Canvas: Getting Started

L243

This workshop will provide an introduction to the Canvas learning management system from an instructor perspective. In this session, participants will learn how to navigate Canvas, post a course syllabus, create a simple module, edit the course menu, post announcements, and make the course and its resources available to students.

Canvas Grades: Getting Started

L243

This workshop will provide an introduction to the assignments and grades tools in Canvas. In this session, instructors will create a simple assignment, enter student grades and feedback, and setup grading policies.

Collect Student Work In Canvas

L243

This workshop will demonstrate how to create an assignment to accept various types of digital submissions and how to view and grade student work using SpeedGrader.

Online Course Development Begins

Online

Online Course Development is the program dedicated to teaching instructors how to create, revise, or facilitate online and hybrid courses. The program occurs over 8 weeks and is completely online. This course is required for instructors who, with the permission of their department, want to learn how to teach online. Prior comfort with using Canvas […]

Accessible Documents

L243

Many of the documents we use daily may not be accessible for individuals with disabilities. We will focus on using the accessibility tools within Microsoft Word to scan existing documents for accessibility issues and offer corrections, including accessible headings, images, lists, links, tables, and color. This session will allow time for you to scan your […]

Accessible Email

L243

Many of the emails we send and receive daily may not be accessible for individuals with disabilities. This session will share tips to create accessible email.

Accessible Presentations

L243

Many of the presentations we use daily may not be accessible for individuals with disabilities. We will focus on using the accessibility tools within Microsoft PowerPoint to scan for accessibility issues and offer corrections, including accessible outlining/order, layouts, titles, headers, images, lists, links, tables, and color. This session will allow time for you to scan […]

Accessibility In Canvas

L243

Accessibility is an important aspect in the success of all students, especially those using Canvas. We will focus on utilizing the easy-to-use UDOIT tool in Canvas, which can help scan courses for accessibility issues and offer corrections. This session will allow time for you to scan your own classes, learn about accessibility issues, and receive […]

Accessible Video

L243

Creating accessible, captioned video is easy! Captioned video allows for a multitude of people to be able to watch a video, including those who may have a disability, may need easy reference to a text version of content, or are simply viewing in a crowded space. The Panopto video management system makes this easy with […]

Best Practices For Faculty & Staff-Working With Students With Disabilities

L244 , United States

Participants will learn about creating an inclusive classroom , an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), gain an increased understanding of accommodations in higher education and ways to collaborate with campus resources to best support students.

Need Accommodations?
Please submit accommodations requests through the CTL Contact Form, or call us at (708) 974-5347. Please provide a minimum of seven days’ notice.

Registration:
For instructions on how to register for any of the CTL’s workshops, visit our Training Opportunities and Proposals page.