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.

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Focus on Color and Contrast: Digital Accessibility Remediation Sprint

Join the November Remediation Sprint sponsored by USM

Location

Online

Date & Time

November 10, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

Join USM's Digital Accessibility November Sprint, focusing on Color and Contrast. Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds is critical because it enables users with low...
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Free Webinar: Navigating the New Federal Digital Accessibility Rules for HED

Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium

Location

Online

Date & Time

November 6, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that set enforceable standards for digital accessibility. With a...
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Design Accessible Courses: Leverage UDL and Quality Matters Standard 8 for Content Remediation and Inclusive Learning Experiences

UDL and QM are your blueprint for student-centered design

Location

Online

Date & Time

November 4, 2025, 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm

Description

Move beyond digital accessibility compliance to proactive, inclusive course design. This session invites faculty to rethink accessibility through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) --...
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Review & Improve Your Blackboard Course Accessibility Score with Ally

Remediate content, fix images, offer alternative formats

Location

Online

Date & Time

October 24, 2025, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Description

Learn about Ally, a tool in Blackboard Ultra that scans content created in a course and offers instructors remediation options in real-time to improve accessibility. In this session we highlight...
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