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…
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 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…
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 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…
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.
Are you passionate about using games, simulations, or playful learning in the classroom? Do you research the intersection of games and education? Or are you simply curious about the world of educational games, serious games, VR, AR, and roleplay? Join the Center for Instructional Excellence for an engaging meetup where…
Are you passionate about using games, simulations, or playful learning in the classroom? Do you research the intersection of games and education? Or are you simply curious about the world of educational games, serious games, VR, AR, and roleplay?
Join the Center for Instructional Excellence for an engaging meetup where instructors, graduate students, and staff can connect, share ideas, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning through games. (Light refreshments will be provided!)
Date: Fri., Jan. 23, 2026
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Young Hall, Room 547
Register here. If you have any questions or are interested but cannot attend, please email Emma Callahan at ejcallah@purdue.edu.
CIE is a member of Innovative Learning, Purdue’s hub approach to connect instructors in Indianapolis and West Lafayette 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.
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…
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. The submission process for vendors is closed, and the University is pleased to announce the vendors participating in demonstrations as part of the remediation tool evaluation process.
The following vendors have been invited to present their remediation solutions:
Demonstrations will take place in the middle of January 2026. Faculty, instructors, and staff across all Purdue campuses are encouraged to watch the recordings and provide feedback when released on Mon., Jan. 19. Each session will be approximately two hours long and followed with a feedback survey to ensure all voices are heard before a final selection is made.
The selected remediation tool will play a critical role in helping Purdue instructors meet the April 2026 compliance deadline for accessible instructional materials. Your participation ensures the chosen solution meets the needs of our diverse teaching environments.
Visit the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage for the most current information, including:
For further questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue West Lafayette and Indianapolis: Innovative Learning, InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu
Purdue Fort Wayne:
-For questions or resources on accessibility: PFW’s Disability Accessibility Taskforce.
-For questions about this Purdue system project, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, celt@pfw.edu
-For questions about the law: Office for Civil Rights Compliance, civilrights@pfw.edu
Purdue Northwest:
-For resources on accessibility: Accessibility at PNW
-For questions: Center for the Faculty Excellence, cfe@pnw.edu
Purdue Global: Center for Teaching and Learning, askctl@purdueglobal.edu
Purdue University has launched the second round of support services for 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). The scope of the new standards is broad, applying to…
Purdue University has launched the second round of support services for 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). The scope of the new standards is broad, applying to all web and mobile content available to the public or used in services, programs, and activities. Three main areas covered in that scope – instructional documents, videos and audio, and images and color contrast – are specifically addressed on the Innovative Learning Accessibility Checklist page. New resources supplement this checklist and are detailed on the Instructional Material ADA Readiness website.
Instructors can now take a self-paced, non-credit, asynchronous Brightspace ADA Accessibility Course. The course, “ADA Title II Instructional Material Readiness,” is available to instructors across all Purdue system campuses, West Lafayette and Indianapolis, Northwest, Fort Wayne, and Global. This course is designed to guide instructors through accessibility fundamentals and practical implementation strategies. The course provides startup resources and guides for instructors seeking to align courses, materials, and media to accessibility standards. Short modules introduce accessibility best practices for Word documents, PowerPoints, PDFs, Brightspace content, media (captions and transcripts), and graphics. These modules may be explored in any order and at your own pace. Steps to register and access this non-credit course are detailed on the Instructional Material ADA Readiness website.
Another new resource is the ADA Title II Compliance FAQs, a series of frequently asked questions about compliance that have been raised by instructors as they participate in the workshops and drop-ins hosted by Innovative Learning. These FAQs will be updated regularly as new guidance becomes available.
The new course and FAQs supplement the checklist, a recording of an introduction workshop, and ADA Title II Drop-In Sessions and Workshops (schedules) are on the website.
For further questions and support at your campus, contact:
Purdue West Lafayette and Indianapolis: Innovative Learning, InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu
Purdue Fort Wayne:
-For questions or resources on accessibility: PFW’s Disability Accessibility Taskforce.
-For questions about this Purdue system project, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching celt@pfw.edu
Purdue Northwest:
-For resources on accessibility: Accessibility at PNW
-For questions: Center for the Faculty Excellence, cfe@pnw.edu
Purdue Global: Center for Teaching and Learning, askctl@purdueglobal.edu