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.

MARCH

Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) Faculty Program:
Course Materials Integration Program

Application Deadline: March 15
Program Dates:  April 8-May 31

AI "No Prep" Book Club #4: Writing
Tuesday, March 19 | 9-10am ~or~ 1-2pm

Accessibility and UDL in Instruction
Thursday, March 21 |  10-11am

Empowering Students through Artificial Intelligence 
Friday, March 29 | 2-3pm

APRIL

Faculty Online Readiness Program
Course #3: Online Instructional Techniques
April 8-28, 2024

Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) Faculty Program:
Self-Paced Course

April 8-May 31

AI "No Prep" Book Club #5: Generate & Study
Tuesday, April 9 | 9-10am ~or~ 1-2pme

Workshop: Online Instructional Techniques
Thursday, April 11, 2024  |  10-11am

Fostering Diversity & Inclusion in Online Learning
Tuesday, April 16  |  2-3pm

Creating Videos in iMovie on the iPad
Wednesday, April 17 | 9-10:30am ~or~ 1-2:30pm

Poll Everywhere 2.0
Friday, April 19  |  12-1pm

Reduce Learning Cost to Reduce Learning Gap
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 Your Canvas
Thursday, April 25 | 10-11am

Student Engagement in Extended Reality
Friday, April 26 | 2-3pm

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  |  10-11am

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.

Leveraging Canvas Commons
Thursday, April 4 | 10-11am

Creating Videos in iMovie on the iPad
Wednesday, April 17 | 9-10:30am ~or~ 1-2:30pm

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)
Engagement Framework for Online Learning
Engagement in Discussion
Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
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
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.

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Record presentations, screencasts, or add audio, narration, and visual effects with Camtasia.

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respondus
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Turnitin
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microsoft teams
 
 

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 and Learning
Feb 26, 2024 – Mar 17, 2024

Improving Your Online Course
Feb 26, 2024 – Mar 17, 2024

Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric
Mar 25, 2024 – Apr 14, 2024

AI Tools for Teaching and Learning
Mar 25, 2024 – Apr 14, 2024