{"id":1202,"date":"2024-09-30T09:55:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T13:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2024-09-30T11:00:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T15:00:31","slug":"whats-coming-up-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/whats-coming-up-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Coming Up in October"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October is filled with exciting opportunities for faculty and staff to engage, learn, and grow. From exploring AI in education to improving course accessibility, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening, in order, throughout the month:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/creating-equitable-learning-experiences\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guiding Principles of Accessibility\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">|\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 8, 10am on Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn how to apply the POUR framework (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust) to create accessible materials for all students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/events\/ai-in-practice-mike-kentz\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI in Practice Webinar<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0| October 9, 12pm on Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join us for the next installment in our AI in Practice series, featuring Mike\u00a0Kentz, as we explore practical applications of AI in education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/creating-equitable-learning-experiences\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accessibility in Canvas<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0| October 9, 10am on Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This session will guide you through using the Canvas Accessibility Checker and UDOIT Course Review Tool to enhance the accessibility of your course materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeCKNaxCbgSnmFlVFyyYuXvhh4o0C61iUTgUAFfqgcRd6wA9A\/viewform\"><strong>Promoting Instructional Excellence\u00a0<\/strong>| October 15, TBD<\/a><br \/>\nPIE consists of two main parts: course mapping in close collaboration with CELTT and self-paced independent work completing modules and designing activities\/assessments.<\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/focus-on-digital-accessibility\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Themed Power Hour<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0| October 15, 1pm in Faculty Commons and Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join us for this session focused on accessibility and inclusivity, where we\u2019ll explore strategies to create more equitable learning environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/prioritizing-mental-health-at-ubalt\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mental Health First Aid Training<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0| October 18 (Part 1), 9:30am on Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equip yourself with the skills to recognize and respond to signs of distress in students, colleagues, and bystanders during this instructor-led session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/creating-equitable-learning-experiences\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guiding Principles of Accessibility\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">| October 22, 6pm on Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another chance to attend this session, focused on the POUR framework and accessible materials creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/focus-on-digital-accessibility\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Themed Power Hour<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0| October 22, 1pm in Faculty Commons and Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This second session in our themed 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bystanders during this instructor-led session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/preparing-for-the-next-100-years-of-teaching-and-learning-at-ubalt\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CELTT\u2019s Teaching &amp; Learning Day\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">| October 25, 10am in RLB Library<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mark your calendar for this full-day event, covering a range of topics from AI in education to managing challenging classroom conversations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubalt.edu\/celtt\/2024\/09\/30\/focus-on-digital-accessibility\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partner Power Hour\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">| October 29, 1pm in Faculty Commons and Zoom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This month&#8217;s Partner Power Hour will showcase 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