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Do you use Canvas Quizzes? Check out the LockDown Browser

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

Secure your Canvas exams and support your students with LockDown Browser - including guided installation and troubleshooting help. 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… Continue reading Do you use Canvas Quizzes? Check out the LockDown Browser

A student in a CSUN hoodie uses a laptop displaying the Respondus LockDown Browser logo. The desk has a red mug and notebook, with palm trees visible in the background.

Learn how to Create Custom ChatBots to share with your students

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

Build Your Own AI Assistant: Creating Custom GPTs Description: Creating Custom GPTs - Learn how to build your own AI assistant using ChatGPT's no-code tools. This workshop covers how to upload documents, set behavior instructions, and align your GPT with course goals. We'll also discuss ethical use and share CSUN-specific examples for teaching and support.… Continue reading Learn how to Create Custom ChatBots to share with your students

A workspace for creating chatbots with a laptop displaying a chat interface, colorful sticky notes, a notebook, a “Creating Chatbots” poster, a flowchart, and pens in a cup.

Check out all the new features of New Canvas Quizzes

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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!

A desktop workspace features a computer monitor displaying a "Cell Structure Quiz" interface for a university course, accompanied by a CSUN-branded mug, notebook, and a succulent plant.

As you prepare for mid-terms check out the features of New Canvas Quizzes

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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: Herbert Serrano, MLIS Register Now!

A desktop workspace features a computer monitor displaying a "Cell Structure Quiz" interface for a university course, accompanied by a CSUN-branded mug, notebook, and a succulent plant.

Still thinking about mid-terms? Check out the features on New Canvas Quizzes

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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!

A desktop workspace features a computer monitor displaying a "Cell Structure Quiz" interface for a university course, accompanied by a CSUN-branded mug, notebook, and a succulent plant.

Do you have course reading for your students? Lean how to set up Google Notebook LM for your course materials

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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. In this workshop, you’ll see how to generate instant summaries, outlines, flashcards, and even mind maps to support student learning and streamline lecture prep. We’ll… Continue reading Do you have course reading for your students? Lean how to set up Google Notebook LM for your course materials

Collection of materials for Google NotebookLM, including a sign, notebooks with notes, sticky notes, and a mug, all creating a welcoming educational space.

Learn how to design graphics and interactive slideshows with the New Adobe Express

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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

Instructional graphic for Adobe Express for beginners, featuring steps to create content with categories, templates, and design sharing options.

Curious about AI? Learn How to Get the Most out of ChatGPT

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

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. Register Now!  

A workspace featuring a sign for "CHATGPT BASICS" from CSUN, a poster with ChatGPT functionalities, colorful sticky notes with tips, an open notebook, and a red "CSUN" banner, along with a potted plant and water bottle.

Adobe ePortfolios

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

Hosted by 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… Continue reading Adobe ePortfolios

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Create GPTs with Your Students

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

Collaborative AI Design: Create GPTs with Your Students 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

A collaborative workspace with colorful notes and a poster titled "BUILD YOUR CUSTOM GPT," featuring various headings and icons, coffee mug, and colorful markers on a wooden table.

Anyone Can Create a Podcast with Adobe Podcast

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

Hosted by Megan Jones, MA. 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… Continue reading Anyone Can Create a Podcast with Adobe Podcast

Adobe Podcast workshop featuring a purple microphone and key features like "Enhance Speech," "Collaborate," and "Publish Anywhere." Logos for Adobe and CSUN Academic Technology are present.
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