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In this session, you’ll learn the basics of scripting, planning shots, and how to harness the unique powers of video to meet your educational content goals. By the end of the session, you’ll have developed the basic skills to begin writing and planning your course or instructional videos.

A well-built syllabus guides students seamlessly into the objectives, materials, and schedule of your course. Does yours welcome them in, or turn them away? Our workshop includes all major practices to make documents accessible, and can apply to any document you create.

In this session, you'll learn DIY recording techniques and accompanying technologies. We’ll cover lighting, sound, and framing. By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to set up your space for the best possible recording, and know how to use the technology available at UMass.

This session will introduce participants to the free media editing software DaVinci Resolve. You will learn how to edit videos, elevate your work through effects like transitions and "picture-in-picture," and export videos into a format ready for students to watch. By the end of this workshop, you'll have all of the skills you need to make a DIY video from scratch.

There’s a lot of talk about accessibility, but what does it mean for your content? Instructors want to make their materials inclusive, but it’s not always obvious what that looks like in practice or how to spot hidden barriers that some students experience. Small accessibility fixes in your design save students time and effort (so they can use it on learning instead), and create a more inclusive experience for everyone.

This empathy- and action-based workshop demonstrates how students with different disabilities experience digital materials and guides you to make accessibility improvements today. Bring your questions and a document, Canvas page, or other digital content, and you will leave with a more accessible product and takeaways you can apply to everything you create. 

Spring 2026 Essentials of Online Teaching virtual course meeting.

Spring 2026 Essentials of Online Teaching virtual course meeting.

Spring 2026 Essentials of Online Teaching virtual course meeting.

Even with the most engaging content and facilitation—friction from inaccessible content will create student frustration and disengagement. Learn four common pitfalls that make Canvas inaccessible and how to avoid them.