IPI workshops
This page shows a list of all currently available workshops offered through the
Center for Instruction and Program Innovation. All workshops are free for
faculty and staff, but registration is required. To register, please first log in (the link on the upper right of this page).
All Scheduled Sessions
Online teaching: Discussion forums
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Angell College Ctr Meeting Rm 2 (Seats available for Faculty/Staff)
Discussion forums aren’t just an online substitute for in-class conversation—they’re a powerful learning tool in any teaching modality. This session explores how well-designed discussions deepen learning, support inclusive participation, and strengthen student engagement across face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
Online teaching: Academic integrity through assessments and assignments
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Angell College Ctr Meeting Rm 2 (Seats available for Faculty/Staff)
Creating a learning experience balanced with both low- and high-stakes assessments and assignments offers students the opportunity to practice, learn, and grow in the application of course materials and content. During this session, we will discuss how to use student performance data through low-stakes assessments and assignments to support academic integrity.
Brightspace: Teaching with Brightspace (4 days)
Monday, January 11, 2027 through Thursday, January 14, 2027 Zoom (Online) (Seats available for Faculty/Staff)
This four-day online workshop covers all aspects of teaching in Brightspace. Three hours each day will be spent in Zoom sessions covering the tools available to you in Brightspace, and an estimated four hours each day will be spent in Brightspace itself, completing readings, watching videos, completing written assignments, and participating in forums. Following the successful completion of the workshop, attendees will be certified to teach fully online and remote courses at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Note: The Zoom sessions will run from 9:00am through 12:00 each day. Zoom session details and directions for accessing the Brightspace workshop site will be emailed to participants the day before the workshop begins.