Teaching with Technology Faculty Showcase
Preparing future instructors for difficult conversations
Preparing future instructors for difficult conversations is never easy, and in fully online courses the challenge becomes even greater. In this session, School of Nursing faculty Megan Stuffle and Betsy Holtel will share how they have explored different approaches with students in the Master's in Nursing Education program, beginning with discussion boards, then moving into video scenarios, and now testing a prototype chatbot that plays the role of a student.
Register for the Teaching with Technology Faculty Showcase here.
Teaching Gen Z
Strategies for today's classroom dynamics
The first in our Teaching Gen Z series, this webinar will delve into the realities and misconceptions surrounding Gen Z students (born between 1997-2012). We'll explore effective strategies to navigate modern classroom dynamics and address common challenges. Gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your teaching approach and better connect with your Gen Z students.
Electronic whiteboards
Which will work best for you?
Join us for a virtual workshop on electronic whiteboards! You'll learn about the pros and cons of whiteboards in Zoom, Teams, and Google, so you can choose the best option for your needs.
Reduce student textbook costs
Choose free Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Tired of being limited by expensive publisher textbooks? If so, join us to explore the world of Open Educational Resources (OERs)—a large and growing collection of free, high-quality instructional materials, including textbooks, lab manuals, and more.
Register to learn how OER can benefit you and your students.
The Digital Gardener AI/GenAI series
Events designed to help further your AI journey
Remaining workshops include:
October 13, 12:30pm ET
Generative AI + Research: Higher Education and Industry Collaborations
October 27, 12:30pm ET
Everyday GenAI: From Personal to Professional Possibilities
November 10, 12:30pm ET
Building the Future: Agents, Gems, and CustomGPTs
December 1, 12:30pm ET
The Students' Perspective: Student Views and Voices on GenAI
Register even if you're unable to attend, so you get access to recordings.
Canvas language markup tool
Let screen readers know that your text is not in English
Whether you just have a common phrase on a Canvas page like 'c'est la vie' or a page of content that is completely written in a foreign language, screen readers need to know that your text is not in English.
IU's ATAC developed a simple, unobtrusive, and easy to use tool that will do just that. In this workshop, Reiley Noe will give a hands-on demo of the new tool.
New accessibility webinar series
Building toward more inclusive courses
Register for each event to learn practical steps you can take now to make your materials more inclusive and enhance the learning experience for all students:
October 20, 12:45 to 1:45pm ET
Seven Simple Steps to Accessible Course Content
November 17, 12:45 to 1:45pm ET
Making Video Content Accessible: Tools, Tips, and Best Practices
December 15, 12:45 to 1:45pm ET
Sourcing Accessible Content: Supporting Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Library Tools
January 26, 12:45 to 1:45pm ET
Creating Accessible Documents with Everyday Tools
February 23, 12:45 to 1:45pm ET
Getting Started with Anthology Ally: Accessibility Made Easy in Canvas
March 23, 12:45 to 1:45pm ET
Making STEM Accessible: Visuals, Notation, and Inclusive Design
April 13, 12:45 to 1:45pm ET
Writing Meaningful Long Descriptions
GenAI Jumpstart
Fast-paced explorations of how GenAI can enhance your daily work
Come build your knowledge and get hands-on practice. Whether you're just starting with GenAI or already integrating it into your work, this event is designed to support your journey.
Topics include:
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Drafting communications
- GenAI and accessibility clean-up
- GenAI at IU: tools at IU
- Image generation with Adobe Firefly and Google Gemini
- Techniques for effective AI prompting
- Using images in GenAI
- Wellness and GenAI
A two-part introduction to Design Plus
Join us for Design Plus Basics I and/or Design Plus Basics II
Want to make your Canvas page seem a little less drab and add a little more pop to help students better grasp the content that is on there?
CidiLabs DesignPlus is a design tool for Canvas that can help you make functional and aesthetically pleasing Canvas pages.
In the first hands-on workshop, we will introduce the tool and get you started with using it to do some basic tasks.
In the second hands-on workshop, we will build upon the content of Design Plus Basics I to help you add some more advanced features to your Canvas pages.
Making Interactive Videos
An introduction to PlayPosit
Are you curious about engaging students asynchronously or embedding new forms of interactions to keep your students actively engaged? Join us for a walkthrough of one of our most dynamic and flexible interactivity tools and discover how you might begin to incorporate PlayPosit throughout your course or even just a few assignments.
Canvas updates
Learn about the newest Canvas features and enhancements
Learn how new updates affect your courses and your students. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with the latest Canvas developments.