Several training and information sessions are available to faculty, including instructional support sessions hosted by CAEN or CRLT-Engin.
Whether you’re looking for a light introduction to a new technology or for a deep dive into your favorite teaching tool, the ITS Training page is a great resource for finding training opportunities including workshops, documentation, and supportive videos.
Looking for quick how-to instructions for common instructional software titles, the Knowledge Base offers a collection of references by category.
Accessibility Challenge Programs—start June 2025
The University of Michigan is dedicated to making all digital content accessible in line with updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires compliance by April 2026. To support this initiative, we invite you to join the 10-Week Accessibility Challenge. Each week features a different aspect of digital accessibility, providing tips, resources, and examples to apply to your projects.
Additionally, a shorter Course Accessibility Challenge offers three weekly challenges focused on enhancing course inclusivity, with a live group session available for interactive learning. Both programs begin June 2025 and require no prior experience in digital accessibility.
Technology Workshops
Summer 2025 Workshops
CAEN is offering a series of Summer 2025 Workshops (June 10-August 21) for Michigan Engineering faculty and staff, focusing on enhancing digital accessibility and educational technology. Sessions include writing effective U-M GPT prompts, creating accessible digital documents and courses, and exploring new classroom technology.
Tuesday, June 10
10 a.m. – Accessibility Essentials for Documents
Join us as we dive into how to integrate accessibility best practices into your Digital Documents. During this session, we’ll cover the guidelines for creating accessible content, including the importance of effective heading sizes, text alignment, font choices, color contrast, and other key considerations. Whether you’re an instructor or staff member, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge needed to improve the accessibility of your content.
2 p.m. – Prompts that Work: Unleashing the Power of U-M GPT
Explore how to create strong, effective prompts in U-M GPT. In this session, we’ll look at key elements to help you generate a prompt that will get you the results you’re looking for when using GenAI. This session will also be beneficial for users looking for how to get started creating System Prompts in Maizey.
Wednesday, June 11
10 a.m. – Accessibility Essentials for Canvas Courses
Join us as we dive into how to integrate accessibility best practices into your Canvas Courses. During this session, we’ll cover the guidelines for creating accessible content, including the importance of effective heading sizes, text alignment, font choices, color contrast, and other key considerations. Whether you’re an instructor or staff member, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge needed to improve the accessibility of your content.
2 p.m. – An Introduction to Maizey
Do you want an around-the-clock assistant for your data? It’s possible with U-M’s Maizey GenAI tool! In this workshop, the benefits of Maizey will be explained- ranging from the ability to index your personal Google Drive/DropBox files to indexing public-facing websites. The workshop will demonstrate a step-by-step process of setting up Maizey and offer hands-on opportunities.
Thursday, June 12
10 a.m. – U-M Maizey: Your Digital Assistant
Want a customized assistant for your data? Elevate your Maizey skills as we explore the art of ‘system prompting’ within the U-M Maizey interface. System prompts allow users to personalize how their Maizey will interact with end users, giving a Maizey project a custom persona.
Tuesday, June 17
10 a.m. – Prompts that Work: Unleash the Power of U-M GPT
Explore how to create strong, effective prompts in U-M GPT. In this session, we’ll look at key elements to help you generate a prompt that will get you the results you’re looking for when using GenAI. This session will also be beneficial for users looking for how to get started creating System Prompts in Maizey.
2 p.m. – Accessibility Essentials for Digital Documents
Join us as we dive into how to integrate accessibility best practices into your Digital Documents. During this session, we’ll cover the guidelines for creating accessible content, including the importance of effective heading sizes, text alignment, font choices, color contrast, and other key considerations. Whether you’re an instructor or staff member, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge needed to improve the accessibility of your content.
Wednesday, June 18
10 a.m. – An Introduction to Maizey
Do you want an around-the-clock assistant for your data? It’s possible with U-M’s Maizey GenAI tool! In this workshop, the benefits of Maizey will be explained- ranging from the ability to index your personal Google Drive/DropBox files to indexing public-facing websites. The workshop will demonstrate a step-by-step process of setting up Maizey and offer hands-on opportunities.
2 p.m. – Accessibility Essentials for Canvas Courses
Join us as we dive into how to integrate accessibility best practices into your Canvas Courses. During this session, we’ll cover the guidelines for creating accessible content, including the importance of effective heading sizes, text alignment, font choices, color contrast, and other key considerations. Whether you’re an instructor or staff member, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge needed to improve the accessibility of your content.
Tuesday, August 12
11 a.m. – Faculty Introduction to Classroom Technology in 1365 Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building
Join us for a presentation and demonstration of the in-room technology in the new classrooms at Leinweber, designed to enhance teaching and student engagement. Instructors and departmental support staff will have the opportunity to experience the equipment hands-on and ask questions.
Monday, August 18
2 p.m. – Faculty Introduction to Classroom Technology in 1365 Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building
Join us for a presentation and demonstration of the in-room technology in the new classrooms at Leinweber, designed to enhance teaching and student engagement. Instructors and departmental support staff will have the opportunity to experience the equipment hands-on and ask questions.
Thursday, August 21
1 p.m. – Faculty Introduction to Classroom Technology in 1365 Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building
Join us for a presentation and demonstration of the in-room technology in the new classrooms at Leinweber, designed to enhance teaching and student engagement. Instructors and departmental support staff will have the opportunity to experience the equipment hands-on and ask questions.
Learn more about Summer 2025 Workshops and register to attend via Sessions@Michigan.
Perusall Academy
Perusall is offering training sessions as part of their new Perusall Academy series, offering something for all user levels–kickstart, next level, and mastery. The series launches January 13 and runs through March 13 to help you advance your Perusall skills and make the most out of your Perusall courses. Register today to explore new features, advanced strategies, and best practices to maximize the impact of your Perusall courses.
View the Perusall Academy schedule and register for a session
Peerceptiv Online Workshops
Peerceptiv will be hosting multiple sessions for their peer assessment suite and will cover several topics. You can browse and sign up for all of the Peerceptiv offerings by clicking the link below:
Camtasia Online Workshops
TechSmith (Camtasia) will be hosting multiple sessions for their suite of products and will cover several topics. You can browse and sign up for all of the TechSmith offerings by clicking the link below:
Teaching and Technology Collaborative Training Sessions
For a complete list of university wide trainings please visit the Teaching and Technology Collaborative Sessions page.
Ask an Expert
We offer one on one consults on demand either in person or via Zoom. To schedule a consult please email [email protected]