DOL Webinars

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In celebration of NDLW, Howard University's Office of Digital and Online Learning invites you to explore how innovative technologies connect learners, inspire collaboration, and reimagine the possibilities for online teaching and learning.

Digital Learning Tools & Technologies Featured Throughout the Week

Explore What's Happening: Our Lineup of Interactive Sessions

Discover how Perusall can transform individual reading assignments into interactive learning experiences. This introductory session will demonstrate how students can annotate course materials, ask questions, exchange ideas, and engage with peers synchronously or asynchronously. Explore how social annotation promotes active reading, peer learning, and engagement with course materials. 

Session Takeaways

1. Explore how Perusall supports social annotation, active reading, and peer learning.

2. Review how to create Perusall activities with effective prompts and participation expectations.

3. Apply social annotation to readings, videos, podcasts, and other course content.  

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 

Time: 12pm-1pm (EST)

 

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Turn ideas into compelling visuals and creative digital stories with Adobe Firefly! In this hands-on session, explore how generative AI can enhance online teaching and learning through visual storytelling. Participants will experiment with text-to-image generation, generative fill, and image editing while practicing effective prompting techniques to create customized instructional content.

Session Takeaways

1. Explore Adobe Firefly's AI-powered image generation and editing features.

2. Craft effective prompts to create and customize visual content.

3. Apply Adobe Firefly to enhance presentations, instructional materials, and interactive learning activities.

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026

Time: 2pm-3pm (EST)

 

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Bring ideas together. Spark creativity. Make learning interactive! Explore how Miro's digital whiteboard transforms online learning into a collaborative experience. In this hands-on session, participants will use interactive templates, sticky notes, diagrams, and voting tools to brainstorm, visualize ideas, and collaborate in real time.

Session Takeaways

1. Navigate Miro's key features and collaborative tools.

2. Create interactive activities that encourage student participation and teamwork.

3. Apply Miro to facilitate engaging, organized, and collaborative online learning experiences.

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Time: 12pm-1pm (EST)

 

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Reimagine video creation with Synthesia! In this hands-on session, explore how AI avatars can transform instructional content into engaging videos for online learning. Navigate Synthesia's features and create your own AI-powered video using avatars, templates, and multimedia elements. No prior video production experience is required.

Session Takeaways 

1. Navigate Synthesia's video creation tools. 

2. Create a video using AI avatars and templates. 

3. Explore practical applications for online teaching and student engagement. 

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Time: 2pm-3pm (EST)

 

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Move beyond static content! Explore how Articulate Rise and Storyline can transform traditional course materials into interactive, student-centered learning experiences. Through engaging demonstrations, participants will explore interactive features, immersive activities, and creative approaches to presenting content that encourage active participation and student engagement in online learning.

Session Takeaways

1. Explore the interactive features and capabilities of Articulate Rise and Storyline.

2. Examine examples of interactive activities and immersive learning experiences.

3. Identify practical ways to transform course content into engaging, student-centered learning experiences.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time: 12pm-1pm (EST)

 

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Experience learning from the student's perspective! In this hands-on session, explore how Gemini Notebook empowers students to interact with course materials in ways that support their individual learning needs and preferences. Through practical demonstrations, explore how AI and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help reduce learning barriers, promote independent learning, and create more inclusive online learning experiences. 

Session Takeaways 

1. Explore how students can use AI to navigate learning challenges and engage with course content.

2. Experience NotebookLM's study guides, audio overviews, and interactive learning features. 

3. Identify ways AI can support learner choice, accessibility, and independent learning. 

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time: 2pm-3pm (EST)

 

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Got a favorite teaching tool? Bring it to the table! This interactive faculty showcase invites participants to share quick demonstrations of their favorite digital teaching tools, exchange creative ideas, and explore new approaches to student engagement. Connect with colleagues and gain practical inspiration for integrating technology into online teaching and learning. 

Session Takeaways 

1. Share and explore digital tools used in teaching and learning. 

2. Exchange practical strategies and ideas with fellow faculty. 

3. Identify new ways to incorporate technology to enhance student engagement. 

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time: 12pm-1pm (EST)

 

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Step into a virtual world where learning, collaboration, and connection take on a new dimension! This immersive session introduces participants to the possibilities of teaching and learning in the metaverse through an interactive virtual campus experience. Explore how virtual environments can support student engagement, collaboration, and innovative approaches to online learning. 

Session Takeaways

1. Experience navigating and interacting within a virtual learning environment. 

2. Explore opportunities for student engagement and collaboration in the metaverse. 

3. Identify potential applications of immersive virtual spaces in online teaching and learning. 

Limited seating—reserve your spot! 

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 

Time: 2pm-3pm (EST)

 

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