Get Started with Panopto: Record, Edit, and Manage Videos for Your Canvas Courses Description: Learn how to start recording instructional video content for your Canvas courses using Panopto! Whether it’s… Continue reading Create lecture videos to insert into your course with Panopto
Master Canvas Quizzes: Build Question Banks, Assign Points, and Manage Grades Description: This workshop provides an overview of building and using quizzes in your Canvas course. Topics will include: Creating… Continue reading Check out all the new features of New Canvas Quizzes
Description:Â 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… Continue reading September 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty
Hosted by  IT Training and Engagement Student Team: Alvaro Aragon, Sophia Hughes, and Jason Erhahon This training introduces Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Edu, Google NotebookLM, Zoom AI, and Adobe Express. Participants… Continue reading Student AI Baseline Training: Exploring CSUN’s AI Tools
Master Canvas Quizzes: Build Question Banks, Assign Points, and Manage Grades Description: This workshop provides an overview of building and using quizzes in your Canvas course. Topics will include: Creating… Continue reading As you prepare for mid-terms check out the features of New Canvas Quizzes
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
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… Continue reading Canva vs PowerPoint Design
Master Canvas Quizzes: Build Question Banks, Assign Points, and Manage Grades Description: 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 Hosted by: Avo Topjian Register Now!
Transform Course Materials with Google Notebook LM: AI-Powered Summaries, Flashcards, and Mind Maps Description: Google Notebook LM turns your course readings, lecture notes, and research articles into interactive, AI-powered workspaces.… Continue reading Do you have course reading for your students? Learn how to set up Google Notebook LM for your course materials
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Make your workday easier with practical digital tools designed for campus collaboration. In this session, you’ll learn how to streamline daily workflows, organize department projects, collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, and get more out of Microsoft 365. Discover time-saving shortcuts, sync your favorite office apps across devices, and learn… Continue reading Staff Microsoft 365 Training
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 transitioned from the Ally accessibility tool by Anthology to a new… Continue reading Enhanced Accessibility Tools in Canvas (Canceled)
We are an Adobe For All Campus. Come learn how to create polished graphics for teaching, learning, and campus communication. Description: Looking for an accessible graphic design tool supported by CSUN? This workshop introduces Adobe Express as a flexible platform for creating visual projects including infographics, flyers, posters, slide decks, and social-style graphics. Participants will… Continue reading Learn how to design graphics and interactive slideshows with the New Adobe Express
Description:Â The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 26, 2027. This workshop for staff in academic departments will… Continue reading Accessibility for Academic Support Staff
Hosted by IT Training and Engagement Student Team: Jason Erhahon and Alvaro Aragon This workshop introduces Adobe Creative Cloud and the creative tools available to CSUN students. Participants will learn… Continue reading Student Adobe Creative Cloud Training: Create, Design, and Communicate
Hosted by the IT Training and Engagement Student Team: Alvaro Aragon, Sophia Hughes, and Jason Erhahon Prepare for midterms with technology tools that can serve as your study partners! This… Continue reading Student Midterm Prep: Technology Resources for Student Success
Learn Practical Tips on AI & Academic Use Cases Description: 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. Hosted by: Charles Mahoney, M. Ed. Pathways: Multi-Media and Interactive Teaching with Technology … Continue reading Curious about AI? Learn How to Get the Most out of ChatGPT
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… Continue reading October | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
Learn Practical Tips for Canvas Analytics Description: Canvas Course Analytics helps faculty review course grades, student activity, participation, submission status, and communication patterns through interactive graphs, tables, and downloadable reports Hosted by: Herbert Serrano, MLIS Pathways: Informed Teaching with Course Data Register Now!
Provide AI-resistant assignments by showcasing creative digital storytelling; build digital ePortfolios with Adobe Express. Learn how Adobe Express can be used to build AI-resistant assignments. By creating an assignment in… Continue reading Adobe ePortfolios
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Dr. Brusasco and Megan Jones, M.Ed. This faculty-focused workshop will demonstrate how Microsoft 365 can support teaching, research, service, and everyday work. Participants will explore practical uses of Teams, OneDrive, shared files, collaborative editing, and other Microsoft 365 tools to streamline communication, collaborate with colleagues and students. Faculty… Continue reading Microsoft 365 Faculty Training
Description: Sponsored by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative An important component of designing and building an online or hybrid course is to ensure that the instructional materials are accessible for… Continue reading Accessible Instructional Materials Webinar
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… 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:Â 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: Creating an accessible course syllabus. Sharing Library holdings with students using Reading List. Cleaning up old/unused course files using TidyUP. Leveraging remediation services from ITS.… Continue reading 8 Steps to a More Accessible Course