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 has recordings of our past workshops, or you can make an appointment to learn about these topics with our Course Developers and Accessible Technology & Media Coordinator.
DE Workshops
Check back for upcoming workshops!
DesignPLUS & TidyUP 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’ 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!
- Coming soon! Check back.
Pope Tech Accessibility Tool
Join the CCC Accessibility Center as Pope Tech demonstrates how to implement and use their Canvas accessibility tools: Dashboard and Accessibility Guide. This training is appropriate for faculty, instructional support staff, Canvas Administrators, and any other California Community College employee with interest in Pope Tech’s Canvas tools.
Vendor Webinars & Ongoing Training Sessions
- VoiceThread offers workshops to support new users. You can also watch previous webinars on a
variety of topics such as Flipped Classroom, Assessment, Game-based Learning, and
more.
- Register for current & review previous VoiceThread webinars.
- Note: The times listed are (usually) EST time zone.
- Packback is a critical thinking discussion tool that encourages students with AI-prompted suggestions, requirements, and feedback. To support faculty, Packback offers monthly and weekly live webinars. Check out their monthly live webinars (Note: times are listed in CST); if the day/time doesn't work for you, there is an attached recorded version to view at your convenience.
- LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor offers comprehensive training webinars intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session repeats multiple times per week and provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor more effective and easy to use. Use the link above to register.