Events and Workshops
ATS workshops support the campus in the application of technology resources available for teaching, learning, and working. All workshops are virtual (synchronous) and will be recorded. Everyone is welcome!
Faculty workshops and professional development programs focus primarily on using technology for instruction. Everyone is welcome!
Please register in advance on the pages linked below.
APRIL
Poll Everywhere 2.0
Friday, April 19 | 12-1pm
Reduce Learning Costs to Reduce Learning Gaps
Tuesday, April 23 | 10-11am
AI "No Prep" Book Club #6: Meet the Author
Tuesday, April 23 | 10-11am
Teaching Tips in 30: Ending the Semester Well
Wednesday, April 24 | 9-9:30am ~or~ 1-1:30pm
Community Engagement in Canvas
Thursday, April 25 | 10-11am
CSULB Metaverse/AI Symposium
Friday, April 26 | 11:30am-5pm
The Potential of AI
Tuesday, April 30 | 2-3pm
MAY
Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader
Thursday, May 2 | 10-11am
Smart College Savings: Adopting OERs and Affordable Learning Solutions
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 11am-12pm
How the University Library and ATS Help Faculty Identify AL$/OER Content
Monday, May 13, 2024 | 10-11am
SUMMER
Canvas Layouts
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 10-11am
Canvas Navigation Basics
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 10-11am
Student Engagement in Canvas
Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 2-3pm
Best Practices for Accessibility in Canvas
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 10-11am
Creating Engaging Instructional Videos On A Budget
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 2-3pm
Students' Perspectives on AI
Friday, July 26, 2024 | 1-2pm
Advanced HTML Page Building in Canvas
Friday, August 2 | 1-2pm
Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 10-11am
AI Detection Tools & Strategies
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 10-11am
Accessibility Tools in Canvas: Anthology Ally
Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 2-3pm
Data For Teachers
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 2-3pm
ATS workshops are designed to address the needs of staff and to demonstrate how CSULB-supported instructional technology tools can be used outside of the classroom. Everyone is welcome!
Please register in advance on the pages linked below.
Building in Canvas (for Staff)
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | 2-3pm
Microsoft Copilot as a Study Tool
Offered Multiple Dates in March/April 2024 | 12-1pm
Please note: Most, but not all of our workshops have been recorded. Follow the links below to access the workshop page where the recording will be housed, if available.
Canvas
Accelerate Your Course Build with Canvas Layouts
BeachBoard to Canvas Comparison
Best Practices for Canvas Organization Courses
Building in Canvas
Building in Canvas for Staff
Canvas Beginner Boot Camp
Canvas Gradebook Setup
Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader
Canvas Layouts
Canvas Layouts for Staff
Canvas Navigation Basics
Canvas Navigation Basics for Staff
Canvas Resources and Support
Canvas Resources and Support for Staff
Canvas Rubric Creation & Integration
Course Data for Faculty in Canvas
Canvas Teacher Mobile App
Creating an Engaging Online Learning Environment in Canvas
Data for Teachers
Designing Your Migrated Course
Increase Collaboration in Canvas
Leveraging Modules
MATLAB Grader in Canvas
New Quizzes vs Classic Quizzes in Canvas
Personalizing Learning with Canvas Mastery Paths
Scenario-Based Learning in Canvas
Standards-Based Learning in Canvas
Student Engagement in Canvas
Timely and Meaningful Feedback in Canvas
Universal Design for Learning in Canvas
Teaching Techniques
Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Active Learning / Evidence-based Pedagogy
AI "No Prep" Book Club #1: Kickoff Meeting
AI "No Prep" Book Club #2: Prompt Engineering & Search
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (program)
ATS Symposium: The Post-AMI Campus
Blackboard Ally Accessibility Tools
Boosting Student Engagement & Understanding with Thinking Routines
Building Your AMI Toolkit
Building Connections & Fostering a Positive Classroom Climate from Day One
Creating Engaging Learning Opportunities with Padlet
Designing Engaging Microlectures
Designing Energizing Discussion Opportunities with Flip (formerly Flipgrid)
Empowering Students through Artificial Intelligence
Engagement Framework for Online Learning
Engagement in Discussion
Exploring Zero-Cost Course Materials with a CSULB Librarian
Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion in Online Learning
Gradescope: Stories from the Classroom
Hyflex Instructional Techniques (program)
Ice-breakers: A Community Building Tool
Introduction to HyFlex Instruction
Introduction to Gradescope
Intro to Online Teaching and Learning
Labster Virtual Lab Simulations
Leveraging 360° Videos for Instruction
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
Leveraging Technology Tools for Student Success
Leveraging the ISPACE for Teaching & Learning
Maximizing Active Learning Classrooms for Student Engagement
Metacognitive Strategies for the College Classroom
Mobile Teaching Kit
Online Course Design Best Practices
Recognizing Common Challenges Facing Online Learners
The Connected Educator: It Begins with Collaboration
Transform Your Teaching with the Mobile Teaching Kit
Turnitin AI Indicator: What You Need to Know
Turnitin and AI: Elevating Student Writing in the Digital Age
What's in That Teaching Bag?
Online Instructional Techniques
iPad
Animate Course Concepts on the iPad
Course Planning & Preparation with the iPad
Creating Annotated Course Resources with the iPad
Creating Digital Whiteboards in Freeform on the iPad
Creating Videos in iMovie on the iPad
Documenting Student Learning on the iPad
Enhancing Your Workflow & Productivity on the iPad
Getting Started with Podcasting on the iPad
Getting Started with the iPad
Getting Started with Augmented Reality on the iPad
Going Further with the iPad
Mobile Teaching Kit
Personalizing Lectures with Live Video on the iPad
Producing Engaging Videos in Clips
Scanning, Organizing, & Sending Files on the iPad
Screen Recording on the iPad
Productivity
Alternative Assessment Strategies
Gradescope
QR Codes 101: What, Why, & How?
Accessibility
Accessibility and ATS Tools: Best Practices
Best Practices for Accessibility
Blackboard Ally Accessibility Tools
MS Teams
Microsoft 365 Accessibility Tools
Microsoft Teams: Meetings Overview
Surveys and Polls
Poll Everywhere Online Polling
VR, Video, PlayPosit, and Zoom
Collaboration During Synchronous Zoom Sessions
Engaging Students Using Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality
Best Practices for Engaging Video
Getting Started with Zoom
Leveraging 360° Videos for Instruction
MediaSpace
PlayPosit Workshops
PlayPosit Video Interactions in Canvas
Producing Engaging Videos in Clips
Streamline Your Zoom Experience
Using GoReact on Student Video Assignments
These on-demand workshops are available for viewing at your convenience. Follow the links below to access the workshop page:
Take advantage of ongoing webinars and online training offered by software companies on their products available at CSULB.
Grade your online or in-class assessments more easily with Gradescope.
Create your own videos, presentations, and podcasts within BeachBoard using Kaltura Capture.
Get instant feedback during virtual meetings and classes with Poll Everywhere.
The CSU Chancellor's Online Course Services (OCS) offers free faculty programs and workshops throughout the year. Visit OCS Professional Development Courses for the full schedule and details.
AI Tools For Teaching & Learning
Summer 2024 Programs
May 27-June 16 | June 24-July 28 | July 29-August 18
Learn basic AI terminology, engage in hands-on exploration of AI Tools, learn strategies for detecting AI-generated content, and techniques to address potential misuse of AI tools by students. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to develop a personalized AI use policy for their course, and find resources to maintain currency in this dynamic field.
Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric
July 29-August 18, 2024
Participants will apply Quality Mattes (QM) standards to a sample course, ensuring alignment between objectives, assessments, materials, activities, and tools.
Improving Your Online Course
Summer 2024 Programs
May 27-June 16 | June 24-July 28
Improve the quality of your online and/or hybrid courses by completing self-review and developing a course improvement plan. Note: having a partially or fully developed online/hybrid course is required prior to registration.
