All events take place via the “BigBlueButton” web conferencing tool. The link to the room, all topics, and much more information can be found in the corresponding open OpenOLAT course (guest access available). Access the course at: www.uni-kl.de/eteaching/schulungen/online-informationsreihe-digituks

In addition to organizing the events, the OpenOLAT course also provides permanently available content related to digitally supported teaching, such as Open Educational Resources (OER). You’ll also find helpful links to other events and materials. Questions regarding the content of the respective DigiTUKs will be answered by the instructors listed in the course descriptions when you access the courses.

 

About the eTeaching Service Center (eTSC)
The eTSC supports faculty at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern (TUK) in integrating e-teaching into their courses. The eTSC team advises faculty at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern on the practical use of digital media in teaching and provides support with instructional design. By utilizing digital educational media, the Technical University of Kaiserslautern aims to expand the range of instructional possibilities and thereby enhance the quality of teaching. An overview of the eTSC’s services can be found on its website.

The eTSC received its initial funding as part of the higher education program “Knowledge Creates the Future – Multimedia Initiative RP Universities.” Since 2007, the eTSC has been located within the Distance and Independent Studies Center (DISC) at TUK.

Forquestions, contact:
Janina Köhler, M.A.
Research Assistant, eTeaching Service Center
Email: j.koehler[at]disc.uni-kl.de