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Using the UDL Template for your Course

MS Teams online

This session will go through the rationale of the UDL template to support instructors in adopting key accessibility and universal design elements into their COTROnline Course Pages. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes learner agency that is purposeful, reflective, resourceful and strategic. It focuses on how we can provide multiple means of Engagement, Representation, and […]

Critical AI Literacy Workshop-in-a-Box

Cranbrook Campus, Flexible Learning Lab (KC131)

This workshop-in-a-box is designed for instructors interested in implementing teaching strategies that build students' critical literacy skills with AI technologies. Through a series of interactive tasks, we will explore the multifaceted nature of AI, its implications in various professional fields, and the ethical considerations it necessitates. This "Workshop-in-a-Box" is intended to provide instructors with a […]

Digital Accessibility Series: Introduction to Accessibility

MS Teams online

Register now for the entire series: October weekly sessions and November 12th & 26th at 11 AM (Tuesdays) on Microsoft Teams. Learn fundamental standards of digital accessibility, from creating accessible documents to ensuring your course pages on COTROnline are fully accessible. Digital Accessibility Essentials series ideal for anyone in any role who seeks to quickly […]

Event Series Collecting Mid-Semester Feedback

Collecting Mid-Semester Feedback

Cranbrook Campus, Flexible Learning Lab (KC131) +1 more

Mid-semester is an excellent time to collect feedback from students on the course structure, their experiences and learning. Part I (Oct 4) of this two-part workshop will present the why, what, and how of collecting mid-semester feedback from students. Participants will be enabled and encouraged to collect mid-term feedback from their students following the workshop. […]

Digital Accessibility Series: Creating Accessible Documents (.doc, .docx, and .pdfs)

MS Teams online

Learn how to ensure documents are accessible across various platforms. This session will cover best practices for formatting and structuring Microsoft Word documents, Google Docs, and PDFs. Key topics include using accessibility checkers, applying styles to create headings, inserting a table of contents, and utilizing structural elements to enhance document accessibility. By the end of […]

Gradebook Drop-In

KC 110C +1 more

This drop-in session supports Gradebook review and troubleshooting as well as applying best practices for both instructor and student engagement with the Gradebook. The session is both in-person in KC110C as well as online via Teams. Drop-in with your questions at any time during the hour window.

Digital Accessibility Series: Designing Accessible Slide deck

MS Teams online

We often share PowerPoint slides—frequently relying on visual elements—with our audience as resource. However, not everyone can see or interpret these visuals. In this session, you will learn how to […]