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
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Explore Google’s Notebook LM as a tool for organizing readings, summarizing complex topics, and supporting personalized learning. Learn how to import materials, generate structured study aids, and use AI responsibly to support research, teaching, and tutoring. Join the event on Zoom *If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department.… Continue reading Introduction to NotebookLM
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This session introduces faculty to no-cost generative AI tools that support teaching, research, and creative work. Through practical examples and low-stakes use cases, the talk explores how these tools can enhance course design, instructional materials, feedback, and scholarly productivity—without requiring specialized technical expertise. Faculty will leave with a curated toolkit and clear guidance for experimenting… Continue reading No-Cost AI Tools to Support Teaching and Creative Work
Description: This session introduces best practices for designing accessible flyers and infographics. Participants will explore the importance of accessibility in visual communication and understand how to develop content that is inclusive and usable for all audiences. The session will also cover practical strategies for ensuring accessibility in both emails and infographics. Learning Objectives: Explain the… Continue reading Flyers & Infographics Accessibility
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 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… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes
AI Jam 2026 is a campus-wide innovation competition inviting students from all majors to explore how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are shaping our lives, our communities, and our future. Working individually or in teams of two, students will submit a short video outlining the project that presents a clear idea, question, or perspective on AI. Projects may: Propose a concept or solution Examine ethical or social… Continue reading AI Jam 2026 Kickoff (In-person)
Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco Learn how to push the layout and design of your Canvas pages to the next level by using ChatGPT to create the HTML code for you. No previous experience with HTML necessary; consider this an introduction to "vibe-coding". Join this event on Zoom **If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department.… Continue reading Canvas HTML with ChatGPT
Description: This session explores the differences between Canva and Microsoft PowerPoint in creating accessible flyers and infographics. Attendees will gain insight into how each platform supports accessibility features and design workflows. It is recommended that participants complete the introductory session, Flyers & Infographics Accessibility, beforehand to build foundational knowledge of best practices for designing accessible visual content.… Continue reading Canva vs PowerPoint Design
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Creating Custom GPTs – Learn how to build your own AI assistant using ChatGPT's no-code tools. This workshop covers how to upload documents, set behavior instructions, and align your GPT with course goals. We'll also discuss ethical use and share CSUN-specific examples for teaching and support. You will need to be signed into… Continue reading Creating Custom GPTs
Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco Discover how Canvas Insights leverages data from the course learning analytics, use filters to help you spot early-alert indicators, and 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 with a different… Continue reading Canvas Insights
Instructor: Darrin Campbell Hosted with the Faculty Technology Center Get More Done with Microsoft 365 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 through file… 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 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 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)
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 Jones 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… Continue reading AI in Adobe Express
Hosted by Dr. Carmen Saunders-Russell - Academic Technology Fellow Develop clear, principled AI syllabus statements that align with academic integrity, transparency, and student learning outcomes. This session provides adaptable policy language and decision-making frameworks to help you set expectations while centering equity and student agency. Join the event on Zoom *If you require an ASL… Continue reading Transparent, Ethical, and Student-Centered AI Syllabus Statements
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
Hosted by Avo Topjian 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 your students. Step-by-step guidance… Continue reading Canvas Gradebook
Hosted by Hosted by Dr. Sheila Steinberg This session is designed for students participating in the AI JAM 2026 innovation competition. All are welcome to join the conversation on AI and Sustainability. Join this event on Zoom If you require accommodations, please contact the NCOD on campus at ncod@csun.edu. **Your Zoom link will be in the… Continue reading AI and Sustainability
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
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
Description: CSUN has a new platform for web accessibility, powered by the WAVE browser tool. This workshop will walk you through the PopeTech platform starting with your dashboard report. We’ll cover how to read PopeTech’s reports, identify action items, and use the new platform to prioritize and plan accessibility tasks. PopeTech includes support for manual… Continue reading March | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 24, 2026. This workshop for staff in academic departments will help you help your faculty prepare. We’ll cover: Summary of the ADA changes S.M.A.R.T. accessibility goals for faculty How do you even know if a… Continue reading Accessibility for Academic Support Staff
Hosted by Megan Duncan GoReact is an interactive 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 your… Continue reading Video Assignments with GoReact
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
In this workshop, faculty will explore practical, easy-to-implement strategies for improving accessibility in Canvas using built-in tools and best practices. The new tool in Canvas called "Tidyup" will be featured. There will be concrete tips shared to apply immediately to make courses more inclusive, accessible, and student-friendly. Date: Monday, March 23 Time: Noon to 1… Continue reading Improving Accessibility in Canvas: Small Changes, Big Impact
Description: In this training, attendees will learn about accessibility testing tools and methods to ensure websites meet web accessibility requirements and standards. Also, an introduction to text to speech or screen reader technology and how screen readers are essential to allow users who are blind or visually impaired to access information. Learning Objectives: Learn about testing tools and software… Continue reading Screen Readers & Accessibility Testing Tools
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 Kiara Gardea Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning to support student skill-building and career preparation. This workshop covers the basics of getting started, curating course playlists, and integrating LinkedIn Learning into Canvas assignments or extra credit opportunities. We’ll also highlight AI and career-focused courses and demonstrate how to help students use the platform effectively for professional growth. … Continue reading Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
Description: This training will cover the fundamentals of creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to apply key structural elements to ensure their documents are inclusive and accessible to all users. Learning Objectives Identify the principles of accessibility and universal design Explain key features that contribute to accessibility in Microsoft Word documents… Continue reading Word Accessibility
Hosted by Dr. Abram Milton from University Counseling Services This session is designed for students participating in the AI JAM 2026 innovation competition. All are welcome to join the conversation… Continue reading AI and Wellbeing
Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco Gain practical strategies for designing meaningful, AI-resilient assignments. We’ll review the basics of AI and chatbots, examine transparent and backward assignment design frameworks, apply Bloom’s taxonomy, and… Continue reading AI Assignment Design and Rubric
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Explore Google’s Notebook LM as a tool for organizing readings, summarizing complex topics, and supporting personalized learning. Learn how to import materials, generate structured study aids,… Continue reading Introduction to NotebookLM
Hosted by Carmen Saunders-Russell – Academic Technology Fellow Learn to create a Classroom Chatbot in One Session that Addresses Bias and Student Identity. Design and prototype a course-specific chatbot that… Continue reading Designing Inclusive Chatbots
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 March | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty
RSVP through: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TXqyNNxhL7z5Ri3CRR5PaKL0ovZlqjucC7E4IXrA87s/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true The event is both in-person and via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://csun.zoom.us/j/81160099443?pwd=dhYpFKWknFevEF7lzf1aysjmioekGp.1 Meeting ID: 811 6009 9443 Passcode: 279241 Session 1: From Saving to Spending - The Tax Logic Behind Your Money During tax season (March–April), many people think of “taxes” as a once‑a‑year task. But in reality, taxes affect your entire… Continue reading CSUN China Institute Fridays Tea and Talk Series Session 1
A campus-wide collaboration event! Presentations, panels, and workshops where students, faculty, and staff come together to learn from one another about responsible AI use in teaching, learning, research and campus operations. This event kicks off with a walkthrough of recent CSU AI Survey results Followed by breakout sessions Designed for drop-in attendance-join what interests you… Continue reading Matador AI Connect
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 ChatGPT is a flexible AI assistant that can act as a teaching partner, research collaborator, and productivity tool. This session will demonstrate how to design interactive assignments, create… Continue reading ChatGPT for Teaching & Research
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 Carmen Saunders Russell In Person (UL 30) & Via Zoom (Hyflex) Description: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into society offers transformative opportunities but also introduces substantial ethical, legal,… Continue reading Brown Bag Series – Framing Discussions on Racism, Bias, and AI
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 and quickly send tailored outreach emails. Join the event on… Continue reading Canvas Insights
Hosted by Megan Duncan Description: Learn how to edit, annotate, and add on to your previously uploaded class recordings. With the key features from Panopto’s video editor and file management… Continue reading Features of the Panopto Editor
Description: For faculty, led by a CSU faculty member. Bring your questions about accessibility; share and learn from your colleagues. Agenda to follow. Location: Zoom meeting link
Spring 2026 Open Discussion Series: Staying Human in the Age of AI When and Where Thursdays | 12:00–1:30 PM April 2 (In Person) April 16 (via Zoom link TBA) May 7 (In Person) Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall, Room 451 Overview This spring, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) continues its college-wide exploration… Continue reading Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Description: Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning to support student skill-building and career preparation. This workshop covers the basics of getting started, curating course playlists, and integrating LinkedIn Learning into Canvas assignments or extra credit opportunities. We’ll also highlight AI and career-focused courses and demonstrate how to help students use the platform effectively for professional growth.… Continue reading Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning