In this session, you will work alongside other instructors to start building low-tech games that your students can play in-class, aligned with your instructional goals (and based on already-successful designs). Co-hosted with Professor Krista Harper (Anthropology).

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In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of building a course Web site using Moodle. Instructors will be introduced to basic navigation, learn how to configure course settings, and practice adding content and activities to a Moodle course. This workshop does not cover the Moodle gradebook but provides a good foundation for further exploration. NOTE: In-depth discussions of grading and individual Moodle activities are outside the scope of this workshop.

Prerequisite: Must be a teacher or a TA with course-designer access in Moodle.

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Choosing and creating accessible documents and content for your class can be a challenge sometimes. However, this can directly impact student learning, particularly individuals with disabilities. Join us in learning about and discussing ways to create accessible documents and content to provide inclusion and increased access to a wide array of learners.

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Providing closed captions is a critical component to making videos accessible. Sending videos out to a third-party vendor for closed captioning can prove to be a pricey endeavor. It is best to think about the need to closed caption at all stages of the video production process. There are many tips, tricks, and tools for making closed captions easier to produce (i.e., YouTube, CADET, etc.). Join us to learn more about free and low-cost options for DIY closed captioning.

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Using social media in the classroom and on campus can be an important way to engage students and the campus community. Not all social media platforms are built alike, but enabling accessibility settings and uploading accessible content is critical. Don’t let 20% of your potential platform miss out! Join us to find out how to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal and equitable access to your tweets, Facebook content, and Instagram posts!

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When purchasing new products (software, instructional technology, etc.) or services (web-app services, software-based services), it is important to consider many factors. One particular item that often gets overlooked is accessibility and the impact inaccessible products and services have on individuals with disabilities who use assistive technology. There are many ways to “vet before you get” when it comes to accessibility. Join us to learn about the process of evaluating products and services for accessibility to ensure all students, staff, and faculty have equal and equitable access!

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An Instructional Media Lab consultant will be on hand to help you check your gradebook and make sure it is going to work for you. We’ll be available to answer gradebook questions, review your gradebook setup, and be on hand to troubleshoot to make sure the Moodle gradebook is working for you and your students.

This is intended to help with quick questions and support for instructors who already have a gradebook set up. If you need immediate assistance or help creating a gradebook, please contact the Instructional Media Lab (instruct@umass.edu | 413-545-2823).

No registration needed! Just stop by the Experimental Classroom in Du Bois Library 720 during the clinic hours.

Choosing and creating accessible documents and content for your class can be a challenge sometimes. However, this can directly impact student learning, particularly individuals with disabilities. Join us in learning about and discussing ways to create accessible documents and content to provide inclusion and increased access to a wide array of learners.

Register for this event (If you are asked to create an account, remember to register for the workshop after that!)