When: Thursday, September 24th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Modality: Virtual

Where: Microsoft Teams

Facilitator: Mitchell Haas, Lovejoy Library & CFDI.

Description:  This session provides a practical, hands-on introduction to creating and remediating accessible classroom content. We go over the in's and out's of the updates to ADA Title II that go into affect April 26, 2027. After the session you'll understand how to develop and fix content meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and are fully usable for a wider variety of folks. Attendees will leave with clear strategies and efficient workflows to produce compliant, user-friendly content. Click here to register

From Original to Ultra: Organizing Your Course Schedule with Confidence

When: Wednesday, September 30th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Modality: Virtual

Where: Microsoft Teams

Facilitator: Angela Andrews (Nursing)

Description: In this Midweek Mentor, we’ll watch a video from the Teaching Professor Digital Library that dives into the 8 career competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges & Employers. With foci like teamwork, leadership, communication, and critical thinking—these competencies are applicable across disciplines. Then, our facilitator will share about how Competency-Based Education is being implemented in the School of Nursing, leaving time for Q&A and group discussion. Click here to register

Accessibility Made Easier with Blackboard Ally

When: Thursday, October 8th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Modality: Virtual

Where: Microsoft Teams

Facilitator: Britt Peterson, CFDI.

Description:  This session provides a practical, hands-on introduction to creating and remediating accessible PDFs using Adobe Acrobat. Participants will learn the essential dos and don’ts of PDF accessibility, with a focus on ensuring documents meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and are fully usable with screen readers. Topics include identifying common accessibility barriers, applying proper document structure and tagging, using Acrobat’s accessibility tools, and avoiding workflows that unintentionally reduce accessibility (such as flattening text or relying on OCR unnecessarily). Attendees will leave with clear strategies and efficient workflows to produce compliant, user-friendly PDFs. Click here to register

Vibe Check: Building Interactive Course Materials Without Code

When: Tuesday, October 6th, 2:00-3:00pm
Modality: In-person
Where: Lovejoy 2030
Facilitator: Britt Peterson, Biological Sciences & CFDI & Mitchell Haas, Lovejoy Library & CFDI
Description: What if you could build the interactive course materials you've always imagined, without writing a single line of code yourself? "Vibe coding" is a new approach to creating digital tools: you describe what you want in plain language, and an AI assistant builds it for you. In this hands-on workshop, faculty will explore how conversational AI tools can turn teaching ideas into working, shareable resources in minutes rather than months. We'll start by helping your syllabus come alive, transforming a static document into an interactive guide students will actually use. From there, we'll build engaging classroom activities such as self-check quizzes, sorting games, and scenario simulations. We'll also design custom click-and-learn modules that let students explore complex concepts at their own pace. Along the way, we'll discuss practical considerations including accessibility, student privacy, and knowing when a quick prototype is good enough. No programming experience is required. Bring a laptop and one teaching challenge, concept, or course document you'd like to reimagine. You'll leave with at least one working prototype, reusable prompting strategies, and a clearer sense of how AI can expand what's possible in your course design. Click here to register

Accessibility and Microsoft Powerpoint

MWM: Peer Evaluations of Teaching     

When: Tuesday, October 27th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Modality: Virtual 
Where: Microsoft Teams
Facilitator: Carlee Hawkins (Psychology), Liz Stygar (Sociology), Erin Vanderbunt (Exercise Physiology) 
Description: What if supporting a colleague’s teaching could be more than completing an observation form? Join three experienced Teaching Peer Consultants for a practical, collaborative session on meaningful evaluations of teaching. Learn strategies and tips for observing classes, offering constructive feedback on teaching materials, and helping colleagues make sense of—and respond thoughtfully to—student evaluations. You’ll leave with practical tools and resources you can put to work right away. Click here to register

Teaching Smarter with Blackboard AI

When: Wednesday, October 28th, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 
Modality: Virtual 
Where: Microsoft Teams
Facilitator: Jonathan Coons
Description: Discover how Blackboard's generative AI tools can help streamline course development and save valuable time. Learn how to create learning modules, rubrics, assessments, discussion prompts, images, and more with AI-assisted tools built directly into Blackboard. We'll also explore AI Conversations, role-playing activities, and discuss practical ways to incorporate these features into your teaching. Click here to join via Teams

MWM: The Work Beneath the Work: Protecting your Capacity While Supporting Students   

When: Tuesday, November 10th, 1:00-2:00pm 
Modality: Virtual 
Where: Microsoft Teams 
Facilitator:  Ariel Jones (Social Work) 
Description: Teaching requires more than delivering content—it also involves navigating student stress, difficult interactions, competing needs, and the emotional demands of being present for others. In this session, we’ll make the often-overlooked emotional labor of teaching visible and explore practical, research-based strategies for managing stress, reframing challenging student interactions, and sustaining your well-being and effectiveness in the classroom. Click here to register

Create Better Course Videos with YuJa

When: Wednesday, November 11th, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 
Modality: Virtual 
Where: Microsoft Teams 
Facilitator:  Jennifer Albat
Description: Whether you're recording lectures, creating tutorials, or sharing announcements, YuJa makes video creation simple. This session will walk through recording, uploading, editing, captioning, and sharing videos using SIUE's YuJa platform. Learn best practices for creating accessible, engaging video content that enhances the student learning experience. Click here to join via Teams