Workshops & Services

Workshops and services from UW Bothell ACT

Our Academic & Collaborative Technologies team offers a number of workshops throughout the year. See workshops descriptions on this page. To find current offerings and registration links, see our IT Workshops & Events page.

Would you like to see other offerings? Please let us know by calling 425.352.3906 or sending us a message to uwbdl@uw.edu.

Workshop topics

Panopto basics

This session covers the basics of using Panopto both in a classroom and at home for capturing lectures and other types of videos.

Using Panopto quizzes

This session will cover the built-in quizzing features in Panopto to create low-stakes assessments that promote student learning and engagement.

Zoom tips and tricks

This session offers an introduction to Zoom features and best practices on using Zoom. We will address things like enabling automatic captioning for better learning, securing Zoom sessions to prevent Zoom bombing, setting up break-out rooms ahead of class, sharing a portion of your screen to facilitate continuous viewing of things like the chat and attendees windows, using polling and much more.

Tips for scheduling virtual events with Zoom Meetings

This session offers a review of Zoom features and tips when scheduling events using your Zoom Pro account. We will address things like enabling automatic captioning for better engagement, securing Zoom sessions to prevent Zoom bombing, setting up break-out rooms ahead of events, using polling, using the Zoom registration option, spotlighting speakers and creating a welcoming environment for your event.

Poll Everywhere in the classroom

Poll Everywhere offers a number of polling types and allows for shared question banks. Learn how to use Poll Everywhere effectively in your online, hybrid and in-person class and provide more class interaction and low stakes assessments to promote student learning.

Accessibility basics for course content

Having accessible content from the start makes content ready for most students. This session will cover recommended universal design practices for MS Office documents, Canvas content, multimedia, and PDFs.

Accessibility basics

This beginner training will guide attendees through the basics of accessible design that follow the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA, the new standard for the recent updates to the Title II of the ADA. This update requires a our university content (websites, documents, course materials, and tools) to be accessible from the start.

Services

Our Digital Learning team offers a myriad of services to our faculty and staff at UW Bothell outlined in this section. For more information, send us a request to uwbdl@uw.edu.

Photography and imaging

Digital Learning provides photography and imaging services to UW Bothell staff and faculty. Everything from formal and informal headshots, events, and copy work are available.

Video production

Learning can be a visual experience, and Digital Learning is here to help. Record welcome videos, create shorts that augment a class, or produce whole lessons using tools like Learning Glass. Contact us to get started with this collaborative process.

Accessibility assessments

Would you like to get feedback and assistance with the accessibility and usability of course syllabus or course files? How about some personalized accessibility training to ensure everyone can access and use your content from day one of the quarter? Contact us for a consultation.

Multimedia consultation

Interested in incorporating multimedia into your course work? We can help!

Technology tools consultation

Do you have questions about Microsoft 365 tools, Zoom, Poll Everywhere, and other technologies we use at UW Bothell? Get in touch with us to set up an appointment.

Have questions?

Our ACT is available to help with teaching tools, Office365, multimedia production, accessibility, and much more. Have questions? Contact us at uwbdl@uw.edu, 425.352.3906, or connect directly with a team member!