Fall 2026 Workshops
Fall 2026 Faculty Training Sessions
Join Academic Technology Services for our upcoming professional development series designed to enhance your course design, engagement strategies, and assessment workflows. All sessions are 30 minutes long and hosted virtually via Zoom.
Streamlined Canvas Efficiency: Gradebook Mastery & Time-Savers
Short on time but want maximum impact in your Canvas course? Join this fast-paced, 30-minute session combining essential Gradebook setup with high-yield workflow hacks. Discover how to configure assignment categories, weights, and manual posting options to keep grading organized, alongside quick communication strategies and batch-editing tricks that save hours across the semester. Walk away with practical skills to streamline your grading routine and make Canvas work smarter for you.
- September 17 at 10:00 AM
- September 22 at 2:00 PM
Designing for Every Learner: Practical Accessibility Hacks for Canvas and Beyond
Just like an automatic door into a building, digital accessibility opens education to all students regardless of ability or disability. Join us for this practical 30-minute session to explore how simple adjustments can benefit everyone and ensure compliance with emerging accessibility standards. We’ll dive into hands-on strategies using the brand-new Canvas course accessibility checker, look at best practices for formatting Word documents and PDFs, and review built-in accessibility features for Zoom and Echo360. Walk away with quick-to-implement habits to help every student jump right into their learning!
- September 17 at 2:00 PM
- September 22 at 10:00 AM
Echo360 Unleashed: Interactive Poling, Analytics, and Gradebook Sync
Ready to take your video content beyond simple recordings? In this 30-minute session, discover how to transform passive viewers into active participants by integrating interactive polling questions and activities directly into your media. Learn how to track student engagement using Echo360 analytics, address learning gaps in real time with confusion alerts, and seamlessly export polling results straight into your Canvas gradebook. Join us to unlock the full interactive potential of Echo360 for your courses!
- September 15 at 2:00 PM
- September 30 at 10:00 AM
Mastering Zoom: Interactive Tools, Breakouts, and Seamless Streaming
Ready to take your virtual meetings and classes to the next level? Move past basic video calls and explore powerful features designed to boost engagement and inclusion. Join us for this 30-minute session to learn how to set up live transcripts and closed captioning, drive participation with interactive polling and breakout rooms, and manage registration links with ease. Plus, pick up pro tips for smooth slide sharing, managing video audio without glitches, and leveraging advanced presentation tools in PowerPoint or Keynote. Transform your online sessions into dynamic, accessible learning environments!
- September 24 at 10:00 AM
- September 30 at 2:00 PM
Securing New Quizzes: Best Practices for Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor
Looking to secure your online assessments while leveraging the power of Canvas New Quizzes? Join us for this focused, hands-on session designed to help you seamlessly integrate Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor directly into your New Quizzes workflow. We’ll skip the standalone app basics and dive straight into setting up secure exam environments, configuring proctoring options, managing student accommodations, and publishing your secured assessments with confidence. Walk away with everything you need to protect academic integrity in your Canvas courses!
- September 15 at 10:00 AM
- September 24 at 2:00 PM