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 January 28, 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 January 28 and require no prior experience in digital accessibility.
Technology Workshops
Winter 2025 Workshops
CAEN is offering a series of Winter 2025 Workshops (January 22-February 6) 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, enhancing video accessibility and exploring funding opportunities through Digital Accessibility Grants.
Wednesday, January 22
10 a.m. – Writing Effective Prompts for U-M GPT
Discover best practices for creating effective prompts that leverage the power of U-M GPT to assist in teaching and learning. Whether you’re new to AI technologies or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide you with practical insights.
2 p.m. – Accessibility Essentials for Digital Documents
Learn how to ensure your digital documents meet accessibility standards. From choosing the right formats to implementing essential features, this session will guide you through creating inclusive content effortlessly.
Thursday, January 23
10 a.m. – Elevating Your Classroom with Maizey
Uncover how Maizey, the university’s AI, can transform your classroom environment. The workshop will delve into practical ways to integrate this tool into your teaching practices, making learning more interactive and engaging.
2 p.m. – Enhancing Video Accessibility: Adding Captions and Transcriptions to Live and Recorded Videos
Ensure your video content reaches everyone by making it accessible. This session focuses on the techniques and tools available to add captions and transcriptions to both live and recorded videos, enhancing the learning experience for all students.
Wednesday, January 29
10 a.m. – Beyond Plain Text: Strategies for Creating Accessible STEM Documents
Explore advanced methods for crafting accessible STEM documents that go beyond basic text. This workshop will cover necessary techniques to include accessible math equations, diagrams, and complex tables, ensuring all students can access and understand the content.
Thursday, February 6
10 a.m. – Enhancing Maizey: Tailoring Maizey for the Best Responses
Learn how to customize Maizey to suit your specific teaching needs. This session will discuss advanced settings and modifications you can make to optimize Maizey’s performance in your classroom context.
2 p.m. – Unlocking Funding Potential: Digital Accessibility Grants
If you’re looking to improve your digital content’s accessibility, don’t miss this overview of the Digital Accessibility Grants program. This grant funds initiatives that enhance educational development by making Canvas or website course content more accessible. Learn about guidelines, expectations, and the application process. There’s also time allocated for idea sharing and Q&A, allowing you to gather insights from your peers and the grant facilitators.
Learn more about Winter 2025 Workshops and register to attend via Sessions@Michigan.
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]