Live Workshop Calendar

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

Navigating the AI Assistant in GoReact

Duration: 60 minutes

Presenter: Matthew Short from GoReact

 

Join us to explore how the AI Assistant in GoReact is changing the way instructors teach and students learn. 

In this webinar, we’ll show you how the AI Assistant:

  • Delivers AI-powered feedback that complements your expertise and drives student progress
  • Provides instant analytics on speaking patterns, filler words and pauses to guide clearer improvement pathways
  • Lightens your workload while driving better student outcomes

Wednesday January 29th at 

2 PM Est

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Hypothesis: Liquid Margins 49: How to Get Students to Read Course Materials and Enjoy it!

Presented by Hypothesis

This webinar brings together educators from Rutgers University, and Contra Costa Community College to tackle the modern reading crisis head-on. We’ll dive into what’s holding students back and share practical, creative solutions to get them turning pages—and engaging with course materials like never before. From reimagining assignments to leveraging new tools such as social annotation, this is the conversation every educator needs.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why Students Aren’t Reading
    Uncover the key factors contributing to disengagement, from digital overload to shifting educational priorities.
  • Proven Strategies to Increase Reading Engagement
    Hear success stories and actionable tips from fellow educators who’ve found innovative ways to inspire students to pick up the book—and finish it.
  • The Power of Social Annotation
    See how collaborative tools like Hypothesis are changing the game, turning passive reading into an active, social, and rewarding experience.
  • Practical Classroom Takeaways
    Walk away with ideas you can implement immediately to foster critical thinking, peer connection, and better learning outcomes.

Wednesday, January 29th

1pm EST

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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

Hypothesis: Annotate This #5: Exciting New Features to Elevate Engagement

Get ready to explore Hypothesis’s latest tools and features designed to make teaching and learning easier, more engaging, and more collaborative. This session will give you everything you need to make the most of our newest Hypothesis updates in your classroom or institution.

Presented By Hypothesis

 

Wednesday February 26th

1pm to 2pm EST

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