Are you interested in organizing your course materials to make them more accessible for your students? This workshop will offer best practices for organizing your content within U-M’s learning management system, Canvas.

As teaching methods evolve, the College of LSA is exploring the value of innovative course modalities. When planning their courses, faculty are invited to explore a range of course modality options—including HyFlex, blended, and online formats. This session will outline the criterion of each course modality and provide guidance to help instructors consider the potential benefits of these innovative course modalities.

This session addresses a core question: How do we encourage students to do their own writing? We’ll focus on teaching and learning strategies, not on GenAI course policy or detection technologies. Join us to share your approaches to writing and learn how colleagues are structuring approaches to writing. You’ll leave with practical ideas and talking points you can use in your classroom. In-class writing: structuring … Continue reading [Zoom] Approaches to Writing for World Language Instructors »

Getting Started with Canvas This workshop provides a general overview for instructors who are new to Canvas. Participants will be provided with demos on how to begin setting up a Canvas course. There will also be an hands-on opportunity to set up a test course, create a page, make an assignment, set up modules, and publish the course. Visit the ITS Instructional Support page to … Continue reading Getting Started with Canvas (Fall 2025 Prep) »

What tools are available for LSA Faculty to engage students and avoid GenAI pitfalls? This session offers an overview of Canvas plugins and engagement methods that include Harmonize, YellowDig, Gradescope, Google Drive, iClicker and Peerceptiv.

Accessible course materials play an important role in creating an equitable learning experience for all students. But how do we do it? In this session, you’ll learn how to create more accessible images (including best practices for charts and diagrams) and video by considering alternative text, color and contrast, sizing, captioning and transcripts, and even the tools we use to create and share our content.

This session addresses a core question: How do we encourage students to do their own writing? We’ll focus on teaching and learning strategies, not on GenAI course policy or detection technologies. Join us to share your approaches to writing and learn how colleagues are structuring approaches to writing. You’ll leave with practical ideas and talking points you can use in your classroom. In-class writing: structuring … Continue reading [Zoom] Approaches to Writing for World Language Instructors »

Student assignments using graphic tools generate engagement and provide students with technological and visual literacy instruction. Use Dalle to create images for your own syllabi or presentations.

This session will outline the basics of GenAI: What it is, how it works, and recommendations for responsible use. With the strengths and limitations of the technology at the forefront, instructors will begin crafting an AI policy for their course. Whether a course encourages students to use GenAI tools or prohibits its use, this session will help instructors clearly articulate to students how the course … Continue reading Crafting an AI Policy to Support Student Learning »

Only a half hour to spare? Join us for a brief presentation of two specific things you can do to make your course materials more accessible!  Have another 30 minutes? Stay for hands-on support as you work on your materials! 

Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts This mini-workshop introduces instructors, students, and staff to the basics of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its applications in academic and everyday settings. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common GenAI tools and their relevance in various educational and professional contexts. Workshop Outline: What is GenAI? Definition and Overview Introduction to U-M GPT Exploring Key Concepts and Terminology … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts »

In the wake of generative AI, could media projects provide an alternative to traditional papers that would be difficult to accomplish with AI? In this workshop, we’ll dive into the topic and discuss the ways media projects can be used to demonstrate students’ mastery. Other topics discussed will include how to spot multimedia created by AI and the tools students can use to produce media … Continue reading Media Projects: The Answer to AI? »

Looking for a faster, more consistent way to grade paper-based and multiple-choice exams? This hands-on workshop introduces a way to streamline your exam grading workflow using Gradescope (available to all U-M instructors). You’ll learn how to digitize paper exams, use AI-assisted features to grade question-by-question with a dynamic rubric, and manage regrade requests with ease. We’ll also cover how to create and grade bubble sheet … Continue reading Efficient Grading for Paper and Bubble Sheet (Scantron-style) Exams »

Join us to infuse music and pictures in vocabulary activities! Create custom images and songs that feature the vocabulary you are covering in your course. We will share workflows and talk about GenAI tools that facilitate the process. Together we will share examples and brainstorm how we envision using such vocabulary songs and images with students. Please bring a vocabulary list or two that you … Continue reading [Zoom] Learning Vocabulary with Songs and Images »

Join us to infuse music and pictures in vocabulary activities! Create custom images and songs that feature the vocabulary you are covering in your course. We will share workflows and talk about GenAI tools that facilitate the process. Together we will share examples and brainstorm how we envision using such vocabulary songs and images with students.   Please bring a vocabulary list or two that … Continue reading [Zoom] Learning Vocabulary with Songs and Images »

Setting Up Your Canvas Gradebook This workshop will guide participants on how to manage their Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader throughout the term, and how to finalize a Gradebook at the end of the term. Overview Finalizing your gradebook Importing grades into Wolverine Access Using Speedgrader Rubrics Using the New Speedgrader’s Comment Library New Submissions Reassignment Feature Hiding Scores While Grading in New Quizzes Visit the … Continue reading Setting Up Your Canvas Gradebook (Fall 2025 Prep) »

Classes are incorporating more and more multimodal projects that ask students to produce final products that are public-facing. Accessibility is an essential component to creating digital content available on the internet. It is important that instructors are incorporating accessible design into their teaching and requirements of public-facing projects. This session will cover what accessibility is, why it is important, and guidance on what to teach … Continue reading Digital Accessibility Considerations for Public-facing Student Work »

In this workshop we will explore easy to use video editing and generation tools, as well as OER resources that can be added to your videos. We’ll explore practical ways language faculty can create, edit, and enhance video content using both professional tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and a range of free, easy-to-use alternatives. We’ll also look at AI-powered video tools that can save time, … Continue reading [Zoom] Create and enhance video assignments with AI »

In this workshop we will explore image-based resources and learning activities with Generative AI tools that will offer opportunities for students to apply their language skills and analyze cultural representations based on the prompts they use to generate the images. U-M GPT DALL-E and Adobe Firefly are two tools provided by the University within a protected environment.  We will spend time learning about examples that … Continue reading [Zoom] Image-based GenAI Activities for World Languages »

Only a half hour to spare? Join us for a brief presentation of two specific things you can do to make your course materials more accessible!  Have another 30 minutes? Stay for hands-on support as you work on your materials! 

Only a half hour to spare? Join us for a brief presentation of two specific things you can do to make your course materials more accessible!  Have another 30 minutes? Stay for hands-on support as you work on your materials! 

As generative AI becomes a common tool in students’ academic lives, instructors are increasingly challenged to encourage genuine participation and reduce reliance on responses generated by AI. This workshop explores how intentionally designed online discussion forums can shift student motivation away from compliance and toward meaningful, self-directed engagement. Participants will learn how to use the platform Yellowdig (available to LSA instructors) to build a space … Continue reading Fostering Authentic Engagement in Online Discussions in the Age of AI »

Transform Video Watching into Active Engagement Using Annoto (Fall 2025 Prep) Say goodbye to passive student video watching and hello to active video learning, empowering students to ask questions, share insights, and connect with course video content with Annoto, an in-video annotation tool for MiVideo/Kaltura in Canvas. Incorporate video-based feedback into assessments,  create in-video quizzes or meaningful discussions by letting your students add time-based annotations, use it as a … Continue reading Transform Video Watching into Active Engagement Using Annoto (Fall 2025 Prep) »

Kick off the semester with fresh, creative ways to engage your students. In this one-hour, hands-on session, you’ll discover how to design customized, HTML-based language-learning games—no programming experience required. We’ll showcase ready-to-use examples built with AI tools, and walk you through how to adapt them for your own classes. Along the way, you’ll learn practical design principles, explore strategies for integrating audio and interactive features, … Continue reading [Zoom] Adapting HTML Games to Your Course »

Only a half hour to spare? Join us for a brief presentation of two specific things you can do to make your course materials more accessible!  Have another 30 minutes? Stay for hands-on support as you work on your materials! 

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT This mini-workshop equips faculty, staff, and students with the essential skills to effectively use U-M GPT, the University of Michigan’s equitable, accessible, and secure text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence tool. The session includes foundational and advanced techniques for crafting effective prompts, exploring creative AI interactions, and leveraging U-M GPT for various educational applications. Participants will engage in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images. Using simple text descriptions, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools, like adding or … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors This mini-workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors »

Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App This workshop introduces you to MiMaizey, the University of Michigan’s personalized AI assistant, and the new Go Blue App. Discover how MiMaizey and Go Blue can enhance your campus experience with features like class information, dining menus, student organization finder, campus navigation, and more. Learn about the newest Go Blue App, which includes … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

Join us to infuse music and pictures in vocabulary activities! Create custom images and songs that feature the vocabulary you are covering in your course. We will share workflows and talk about GenAI tools that facilitate the process. Together we will share examples and brainstorm how we envision using such vocabulary songs and images with students.   Please bring a vocabulary list or two that … Continue reading [Zoom] Learning Vocabulary with Songs and Images »

Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation, rejuvenation, and inner connect in just three session. Meditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration, heightened awareness, and presence … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days »

Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning Discover how to enhance your classroom with U-M Maizey by integrating it seamlessly with Canvas and using it as an innovative assistant for supporting student learning. This workshop is designed for instructors who wish to leverage Maizey as a class tutor, homework helper, and more. By the end of the session, you will have the skills … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning »

Transform Video Watching into Active Engagement Using Annoto (Fall 2025 Prep) Say goodbye to passive student video watching and hello to active video learning, empowering students to ask questions, share insights, and connect with course video content with Annoto, an in-video annotation tool for MiVideo/Kaltura in Canvas. Incorporate video-based feedback into assessments,  create in-video quizzes or meaningful discussions by letting your students add time-based annotations, use it as a … Continue reading Transform Video Watching into Active Engagement Using Annoto (Fall 2025 Prep) »

Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey Enhance your productivity by harnessing U-M Maizey for various staff-related tasks, including managing Dropbox, Google Drive, and public website data efficiently. This workshop is aimed at staff members who want to utilize Maizey to streamline their workflows, manage large data sets, and automate routine tasks. Participants will learn how to set up and configure Maizey projects, customize system … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey »

Join us to hear inspiring examples of student audio essays, hear success and warning anecdotes from the instructors who use this format, and create your own Audio Post Card using the free and web-based Adobe Podcast tool!

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

This workshop will help you improve your use of H5P and integrate it into your Canvas assignments. H5P continues to expand as a powerful tool for creating engaging, interactive assignments that support language teaching and learning. In this one-hour Zoom workshop we will showcase a variety of H5P activities that can be integrated into language courses, highlight new features such as Smart Import (AI-assisted assignment … Continue reading [Zoom] Enhancing Language Learning with H5P »

Join us to hear inspiring examples of student audio essays, hear success and warning anecdotes from the instructors who use this format, and create your own Audio Post Card using the free and web-based Adobe Podcast tool! Feel free to reach out to lrc.contact@umich.edu if you are interested in this topic!

Boost Work Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks, course data management, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks. Workshop Outline: Effortless Content Creation: Using GenAI to generate materials such … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Boost Work Productivity with GenAI »

Join this informative workshop to explore two exciting new AI tools now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students: Google Gemini and NotebookLM. Gemini is a versatile AI assistant that allows you to brainstorm ideas, answer questions quickly, summarize content, and generate various creative text formats and images. Learn how to leverage Gemini for in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and real-time feedback in … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: From Idea to Insight: Exploring Gemini and NotebookLM for Education »

Searching for research materials in non-English languages and non-Latin scripts comes with unique complications. This session, hosted by Subject Specialists from Asia Library and International Studies, will equip participants to conduct such searching more effectively and efficiently. In addition to demonstrating specific techniques that can be used in the library catalog and similar utilities, we will introduce complementary library resources, services, and expertise to further … Continue reading Research in International Studies: An Introduction for New Faculty and Visiting Scholars »

Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT … Continue reading Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI »

This course will familiarize the student with the basics of accessing and interacting with Linux computers using the GNU/Linux operating system’s Bash shell, also generically referred to as “the command line”. Topics include: a brief overview of Linux, the Bash shell, navigating the file system, basic commands, shell redirection, permissions, processes, and the command environment. The workshop will also provide a quick introduction to nano a simple … Continue reading Introduction to the Linux Command Line »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »