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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session-3/2026-04-21/
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Working Session (Westville)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nStepping Towards the April 24 Accessibility Deadline \nThe April 24 deadline to ensure all digital instructional materials meet accessibility standards is approaching fast! But\, you don’t have to tackle this alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, need another set of eyes to ensure you’re on the right track\, or simply need a dedicated time to work on your instructional materials\, the Center for Faculty Excellence is here to help. Join us for our Accessible Instructional Materials Work Sessions and stay for as little or as long as you need. This is a space for you to focus on making your digital instructional materials accessible with a team nearby to answer your questions and help you reach the finish line. \nWhat to bring: \n\nDigital Instructional Materials (syllabi\, slide decks\, or documents) that you need help with making accessible\nYour Laptop (optional): You are welcome to bring your own device\, but it is not required since LSF 241 is a computer lab.\n\nSnacks will be provided \nLocation\nLSF 241 (computer lab inside the Library) \nAudience\nWorking sessions are open to all PNW faculty.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/accessibility-working-session-westville/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Brightspace Homepages: Quick Wins
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nClear course design improves student confidence and reduces cognitive overload—especially during the first weeks of a term. In this Sparkshop\, you’ll learn quick\, high-impact strategies for improving your Brightspace homepage so students can find what they need quickly and start strong. This session is returning from fall and includes practical layout ideas and examples that can be applied immediately.  \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-brightspace-homepages-quick-wins/
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