Canceled due to low rsvp. Please visit the Training Videos and Resources If you have any questions or would like to meet with a UDC staff member, you may schedule an appointment through the Bookings Appointment system or contact us at udc@csun.edu. Description: CSUN has a new pair of software tools that will improve the… Continue reading October 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty (Canceled)
Create Studio Quality Podcasts with No Experience Required Description: Learn how Adobe Podcast uses AI-powered features to make audio creation more accessible and approachable. This workshop introduces participants to tools for recording, enhancing speech, reducing background noise, and producing polished audio content without advanced editing experience. Faculty, staff, and students will explore how these tools… Continue reading Anyone Can Create a Podcast with Adobe Podcast
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Ready to move past basic prompting and turn ChatGPT into your personal department assistant? This hands-on workshop introduces CSUN staff to the power of ChatGPT Projects and Custom GPTs. Learn how to build secure, private workspaces to manage long-term department tasks, and configure tailored AI utilities that automate… Continue reading Staff AI Beyond the Basics: Building Workspaces & Custom Assistants with ChatGPT
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
This in-house tool helps us Canvas gradebook to identify students who need a nudge. Description: 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 Canvas Insights. Hosted by:… Continue reading Canvas Insights as Early Alerts and Continuity
Level Up Your Designs: Generative AI in Adobe Express Description: 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. Hosted by: Megan Jones, MA Pathways: Responsible AI in Teaching and… Continue reading Learn on how to use Generative AI in Adobe Express
Description: Social media platforms serve as powerful tools for outreach, engagement, and professional networking. However, without accessible practices, these platforms can exclude individuals with disabilities. This session will highlight the importance of accessibility in social media communications and provide actionable steps for ensuring content is inclusive and compliant with digital accessibility standards. Learning Objectives: Understand… Continue reading Social Media Accessibility
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Create polished, professional materials with Adobe Express. This workshop introduces staff to an accessible design tool for creating flyers, graphics, presentations, handouts, social-style visuals, and other campus communication materials. Participants will explore templates, layouts, branding-friendly design practices, and quick features that can help create clear and engaging materials… Continue reading Staff Adobe Express Training
Create Studio Quality Podcasts with No Experience Required Description: Learn how Adobe Podcast uses AI-powered features to make audio creation more accessible and approachable. This workshop introduces participants to tools for recording, enhancing speech, reducing background noise, and producing polished audio content without advanced editing experience. Faculty, staff, and students will explore how these tools… Continue reading Anyone Can Create a Podcast with Adobe Podcast
Description: This training demonstrates how to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance presentations with visual interest while maintaining accessibility. Participants will learn how to avoid common accessibility barriers, utilize structural elements for accessible design, and convert presentations into accessible formats such as tagged PDFs, Braille, or large print. The session will also explore tools like… Continue reading PowerPoint Accessibility
Description: Sponsored by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative In this fast-paced session, we'll showcase 8 strategies for enhancing the accessibility of your instructional materials stored in Canvas LMS. Strategies include:… Continue reading 8 Steps to a More Accessible Course
AI Basics: Getting Started with Tools, Teaching Strategies, and Responsible Use Description: Explore the fundamentals of generative AI and discover how to use it effectively in your teaching. This workshop introduces faculty to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and practical prompting techniques while highlighting CSUN-supported AI tools and resources. You'll also learn best practices for responsible AI… Continue reading If you don’t know AI Basics, now is the time to learn!
