What is happening in 2024-2025
Training series
Our training series are usually 2-6 workshops in length. We think training series work best when people can attend most sessions. Participants are provided with recordings and slide decks in case they miss a session or need to review.
Using screen recording and EdPuzzle to engage learners
2 workshops about engaging learners using instructional videos.
This timely training is designed to support educators in understanding and using quick and easy video techniques (screen recordings and EdPuzzle, a tool for adding interactive activities to your favourite videos) to create effective learning experiences and manage student learning.
You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/instructional-video
Our Fall dates are Wednesday October 30 and November 6 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Digital accessibility for educators
A series of 3 workshops about accessibility in three different learning environments.
- Ten Key Practices for Accessible Content Creation – Discover ten essential practices and tools that elevate the accessibility of your content.
- Revolutionizing Accessibility with AI – Explore the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) in making digital content accessible.
- Exploring Accessibility Features Across Platforms – Acquaint yourself with the top five accessibility features across each platform: PC, Apple, and Google.
You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/digital-accessibility
Our Fall dates are Friday November 8, 15 and 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Building digital skills with AI
A series of 3 workshops using various AI (artificial intelligence) tools and apps (such as ChatGPT) to foster communication and collaboration with learners. You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/ai-for-educators
Our Fall dates are Wednesdays November 27, December 4 and 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Co-creating AI policy with learners
A series of 3 workshops about what an AI policy for adult learners in literacy could look like. We will look at how to work with learners to create a policy that offers guidance for using AI ethically and safely to do research, make material more accessible and support creativity, communication and collaboration. You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/creating-ai-policy
Our Winter 2025 dates are Fridays January 24, 31 and February 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Working with images
A series of 3 workshops that will answer all your technical and ethical questions about adding images to educational and outreach materials. We will focus the skills and knowledge we need to create and use images without using AI but we will discuss the use of AI images in the section about copyright and fair use. You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/working-with-images
Our Winter 2025 dates are Wednesday February 12, 19 and 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Building digital skills with Google
A series of 6 workshops using the Google Workspace and Google Classroom to foster communication and collaboration with learners. You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/google-workspace
