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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​: Fall '25 FLEX 

Day: Friday, Aug 22

  • 9 - 10 am -- What’s New with DE?
    • Description: Join District DE for the latest info and new DE Team members. We’ll also cover District DE Certification updates, the new ACCJC RSI rubric, the new Accessibility law, upcoming Fall DE workshops, and DE SPRs. We hope you can join us.
    • Skill Level: All Levels
    • Presenter(s): DJ Hawkins
    • Zoom Registration link: https://rccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/jPyrltunTGKqf4pC4Y6QxA
      • Zoom password: flexf25
  • 10 - 11 am -- Accessible Tables & Charts
    • Description: Join District DE to learn more about Accessible Tables & Charts. We'll demonstrate the basics of composing alt text for chart images, show you how to add table headers and captions, and explain when and when not to use images and tables on Canvas pages.
    • Skill Level: Intermediate
    • Presenter(s): Anish Bhatia
    • Zoom Registration link: https://rccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/0D9s5FhYTSejO4wUrQ2LxA
      • Zoom password: flexf25
  • 11 - 12 pm -- Tools for Regular & Substantive Interactions
    • Description: Looking to expand your RSI? Join District DE to learn more about RSI tools. We’ll provide a quick overview, demonstrate where to find the tool, and suggest how to integrate it into your instruction.
    • Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
    • Presenter(s): DJ Hawkins
    • Zoom link: https://rccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z0a4ruOaQUigZMQHhtQ13w
      • Zoom password: flexf25
  • 12- 1 pm -- Deep Dive: ChatGPT (updated)
    • Description: Curious about how ChatGPT can support your teaching, research, and daily tasks? Join District DE and Dr. Danielle Mirliss for this beginner-friendly workshop to help faculty understand and use ChatGPT effectively. Whether you’re new to AI or just looking to explore its potential, this workshop will give you the tools to get started confidently.
    • Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
    • Presenter(s): Danielle Mirliss
    • Zoom link: https://rccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/H7_XcZDfTxWe4UrPhRLfAQ
      • Zoom password: flexf25

 

Day: Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 23-24

 

Fall Workhop Series

  • Chronicle Festival, Virtual Event (Registration Link) 
    • Day 1 | The Gen Z Puzzle
      • Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
      • Time: 9:30 - 1:15 PM
      • Description: Today’s generation often challenges the ways colleges recruit, retain, and teach students. With fewer high-school graduates in the United States, colleges will need to innovate how they connect with and support traditional-age students. How can higher ed improve the student experience and understand Gen Z?
    • Day 2 | Innovation Leadership
      • Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
      • Time: 9:30 - 1:15 PM
      • Description: Being a higher-ed leader today requires a flexible mindset, emotional intelligence, and a drive to rethink traditional approaches. How do presidents navigate a time when there’s uncertainty about politics, technology, and even the value of a college degree? How can institutions experiment more — and learn from their missteps — to create a more-affordable, flexible, and inclusive environment?
    • Day 3 | A Catalyst for the Work Force
      • Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
      • Time: 9:30 - 1:15 PM
      • Description: The American economy continues to evolve, and colleges have to keep up. How do they ensure students graduate with the right skills to find not just a job, but establish a career? And, at the same time, technology is rapidly changing the workplace, requiring institutions to rethink their curriculum.

Vendor Workshops & Ongoing Training Sessions

  • 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’ 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.
  • LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor offers comprehensive training workshops 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. 
  • Turnitin & Gradescope workshops can help users to 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!