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) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 898 5500 6864 Passcode: 312758 May 7 (In Person) Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall, Room 451 Overview This spring, the College of Social… 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… Continue reading Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Description: Join us to learn more about ePortfolios and how to incorporate them into your classes. Meet with our ePortfolio Coordinator as they highlight the ways ePortfolios can be used to help your… 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.… Continue reading Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Learn how to create engaging, accessible lecture videos using Panopto. In this workshop, faculty will explore how to record, edit, and enhance videos with simple tools such as trimming, adding… Continue reading Creating, Editing, and Enhancing Lecture Videos with Panopto
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… Continue reading Social Media 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.… Continue reading Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Hosted by Avo Topjian 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… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes
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
Hosted by Megan Duncan Description: 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… Continue reading 5 Ways to Integrate AI into Assignments
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 April | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
Hosted by Avo Topjian Description: 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 *If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. **For Zoom captions… Continue reading Turnitin AI Detection
Hosted by Dr. Deniz Marti Description: Part I introduces the pedagogical foundations for teaching in an AI-rich learning environment. Participants will explore how students are currently using AI tools and why attempts to ban AI often fail. The session will also examine the concept of cognitive erosion and discuss how poorly designed assignments can unintentionally… Continue reading Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part I
Instructors: Dominic Little and Megan Duncan 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 students. This in-person workshop guides participants in effectively using classroom… Continue reading Classroom Technology Essentials
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: This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of creating accessible PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat. Attendees will learn how to apply proper tagging techniques to ensure PDFs meet accessibility standards and are usable by individuals with disabilities. The session also highlights the importance of preserving accessibility features during the conversion process from Microsoft Word to… Continue reading PDF Accessibility Tools
Hosted by Dr. Carmen Saunders Russell In Person (UL 30) & Via Zoom (Hyflex) Description: Data doesn’t just describe society—it reflects its power dynamics and blind spots, so AI trained on that data can quietly absorb and scale historical bias (race, gender, disability, class) into “automated” decisions 🤖. In this brown bag, we’ll unpack how that… Continue reading Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2
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 system, you can turn a recorded lecture or lesson into a prolific and engaging living document for your upcoming courses! Join the event on Zoom… Continue reading Features of the Panopto Editor – Verbit Captions
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Description: 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
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) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 898 5500 6864 Passcode: 312758 May 7 (In Person) Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall, Room 451 Overview This spring, the College of Social… Continue reading Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
Hosted by Dr. Deniz Marti Part II is an applied, hands-on session where participants redesign their own assignments using the principles introduced in Part I. Through breakout discussions and guided activities, participants will transform existing assignments into AI-resilient learning tasks that promote critical thinking, metacognition, and responsible AI use, exploring AI-integrated active learning strategies. Participants… Continue reading Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part II
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.… Continue reading Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Discover how Microsoft Teams integrates with Canvas to support communication and collaboration in your courses. In this workshop, faculty will learn how to connect Teams groups using Canvas to streamline… Continue reading Connecting Communication and Collaboration with Teams and Canvas
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 and Research
Hosted by Herbert Serrano & Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco Description: Step into the future of teaching and learning! Discover how faculty and students can team up to design custom GPTs that… Continue reading Create GPTs with Your Students
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.… Continue reading Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Description: 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,… Continue reading Lockdown Browser (In-Person)
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,… 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.… Continue reading Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Description: Join us to learn more about ePortfolios and how to incorporate them into your classes. Meet with our ePortfolio Coordinator as they highlight the ways ePortfolios can be used to help your… Continue reading Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios
Hosted by Kacee Williams 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… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes
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.… Continue reading Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
In-person in the HSI Innovation Hub and live on Zoom As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape higher education, access and inclusion must remain at the center of innovation. Digital… Continue reading Digital Equity Day
Hosted by Avo Topjian Description: 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… Continue reading Canvas Gradebook
Workshop 3: Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework Hosted by Dr. Carmen Saunders-Russell Begin constructing a structured, scalable framework for integrating AI literacy and ethics into your curriculum. This workshop… Continue reading Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework