Inspired by a similar project at North Carolina State University, since adopted by more than 50 colleges and universities, CSUN will take targeted steps over four weeks this summer to make our web content, specifically public-facing PDF documents, more accessible. Week 4 – PDF Remediation (July 27 to 31) Finally, some content does belong on… Continue reading PDF Accessibility Tools
Hosted by Megan Jones, MA Drop in for quick, practical tips to refresh your course by using Adobe Express for assignments. Take advantage of the CSU Adobe For All award. Meet one-on-one with a subject matter specialist and an Adobe Creative Educator: Megan Jones, MA. Whether you are looking for new ideas, efficient teaching tips, or simple ways… Continue reading Tuesday Tune Ups: Adobe Express
Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 24, 2027. 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 July | Accessibility for Academic Support Staff
Hosted by Avo Topjian Are you new to Canvas? This session covers the essentials to course setup, content organization, assignments, and communication tools, facilitated by Avo Topjian. 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… Continue reading Canvas Basics
Hosted by Avo Topjian Turnitin AI Detection: What Faculty Need to Know 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. Register Now!
Hosted by Megan Jones, MA & Charles Mahoney, M. Ed. Create clean, professional audio for projects, presentations, and storytelling facilitated by Megan Jones, MA and Charles Mahoney, M. Ed. 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,… Continue reading Adobe Podcast is Here!
Hosted by Charles Mahoney, M.Ed. Want better, more reliable answers from ChatGPT? Curious about classroom and research use cases? Need tips for verification and ethical AI use? Come spend some time with Charles Mahoney, M.Ed. to learn how to get the most out of your ChatGPT experience. Learn how to use ChatGPT more effectively for teaching,… Continue reading ChatGPT as a Research and Teaching Partner
Hosted by Avo Topjian Drop in for quick, practical tips to refresh your Canvas Course. Meet one-on-one with a subject matter specialist on Canvas, facilitated by Avo Topjian. This session highlights small, manageable adjustments that can make a meaningful impact on student engagement, course organization, communication, and learning experiences. Register Now!
Kiara Gardea, MBA & Megan Jones, MA. Provide AI-resistant assignments by showcasing creative digital storytelling; build digital ePortfolios with Adobe Express with Kiara Gardea, MBA & Megan Jones, MA. Learn how Adobe Express can be used to build AI-resistant assignments. By creating an assignment in Adobe Express it can support the creation of engaging digital… Continue reading Adobe ePortfolios as an AI Resistant Assignment
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Get started with artificial intelligence in a clear, practical, and staff-centered session. This workshop introduces foundational AI concepts, campus-supported tools, and responsible-use considerations to help staff better understand what AI can and cannot do. Participants will leave with simple examples for using AI to support everyday work, such… Continue reading Staff AI Wednesdays: AI Baseline Workshop
Hosted by Kacee Williams, M. Ed. Explore Canvas New Quizzes and learn how to build engaging assessments, use question banks, and leverage auto-grading features to save time. Learn how to create effective and engaging assessments using Canvas New Quizzes. In this workshop, participants will explore quiz-building tools, question types, item banks, and settings that support… Continue reading New Quizzes in Canvas
Hosted by Faculty Technology Center Staff Learn how to record, edit, and share lectures using Panopto. Perfect for creating flexible, accessible content for your students. 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… Continue reading Lecture Capture with Panopto
