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Free Webinars

Many faculty members are interested in learning more about pedagogy or higher education issues but do not have the time to attend an in-person session.  In these cases, a webinar can be a great opportunity to stay engaged and learning, but do it on one’s own time and schedule.


Fall 2025 External (Unvetted) Webinars (and Workshops)


This coming Wednesday, David Van Reyk, University of Technology Sydney will be engaging with the ‘third mission’ for universities in our next Maple League Hosts event: Preparing for Impact: Embedding Social Responsibility in University-level Science, Mathematics and Statistics Curricula.

When: Wednesday, November 12th, 11:00am-12:00pm(ET)|12:00-1:00pm(AT)

Where: Live on Zoom – Register here: https://bit.ly/Prepping_for_Impact

Free online seminar “AI in Education: How to reduce misuse and rethink teaching?” on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2-3:30 p.m. (EST), hosted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

In this seminar, we will explore how AI is shaping higher education, raising both excitement and concern, and how thoughtful teaching practices can help students engage critically and creatively with these tools. We will discuss how AI can enhance learning without compromising academic integrity, and how to avoid common pitfalls and poor practices. Additionally, we will examine how you can lead the way in integrating AI ethically and effectively into your teaching practice.

  • Panelists:

    • Michelle Miller, Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University

    • Kirsten Helmer, Senior Lecturer, Educational Developer, & Director, Programming for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Center for Teaching & Learning, UMass Amherst

    • Cammy Bean, Accounts Director, Mindtools Kineo, Author

    • Sean Wandrei, Senior Lecturer II, Accounting – Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

Whether you’re a faculty member, instructional designer, or learning technology specialist, this seminar will provide actionable insights and strategies.

Register now for the seminar


Complimentary Podcast: Caregiver Fatigue In Higher Ed: Supporting Faculty & Staff Success

Faculty and staff often serve as caregivers for students, supporting them through academic and personal challenges. But what happens when the emotional load becomes too heavy?

Join us for Friday 5 Live!
Caregiver Fatigue In Higher Ed: Supporting Faculty & Staff Success
Friday, November 14 | 12:00–12:45 pm (Eastern)

Dr. Shannon Cooper will share strategies to recognize fatigue, set boundaries, and build healthier campus cultures.

Registration includes institutional access to the recording for one year.


November

Emotions at the Core: A Human-Centered Approach to AI – November 21 | 12:00-1:00 pm Central Time

December

Beyond the Field: What Millennials Want in Agronomy Retail Careers – December 5 | 12:30-1:00 pm Central Time
Reframing the Narrative: Digital Literacy with Older Adults – December 11 | 12:30-1:00 pm Central Time
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced scholars and practitioners across a range of timely topics. Visit our events page to explore the full schedule and reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you this fall as we engage, explore, and elevate adult learning together.
The Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Team

Upcoming webinar in the 9-in-9 UDL 3.0 Free Webinar Series on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2 PM with Christin Monroe.

There’s still time to register! Please see below for information on registering for this and the other webinars in this series.

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9-in-9 Overtime: UDL 3.0 Insights

Free Webinars Where Universal Design for Learning Expands Beyond Boundaries

Ready to dive deeper into UDL 3.0? Our groundbreaking “9-in-9” series has sparked such enthusiasm that we’re amplifying its impact! Due to overwhelming responses and rich proposal submissions, we’re expanding our horizons to bring you even more transformative insights into Universal Design for Learning 3.0. Each 60-minute webinar delivers focused, actionable strategies specifically designed for higher education. You’ll gain practical tools and resources readily adaptable to any discipline. Visit the 9-in-9 Overtime Padlet for a complete listing of webinars.

Register now to secure your spot in this enhanced professional development journey! You may register for the remaining webinars HERE.

November 19, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern — Embracing Intersectionality in STEM Education Through Universal Design for Learning

Christin Monroe will share insights and actionable strategies for applying the UDL 3.0 Guideline, Interests and Identities (7), across modalities and disciplines.
Select HERE to register for this free virtual webinar.


Magna Commons Webinars

Magna Publications has an extensive collection of webinars on various topics related to higher education and pedagogy that are free for all Ramapo faculty and staff.  To access these webinars, go to the following link:

Please note: in order to access the webinars, you must use your Ramapo College email address for registration. 

  1.     Go to https://www.magnapubs.com/register/. Enter information in the required fields > Submit. NOTE: if you get   an error that your password does not match, skip down to the EXISTING USERS Section below
  2.     Once successfully registered, you will see a screen “Thank you for completing your registration”
  3.     Go to https://www.magnapubs.com/profile/join-sitelicense/9147b116e75ef2dda5503461866ce3de
  4.     On the right side of the page, in the “Username or email address” box, enter the email address that you submitted in Step 1 or if you are an EXISTING USER enter the username or email address entered at time of registration
  5.     Enter your password > Login
  6.     On the My Account page > Join Team
  7.     On the My Online Access page click the appropriate orange “Go to Magna Commons” 

Need help?

  • Call 800-433-0499 ext. 2 (outside the U.S. & Canada call 608-246-3590 ext. 2.). Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday
  • Email support@magnapubs.com
  • They also have an online chat that can help!

AAC&U Webinars

The Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) offers periodic webinars on various topics related to higher education and pedagogy that are free for all Ramapo faculty and staff.  To access these webinars, go to the following link:

https://www.aacu.org/events/webinar

On this page, you will see a list of upcoming webinars that you may sign up to attend, as well as a link to Past Webinars that you may view recordings of.

Please note: in order to access these webinars, you must log in to the AAC&U website using a Ramapo email address as a login.  Go to this account web page to login to your account, create a new account, or change your username or password.