Teaching & Learning Training

Instructional Technology helps faculty solve pedagogical problems or create new learning opportunities through efficient, effective use and support of technology. Professional development services are available to academic and administrative departments. Instructional technology staff are also available to work with department leads to create programs to address customized goals.

Topics typically include:

Training formats include webinars and workshops lasting 45-90 minutes depending on topic. We also offer half day and full day boot camps. Finally, our hybrid or online short course model provides cohort-based opportunities for faculty to engage, discuss and explore dedicated topics in asynchronous and synchronous environments.

Workshop Catalog Recording Archives

Upcoming Trainings:

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Ultra Essentials: Blackboard Content, Organization, and Accessibility

Create Documents, Organize with Modules, & Design for Access

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Description

Join this 45 minute session with live demo to review Ultra tools to prepare your course, including the following topics:  Copy and reuse content from prior courses Create new content with...
Ultra Webinar

Document Remediation Lab

A Spring Cleaning event sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 9, 2026, 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Description

Roll up your sleeves and get your documents accessible! This working session provides dedicated time to remediate your PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations with expert support...
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Digital Accessibility Winter Camp: Creating & Remediating Course Content for ADA Compliance and Student Success

Full day VIRTUAL workshop for faculty content creators

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 9, 2026, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Description

Join us for a full-day Digital Accessibility Winter Camp designed specifically for faculty! Through demonstrations, guided practice, and collaborative activities, you'll learn best practices for...
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