Campus-wide Accessible Syllabus Competition
The University unveiled an accessibility tool in Canvas called Anthology Ally. Many of you have already spent considerable effort using the tool to create accessible course materials in your Canvas […]
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Introduction to Canvas for New Commonwealth Campus Instructors
IT Learning Design (ITLD) is offering a Canvas Training for new Commonwealth Campus instructors on Zoom on: Tuesday, August 13 from 10-12 Wednesday, August 21 from 6-8 Participants will be […]
Designing in Canvas for All Learners, Part 1
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.
Writing Accountability Group
Focusing on writing can be challenging when there are multiple demands on your time. Participation in the Writing Accountability Group provides an opportunity for you to schedule time on your […]
Considering the Big Picture When Using Visuals in the Classroom
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. What if a learner can not see that picture? How do they understand the idea? What if the visual is a complex graphic or map? How do learners know what they should be thinking about when they interpret the visual? This workshop will help participants to view visuals as one component in the bigger puzzle of providing content to learners. Strategies for helping blind and sighted learners navigate the visuals in your course will be presented, along with opportunities to apply those skills to your own course content during the workshop session.
Considering the Big Picture When Using Visuals in the Classroom
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. What if a learner can not see that picture? How do they understand the idea? What if the visual is a complex graphic or map? How do learners know what they should be thinking about when they interpret the visual? This workshop will help participants to view visuals as one component in the bigger puzzle of providing content to learners. Strategies for helping blind and sighted learners navigate the visuals in your course will be presented, along with opportunities to apply those skills to your own course content during the workshop session.
Semester AI Prompt Challenge
Looking for a way to test out what AI can do for you? Join us for the Semester AI Prompt Challenge!
Enhancing Classroom Conversations: Using the Generative AI Acceptable Use Guide to Set Expectations
This session focuses on how faculty can use the Generative AI Acceptable Use Guide for students. This session will explore strategies that faculty can use to foster transparency and set […]
Designing Your Syllabus to Support Learner Success
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.
Enhancing Classroom Conversations: Using the Generative AI Acceptable Use Guide to Set Expectations
This session focuses on how faculty can use the Generative AI Acceptable Use Guide for students. This session will explore strategies that faculty can use to foster transparency and set […]
Considering the Big Picture When Using Visuals in the Classroom
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. What if a learner can not see that picture? How do they understand the idea? What if the visual is a complex graphic or map? How do learners know what they should be thinking about when they interpret the visual? This workshop will help participants to view visuals as one component in the bigger puzzle of providing content to learners. Strategies for helping blind and sighted learners navigate the visuals in your course will be presented, along with opportunities to apply those skills to your own course content during the workshop session.
Universal Design Strategies for the In-Person Classroom
Universal Design Guideline: Multiple Means of Representation, Engagement & Action and Expression When we deliver in-person courses, we often consider what content we need to cover, how we will convey that […]