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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​ 

  • June
    • DesignPLUS Summer School for Educators 2025 Series (Registration Link)
      • Title: Getting Started with DesignPLUS
        • Date: 6/9/2025
        • Time: 10:00 am 
        • Org: Cidilabs
        • Description: Tour the DesignPLUS Sidebar and learn the basics of building content from scratch with Themes, Content Blocks, and Images.
      • Title: Course-Building Magic
        • Date: 6/10/2025
        • Time: 10:00 am 
        • Description: Learn how to utilize Templates and the DesignPLUS QuickStart Wizard to make building content a breeze, and see how the Multi-Tool can help you quickly scaffold out an entire course’s Module structure.
      • Title: Elevating Canvas Content
        • Date: 6/11/2025
        • Time: 10:00 am 
        • Description: Transform and elevate existing Canvas content with the DesignPLUS Sidebar, and learn how to utilize our awesome, built-in Accessibility Checkers.
      • Title: Leveraging the DesignPLUS Library
        • Date: 6/12/2025
        • Time: 10:00 am 
        • Description: Why reinvent the wheel by designing all your own content? Learn how to pull existing content pieces from the DesignPLUS Library into your own Canvas course!
      • Title: Advanced Tools for the Educator
        • Date: 6/13/2025
        • Time: 10:00 am 
        • Description: Still want more? Discover some fun, higher-level tools that provide extra pizzaz and efficiency to your content-creation process!
    • Title: How to create accessible websites with Pope Tech (Registration Link) 
      • Date: 6/24/2025
      • Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
      • Org: CCC Accessibilty Center
      • Description: An introduction to accessibility testing for websites using the Pope Tech Web Accessibility Platform. We will go over how to add and scan a website and how to find, prioritize, and fix common accessibility issues and record manual tests. We will also review how to set up groups and schedule scans automatically. Last 30 minutes are open office hours with time to ask questions.

 

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!
  • Snagit join us for free webinars and we’ll teach you Snagit and best practices for creating better visual content.
  • Camtasia join us for free webinars and we’ll teach you Camtasia and best practices for creating better visual content.