Academic Technology Newsletter, April 2023

Academic Technology Newsletter

April 2023

As we approach the end of the semester, we want to ensure that you have the necessary resources to enhance your skills during the summer break.

We are pleased to share that CSUN's efforts to promote digital literacy have been featured by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In a recent brief, the publication highlighted our university's Device Loaner Program and other resources aimed at closing the digital divide.

In addition, we are excited to announce that Tammy Trujillo will be teaching another podcasting class starting on May 30th. If you're interested, sign up now to reserve your spot!

And don’t forget about CSUN's Digital Equity Day happening this Friday, April 28th. Join us in-person in Sequoia Hall room SQ104 or online via Zoom from 10 am to 1 pm to learn about important issues related to Artificial Intelligence, digital equity, and celebrate the winners of the CSUN App Jam competition!

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Chronicle Article Highlights CSUN

In this report, the Chronicle details its findings on digital literacy, how students need help with tech, and highlights digital literacy efforts at CSUN.

Download the PDF Research Brief >

Podcasting with Tammy Trujillo

Back by popular demand! Tammy Trujillo will be teaching another podcasting class this summer. She will show you how to record, organize, and share your podcast.

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Alternative Testing Accommodations

Alternative testing accommodations, such as extended time for testing, are provided to ensure that a student's performance is representative of their mastery of the...

Let Us Know Your Feedback in the Annual IT Faculty Survey

It's that time of the year again! Our annual Information Technology survey is live and we want to hear from you! Give us your feedback about your experiences with Canvas, instructional technology tools, and other campus IT resources. Your input is valuable and we appreciate your participation!

Fill Out the Annual Information Technology Faculty Survey >

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Check Out Our List of Summer 2023 Trainings!

This summer, Academic Technology will be offering asynchronous resources and live workshops. For self-paced learning, we have Canvas A-Z, Canvas Insights, and YouTube playlists of previous workshops. We will also host weekly Canvas Template Clinics and an AI Detection with Turnitin workshop.

Check Out the List of Summer 2023 Trainings >

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Don't Forget About Faculty Coffee Hour on April 26th!

Don't forget to join us this Wednesday, April 26th from 12 to 1pm for the last Faculty Coffee Hour of Spring 2023. Enjoy a cup of coffee, ask your questions, and get all the help you need with Canvas Quizzes, Canvas Assignments, the new CSUN Canvas Template, Ally, and more!

Reuse Your recorded lectures with panopto Friday may 5 2023 from 2 pm to 3 pm

Featured Workshop: Reuse Your Recorded Lectures with Panopto

Did you know that you can reuse video content in Panopto for multiple semesters? Join us for this featured workshop and learn how to locate and share previously recorded lectures. You'll also learn simple editing tips, and how to add additional content to previous lectures!

If there are topics you would like to see covered in a future newsletter, if you'd like to give us feedback on your experience with instructional technology, or if there are training topics you are interested in, let us know with the Academic Technology Feedback Form.