DE Workshops
Learn about online pedagogical practices and new tools you can use to improve your course(s) instruction. If you miss a workshop, look for a recording in the DEFT Video Library, which contains recordings of our past workshops. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment to learn about these topics.
Spring Workshops
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests
RSI and You: Tips for Simplifying Contact with Your Students
- Date and Time: Monday, March 2nd, 2026, at 12 PM (Registration Link)
Generative AI Meets Active Learning
- Date and Time: Monday, March 10th, 2026, at 1 PM (Registration Link)
- Date and Time: Monday, March 19th, 2026, at 11 AM (Registration Link)
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Date and Time: Monday, March 31st, 2026, at 11 AM (Registration Link)
A Template for Disciplinary Reflection in the AI Age
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Date and Time: Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 11 AM (Registration Link)
CCC Accessibility Center Global Accessibility Awareness Day Workshop
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Date and Time: Tuesday, May 21st, 2026, at 8 AM (Registration Link)
Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Dashboards
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Date and Time: Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at 11 AM (Registration Link)
DesignPLUS & TidyUP offer ongoing training. Check out CidiLabs' training calendar for registration links for the following training workshops:
- DesignPLUS Sidebar Training -- In this 90-minute training, CidiLabs will introduce the new DesignPLUS Sidebar, demonstrate how to create basic and home pages, transform some existing Canvas content, demonstrate our Sidebar’s accessibility checkers, and provide resources that will help you along the way! BONUS: Have a specific question about DesignPLUS’s new Sidebar? Register to attend one of the Q&A sessions below.
- TidyUP Training -- Join CidiLabs for a 45-minute training session to learn how to use TidyUP to clean up your course clutter!
VoiceThread offers workshops to support new users. You can also watch previous workshops on a
variety of topics such as Flipped Classroom, Assessment, Game-based Learning, and
more.
- Note: The times listed are (usually) EST time zone.
- Turnitin & Gradescope workshops can help users understand how to use our products to achieve educational goals. Whether you use our Integrity products or Gradescope, there is a workshop that can provide insights and guidance for best usage and practices.
- TextExpander you’re losing precious hours every day typing the same things, copying and pasting from shared docs, and coordinating accurate and compliant messaging with your team. Check out our introduction videos, in-depth TextExpander webinars, and best practices!
Additional Workshops
AI Webinar for 2025 - 2026 (Registration Link)
Each pairing consists of a main webinar followed by a deep-dive session, which will focus on specific AI tools.
February 24 and 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Description: AI professional development
April 28 and May 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Description: AI professional development

