EdTech:30
What is EdTech:30?
EdTech:30 is a short, practical demonstration of tech tools and strategies that can be easily implemented into your teaching practice. Webinars will be held via Zoom, and registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Following the Webinar, attend the Learning Lab to put your new knowledge into practice. The Learning Lab is open to all faculty/staff (you do not need to have attended the Webinar), and you can drop in anytime during the scheduled lab hours.
Fall 2025 Schedule
Zoom Scheduler
Streamline Your Student Appointments with Zoom Scheduler
Join us for a hands-on 30-minute webinar designed to transform how you manage student
meetings and office hours. Learn to set up automated scheduling systems that save
time and reduce the back-and-forth emails that come with coordinating appointments.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Create customizable office hours and appointment slots
- Set up automated reminders and confirmation emails
- Integrate Zoom Scheduler effectively into your teaching workflow
The Webinar will walk you through the basics and give you an opportunity to ask questions. Then, go deeper in our Learning Lab where you can put your new knowledge to work.
Thurs, Sept. 18 | Webinar, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Zoom
Fri, Sept. 19 | Learning Lab, Noon to 2 p.m., Thorpe Center
Canvas Studio
Transform your course content with Canvas Studio's powerful video creation and management capabilities. Explore how to record, edit, and share engaging video content directly within your Canvas environment while utilizing interactive features that boost student engagement.
Thurs, Oct. 16 | Webinar, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Zoom
Fri, Oct. 17 | Learning Lab, Noon to 2 p.m., Thorpe Center
Perusall
Enhance collaborative reading and discussion through Perusall's social annotation
platform. Discover how to assign readings that promote active learning through peer
interaction, automatic engagement scoring, and real-time feedback on student comprehension.
Thurs, Nov. 20 | Webinar, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Zoom
Fri, Nov. 21 | Learning Lab, Noon to 2 p.m., Thorpe Center
Spring 2026 Schedule
CidiLabs (UDOIT & TidyUp)
Ensure your course content is accessible and well-organized with CidiLabs' essential
Canvas tools. Learn how UDOIT identifies and helps fix accessibility issues while
TidyUp streamlines course cleanup and content organization for better student navigation.
Thurs, Feb. 19 | Webinar, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Zoom
Fri, Feb. 20 | Learning Lab, Noon to 2 p.m., Thorpe Center
Respondus
Secure your online assessments and streamline quiz creation with Respondus and LockDown
Browser. Explore how to create secure testing environments and convert content into
engaging Canvas quizzes.
Thurs, Mar. 12 | Webinar, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Zoom
Fri, Mar. 13 | Learning Lab, Noon to 2 p.m., Thorpe Center
Adobe Express
Create professional-quality visual content without design expertise using Adobe Express's intuitive tools. Learn to produce eye-catching graphics, social media posts, and multimedia presentations that enhance your course materials and communications.
Thurs, Apr. 16 | Webinar, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Zoom
Fri, Apr. 17 | Learning Lab, Noon to 2 p.m., Thorpe Center