Events and Workshops

ATS workshops support the campus in the application of technology resources available for teaching, learning, and working. All workshops are virtual (synchronous) and will be recorded. Everyone is welcome!

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Find details and registration information 
on linked pages.

Data For Teachers
Thursday, September 5  |  10-11am

Intro to Online Teaching and Learning
Tuesday, September 10  |  2-3pm 

Designing Transparent Assignments in the Age of AI
Wednesday, September 11  |  9-11am  ~or~  1-3pm

What's New With Turnitin AI
Friday, September 13  |  11am-12pm

ATS Professional Development Opportunities Overview
Tuesday, September 17  |  10-10:30am

Artificial Intelligence: The Higher Ed Perspective
Wednesday, September 18  |  2-3pm

AI Research: Student Perspectives
Monday, September 23  |  2-3pm

Canvas Accessibility & You
Tuesday, September 24  |  10-11am

Kaltura Video Quizzes
Monday, September 30  |  12-1pm

Goodbye Jamboard, Hello Padlet Sandbox!
Tuesday, October 1  |  9-10am  ~or~  1-2pm

Artificial Intelligence: The Higher Ed Perspective
Thursday, October 3  |  2-3pm

Gradescope for Grading Equity
Friday, October 4  |  11am-12pm

Qualtrics: Introduction to Survey Building
Tuesday, October 8  |  10-11am

Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Friday, October 11  |   10-11am

Affordable Learning: Integrating OERs into Your Curriculum
Tuesday, October 15  |  2-3pm

Online Course Design Best Practices
Wednesday, October 16  |  10-11am

Extended Reality (XR) in Instruction
Friday, October 18  |  2-3pm

Online Instructional Techniques
Wednesday, October 23  |  10-11am

AI Detection Tools & Strategies
Friday, October 25  |  10-11am

What's New With Poll Everywhere
Friday, November 1  |  11am-12pm

Gaining Insight into Student Experiences and Perspectives:
Student Panel Discussion on Online Learning
Friday, November 1  |  2-3pm

Community Engagement in Canvas
Thursday, November 7  |  10-11am

Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Online Classes
Wednesday, November 13  |  2-3pm

Ending the Semester Well
Wednesday, November 20  |  9-9:30am ~or~ 1-1:30pm

Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader
Wednesday, December 4  |  10-11am

ATS Professional Development Opportunities Overview
Monday, December 9  |  10-10:30am
 

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ATS staff workshops are designed to address the needs of staff and to demonstrate how ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú-supported instructional technology tools can be used outside of the classroom. Everyone is welcome!

Goodbye Jamboard, Hello Padlet Sandbox!
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 9-10am ~or~ 1-2pm

Qualtrics: Introduction to Survey Building
Tuesday, October 8  |  10-11am

Introduction to AI
Tuesday, October 8  |  1-2pm

Leveraging Canvas Commons
Tuesday, October 15  |  10-11am

Community Engagement in Canvas
Thursday, November 7  |  10-11am
 

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Personalized Learning with Copilot
Thursday, September 19 | 1-2pm

Take Your AI Skills to the Next Level
Thursday, October 24 | 12-1pm

Take Your AI Skills to the Next Level
Tuesday, November 5 | 12-1pm
 

Please note: Most, but not all of our workshops have been recorded. Follow the links below to access the workshop page where the recording will be housed, if available.

Accessibility

Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Accessibility Tools in Canvas: Anthology Ally
Best Practices for Accessibility
Blackboard Ally Accessibility Tools

Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$)

Exploring Zero-Cost Course Materials with a ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Librarian
Identifying Affordable Learning Solutions & OER Content 
Reduce Learning Costs to Reduce Learning Gaps
Smart College Savings: Adopting OERs and Affordable Learning Solutions 

Artificial Intelligence

AI Detection Tools & Strategies
Empowering Students through Artificial Intelligence 
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
The Potential of AI
Turnitin AI Indicator: What You Need to Know
Turnitin and AI: Elevating Student Writing in the Digital Age

Canvas

Accelerate Your Course Build with Canvas Layouts
Advanced HTML Page Building in Canvas
BeachBoard to Canvas Comparison
Best Practices for Canvas Organization Courses
Building in Canvas
Building in Canvas for Staff
Canvas Beginner Boot Camp
Canvas Gradebook Setup
Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader
Canvas Layouts for Staff
Canvas Navigation Basics​
Canvas Navigation Basics for Staff
Canvas Resources and Support
Canvas Resources and Support for Staff
Canvas Rubric Creation & Integration
Course Data for Faculty in Canvas
Canvas Teacher Mobile App
Creating an Engaging Online Learning Environment in Canvas
Data for Teachers
Designing Your Migrated Course
Increase Collaboration in Canvas
Leveraging Modules
MATLAB Grader in Canvas
New Quizzes vs Classic Quizzes in Canvas
Personalizing Learning with Canvas Mastery Paths
Scenario-Based Learning in Canvas
Standards-Based Learning in Canvas
Student Engagement in Canvas
Timely and Meaningful Feedback in Canvas
Universal Design for Learning in Canvas
What's New in Canvas (Fall 2024) 

iPad

Animate Course Concepts on the iPad
Course Planning & Preparation with the iPad
Creating Annotated Course Resources with the iPad
Creating Digital Whiteboards in Freeform on the iPad
Creating Videos in iMovie on the iPad
Documenting Student Learning on the iPad
Enhancing Your Workflow & Productivity on the iPad
Getting Started with Podcasting on the iPad
Getting Started with the iPad
Getting Started with Augmented Reality on the iPad
Going Further with the iPad
Personalizing Lectures with Live Video on the iPad
Producing Engaging Videos in Clips
Scanning, Organizing, & Sending Files on the iPad
Screen Recording on the iPad

Online and Hyflex Course Design

Alternative Assessment Strategies
Building Your AMI Toolkit
Collaboration During Synchronous Zoom Sessions
Ending the Semester Well: Teaching Tips in 30
Introduction to HyFlex Instruction
Intro to Online Teaching and Learning
Online Course Design Best Practices
Online Instructional Techniques
Recognizing Common Challenges Facing Online Learners

Student Engagement

Active Learning / Evidence-based Pedagogy
Best Practices for Engaging Video
Boosting Student Engagement & Understanding with Thinking Routines
Building Connections & Fostering a Positive Classroom Climate from Day One
Creating Engaging Instructional Videos On A Budget
Designing Engaging Microlectures
Engagement Framework for Online Learning
Engagement in Discussion
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion in Online Learning
Ice-breakers: A Community Building Tool
Maximizing Active Learning Classrooms for Student Engagement
Metacognitive Strategies for the College Classroom
Students' Perspectives on AI
The Connected Educator: It Begins with Collaboration

Technology Tools and Applications

Creating Engaging Learning Opportunities with Padlet
Designing Energizing Discussion Opportunities with Flip (formerly Flipgrid)
Engaging Students Using Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality
Getting Started with Zoom
Gradescope: Stories from the Classroom
Gradescope Basics
Labster Virtual Lab Simulations
Leveraging 360° Videos for Instruction
Leveraging Technology Tools for Student Success
Leveraging the ISPACE for Teaching & Learning
MediaSpace
Mobile Teaching Kit
Microsoft 365 Accessibility Tools
Microsoft Teams: Meetings Overview
Poll Everywhere Online Polling
Poll Everywhere 2.0
Producing Engaging Videos in Clips
QR Codes 101: What, Why, & How?
Streamline Your Zoom Experience
Transform Your Teaching with the Mobile Teaching Kit
Using GoReact on Student Video Assignments
What's in That Teaching Bag?

These on-demand workshops are available for viewing at your convenience. Follow the links below to access the workshop page:

Take advantage of ongoing webinars and online training offered by software companies on their products available at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú.

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Record presentations, screencasts, or add audio, narration, and visual effects with Camtasia.

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gradescope logo

Grade your online or in-class assessments more easily with Gradescope.

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kaltura logo

Create your own videos, presentations, and podcasts within Canvas using Kaltura.

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microsoft teams

Create classroom meetings and student collaboration with .

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poll everywhere logo

Get instant feedback during virtual meetings and classes with Poll Everywhere.

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respondus

Virtually lock the web browser to prevent cheating during online exams with Respondus.

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snagit logo

Grab online content or record your computer screen and make quick edits with

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Turnitin

Check for the originality of submitted student work to prevent plagiarism with Turnitin.

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zoom

Meet online for video or audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, and desktop with Zoom.

The CSU Chancellor's Online Course Services (OCS) offers free faculty programs and workshops throughout the year. Visit  for the full schedule and details.

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*These professional development programs are also offered once a year at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú.