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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-3/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Accessible Media
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have strengthened requirements for digital accessibility in public institutions\, including course materials. \nIn this session\, we will explore best practices for creating accessible media. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nWorkshops are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness-accessible-media-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z
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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-4/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Accessible Documents (Updated)
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have strengthened requirements for digital accessibility in public institutions\, including course materials. \nIn this session\, we will explore best practices for creating accessible documents\, demonstrate tools for checking and improving accessibility in Word and PDF files and share resources available to instructors. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies for making course content more inclusive. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nWorkshops are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness-accessible-documents-updated-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002057-1776348000-1776351600@www.pnw.edu
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-8-4/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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UID:10002250-1776690000-1776693600@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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UID:10002374-1776765600-1776769200@www.pnw.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
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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-4/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002058-1776952800-1776956400@www.pnw.edu
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-8-4/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z
UID:10002251-1777294800-1777298400@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
CREATED:20260226T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z
UID:10002375-1777370400-1777374000@www.pnw.edu
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-3/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
CREATED:20260226T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z
UID:10002499-1777464000-1777467600@www.pnw.edu
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-4/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T131500
DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
CREATED:20260126T204124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232705Z
UID:10001956-1777467600-1777468500@www.pnw.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105112
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002059-1777557600-1777561200@www.pnw.edu
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-8-4/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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