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    • Turnitin AI Detection

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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

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    Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part I

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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

    a CSUN professor teaching AI in class.

    Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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

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    Features of the Panopto Editor – Verbit Captions

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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

    Illustration of a person working at a desk with a laptop, professional camera, and Panopto video interface.

    AI Basics

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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

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    Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part II

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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

    a CSUN professor teaching AI in class.

    ChatGPT for Teaching and Research

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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 simulations, and generate customized study materials for students, while also supporting literature reviews, drafting, and peer review simulations. You’ll also see advanced features like agent mode, multimodal… Continue reading ChatGPT for Teaching and Research

    Person using a smartphone with ChatGPT on the screen while typing on a laptop displaying the OpenAI logo

    Create GPTs with Your Students

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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 enhance learning, creativity, and engagement—no coding required. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll brainstorm, prototype, and publish your own AI tool to reimagine what’s possible in… Continue reading Create GPTs with Your Students

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    Lockdown Browser (In-Person)

    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, 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… Continue reading Lockdown Browser (In-Person)

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    Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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 students grow into professionals. Join the event on Zoom *If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. **For Zoom captions - please pre-enable… Continue reading Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios

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    Canvas Quizzes

    Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration
    Virtual Event

    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 Gradebook. Join the 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… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes

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    Digital Equity Day

    ATEC
    Virtual Event

    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 Equity Day brings together faculty, staff, students, and technology leaders to explore how we can build a digital future that is ethical, accessible, and student-centered.… Continue reading Digital Equity Day

    A group of eight CSUN students standing in front of the HSI Innovation Hub, holding electronic devices, with a glowing graphic saying "ACCESS FOR ALL" and "DIGITAL EQUITY."