ADA Accessibility for Digital Course Materials

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 11:00-11:50am
Location: IDC Lab (LC 201) or via Google Meet
Presenter: Dr. Michael Bitz, IDC Director

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On April 24, 2026, new rules go into effect regarding the accessibility of digital course materials, including Canvas, PDFs, Word and Google Docs, Powerpoints, videos, and any other electronic material distributed to students. This workshop will work through each of the major components of the Guide to ADA Accessibility for Course Materials. The workshop will help instructors redesign their course materials to be in compliance with the new rules. The workshop will be recorded and posted on the IDC Workshop Recordings page.

From Stack of Papers to Streamlined Feedback: Gradescope Made Simple

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: IDC Lab (LC 201) or via Zoom
Presenter: Alvar Paredes, Gradescope Onboarding Consultant

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Tired of flipping through stacks of exams? Ready to bring efficiency and clarity to your grading workflow? Join us to explore how Gradescope transforms assessment by allowing you to grade by question, apply dynamic rubrics, and maintain consistency across submissions—all while integrating directly with Canvas. You’ll leave knowing how to:

• Set up assignments quickly
• Speed up grading with answer grouping
• Provide structured, transparent feedback
• Analyze student performance trends
• Sync grades effortlessly with your LMS

If you were unable to attend one of our workshops, or want to review a previously attended workshop, you can watch any recording at your convenience. These videos are typically 45 minutes – 1 hour in length.

Workshop Recordings

Looking for short, 3–5 minute microlearning videos on Canvas, instructional technology, and instructional design? Explore our series of microlearning videos.

Microlearning Videos