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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 individual consultations, group trainings, and in-person or virtual workshops to help you enrich your courses and the student learning experience. Topics include course content accessibility, academic technologies, course design, and more.
Brittany Endress
& Liconya Gilbert
Facilitators
Introduction to Accessible Course Design Workshop
This 90-minute hands-on workshop covers the fundamentals of accessible course design, including Canvas accessibility tools and best practices for creating accessible Canvas pages, videos, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and PDFs.
NOTE: Because the session is interactive, you will need to bring a laptop.
Delivery Method: In-person
Location: Faculty Development Lab (Map & Directions)
Session Offerings: August 4, August 5, August 11, August 14, August 17
Brittany Endress
& Liconya Gilbert
Facilitators
Introduction to PDF Accessibility Workshop
This 90-minute hands-on workshop focuses on using Adobe Acrobat’s accessibility checker to identify and fix accessibility issues. Participants will also learn how to tag a document and use optical character recognition (OCR) to convert scanned documents into searchable text.
NOTE: Because the session is interactive, you will need to bring a laptop.
Delivery Method: In-person
Location: Faculty Development Lab (Map & Directions)
Session Offerings: (all seats filled)
Brittany Endress
& Liconya Gilbert
Facilitators
Word and PowerPoint Document Accessibility Workshop
This 60-minute hands-on workshop provides a deep dive into using the Accessibility Assistant in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Topics include applying heading styles, setting reading order, and formatting accessible tables.
NOTE: Because the session is interactive, you will need to bring a laptop.
Delivery Method: In-person
Location: Faculty Development Lab (Map & Directions)
Session Offerings: (all seats filled)
Brittany Endress
& Liconya Gilbert
Facilitators
Accessibility Drop-In Sessions
If you need guidance on the accessibility of files, Canvas pages, videos, or other course materials, you can meet with an accessibility team member for an individual session. We offer virtual and in-person options. No registration is required – feel free to drop in!
Delivery Method: Virtual
Location: Zoom
Session Offerings: Tuesday, June 23 (1pm-4pm)Tuesday, July 28 (2pm-5pm)Wednesday, August 19 (1pm-4pm)
Delivery Method: In-person
Location: Faculty Development Lab (Map & Directions)
Session Offerings: Friday, June 5 (9am-12pm), Friday, July 10 (9am-12pm), Tuesday, August 18 (9am-12pm), Thursday, August 20 (9am-12pm), Friday, August 21 (9am-12pm)
Teodora Abrams,
Chris Riley & Jamie Lutz
Facilitators
Canvas Drop-In Sessions
New to Canvas or teaching online? If you need help setting up your Fall Canvas site or are navigating Canvas for the first time, you can meet with our team for one-on-one assistance in the week before classes. We offer virtual and in-person options. No registration is required – feel free to drop in with your laptop and questions!
Delivery Method: Virtual
Location: Zoom
Session Offering: Tuesday, August 18 (1pm-3pm)
Delivery Method: In-person
Location: Faculty Development Lab (Map & Directions)
Session Offering: Wednesday, August 19 (9am-11am)
An Introduction to DesignPLUS Webinar
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, we recommend attending one of the DesignPLUS Deep Dive workshops below.
Session Offerings: September 2, September 3, October 7, November 17, and December 9
Select your preferred date to register.
Fall 2026
September 2 (12:00pm)September 3 (12:00pm)October 7 (12:00pm)November 17 (12:00pm)December 9 (12:00pm)
DesignPLUS Deep Dive Webinar
Explore the DesignPLUS sidebar’s advanced features for creating a more dynamic, accessible, and visually appealing Canvas course. In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll build on your knowledge of basic DesignPLUS functions by learning to use features such as interactive flashcards, columns, and tables. You’ll also learn how to organize content on Canvas pages using accordions and tabs. New to the DesignPLUS sidebar? Before attending a Deep Dive workshop, we recommend getting acquainted with a few DesignPLUS basics by joining an Introduction to DesignPLUS workshop (see offerings above) or the DesignPLUS Org Site.
Session Offerings: September 16, September 23, October 21, November 24, and December 16
Select your preferred date to register.
Fall 2026
September 16 (12:00pm)September 23 (12:00pm)October 21 (12:00pm)November 24 (12:00pm)December 16 (12:00pm)
ODL Faculty Development Lab Map
The Office of Digital Learning Faculty Development Lab is located on the third floor of University Center, Building C, in Suite 3500, just above the College of Social Work. Faculty and staff parking is available in front of Building C, with additional parking available in the adjacent Visitors Parking lot. Call 850-644-3017 if you need assistance finding us.
