As part of Purdue University’s system-wide initiative to support instructors as they transition their course materials in alignment with the new digital accessibility standards issued by the…
As part of Purdue University’s system-wide initiative to support instructors as they transition their course materials in alignment with the new digital accessibility standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Purdue conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a digital content remediation tool that will be integrated into Brightspace and assist instructors in identifying and correcting accessibility issues in instructional materials.
Recordings of the vendor demonstrations are now available for viewing on the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage.
Faculty, instructors, and staff across all Purdue campuses are encouraged to watch the recordings and provide feedback. Your input is essential to ensure the selected solution meets the needs of our diverse teaching environments.
Each demonstration session is approximately one hour and 30 minutes long and showcases the features and capabilities of the proposed remediation tools. Your feedback will help guide the final selection process and ensure Purdue instructors have the best resources available.
To further support instructors as they prepare for ADA updates, Purdue is offering deep-dive workshop sessions that will provide guidance on accessible documents, address common challenges, and offer practical strategies for updating instructional materials. All instructors, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend one or more of the following workshops:
Each workshop will cover similar topics, so you may choose the date and time that best fits your schedule. These sessions are open to all Purdue campuses. Please register in advance using the links on the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage .
For further questions and support at your campus, contact:
The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites instructors, staff, and graduate students to join Purdue’s teaching and learning reading groups this semester. These reading groups…
The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) invites instructors, staff, and graduate students to join Purdue’s teaching and learning reading groups this semester. These reading groups bring together people from Indianapolis and West Lafayette in small groups to discuss how recent books about teaching, learning, and the classroom may inform what they do.
Our book selection for the spring semester is The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger Online access to the book is available through Purdue Libraries.
Participants will read and discuss the book over three sessions throughout the semester. Sessions will be held both in West Lafayette and virtually through Teams. Participants can choose their date and location according to their schedules for each week:
-Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 26, Mar. 26, and Apr. 23 on the West Lafayette location
-Fridays, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 27, Mar. 27, and Apr. 24 virtually through Teams
Those who would like to participate during Spring 2026 should fill out an online questionnaire by Fri., Feb. 13, providing information about interest and availability.
Those who cannot make it this semester but are interested in teaching and learning reading communities, or who have suggestions for future books/topics, should contact Annika Kraft at arkraft@purdue.edu.
CIE is a member of Innovative Learning, Purdue’s hub approach to connect West Lafayette and Indianapolis instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Other members include Libraries and the School of Information Studies and Purdue University Online. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is excited to continue the AI Bytes workshop series, now entering its fourth semester of innovation and exploration. What started as a single-semester…
Purdue University is excited to continue the AI Bytes workshop series, now entering its fourth semester of innovation and exploration. What started as a single-semester initiative has grown into a dynamic, ongoing program with more than 1,000 cumulative attendances so far. These workshops have become a cornerstone for hands-on learning focused on the practical applications of cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence technologies.
These one-hour sessions are designed to help instructors seamlessly integrate AI tools into their curriculum, with a strong emphasis on saving instructor time. By participating in these hands-on training workshops, instructors will gain skills and knowledge to effectively implement AI technologies into their courses, fostering innovation and enhancing learning experiences for students across diverse disciplines.
Positive feedback from instructors has been phenomenal, highlighting the impact on course preparation and delivery. The workshops are not just about learning new technologies; they are about transforming teaching practices and staying ahead of the curve in educational innovation.
Join us in exploring the transformative potential of AI in education and discover how to elevate your teaching practices with the latest technology. Sign up today for any sessions you are interested in. As AI is constantly evolving, our workshops will adapt to reflect the latest advancements and best practices. For the most up-to-date information regarding the workshops, please visit the AI Bytes Workshop Sessions webpage on the Innovative Learning website.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that is shaping the future of education at Purdue!
Innovative Learning is Purdue’s hub approach to connect Purdue instructors to the resources they need to engage students, develop courses in any instructional modality, and enhance learning across the University. Innovative Learning includes Purdue University Online, Libraries and the School of Information Studies, and the Center for Instructional Excellence. To learn more, visit www.purdue.edu/innovativelearning or email InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu.
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