Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned user of FSU’s teaching and learning technologies, our experts can help you take your skills to the next level. We offer consultations and virtual workshops on a variety of topics to help you enrich your courses and the student learning experience.
Consultations
Interested in a departmental training or one-on-one consultation about instructional development or academic technologies? We’re here to help with these topics and many more. Request an individual or group consultation with one of our experts.
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Workshops
Our Zoom workshops are designed to help instructors develop courses that are easier to navigate, meet accessibility standards, and promote student success.
Teodora Abrams
& Jamie Lutz
Facilitators
An Introduction to DesignPLUS
In this 60-minute introductory webinar, you'll get acquainted with the new DesignPLUS sidebar in Canvas. DesignPLUS is the latest upgrade to the current built-in tool (Design Tools) that helps instructors design their Canvas course sites. Learn how to use the QuickStart Wizard to access FSU's course templates and make designing your Canvas pages a breeze! This is a hands-on webinar, so come prepared to follow along with facilitators as you practice using the new tool. For those wanting a deeper dive into the new features, stay tuned for additional workshops coming fall 2025.
Session Offerings: May 14, May 27, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23
Select your preferred date to register.
May 14 (12:00pm) May 27 (3:00pm) June 11 (12:00pm) June 25 (3:00pm) July 9 (12:00pm) July 23 (3:00pm)
John L. Crow
Facilitator
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning involves creating course materials that are usable by all people without needing to make accommodations to your course design. In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn about the principles and practice of Universal Design for Learning, how to make your Canvas site and digital course content accessible, and how tools like Ally help make the process easier.
Session Offerings:
This workshop is offered by request. Email jlcrow@campus.fsu.edu to schedule an individual consultation or group workshop.
John L. Crow
Facilitator
Make Office Documents Accessible
This 90-minute webinar reviews key accessibility issues with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents, including headings, image descriptions, text columns, tables, and more. In this hands-on session, you'll be encouraged to follow along with the presenter to format examples of Word and PowerPoint documents.
NOTE: You should be familiar with Word and PowerPoint and have a computer with the latest version of Office installed or access to Office 365 Online. For the latest version of Office, see the Microsoft 365 ProPlus page.
Session Offerings:
This workshop is offered by request. Email jlcrow@campus.fsu.edu to schedule an individual consultation or group workshop.
John L. Crow
Facilitator
Make PDF Documents Accessible
This webinar addresses common accessibility issues that arise in Adobe PDF documents. In this 90-minute, hands-on session, you’ll be encouraged to follow along with the presenter to format examples of PDF documents. You should be familiar with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (PC or Mac) and have a computer installed with Acrobat Pro.
NOTE: If you don’t have Acrobat Pro on your computer, see the Adobe Creative Cloud page to install the software, which is free to FSU faculty and staff.
Session Offerings:
This workshop is offered by request. Email jlcrow@campus.fsu.edu to schedule an individual consultation or group workshop.