For the Teacher

For the Teacher: Teaching that engages. Learning that lasts.

For the Teacher workshops support faculty in designing, delivering, and refining learning experiences that help students succeed. Whether you’re teaching face-to-face, online, or hybrid, these sessions focus on practical tools, strategies, technologies, and resources that you can use right away in your teaching at ECU.

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If you are interested in learning more about Canvas, UDL, Quality Matters, or effective course design, book an appointment with the Instructional Design team.
For additional information and guidance about course accessibility, visit the ECU Digital Accessibility website. Watch this short video to hear from current ECU students on the impact that accessible course content can have on their success.
Try the new interactive, self-paced accessibility training on some of the most common accessibility standards featuring tutorials, videos, and more to help you! Here you will also find helpful UDOIT support videos.

Fall 2026 Workshops

Spring 2027 Workshops

Date/Time	Session Title	Description	Registration Survey	Meeting Link / Recording
January 19, 2027 3:00-4:00	Considering Neurotypes: Rethinking Writing Instruction	Students bring valuable perspectives and unique cognitive strengths to the writing process, yet traditional writing instruction often fails to tap into such potential. This workshop invites instructors to rethink writing by exploring how students with particular neurotypes engage with language, organization, and expression. Participants will gain insight into potential challenges related to executive functioning, working memory, and sensory processing that can affect writing. Through interactive discussions and case studies, we will examine practical, research-based strategies to create more inclusive and supportive writing environments. Attendees will leave with concrete approaches for fostering neurodiverse students' strengths while addressing possible barriers to writing success. Facilitated by Soph Myers-Kelley	Register for Considering Neurotypes: Rethinking Writing Instruction	Join Considering Neurotypes: Rethinking Writing Instruction
January 20, 2027 3:00-4:00	Implementing Transparency: A Simple Shift with a Big Impact	Effective assignment design plays a crucial role in student success, yet too often, students are left to decipher expectations with minimal guidance. This workshop explores how transparent assignment design can enhance student engagement, performance, and confidence by providing clear expectations and purposeful structure. Participants will learn about the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework, see how other ECU faculty have used it in their writing classrooms, and consider how it could be applied in their writing instruction. By articulating the purpose, task, and criteria for success, instructors can improve communication and foster deeper learning. Join us to explore strategies for designing assignments that clarify expectations while empowering all students to take ownership of their writing. Facilitated by Kerri Flinchbaugh	Register for Implementing Transparency: A Simple Shift with a Big Impact	Join Implementing Transparency: A Simple Shift with a Big Impact
January 21, 2027 3:00-4:00	Seeing & Hearing Feedback: Screen casting Responses to Student Writers with Nikki Caswell	Research shows that students are up to three times more likely to apply feedback when it’s delivered via audio rather than text alone (Ice, Curtis, Phillips, & Wells, 2007). This workshop introduces participants to screencasting as a feedback tool, demonstrating best practices and giving hands-on experience. Attendees will leave with strategies and practice for creating engaging, actionable screencast feedback that helps students revise and improve their writing. Facilitated by Nikki Caswell	Register for Seeing & Hearing Feedback: Screencasting Responses to Student Writers with Nikki Caswell	Join Seeing & Hearing Feedback: Screen casting Responses to Student Writers with Nikki Caswell
January 27, 2027 3:00-4:00	AI & Student Writing: Supporting Voice, Inquiry, & Learning	Generative AI tools are rapidly changing how students approach writing. Rather than focusing on detection or prohibition, this workshop explores how instructors across disciplines can adapt writing assignments to keep thinking, inquiry, and disciplinary reasoning at the center of student work. Participants will consider how these technologies are reshaping the role of writing in college courses. Through examples and discussion, we will explore practical strategies to encourage authentic engagement and support meaningful learning. Faculty will leave with concrete ideas for rethinking writing tasks, guiding responsible AI use, and helping students develop their own voices as writers and thinkers in their disciplines. Facilitated by Will Banks	Register for AI & Student Writing: Supporting Voice, Inquiry, & Learning	Join AI & Student Writing: Supporting Voice, Inquiry, & Learning
February 16, 2027 1:00-2:00	Creating Open Educational Resources	Open Educational Resources (OER) are any classroom materials that is free for students. This could be textbooks, slides, quizzes, videos, or anything else. Learn how to use ECU provided software such as Pressbooks and Manifold to create OER or find OER that other professors have already created and given permission for others to update, change, and combine into a resource that is created to meet the needs of your classroom. Facilitated by Allison Kaefring	Register for Creating Open Educational Resources	Join Creating Open Educational Resources

*(DE) This session is aligned with the ECU Distance Education Continuing Education Requirement

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact ECU’s ADA coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1018 or ada-coordinator@ecu.edu

Link to archived Accessibility Workshops

Link to archived Canvas Connections Workshops

Link to archived Teaching Workshops

Link to archived UDL Workshops

Date/Time	Session Title	Description	Registration Survey	Meeting Link / Recording
July 22, 2026 12:30-1:00	Designing for Flow Across the Semester	When does your course feel heaviest, for you or your students? This session explores how workload builds across a semester and how small design choices can prevent end-of-term overload. We’ll look at simple ways to create a smoother, more balanced course experience. Facilitated by Tori Jackson	Register for Designing for Flow Across the Semester (7.22.26)	Join Designing for Flow Across the Semester (7.22.26)
August 12, 2026 12:30-1:00	Designing for Flow Across the Semester	When does your course feel heaviest, for you or your students? This session explores how workload builds across a semester and how small design choices can prevent end-of-term overload. We’ll look at simple ways to create a smoother, more balanced course experience. Facilitated by Tori Jackson	Register for Designing for Flow Across the Semester (8.12.26)	Join Designing for Flow Across the Semester (8.12.26)
August 19, 2026 11:00-12:00	Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.19.26)*	Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold	Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.19.26)	Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.19.26)
August 20, 2026 1:00-2:00	Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.20.26)*	Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold	Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.20.26)	In-Person: Joyner Library 1008
August 24, 2026 10:00-11:00	Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.24.26)*	Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold	Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.24.26)	Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.24.26)
August 24, 2026 11:00-12:00	Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 1 - Understanding Generative AI	Navigating AI is a mini course in Canvas that all incoming students to ECU will have the opportunity to take during (or before) the Fall 2026 semester. The presenter for this session will introduce participants to the first module of that mini-course (Understanding Generative AI) and facilitate a round-table discussion about possible strategies faculty can use to leverage the content for courses in their discipline. Facilitated by Michelle Eble	Register for Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 1 - Understanding Generative AI	Join Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 1 - Understanding Generative AI
August 24, 2026 3:00-3:45	Getting Started with Writing Across the Curriculum	This workshop introduces faculty to the principles and practices of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC). Participants will explore how writing can support student learning in any discipline, not just as a means of assessment but as a tool for thinking, engagement, and knowledge-building. Through practical examples and discussion, the session will highlight approachable strategies for integrating writing into courses, designing effective assignments, and responding to student writing in manageable ways. Faculty will leave with concrete ideas for using writing to enhance learning in their own classrooms. Facilitated by Kerri Flinchbaugh	Register for Getting Started with Writing Across the Curriculum	Join Getting Started with Writing Across the Curriculum
August 25, 2026 10:00-10:30	Poll Everywhere 101: Engage, Interact, Inspire	Learn the basics of Poll Everywhere to create interactive, real-time experiences that boost participation, gather instant feedback, and make your sessions more engaging. Facilitated by Stacy Muse	Register for Poll Everywhere 101: Engage, Interact, Inspire	Join Poll Everywhere 101: Engage, Interact, Inspire
August 25, 2026 11:00-11:30	Grade Less, Impact More: Optimizing the Canvas Gradebook	Learn how to establish your Canvas gradebook to align with your syllabus expectations. This session will also introduce tips for maximizing your time within the Canvas gradebook. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield	Register for Grade Less, Impact More: Optimizing the Canvas Gradebook	Join Grade Less, Impact More: Optimizing the Canvas Gradebook
August 25, 2026 3:00-3:45	Cultivating Metacognition: Strengthening Writing with Transparent Teaching	Metacognition (thinking about thinking) serves as the cornerstone for meaningful, adaptable, and lasting learning. By fostering metacognitive writing practices, educators can empower student writers to activate prior knowledge, apply new strategies, reflect on their strengths and challenges, and transfer skills across various contexts. In this workshop, participants will explore the Transparency in Teaching and Learning (TILT) framework and see how other ECU instructors have used it to enhance student metacognitive awareness. By clearly communicating the purpose, task, and criteria of assignments, educators can help students understand the "why" behind their learning, fostering deeper reflection and self-regulation. Participants will leave with actionable techniques, adaptable templates, and a TILT-informed metacognitive checklist to support effective course planning and improve student writing outcomes. Facilitated by Kerri Flinchbaugh	Register for Cultivating Metacognition: Strengthening Writing with Transparent Teaching	Join Cultivating Metacognition: Strengthening Writing with Transparent Teaching
August 26, 2026 10:00-10:30	Panopto 101: Push Play on Better Lectures	New to Panopto? In this 30-minute session, learn how to record your screen or lecture and share them seamlessly in Canvas. A simple, beginner-friendly way to turn basic recordings into better learning tools. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield	Register for Panopto 101: Push Play on Better Lectures	Join Panopto 101: Push Play on Better Lectures
August 26, 2026 10:00-11:30	Accessibility Checkers for Documents (8.26.26)*	Learn how to check documents for accessibility issues using a variety of tools and techniques. This session provides practical guidance on reviewing documents with built-in checkers, testing color contrast, and performing basic screen reader checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna	Register for Accessibility Checkers for Documents (8.26.26)	Join Accessibility Checkers for Documents (8.26.26)
August 26, 2026 3:00-3:45	Principles of Effective Feedback for Writing Across the Curriculum	Providing feedback on student writing doesn’t have to be exhausting to be effective. This workshop highlights seven key principles of feedback that save time while deepening student learning. Participants will explore strategies for crafting comments that are clear, purposeful, and actionable, helping students engage meaningfully with revision and transfer their learning to future writing tasks. We’ll also discuss approaches to balancing efficiency with individualized support. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with practical feedback models and techniques to make responding to student writing more impactful and sustainable. Facilitated by Nikki Caswell	Register for Principles of Effective Feedback for Writing Across the Curriculum	Join Principles of Effective Feedback for Writing Across the Curriculum
August 27, 2026 10:00-10:30	Get Them in Those Seats: A Quick Guide to Qwickly Attendance	Motivate your students to attend class by using Qwickly to track attendance and auto-alert students when they miss a class. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield	Register for Get Them in Those Seats: A Quick Guide to Qwickly Attendance	Join Get Them in Those Seats: A Quick Guide to Qwickly Attendance
August 27, 2026 1:00-2:00	Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 2 - Engaging Generative AI Responsibly	Navigating AI is a mini course in Canvas that all incoming students to ECU will have the opportunity to take during (or before) the Fall 2026 semester. The presenter for this session will introduce participants to the second module of that course (Engaging Generative AI Responsibly) and facilitate a round-table discussion about possible strategies faculty can use to leverage the content for courses in their discipline. Facilitated by Michelle Eble	Register for Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 2 - Engaging Generative AI Responsibly	Join Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 2 - Engaging Generative AI Responsibly
August 27, 2026 3:00-3:45	Designing Assignments for Visible, Human Thinking	As generative AI becomes increasingly accessible to students, writing assignments that emphasize surface-level correctness or final products are easier than ever to outsource. This workshop explores practical strategies for (re)designing writing assignments so that human thinking (interpretation, judgment, inquiry, and reflection) remains central and visible. Participants will learn how to shift assignments toward lived experience, inquiry-based writing processes, rhetorical decision-making, and documented revision practices that make student reasoning assessable. Through examples and guided reflection, faculty will leave with concrete approaches for designing writing tasks that cultivate intellectual engagement, encourage authentic student voice, and support meaningful learning in the age of AI. Facilitated by Kerri Flinchbaugh	Register for Designing Assignments for Visible, Human Thinking	Join Designing Assignments for Visible, Human Thinking
August 28, 2026 11:00-12:00	Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.28.26)*	Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold	Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.28.26)	In-Person: Joyner Library 1008
August 28, 2026 3:00-3:45	Contract Grading: Supporting Engagement & Ownership in Student Learning	Contract Grading is an assessment tool that pushes the boundaries of traditional grading schemes to promote open and clear instructor-student communication, infuse agency and autonomy into the process of student learning, and promote equitable learning communities with increased transparency and engagement. In this session, ECU faculty will share their experience with labor-based grading contracts along with their influence on teaching and learning. Facilitated by Kim Thompson	Register for Contract Grading: Supporting Engagement & Ownership in Student Learning	Join Contract Grading: Supporting Engagement & Ownership in Student Learning
August 31, 2026 11:00-11:15	ID Office Hours	Join an open, interactive session to ask questions, get feedback, and receive real-time support on course design, accessibility, and teaching strategies from instructional design experts. Registration is encouraged but is not required. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield	Register for ID Office Hours	Join ID Office Hours
September 1, 2026 9:00-10:00	Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.1.26)*	Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold	Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.1.26)	In-Person: Joyner Library 1008
September 1, 2026 9:00-10:00	Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 3 - Evaluating Generative AI Critically	Navigating AI is a mini course in Canvas that all incoming students to ECU will have the opportunity to take during (or before) the Fall 2026 semester. The presenter for this session will introduce participants to the third module of that course (Evaluating Generative AI Critically) and facilitate a round-table discussion about possible strategies faculty can use to leverage the content for courses in their discipline. Facilitated by Michelle Eble	Register for Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 3 - Evaluating Generative AI Critically	Join Navigating AI Mini Course - Module 3 - Evaluating Generative AI Critically
September 1, 2026 10:00-10:30	Engage & Play: Gamification for Every Instructor	Discover practical ways to incorporate gamification into your teaching to increase motivation, participation, and learning using simple, adaptable strategies that work for any course or discipline. Facilitated by Stacy Muse	Register for Engage & Play: Gamification for Every Instructor	Join Engage & Play: Gamification for Every Instructor
September 1, 2026 11:00-11:15	Commons is Calling!	Discover how Canvas Commons can become your shortcut to great course content. In this quick micro training, you'll learn how to search for ECU-approved resources, import materials into your course, customize them to fit your needs, and share your own content with colleagues. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield	Register for Commons is Calling!	Join Commons is Calling!
September 2, 2026 10:00-10:30	Creative Course Design with Adobe Express	Explore how to use Adobe Express to create visually engaging course materials, from graphics to presentations, that enhance clarity, creativity, and student engagement. Facilitated by Stacy Muse	Register for Creative Course Design with Adobe Express	Join Creative Course Design with Adobe Express
September 2, 2026 11:30-12:00	Quality Matters 101: Laying the Foundation for Course Excellence*	Develop a strong course foundation using Quality Matters standards to improve alignment, clarity, and the overall student learning experience. Facilitated by Andrew Horne	Register for Quality Matters 101: Laying the Foundation for Course Excellence	Join Quality Matters 101: Laying the Foundation for Course Excellence
September 2, 2026 3:00-4:00	Considering Neurotypes: Rethinking Writing Instruction	Students bring valuable perspectives and unique cognitive strengths to the writing process, yet traditional writing instruction often fails to tap into such potential. This workshop invites instructors to rethink writing by exploring how students with particular neurotypes engage with language, organization, and expression. Participants will gain insight into potential challenges related to executive functioning, working memory, and sensory processing that can affect writing. Through interactive discussions and case studies, we will examine practical, research-based strategies to create more inclusive and supportive writing environments. Attendees will leave with concrete approaches for fostering neurodiverse students' strengths while addressing possible barriers to writing success. Facilitated by Soph Myers-Kelley	Register for Considering Neurotypes: Rethinking Writing Instruction	Join Considering Neurotypes: Rethinking Writing Instruction
September 3, 2026 11:00-11:30	Getting Students to Actually Engage with Course Content	Students often complete readings or watch lectures without fully processing the material. This session explores simple strategies to help students engage more deeply with course content, without adding extra workload. Facilitated by Tori Jackson	Register for Getting Students to Actually Engage with Course Content	Join Getting Students to Actually Engage with Course Content
September 3, 2026 3:00-4:00	Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.3.26)*	Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold	Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.3.26)	Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.3.26)
September 3, 2026 3:00-4:00	Charting a Path in Your Field - Module 1 - Explore AI in Your Field	Charting a Path in Your Field is a mini-course in Canvas that will be available for faculty to leverage in classes that target seniors and upper-level students during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The presenter for this session will introduce participants to the first module of that mini-course (Explore AI in Your Field) and facilitate a round-table discussion about possible strategies faculty can use to integrate the content into courses in their discipline. Facilitated by Michelle Eble	Register for Charting a Path in Your Field - Module 1 - Explore AI in Your Field	Join Charting a Path in Your Field - Module 1 - Explore AI in Your Field
September 4, 2026 11:30-11:45	Setting the Stage: Designing a Clear Start for Students for The Upcoming Semester*	Create a strong first impression with a clear, welcoming course start. Learn how to design orientation materials, streamline navigation, and set expectations that help students begin the semester with confidence. Facilitated by Andrew Horne	Register for Setting the Stage: Designing a Clear Start for Students for The Upcoming Semester	Join Setting the Stage: Designing a Clear Start for Students for The Upcoming Semester
September 8, 2026 10:00-10:15	Turn It In’s Draft Coach in a Dash!	Get a quick, practical overview of Turnitin Draft Coach to help students improve their originality, citations, and grammar in real time right within their writing workflow. Facilitated by Stacy Muse	Register for Turn It In’s Draft Coach in a Dash!	Join Turn It In’s Draft Coach in a Dash!
September 8, 2026 11:00-11:30	Teach with Impact: Integrating Video for Dynamic Learning	This session provides faculty with an opportunity to learn about and discuss strategies for using video to empower their teaching. Come ready to chat or sit back and listen to power strategies to teach using video effectively. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield	Register for Teach with Impact: Integrating Video for Dynamic Learning	Join Teach with Impact: Integrating Video for Dynamic Learning
September 8, 2026 3:00-4:00	Implementing Transparency: A Simple Shift with a Big Impact	Effective assignment design plays a crucial role in student success, yet too often, students are left to decipher expectations with minimal guidance. This workshop explores how transparent assignment design can enhance student engagement, performance, and confidence by providing clear expectations and purposeful structure. Participants will learn about the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework, see how other ECU faculty have used it in their writing classrooms, and consider how it could be applied in their writing instruction. By articulating the purpose, task, and criteria for success, instructors can improve communication and foster deeper learning. Join us to explore strategies for designing assignments that clarify expectations while empowering all students to take ownership of their writing. Facilitated by Kerri Flinchbaugh	Register for Implementing Transparency: A Simple Shift with a Big Impact	Join Implementing Transparency: A Simple Shift with a Big Impact
September 9, 2026 9:00-10:00	Charting a Path in Your Field - Module 2 - Ethics, Risks, and Responsibility	Charting a Path in Your Field is a mini-course in Canvas that will be available for faculty to leverage in classes that target seniors and upper-level students during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The presenter for this session will introduce participants to the second module of that mini-course (Ethics, Risks, and Responsibility) and facilitate a round-table discussion about possible strategies faculty can use to integrate the content into courses in their discipline. Facilitated by Michelle Eble	Register for Charting a Path in Your Field - Module 2 - Ethics, Risks, and Responsibility	Join Charting a Path in Your Field - Module 2 - Ethics, Risks, and Responsibility
September 9, 2026 10:00-11:30	Accessibility for Microsoft Word (9.9.26)*	This session introduces practical techniques for creating accessible Microsoft Word documents using built-in tools. Topics include headings, lists, tables, alt text, and accessibility checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna	Register for Accessibility for Microsoft Word (9.9.26)	Join Accessibility for Microsoft Word (9.9.26)
September 9, 2026 12:30-1:00	Rethinking the Final Exam or Final Project	Does your final assessment carry too much weight? This session considers alternatives to high-stakes, end-of-term grading. Learn how to maintain rigor while spreading evaluation more effectively across the semester. Facilitated by Tori Jackson	Register for Rethinking the Final Exam or Final Project	Join Rethinking the Final Exam or Final Project
September 9, 2026 3:00-4:00	Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.9.26)*	Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold	Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.9.26)	In-Person: Joyner Library 1008
September 10, 2026 10:00-10:30	Designing with H5P: Create Interactive Content That Clicks	Empower your teaching with asynchronous learning activities for your students that can engage them outside the classroom. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield	Register for Designing with H5P: Create Interactive Content That Clicks	Join Designing with H5P: Create Interactive Content That Clicks
September 10, 2026 11:00-11:30	AI Case Study: When Help Becomes Dependence (Emotional & Cognitive Reliance)	This session explores how students use AI for reassurance, idea generation, and feedback, and when that support begins to replace independent thinking. Through a realistic case study, faculty will examine how to design learning experiences that preserve confidence and cognitive growth. Faculty will leave with a ready-to-use student case study assignment, detailed administration guidance, and a grading rubric (including a peer-review option). Facilitated by Tori Jackson	Register for AI Case Study: When Help Becomes Dependence (Emotional & Cognitive Reliance)	Join AI Case Study: When Help Becomes Dependence (Emotional & Cognitive Reliance)
September 11, 2026 10:30-11:00	Creating Engaging Videos with Adobe Express	Discover how to quickly create dynamic, attention-grabbing videos with Adobe Express! No advanced editing skills required! Facilitated by Andrew Horne	Register for Creating Engaging Videos with Adobe Express	Join Creating Engaging Videos with Adobe Express