Training Opportunities
5-Minute Mastery
These brief but informative videos will cover everything you need to know on the specified topics. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of instructional tech tools such as Canvas, Panopto, Respondus, and Zoom, to name just a few. The 5-Minute Mastery library can be accessed here.
Asynchronous Training Opportunties
All asynchronous trainings are available in the Canvas Learning Management System and are intended to allow you to work at your own pace. Content is module-based, with learning activities centered around short instructional videos, reading materials, assignments, and quizzes. Self-enroll links allow you to join courses in a student role, which in turn permits you to submit coursework.
Accessibility Training for Faculty
Self-enroll in Accessibility Training for Faculty
This optional course is for any faculty creating and/or providing online content to students at Eastern Washington University. Over the course of 6 modules, we will explore various accessibility concepts, including: remediating PDF files in Adobe Acrobat, remediating Word documents, remediating PowerPoint presentations, and working with closed captions in Panopto.
Learning Canvas for Teachers
Self-enroll in Learning Canvas for Teachers
This optional course is best suited for new faculty and will introduce you to Canvas and a variety of the available features. By the end of the course, you should have an understanding of the Canvas toolset and have the skills needed for using Canvas with your classes – regardless of whether you intend to teach fully online or simply move a portion of your activities and lectures online.
Teaching Online for Faculty
NOTE: This course is required to teach online.
Self-enroll in Teaching Online for Faculty
Teaching Online for Faculty is required for those teaching a distance education course at Eastern Washington University. Over the course of twelve modules, we will explore various concepts of online instruction, including: using the Canvas learning management system, creating effective discussions, use and creation of multimedia, accessibility tools, Universal Design for Learning, teacher presence, assessment, and student engagement.
WordPress 101
This course provides the basic knowledge content managers require to create and manage websites using the native block editor and the GeneratePress WordPress framework. By the end, you should feel comfortable in developing the content you need to maintain WordPress websites on InsideEWU.
Synchronous Training Opportunties
All synchronous trainings will be live (i.e., via Zoom or in-person) as indicated below. For Zoom trainings, please join our Instructional Tech meeting room at the designated time and training will be held in a breakout room. Each session is planned for 45 minutes, with 30 minutes allotted for topic training and 15 minutes of Q and A. Multiple days and times are offered, to provide flexibility to attend as your schedule permits. No registration is required.
Canvas Basics
In this session, we’ll focus on the essentials to help you get started with Canvas smoothly. We will cover how to log in, customize your profile and notifications, navigate the dashboard, and get familiar with course modules. These foundational skills will make Canvas feel more approachable, setting you up for future success.
- Tuesday, November 19, 10am-10:45am – Zoom
- Monday, January 13, 3pm-3:45pm – Zoom
- Tuesday, January 21, 10am-10:45am – Zoom
Canvas Tools & Features
Are you ready to take your Canvas skills to the next level? In this training, we’ll dive deeper into some tools and features to help you manage and enhance your courses more effectively. We will look at creating Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes as well as using the Gradebook and Speedgrader to give feedback to students.
- Thursday, November 21, 10am-10:45am – Zoom
- Tuesday, January 14, 3pm-3:45pm – Zoom
- Wednesday, January 22, 10am-10:45am – Zoom
Lecture Capture using Panopto
There are several ways to record lectures and presentations for later reference by students. EWU’s primary lecture capture solution is Panopto, which can be used by teachers and students alike. This session will demonstrate how you can use Panopto to increase student engagement in your course in a number of ways.
- Wednesday, November 20, 10am-10:45am – Zoom
- Wednesday, January 15, 3pm-3:45pm – Zoom
- Thursday, January 23, 10am-10:45am – Zoom
Making Course Materials Accessible
Accessible online content means that everyone can interpret content equitably, despite auditory, visual, or other challenges. EWU’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is affirmed by ensuring all students have access to course materials in a manner that levels the playing field. Furthermore, EWU is legally obligated to provide accessible web content. Failure to provide accessible web content puts the university at risk of litigation. This training will guide you through using available tools to address and correct common accessibility issues found in course materials.
Looking for help with something you don’t see listed here? Just send an email to instructionaltech@ewu.edu or join our daily support drop-in session from 9am – 4pm Monday through Friday.
