Training Opportunities

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.

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.

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.

Videos: 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. Looking for help with something you don’t see listed here? Just send an email to instructionaltech@ewu.edu or join our Zoom drop-in session any time 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Getting Started with Panopto