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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Captions for Flexible Access
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nLearners often engage with course content in environments where relying on audio alone isn’t possible. Captions offer an additional\, flexible way to access that information—supporting  those in noisy spaces\, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing\, English language learners\, and anyone who simply  prefer to access information through text . In this Sparkshop\, you’ll learn what captions are\, explore captioning requirements\, and practice editing captions in Kaltura. \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-accessibility-captions-for-flexible-access-2/
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Tables to Keep Readers Oriented
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nTables are a great way to organize data…. But\, when they aren’t formatted accessibly\, people who use screen readers can feel like they’ve been dropped into a maze of numbers. In this session\, you’ll gain a perspective on how screen readers move through tables\, learn common formatting choices to avoid\, and review examples of clean\, accessible tables.   \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-accessibility-tables-to-keep-readers-oriented-2/
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Using AI to Boost Digital Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nEnsuring your course materials are accessible can feel overwhelming\, especially when accessibility checkers don’t catch every issue. But\, artificial intelligence (AI) can help fill these gaps by identifying common errors and suggesting WCAG aligned improvements.   \nThis Sparkshop will explore ways that AI can aid with accessibility fixes\, such as generating alt text\, flag non-descriptive links\, and even support the creation of more inclusive learning experiences.   \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-accessibility-using-ai-to-boost-digital-accessibility/
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SUMMARY:Campus Closed: Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday\, September 7. \nSee the Full Academic Schedule
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/campus-closed-labor-day-2/
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