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Creating Universally Designed PDF Documents

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 noticed Canvas telling you that PDF documents in your course have issues with them?  If any of these questions pertain to you, this workshop is for you.  This workshop will discuss how to create an accessible PDF document from a software program.  It will also outline some of the common challenges of PDF documents and processes to make them more accessible.   

Creating Universally Designed PDF Documents

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 noticed Canvas telling you that PDF documents in your course have issues with them?  If any of these questions pertain to you, this workshop is for you.  This workshop will discuss how to create an accessible PDF document from a software program.  It will also outline some of the common challenges of PDF documents and processes to make them more accessible.   

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Welcome to Copilot: A Commonwealth Campus Faculty Introduction

Join Commonwealth Campus Instructional Designers for an introductory demonstration and conversation around the generative AI tool, Microsoft Copilot. Register for one of the two sessions! Session 1: Thursday, April 18th (12:15-1:15, Zoom) Session 2: Friday, April 19th (12:15-1:15, Zoom) Sessions contain the same content, just offered on different days! We'll discuss... Information around Microsoft Copilot for […]

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What is Copilot? A Commonwealth Campus Faculty Introduction

Join Commonwealth Campus Instructional Designers for an introductory demonstration and conversation around the generative AI tool, Microsoft Copilot. Register for one of the two sessions! Session 1: Thursday, April 18th (12:15-1:15, Zoom) Session 2: Friday, April 19th (12:15-1:15, Zoom) Sessions contain the same content, just offered on different days! We'll discuss... Information around Microsoft Copilot for […]

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 courses!  In an effort to recognize, celebrate, and reward your accomplishments in moving the dial towards more accessible courses, we are offering a competition for […]

Teaching on the DLC Orientation: Part 1 Setting up for Success

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 […]

Teaching on the DLC Orientation: Part 2 Designing for Engagement

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 2: Designing for Engagement In the second workshop, we will explore strategies to enhance interaction, […]

Teaching on the DLC Orientation: Part 1 Setting up for Success

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 […]

Teaching on the DLC Orientation: Part 2 Designing for Engagement

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 2: Designing for Engagement In the second workshop, we will explore strategies to enhance interaction, […]

Summer AI Prompt Challenge

Looking for a way to test out what AI can do for you? Join us for the Summer AI Prompt Challenge!

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 able to:    Identify key features and tools of Canvas and their basic functions    Identify possible use cases for Canvas    Identify benefits of using Canvas    Locate […]

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.