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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 contains recordings of our past workshops. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment​ to learn about these topics.​​​​​​​​

Fall Workshops
These Tuesday workshops will run from 1:00-1:30 pm. We'll focus on the 5 Steps to Improve Accessibility of Course Content. If these days/times do not work for you, drop into one of our Ask It! sessions for assistance.

Fix It! Workshop Dates: Registration Link 
  • September 1
  • September 22
  • September 29
  • October 6
  • October 13
  • October 20
  • October 27
  • November 3
  • November 17
  • December 1
  • December 8
The first step in accessibility cleanup is to TidyUP your course content by removing old, unneeded, and duplicate files and Canvas items. These CidiLabs workshops will get you started on using this tool. Click on the registration link to add it to your calendar.

Additional Resources:
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.
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 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!