Campus Calendar | Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Join one of Studio A's experienced ceramics technicians to experiment with clay and the pottery wheel! Learn how to wedge, center and maybe even pull a cylinder on the wheel. This workshop is FREE, but registration is required. More Details

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Do you use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create your digital content? Join DIT's digital accessibility team for an overview of the built-in features of these platforms that eliminate common accessibility barriers. Learn how to create accessible content from the start, as well as how to use the Microsoft Accessibility Checker to update and edit old content. Previous knowledge of the Six Essential Steps for Digital Accessibility is not required but is helpful. We encourage you to register for a webinar and learn more. This webinar is offered on Zoom, and live automatic captions will be provided for this event.  More Details

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An overview of the six areas that have the greatest impact on making your online content more accessible. Learn how to avoid adding unintentional barriers to learning and understanding by correctly formatting: headings links color images tables multimedia We will review a few simple things you can do to make all of your online content more accessible, including ELMS-Canvas course spaces, emails, presentations, and handbooks. Participants will leave this workshop with new skills for increased accessibility as well as additional resources for implementing the Six Essential Steps in all aspects of creating and editing online content. This webinar will be delivered via Zoom. Live automatic captions will be provided for this event. If you need additional accommodations please contact us at itaccessibility@umd.edu. More Details

Campus Calendar | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center
Teaching and Learning Transformation Center workshop for instructors: Spend two days with colleagues and TLTC staff to learn about evidence-based teaching practices and apply them to your own course design. We will engage in the process of backward design by writing effective learning outcomes, planning equitable assessments, and exploring ideas for student engagement. Other topics include syllabus construction, using ELMS-Canvas to support student learning, and creating a more inclusive classroom climate. If you have a course that you're designing, redesigning, or just thinking about creating, bring your materials to work on and get helpful feedback. For more information about the TLTC, visit tltc.umd.edu. To see other upcoming TLTC workshops, visit tltc.umd.edu/instructors/workshops. More Details

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Do you use Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets? Join DIT's Digital Accessibility Team for an overview of the Grackle Workspace Accessibility Tool, which will help you check for accessibility issues and generate accessible alternative formats of your files. In this one-hour webinar, we will cover: How to locate Grackle in the Google Workspace How to run the Accessibility Checker tool and interpret the results How to export accessible alternative formats for Docs, Slides, and Sheets More Details

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Audience engagement through search engines is shrinking. Pros from Merrill College demonstrate new, AI-driven ways to boost engagement.  Presenters: Stacey Decker, Director of the Capital News Service Audience Engagement Bureau, Merrill College Shuning Lu, Assistant Professor of Media, Democracy and Technology, Merrill College Emma Patti, Executive Editor, Atlas Obscura More Details

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An overview of the six areas that have the greatest impact on making your online content more accessible. Learn how to avoid adding unintentional barriers to learning and understanding by correctly formatting: headings links color images tables multimedia We will review a few simple things you can do to make all of your online content more accessible, including ELMS-Canvas course spaces, emails, presentations, and handbooks. Participants will leave this workshop with new skills for increased accessibility as well as additional resources for implementing the Six Essential Steps in all aspects of creating and editing online content. This webinar will be delivered via Zoom. Live automatic captions will be provided for this event. If you need additional accommodations please contact us at itaccessibility@umd.edu. More Details

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Get an overview of the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas. Barriers to learning can occur from simple issues with common elements such as color contrast, links, heading levels, and tables — but there are several built-in tools available for checking and fixing these issues. Some previous experience with ELMS-Canvas is helpful, but this session is designed for every level of experience. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the available resources and the ability to use them in their own course spaces. This webinar is offered on Zoom, and live automatic captions will be provided for this event. If you need additional accommodations please contact us at itaccessibility@umd.edu. More Details