Date: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026Time: 3 – 4 p.m.Additional Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026Additional Time: 9 – 10 a.m.Location/Format: Library 376-HybridDescription: Learn how to create accessible Word, PowerPoint and PDF documents using practical techniques and built-in accessibility features. We'll discuss headings, lists, tables, hyperlinks, color contrast and tagged PDFs, while demonstrating ways to improve the accessibility of your instructional materials.Facilitator(s): Jaclyn &...
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Additional Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026Additional Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Location/Format: Library 376Description: Discover best practices for creating accessible videos, audio and images. Learn about captions, transcripts, alternative text, decorative images and other techniques that help ensure multimedia content is accessible to everyone.Facilitator(s): Jaclyn & Simeco
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Additional Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026Additional Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Location/Format: Library 376Description: Discover best practices for creating accessible videos, audio and images. Learn about captions, transcripts, alternative text, decorative images and other techniques that help ensure multimedia content is accessible to everyone.Facilitator(s): Jaclyn & Simeco
D2L has added some new features to make quizzes easier to take and manage!What's New?Flag questions to come back to later: Students can mark questions they want to revisit before submitting.Cross out answer choices while taking a quiz.Written responses save automatically.Show or hide the quiz timer.Easier tools for instructors to review quizzes and provide feedback.Read more about this update in the August 2026 Brightspace release notes: https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/35155-au...
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026Time: 3 – 4 p.m.Additional Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026Additional Time: 3 – 4 p.m.Location/Format: Library 376Description: Digital accessibility can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This kickoff session introduces the foundational concepts, standards and best practices for creating accessible course content. Participants will receive an overview of key accessibility considerations for course organization, text, images, multimedia, documents...
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026Time: 3 – 4 p.m.Additional Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026Additional Time: 3 – 4 p.m.Location/Format: Library 376Description: Digital accessibility can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This kickoff session introduces the foundational concepts, standards and best practices for creating accessible course content. Participants will receive an overview of key accessibility considerations for course organization, text, images, multimedia, documents...
Fall 2026 ScheduleMark your calendar for this fall’s upcoming Midterm Course Feedback:PFoT: Part I — Aug. 31 through Sept. 25SGID — Sept. 28 through Oct. 9PFoT: Part II — Oct. 12 through Nov. 6These opportunities are designed to support faculty learning, growth and professional development throughout the semester.For additional information, please visit the Center for Teaching and Learning website.
The call for CbEL grant proposals for the Fall Round opens Sept. 1, 2026, with a deadline of Sept. 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. Once the applicant has their materials ready to submit, please log into GeorgiaVIEW, click on the Self Registration menu option, find the CbEL Grants Program course. Be sure to complete the self-registration for the course. Submission instructions and forms to upload your materials are in the course announcements. Grant amount: Up to $1,000.00.Application Open: Sept...
Instructor Peer Coaching returns this fall with a fresh opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration and growth. IPC pairs instructors from different departments or colleges to engage in meaningful, supportive coaching relationships that aim to improve teaching practices and promote professional development.Each coaching cycle includes setting goals, developing and implementing an action plan and engaging in reflective review. The Center for Teaching and Learning will provide training...
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026Time: 2 p.m.Additional date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026Additional time: 12 p.m.Location/format: Library 376 (Hybrid)Description: The Department of Justice has established April 2027 as the compliance deadline for public entities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA standards. This includes all digital course content in learning management systems. Starting this spring, we're providing...