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Anthology Ally: An ICON Course Accessibility Tool

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual

Anthology Ally is a powerful tool in your ICON courses. It provides instructors guidance and feedback on accessibility issues in their course sites and offers students multiple formats for downloading and using course materials. Join us to learn how this tool works, how you can make your course sites more accessible, and how it can increase students' ability to engage with your course materials.

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Forget It, I'm Using Paper

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual

Feeling the pressure to use digital assignments while worried that students might use AI tools to complete their work? Keep it old-school with trusty paper assignments and enjoy peace of mind. This session explores how instructors can use paper-based assignments and assessments while leveraging Gradescope's powerful grading and feedback tools. Learn how students can submit their handwritten work to Gradescope, allowing instructors to annotate, comment, and grade efficiently online. Discover...

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Note Depot: ICON User Group

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual

This user group is a chance for faculty to share and discuss ideas about using Note Depot in their courses. Note Depot is a centralized note sharing platform in ICON. Developed at the University of Iowa, this tool can simplify access to note-taking resources and support students with the class notes accommodation.

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Turning PowerPoints into Pressbooks

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual

This training session will guide you through the process of transforming your existing course materials, such as PowerPoints, lecture notes, and other teaching resources, into an interactive Pressbooks. You'll learn practical steps for importing and creating content, organizing chapters, and enhancing your materials with multimedia elements. Whether you're new to Pressbooks or looking to expand your digital teaching toolkit, this workshop will provide clear, actionable strategies for creating...

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