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SUMMARY:Accessibility:  Strategies for an Accessible PDF When a PDF Is Necessary
DESCRIPTION:Making PDFs accessible can be challenging and time-consuming. But\, what can you do when you need to use one? This session will cover key strategies to improve PDF accessibility. We’ll also explore how tools\, such as AI\, could support this process.   \nAfter participating in this session\, you will be able to:  \n\nEvaluate a PDF for common accessibility issues  \n\n\nApply practical strategies to improve the accessibility of PDFs \n\n  \nClick to Join Session \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/accessibility-strategies-for-an-accessible-pdf-when-a-pdf-is-necessary/
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SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Create a Chatbot\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will show participants how to leverage CoPilot agents and Google Gems for teaching and/or administrative work. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nMeetings are open to all PNW faculty and staff.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/exploring-ai-6/
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SUMMARY:D2L Exchange Annual Event
DESCRIPTION:Join colleagues from across the Purdue system at the Purdue + D2L Exchange for a day dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning with Brightspace. Explore innovative course design ideas\, discover practical strategies for increasing student engagement\, learn time-saving grading and feedback techniques\, and gain insights into creating accessible\, inclusive learning experiences for all students. Through faculty-led showcases\, interactive discussions\, and sessions led by D2L experts\, you’ll leave with new ideas\, actionable tips\, and valuable connections to support your teaching. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nHammond campus\, Student Union & Library Building (SULB) \nAudience\nAll Purdue Faculty\, Instructors and Academic Staff
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/d2l-exchange-annual-event/
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SUMMARY:Mastering Grading in Brightspace Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Take the Stress Out of Semester Grading: Join the Brightspace Grading Series!  \nAre you looking to streamline your grading workflow\, design a more transparent gradebook\, or finally master the end-of-semester grade submission process? Join us for Mastering Grading in Brightspace\, a timely 3-part training series designed to support you at every critical phase of the semester.  \nWhether you are a seasoned instructor or new to the LMS\, these sessions offer practical\, step-by-step guidance to save you time and prevent grading headaches.  \nPart 3: Wrapping Up – Final Grades & Banner Integration\nFinish strong. Learn how to run a pre-finals gradebook audit\, calculate final adjusted grades\, release final scores to students\, and successfully export your grades directly from Brightspace to Banner without the manual data entry. \nDon’t wait until final grades are due to figure out your gradebook! Register for one\, two\, or all three sessions to build a smooth\, efficient\, and error-free grading cycle this Fall.   \nCLICK REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION \nEven if the day and time do not work with your schedule\, still register so that you can receive a recording of the session.   \nIn case you missed it \n8/20/26 Part 1: Setting the Stage – Foundations of Brightspace Grading – Recording Coming Soon \n10/8/26 Part 2: Staying on Track – Mid-Semester Maintenance – Recording Coming Soon \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/mastering-grading-in-brightspace-3/
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