Events and Workshops
ATS supports the campus in the application of technology resources available for teaching, learning, and working. Most workshops are virtual (synchronous) and will be recorded; in-person sessions will be indicated in the event notes.
Find details and registration information on the linked pages:
Self-Paced Online Courses
Self-paced Canvas courses are offered for CSULB faculty to pursue professional development at their convenience. Enrollment is open all year; sign up anytime and earn digital badges upon completion:
- Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$)
- Introduction to AI Tools for Teaching and Learning
- Faculty Online Readiness Program (FORP)
Workshops:
Gradescope Basics
Friday, March 13 | 11am-12pm
Exploring Zero-Cost Course Materials with a CSULB Librarian
Wednesday, March 18 | 2-3pm
Microsoft Word Accessibility
Monday, March 23 | 10-11:30
A Values-Driven Approach to AI Integration
Tuesday, March 24
10-11am or 2--3pm
PDF Accessibility 100
Wednesday, March 25 | 10-11:30
The Potential of Extended Reality in Education
Thursday, April 9 | 3-4pm
Flipped Learning Series
Part 1: Friday, April 10
9-10:30am or 1-2:30pm
Zoom AI Companion
Friday, April 24 | 10-11am
You Can Do It with UDOIT! Canvas Accessibility
Tuesday, April 21 | 2-3pm
Flipped Learning Series
Part 2: Friday, April 24
9-10:30am or 1-2:30pm
Beach Bytes Faculty Showcase
Wednesday, May 27 | Starts @10am
3D Modeling @ISPACE
- March 19 | 1-2pm
- April 16 | 12-1pm
- April 30 | 1-2pm
- May 14 | 12-1pm
Find details and registration information on the linked pages:
Workshops
Microsoft Word Accessibility
Monday, March 23 | 10-11:30
PDF Accessibility 100
Wednesday, March 25 | 10-11:30
Zoom AI Companion
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 10-11am
3D Modeling @ISPACE
- March 19 | 1-2pm
- April 16 | 12-1pm
- April 30 | 1-2pm
- May 14 | 12-1pm
Find details and registration information on the linked pages:
Workshops
Personalized Learning with AI
Thursday, March 19 | 10-11am
3D Modeling @ISPACE
- March 19 | 1-2pm
- April 16 | 12-1pm
- April 30 | 1-2pm
- May 14 | 12-1pm
Student Online Learning Success
Enroll in this non-credit "mini course" to get practical tips for using Canvas and digital tools on campus, and for staying motivated and managing time.
Follow the links below to access the workshop recordings:
Accessibility
Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Building Accessible Canvas Pages
Check Your Course VITALS
C.H.I.L.L.: Easy Ways to Enhance Digital Accessibility
Demystifying ADA Compliance
Make Your Canvas Course Accessible
Make Your Qualtrics Surveys Accessible
TidyUp Your Canvas Files
You Can Do It With UDOIT
Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$)
Exploring Zero-Cost Course Materials with a CSULB Librarian
Affordable Learning: Integrating OERs into Your Curriculum
Reduce Learning Costs to Reduce Learning Gaps
Smart College Savings: Adopting OERs and Affordable Learning Solutions
Artificial Intelligence
AI Crash Course: Tips, Tricks, and Assistants
AI Detection Tools & Strategies
AI Research: Student Perspectives
Crafting Effective AI Policies for Your Courses
Create Custom AI-Generated Visuals
Creating Your Own Custom AI Agent
Identifying AI-Generated Text (without detection tools)
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
Personalized Learning with AI
Real Talk: How Students are Using AI Today
The Challenge of Bias in AI
Take Your AI Skills to the Next Level (Student Workshop)
Turnitin AI Indicator: What You Need to Know
Turnitin and AI: Elevating Student Writing in the Digital Age
What's New with Turnitin AI?
Zoom AI Companion
Canvas
Advanced HTML Page Building in Canvas
Building Accessible Canvas Pages
Canvas Beginner Boot Camp
Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader
Canvas Mobile App for Teachers
Canvas Navigation Basics
Canvas Rubric Creation & Integration
Data for Teachers
Designing Your Migrated Course
Kaltura Video Quizzes
Leveraging Modules
Make Your Canvas Course Accessible
MATLAB Grader in Canvas
Student Engagement in Canvas
TidyUp Your Canvas Course
Unlocking the Power of New Quizzes
What's New in Canvas
Online and Hyflex Course Design
Student Panel Discussion on Online Learning
Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning
Online Course Design Best Practices
Online Instructional Techniques
Recognizing Common Challenges Facing Online Learners
Pedagogy and Student Engagement
Creating Engaging Instructional Videos On A Budget
Connected Educator: It Begins with Collaboration
Designing Group Work
Engagement in Discussion
Engagement Framework for Online Learning
Getting Students Talking: Strategies to Spark Discussion in Class
Increase Student Participation During Zoom Lectures
Teaching Tips in 30: Mid-Semester Feedback
Teaching Tips in 30: Ending the Semester Well
Technology Tools and Applications
Adobe Express Yourself!
Boost Classroom Engagement with Perusall
Gradescope Introduction
Gradescope Basics
Gradescope for Grading Equity
Gradescope: Stories from the Classroom
Podcasting Made Easy with Adobe Podcast
Poll Everywhere: What's New Spring 2025
Qualtrics: Creating Reports
Qualtrics: Introduction to Survey Building
Qualtrics for Elections
Qualtrics for Students
Qualtrics: Make Your Surveys Accessible
Qualtrics Workflows and Survey Logic
Simplify Documentation with Scribe AI
Take advantage of ongoing webinars and online training offered by software companies on their products available at CSULB.
Record presentations, screencasts, or add audio, narration, and visual effects with Camtasia.
Grade your online or in-class assessments more easily with Gradescope.
Create your own videos, presentations, and podcasts within Canvas using Kaltura.
Create classroom meetings and student collaboration with Microsoft Teams.
Get instant feedback during virtual meetings and classes with Poll Everywhere.
Virtually lock the web browser to prevent cheating during online exams with Respondus.
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.
*These professional development programs are also offered once a year at CSULB.
