Do you have PDF documents in your course that are articles from publishers? Have you ever scanned pages from a book to make sure students did not need to buy the entire book? Do you create content in a specialized software program and convert it into a PDF to post in your course? Have you […]
Learn what the new DOJ rule and Penn State Policy AD69 mean for your teaching, what steps you can take now to prepare, and what resources can help you make accessibility less of a chore and more of a teaching win.
Join us for a 2-part series designed to guide your preparations to teach a DLC course to students at multiple campuses. These 1-hour sessions will cover the essentials from logistical processes to pedagogical approaches, and everything in between. Dec 2 at 12:00 pm. Part 1: Setting up for Success The first workshop will focus on […]
December 2 at 12:00 pm. Part 1: Setting up for Success The first workshop will focus on essential considerations for teaching a successful DLC course. Topics include modifying your syllabus for multi-campus students, scheduling Zoom meetings in Canvas, planning for weather disruptions across campuses, establishing webcam policies, assessing students at a distance, and more. Faculty will […]
Join us for a 2-part series designed to guide your preparations to teach a DLC course to students at multiple campuses. These 1-hour sessions will cover the essentials from logistical processes to pedagogical approaches, and everything in between. Part 1: Setting up for Success The first workshop will focus on essential considerations for teaching a […]
Did you know that the majority of disabled learners in your classroom have invisible disabilities that you can not see? The recommended strategies to reach these disabled learners actually benefit ALL learners in your classroom. This hands-on workshop will focus on strategies that you can use to make your course more universally designed for all learners. During the workshop, you will be able to apply your new skills to your course syllabus.
Part 2: Designing for Engagement In the second workshop, we will explore strategies to enhance interaction, promote active learning, and build community with all students, regardless of location. This interactive session includes demonstrations of interactive whiteboards, annotation tools, live polling, and more. Whether you’re new to remote teaching or looking to elevate your current practices, […]
Mark your calendars! Join us on January 7th from 1:00-4:00 to hear from students and faculty as they discuss their thoughts on the role of AI in teaching and learning. Commonwealth Connections Instructor Day will feature two engaging panels, one with students and one with faculty panel, discussing the impact of AI on education. Additional […]
A key component of learner success is course content that learners can easily navigate. By considering the design of course content in Canvas, faculty can significantly affect how successful learners are in a course. This workshop will provide participants with best practices related to course navigation, module structure, and the Canvas content editor. These strategies will help you reduce barriers for learners.
Using instructional video can increase learner engagement with course material. Video can provide alternatives for representing ideas to students, add relevance and value, and provide options to learners. This workshop will help participants to develop new instructional video that is universally designed and consider the many ways in which learners will consume video content in […]
Using instructional video can increase learner engagement with course material. Video can provide alternatives for representing ideas to students, add relevance and value, and provide options to learners. This workshop will help participants to develop new instructional video that is universally designed and consider the many ways in which learners will consume video content in […]
Did you know that the majority of accommodation requests are for disabilities that are not considered apparent? To make matters worse, that number only includes those students who choose to identify as having a disability. Imagine what it is like to struggle with a disability, but be afraid to request help for fear of judgment. […]
