Workshops and Events

This workshop continues with the pedagogy of online course design and facilitation and includes the use of multimedia, active learning and reflective practice.

This course is an introduction to Digital Accessibility and Document Creation.

This course consists of Five Modules:

• The first two will discuss why accessibility is important and provide information on some general accessibility principles that can help you as you start your accessibility journey.
• Following this introduction, the next three modules will focus in on specific document creation tools including:
  • Microsoft Word,
  • PowerPoint, and
  • Google Suite.

This course was created to followed in order. However, you can visit the specific tools for guidance should you have an immediate need.

To register, click “Register Now” followed by the green “Enroll in Course” button on the next screen.

Academic integrity – what does it mean to you? Join us for a discussion about the various facets of academic integrity and learn new ways to reflect on your own teaching and learning experiences. From rigor and expectations, to cheating, apathy and student engagement, this workshop examines how we define academic integrity, how we react when it breaks down, and how teachers and students can work together to reach class goals. This workshop will focus on what we mean by academic integrity, how it is present in our classes and how we respond when it fails.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This workshop is all about exploring the notion that assessment is more than just a test for giving students grades. When designed and implemented effectively, it can be a powerful tool for learning. Literature also suggests that faculty engagement in instructional development on assessment is an important part of developing a positive assessment culture.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This workshop is designed to introduce you to authentic assessments. You will learn what an authentic assessment is and how to design one to meet the learning objective(s) of your course.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This training is designed for educators thinking about how AI is currently impacting their assessment.  Although it is not an endorsement of using AI (it also covers AI-proofing assessments) it does present many ways to leverage and embrace AI in the assessment process.  It acknowledges the considerable work ahead for educators as we rethink and redesign assessments so that the students are learning (rather than the machines), and the human element shines through.

This course is designed to introduce educators (including faculty, staff, advisors, and librarians) to the history, politics, and key terms of neurodiversity and its relevance to higher education. Participants will explore the origins of neurodiversity in the Autistic advocacy community, learn the histories and definitions of key terms such as “neurodiversity”, “neurodivergent”, and “neurotypical” and explore the relevance of disability law and policy to neurodiversity. First-person perspectives from neurodivergent students and staff as well as classroom case studies provide real-world reference points and applications for this background. This course is ideal for educators who are looking to build their foundational knowledge of neurodiversity and set goals for working toward greater inclusion.

Learn various tools in Canvas to provide prompt grades and feedback to students to increase regular and substantive interaction (RSI).

The Center for Academic Innovation is excited to launch a new AI Literacy for Educators professional learning program this term.

Designed for faculty, this cohort-based experience blends synchronous and asynchronous learning to build practical, real-world skills for teaching and working with generative AI. Participants will engage in live Zoom workshops, explore a companion resource course in Canvas, and complete an applied project tailored to their instructional context.

This program is designed to be approachable and flexible while providing meaningful opportunities to explore AI tools, evaluate their impact, and apply them thoughtfully in your work.

Zoom Session Dates (Fridays):

• April 17th – 11 am to 12 pm
• May 8th – 11 am to 12 pm
• June 5th – 11 am to 12 pm

Those who successfully complete the program will earn an AI Literacy Digital Badge and a certificate.

A limited number of faculty stipends are available through special one-time funding and spots are limited.

Register now and take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen your AI literacy and instructional practice.

We look forward to learning with you!

Digital materials have become an essential part of the higher education experience. The shift to remote teaching has emphasized the critical need to ensure that our materials and websites are accessible and usable for all – including students with disabilities.
Accessibility promotes student success as many of the techniques that improve accessibility also improve course quality and make materials easier for everyone to use.
This workshop will introduce you to Digital Accessibility and teach you how to make your materials more usable and accessible. Join us to learn how a few changes to your online materials can improve instructional effectiveness and enhance learning for all!

Explore effective ways of communicating with students about academic integrity. Reflect on how and why students transgress, and how we as instructors respond.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This final UDL workshop is about exploring the principles of UDL in the context of the online environment. We will consider best practices when designing the online component of a course within the UDL framework, as well as look at some specific ways this can be done in Canvas. 

Learn how to use artificial intelligence tools to create content and images for your course. This session offers participants a chance to see and try ChatGPT, Google’s Image FX and Kahoot’s AI feature.

Join us for this on-demand challenge and learn how just a few easy tweaks can make a huge difference for students. 

For this challenge, you will be able to choose from a variety of different accessibility activities that will make you eligible for the stipend – or, you can work with Heather Mariger to create your own plan. The challenge generally takes around four hours to complete.

email heather.mariger@chemeketa.edu to register.

The UDL Capstone is a chance to put what you have learned into action and share your results! Participants who complete all of the UDL Workshops and the Capstone will earn their UDL Certificate from the Center of Academic Innovation. Prerequisite: Introduction to UDL Workshop 1, UDL Bootcamp, and UDL Workshop 5.

email heather.mariger@chemeketa.edu to register.