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UDOIT – Summer vendor-led training, Aug 12 & 13

Cidi Labs is holding two hours of UDOIT training in August. All educators (instructors and support staff) are welcome to join. There is no cost for this training. See Upcoming Events (below) for details.

Engage – Update to Engage eReader

Earlier this month, Unizin transitioned the Engage eReader tool from RedSource to VitalShelf. The functionality remains largely the same, with some slight adjustments in the interface. For updated information about what to expect, review this Learn@UW news item.

Upcoming events

Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring

Enhancing Online Education summer programs

Enhancing Online Education helps instructors adopt evidence-based methods for successful online teaching. This summer’s topics are:

• Instructional Materials
• Course Management
• Fostering Community
• Cultivating Inclusivity

Click here for more information and to register.

Top Hat Summer Camp

The Curiosity-Driven Classroom

“Help your faculty gain practical, research-informed strategies to boost student motivation and belonging this fall. At this this free, two-day virtual event, renowned experts Dr. Derek Bruff and Dr. Todd Zakrajsek will share how to design learning environments that spark curiosity and participation in the age of AI. Discover how small shifts in course design can drive deeper thinking and ensure every student feels motivated to succeed.”

• Thursday, June 18, 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT
• Thursday, July 16, 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT

Click here for more information and to register.

(This training is provided by the vendor.)

DesignPLUS – Summer School, June 22 – 26

All instructors, instructional designers and support staff are invited to attend Cidi Labs DesignPLUS Summer School. It is a free one-hour commitment, each day, for the week of Monday, June 22.

Click here for more information and to register.

(This training is provided by the vendor.)

UDOIT Advantage Summer School 2026

Cidi Labs is hosting two hours of UDOIT training this summer. All educators and instructional support staff are welcome to join.

• Day 1: Wednesday, August 12, from 12:00 p.m. CT to 1:00 p.m. Learn how to identify and remediate common accessibility issues in Canvas pages, assignments, discussions, and other course content using UDOIT Advantage.
• Day 2: Thursday, August 13, from 12:00 p.m. CT to 1:00 p.m. Learn how to scan your Canvas course files for accessibility issues and create alternate formats that improve accessibility and support different ways students engage with course materials.

Click here for more information and to register.

(This training is provided by the vendor.)