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Host: TBD Are you ready to eliminate grading confusion and frustration with just a few clicks? Join us for this workshop where we’ll unveil the secrets to a flawless Gradebook setup in Canvas! What’s in it for you? Navigate the nuances of assignment and quiz point values. Save time and headaches for both you and… Continue reading Canvas Gradebook Setup
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Host: Joyce Marie Brusasco This hands-on workshop shows faculty how to use CSUN’s Canvas Insights for early alerts. Canvas Insights lets faculty provide support to students who need assistance and positive feedback to students who are doing well. Register for the workshop You will need to be signed into Zoom with your csun.edu or my.csun.edu… Continue reading Canvas Insights
Host: Kacee Williams If you’re new to teaching or have never used Canvas, this workshop covers the fundamentals to get you started. Participants will learn how to navigate Canvas, upload files, create pages and modules, set up assignments and discussions, explore quiz basics, and manage the gradebook. Register for this event You will need to… Continue reading Canvas Basics
Host: Megan Duncan This train-the-teacher-to-train-the-student workshop helps faculty give students an overview of AI. It covers the background of AI and the integrity of prompting, assignment use, ethics, and caution about when students should consider using AI. Faculty will have access to the slides to use in their classrooms. This session is catered specifically for… Continue reading AI Train the Trainer
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Hosted by Dr. Deone Zell Google Notebook LM turns your course readings, lecture notes, and research articles into interactive, AI-powered workspaces. In this workshop, you’ll see how to generate instant summaries, outlines, flashcards, and even mind maps to support student learning and streamline lecture prep. We’ll also explore advanced features like audio/video overviews and collaborative notebooks, showing how they can… Continue reading Google NotebookLM for Teaching and Learning
Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco  Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works in everyday tasks. This workshop introduces simple AI concepts, shows what AI can and cannot do, and offers easy strategies for using AI safely and responsibly. No prior experience needed—perfect for anyone who wants to understand AI and how… Continue reading AI Basics
Hosted by Herbert Serrano & Kacee Williams Learn how to design and build effective Canvas rubrics that streamline grading, clarify expectations, and support consistent feedback. This hands-on workshop will walk through rubric setup, best practices, and tips for aligning rubrics with learning outcomes. Join the event on Zoom You will need to be signed into… Continue reading Building Canvas Rubrics
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Hosted by Megan Duncan  Learn how to confidently talk with your students about AI tools like ChatGPT. This workshop provides clear language, practical examples, and guidance for addressing common questions, academic integrity considerations, and course policy expectations. Perfect for faculty supporting AI literacy across disciplines. Join the event on Zoom You will need to be signed into… Continue reading Talk to Your Students About AI
Hosted by Herbert Serrano Gain a clear understanding of how Turnitin’s AI detection works, its limitations, and best practices for interpreting reports. This session helps faculty navigate AI-related integrity concerns and communicate clear expectations to students. Join the event on Zoom You will need to be signed into Zoom with your csun.edu or my.csun.edu email address… Continue reading Turnitin AI Detection
Hosted by Avo Topjian  This workshop provides an overview of building and using quizzes in your Canvas course. Topics will include: Creating questions and question banks, Assigning points, and Gradebook Join the event on Zoom You will need to be signed into Zoom with your csun.edu or my.csun.edu email address to join. If you are signed into… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Learn how to craft effective prompts that produce clearer, more accurate, and more useful AI responses. This session covers prompt patterns, refinement techniques, common pitfalls, and discipline-specific examples to help you unlock the full potential of tools like ChatGPT in teaching, learning, and administrative tasks. Join the event on Zoom **If you… Continue reading AI Prompt Engineering
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Discover the power of ePortfolios! Join us for an engaging session on how ePortfolios can transform learning and help students tell their academic and professional stories. Meet with our ePortfolio Coordinator to explore practical ways to integrate ePortfolios into your courses and see how they empower students to showcase their skills, reflect on their growth, and launch confidently into their professional lives. Join… Continue reading Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Instructor: Darrin Campbell (Lunch Bytes is a collaboration with Faculty Development) Get More Done with Microsoft 365Â is a faculty workshop introducing CSUN's core Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Loop, and Copilot AI) as a unified collaboration ecosystem. The session demonstrates how these tools enable effective collaboration with colleagues and students… Continue reading Get More Done with Microsoft 365
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Hosted by Megan Duncan  Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT have revolutionized the teaching and learning process, offering new possibilities. As educators, there is no need to fear these advancements; instead, we can embrace them to enhance our teaching practices. This workshop aims to equip you with various approaches and strategies to leverage these tools effectively, ultimately saving you valuable time.… Continue reading Save Time with Generative AI
Host: Mitchell Nagy Learn how to start recording instructional video content for your Canvas courses using Panopto! Whether it’s a class recording, lecture, lesson, or demonstration, this workshop will show you how to access Panopto as your primary video platform. You’ll learn how to sign in with CSUN credentials, record directly in your browser or via the desktop app,… Continue reading Getting Started with Panopto
Hosted by Herbert Serrano & Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco Step into the future of teaching and learning! Discover how faculty and students can team up to design custom GPTs that enhance learning, creativity, and engagement—no coding required. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll brainstorm, prototype, and publish your own AI tool to reimagine what’s possible in the classroom. This workshop will highlight… Continue reading Create GPTs with Your Students
Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco  Discover how Canvas Insights leverages data from the course learning analytics and use filters to help you spot early-alert indicators to quickly send tailored outreach emails. Join this event on Zoom You will need to be signed into Zoom with your csun.edu or my.csun.edu email address to join. If you are signed into the Zoom app… Continue reading Canvas Insights
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Instructors: Dominic Little and Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco (Lunch Bytes is a Collaboration with Faculty Development) Learn how to leverage classroom technology tools to enrich the teaching and learning experience—without getting bogged down in the mechanics. By spending less time figuring out how the technology works, you can focus more fully on engaging with your… Continue reading Classroom Technology Essentials
Description:Â In this introductory session, participants will explore essential strategies and principles of accessibility and universal design aimed at fostering inclusive learning environments. The session will highlight practical approaches to supporting the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff by creating materials and experiences that are accessible to all. Learning Objectives:Â Understand the distinction between… Continue reading Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design
Hosted by Megan Duncan Learn how to use ChatGPT more effectively for teaching, learning, and productivity. This session covers prompt techniques, verification strategies, classroom applications, and ethical considerations, helping you get higher-quality results with less effort. Join the event on Zoom **If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. ***For Zoom captions -… Continue reading Get the Most out of ChatGPT
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Description: Creating accessible videos ensures that all students—regardless of ability—can engage with and benefit from video content. This includes the integration of captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions. In this session, participants will be introduced to Panopto, a new platform integrated with Canvas and Zoom, offering features such as lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming, automated captioning,… Continue reading Video Accessibility
Hosted by Megan Duncan GoReact is an interactive video platform for providing extensive feedback, critique, and grading of student video submissions. This workshop will help you get started using GoReact and will cover topics such as creating a GoReact assignment, reviewing submissions, and providing time-stamped feedback. Join the event on Zoom You will need to be signed into Zoom with… Continue reading Video Assignments with GoReact
Hosted by Megan Duncan Join us to explore five approaches for integrating generative AI into your assignments. We will discuss a range of strategies that help promote AI literacy and fluency among students while supporting their overall learning experience. Whether you’re looking to allow AI as an optional resource or embed it more deeply into your curriculum,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Integrate AI into Your Assignments
https://youtu.be/JlrYU2mvR0w https://youtu.be/i0iuhq-W90I Dr. Cao and her students described the week-long immersive program in Wenzhou as both academically enriching and culturally significant. With guided tours of historic sites, bilingual lectures, and hands-on cultural activities—including an introduction to the city’s unique hair-embroidery tradition—the experience broadened students’ cross-cultural understanding and deepened their global awareness. It also helped… Continue reading Student Exchange Program 2025 Presentations
Hosted by Kacee Williams  This workshop provides an overview of building and using quizzes in your Canvas course. Topics will include: Creating questions and question banks, Assigning points, and Gradebook. Join this event on Zoom **If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. ***For Zoom captions - please pre-enable automated captions/transcript on the Zoom website (not the app)… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Discover the power of ePortfolios! Join us for an engaging session on how ePortfolios can transform learning and help students tell their academic and professional stories. Meet with our ePortfolio Coordinator to explore practical ways to integrate ePortfolios into your courses and see how they empower students to showcase their skills, reflect on their growth, and launch confidently into their professional lives. Join… Continue reading Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to evolve, CSUN is committed to supporting staff with practical learning opportunities that strengthen our day-to-day work and help us better serve our students and the institution. You are invited to participate in an AI Baseline Workshop for CSUN Staff—a foundational session designed and facilitated by CSUN staff, for… Continue reading AI Baseline Workshop for Staff
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney IN PERSON Workshop UL 30  This in-person workshop helps faculty use LockDown Browser to secure quizzes and exams in Canvas, while also learning how to guide students through downloading, installing, and testing the tool. We’ll walk through enabling LockDown in your course, explore Respondus Monitor options, and troubleshoot common student issues. You’ll leave with a quiz-ready setup, student instructions, and FTC… Continue reading Lockdown Browser (in person)
Hosted by Avo Topjian  Did you know Canvas can automatically display letter grades? Minimize confusion with the grades in your course by having your points or percentages automatically displayed as Letter Grades. This workshop will show you how to use this time saving function in your courses. Join the event on Zoom **If you require… Continue reading Displaying Letter Grades in Canvas
Description: CSUN has a new pair of software tools that will improve the accessibility of many PDFs: the CSU PDF Accessibility Remediation tool and the Canvas Course Accessibility Report. This workshop will walk you through a three-step approach using these tools plus your subject matter expertise to rapidly make your course materials more accessible. We’ll… Continue reading February | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty
Description: This session offers practical guidance on how to create email content that is accessible, usable, and easy to read—ensuring your message reaches and resonates with the widest possible audience. Participants will learn the importance of incorporating accessibility into every step of the email creation process, and how to apply these best practices effectively. Learning… Continue reading Email Accessibility
Hosted by Megan Duncan  Discover how Adobe Express’s AI-powered features can help you create stunning course visuals, handouts, presentations, and marketing materials. Learn to generate images, refine layouts, and streamline your creative workflow—even with no design experience. Join the event on Zoom **If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. ***For Zoom captions… Continue reading AI in Adobe Express
Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco, Dr. Helen Heinrich, Dr. Deone Zell In an AI-accelerated world, faculty play a critical role in helping students think critically with and about AI. This workshop explores practical strategies for designing learning activities that engage AI as a tool while emphasizing evaluation, bias detection, accuracy checking, and the essential role of human… Continue reading Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
