Prof. Dev. Opportunities

The Innovation Cafe's Professional Development Opportunities page offers various online webinars and resources for continuous education. Highlights include Canvas training sessions for transitioning from Blackboard, with recordings available for WSU Tech faculty, and the Almanack AI platform, which aids teachers with curriculum-aligned lesson plans, grading, and more. Users can register for Canvas training and explore Almanack's capabilities through provided links.

We encourage you to share beneficial opportunities with your peers. For additional information or inquiries, contact ITAS at itas@wsutech.

FERPA Training

FERPA, or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. It gives students certain rights regarding their education records, including:

Right to Access: Students (or their parents if under 18) have the right to inspect and review their educational records maintained by the school.
Right to Request Correction: If a student believes their records contain inaccuracies or violations of their privacy, they can request amendments.
Right to Control Disclosure: Schools must have written permission from the student or parent before disclosing personally identifiable information from a student's records, with certain exceptions (e.g., disclosure to school officials, financial aid, or in health and safety emergencies).
Right to File Complaints: Students can file complaints with the Department of Education if they believe their rights have been violated.

FERPA applies to all schools that receive funds under applicable programs of the U.S. Department of Education, ensuring that educational institutions handle students' personal information with care.

Accessing the Mandatory FERPA Training Course (Step-by-Step Guide)

Almanack

Almanack is an innovative AI-powered platform designed to assist teachers in every aspect of their job, thereby enhancing student learning outcomes. The platform generates curriculum-aligned lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments, streamlining the preparation process for educators. It also aids in grading by evaluating students' submitted work, saving valuable time and ensuring consistency.

Almanack's deep understanding of various curriculums and learning expectations enables it to create tailored resources that meet specific educational standards.

For a comprehensive exploration of Almanack AI and its features, click on the image below and discover how it can revolutionize your teaching experience.

Continued Canvas Support

Although we have successfully transitioned to Canvas and provided initial training to all instructors, our support doesn't end there. If you need additional training, please reach out to us at itas@wsutech.edu. We are more than happy to sit down with you and demonstrate some of the amazing features Canvas has to offer. Whether you need a refresher or want to explore advanced functionalities, we're here to help you make the most of this powerful educational tool.

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