Live Workshop Calendar | Distance Education

The workshops listed below are offered by SRJC's Distance Education, the Online Network of Educators, and by EdTech providers. Topics include:

Various Canvas Features
Effective Online Teaching Practices
EdTech Tools to Enhance Course Interaction
Equity in Online Learning

If you or your department has a need for a workshop on a particular topic, please reach out Matt Pearson (mpearson@santarosa.edu) or Lauren Mitchell (Nahas) (lnahas@santarosa.edu). We'd love to design a workshop to fit your needs!

Review the current list of workshop offerings below and click the "Register" link to sign-up. Once you submit the form, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link.

FLEX code: FF:33 Distance Education Trainings

Introduction to the Panorama Accessibility Tool Duration: 60 minutes Presenter: Jennifer Reyes from Yuja Join us to learn how to make the most of our new accessibility tool in Canvas, Panorama. You'll learn how to identify and resolve accessibility issues in your course and how you and your students can access alternative formats of your course content.	Friday, January 31st at 11:00 AM	REGISTER
Empowering Educators: Navigating AI in the Community College Classroom Duration: 90 minutes Presenter: Stephanie Curry, ASCCC Secretary Alison Gurganus, San Diego Mesa College, President of Council of Chief Librarians As AI continues to shape the future of teaching and learning, this session offers practical insights and actionable strategies to help educators harness its power responsibly. Participants will explore critical topics such as AI ethics, academic integrity, innovative AI tools, and the essential need for AI literacy. Learn how college librarians will play a crucial role in this initiative, partnering with fellow faculty members to develop AI literacy programs, create educational resources, and build frameworks for ethical AI use. Additionally, the webinar will guide attendees in creating effective classroom policies and fostering meaningful conversations about AI use with students. Whether you’re an AI novice or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar will provide some of the most vital knowledge and resources needed to integrate AI into your teaching practices.	Wednesday, February 12th, 12-1:30 PM	REGISTER

Introduction to the Panorama Accessibility Tool

Duration: 60 minutes

Presenter: Jennifer Reyes from Yuja

Join us to learn how to make the most of our new accessibility tool in Canvas, Panorama. You'll learn how to identify and resolve accessibility issues in your course and how you and your students can access alternative formats of your course content.

Friday, January 31st at 11:00 AM

Empowering Educators: Navigating AI in the Community College Classroom

Duration: 90 minutes

Presenter:

Stephanie Curry, ASCCC Secretary
Alison Gurganus, San Diego Mesa College, President of Council of Chief Librarians

As AI continues to shape the future of teaching and learning, this session offers practical insights and actionable strategies to help educators harness its power responsibly. Participants will explore critical topics such as AI ethics, academic integrity, innovative AI tools, and the essential need for AI literacy. Learn how college librarians will play a crucial role in this initiative, partnering with fellow faculty members to develop AI literacy programs, create educational resources, and build frameworks for ethical AI use. Additionally, the webinar will guide attendees in creating effective classroom policies and fostering meaningful conversations about AI use with students. Whether you’re an AI novice or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar will provide some of the most vital knowledge and resources needed to integrate AI into your teaching practices.

Wednesday, February 12th, 12-1:30 PM