FTI 2026: Full Schedule

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LMS Showcase: A Guided Tour of What's Working

Monday May 18, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

This session moves beyond button-by-button tutorials to focus on what actually works. In this peer-led showcase, faculty share the Learning Management System choices that have made a difference either as workaround, time-saver, or tools that are working well with students. Expect live demos and context you can only get from someone who's wrestled with the same constraints you have.

Moderators

Sarah Berry

Lewis and Clark College

Miranda Carney-Morris

Director of Educational Technology, Lewis & Clark College

Since 2014, Miranda Carney-Morris has been pivotal as the Director of Educational Technology at Lewis & Clark College. Her expertise lies in leading her team through the intricate maze of advocating and executing educational technology strategies. This involves not just adopting and... Read More →

Speakers

Jim Kite

Research Librarian & Lecturer in Law, Lewis & Clark Law School

Kristine Bella

Jim Proctor

Professor, Lewis & Clark College

Monday May 18, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Design for Every Student

2:00pm PDT

What's New with Google

Monday May 18, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Join us for an exploration of the latest essential updates to Google Workspace, focusing on the practical tools that streamline your daily workflow. This session covers powerful new features across Gmail, Sheets, and Docs, including enhanced data management functions and more seamless collaboration tools for hybrid teams. You will walk away with a toolkit of "small wins" and advanced shortcuts designed to save you time and keep your projects organized.

Speakers

Elizabeth Young

Enterprise Applications Developer/Administrator, Lewis & Clark College

Monday May 18, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Tools that Work For You

3:00pm PDT

Universal Design for Learning (and why it's not about learning styles)

Monday May 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

In this introductory session, we'll discuss pragmatic approaches to UDL's three core principles, which are grounded in what cognitive psychology tells us about learning and memory. Representation: when students lack prior knowledge, multiple entry-points to a topic can help. Expression: familiar formats let students demonstrate learning with less friction. Engagement: finding meaning is a precondition for remembering. No prior knowledge of UDL required.

Google slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/101XIBtIA3JwosjtF1VaMB4llLM8M1koefmcDCquLN_E/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Sarah Berry

Lewis and Clark College

Monday May 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Design for Every Student

3:00pm PDT

Tools for Auto-Transcription

Monday May 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Auto-transcription tools use AI to convert audio to text quickly and affordably — but they're not perfect, and a light review pass is usually part of the workflow. What they produce, though, is a huge head start toward accessible and searchable course content, and with the right tool, you're halfway to captions too. This session covers auto-transcription we recommend, from built-in options in your L&C Zoom account, free options like YouTube, and more specialized tools that offer more precision and control for heavier transcription needs. We'll also cover what's good to know before you or your students hit record.

Speakers

Justin Counts

Educational Technologist, Lewis & Clark College

Miranda Carney-Morris

Director of Educational Technology, Lewis & Clark College

Monday May 18, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Tools that Work For You

2:00pm PDT

The Ethics of AI Tools

Tuesday May 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

If you didn’t write the code yourself, who owns the responsibility when things go sideways? We’ll dive into the critical intersection of AI, FERPA compliance, and data security to ensure your bespoke tools remain safe for student and institutional use. This session provides the essential guardrails you need to innovate without compromising privacy or academic integrity.

Slide Deck

Speakers

Elizabeth Young

Enterprise Applications Developer/Administrator, Lewis & Clark College

Tuesday May 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Build a Tool

2:00pm PDT

Download YouTube videos for an Ad-free experience in class

Tuesday May 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Every semester I am asked how to show YouTube videos in class without the ads. There are a few solutions to achieve this safely with a few clicks. There are even more options available if you just need audio or subtitles.

Speakers

Justin Counts

Educational Technologist, Lewis & Clark College

Tuesday May 19, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Design for Every Student, Demo

3:00pm PDT

Why Talking Beats Listening: The Research Case for Peer Learning

Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cWlNNyt0-TWCGWVuHYf3icRCnk1RdUAEPx5yXs2qhKE/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Sarah Berry

Lewis and Clark College

Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Design for Every Student

3:00pm PDT

Before and After the Zoom Meeting

Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Problems that can derail a Zoom meeting, a late host, no back-up or co-host, wrong recording settings, a guest who can't get in, are almost always preventable with the right setup beforehand. This 45-minute session covers Zoom settings and configurations to set before you send an invite such as alternative hosts, scheduling privileges, waiting rooms, and more. The second half focuses on managing automatically created records from the meeting. What to do with recordings, how to manage recordings, and more. Walk away with a before-and-after checklist you can actually use.

Speakers

Miranda Carney-Morris

Director of Educational Technology, Lewis & Clark College

Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Tools that Work For You

2:00pm PDT

Be Kind to Your Future Self: Digital Organization That Actually Sticks

Wednesday May 20, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Your future self is trying to find that file right now and failing. In this session, we'll work through a few common organizational pain points such as naming conventions for course materials, keeping work and personal files from bleeding across Google accounts, and small habits that can prevent clutter from building back up. Along the way, we'll swap approaches. You'll leave with a simple plan you can actually follow, plus shared ideas that work!

Speakers

Miranda Carney-Morris

Director of Educational Technology, Lewis & Clark College

Wednesday May 20, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Tools that Work For You

3:00pm PDT

ePortfolios and StoryMaps to make learning visible

Wednesday May 20, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g_4bP0PXxbsYkjddZ2mWZah86yuhf7Sv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113367610556841239437&rtpof=true&sd=true

StoryMaps login:
https://lewisandclark.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html

StoryMaps public gallery:
https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-storymaps/gallery/

My student workshop doc with tutorial links and tips

Speakers

Sarah Berry

Lewis and Clark College

Wednesday May 20, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Design for Every Student

2:00pm PDT

Helping Students Understand Your Grading Strategy

Thursday May 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15wcB-O3iLijn22c5Nnu_yDWP5y84iyeH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113367610556841239437&rtpof=true&sd=true

Speakers

Sarah Berry

Lewis and Clark College

Thursday May 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Making Learning Visible

2:00pm PDT

Gmail Tips for a Cleaner Inbox

Thursday May 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

This 45-minute workshop provides faculty and staff with actionable strategies to master Gmail and effectively manage the institution's pooled storage quota. Participants will learn how to identify "space hogs" using advanced search operators, perform high-impact bulk deletions of newsletters and promotions, and implement automated filters to maintain long-term organization.

LINKS:
Gmail Tips Recording
Cheat Sheet for Gmail Operators
Gmail Tips Notes
Gmail Tips Slide Deck

Speakers

Chel Pennock

Technical Support Coordinator, Lewis & Clark College

I have been at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR since 2011. After 10 years as the Administrative Coordinator in Watzek Library, I moved to the IT Service Desk in 2021, where I supervise our student workers who are the front line for service tickets and calls. I love working with... Read More →

Thursday May 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

Tools that Work For You

3:00pm PDT

Google Workspace Studio

Thursday May 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Online (Zoom)

Tired of manually saving attachments, updating spreadsheets, or tracking form submissions? In this session, we will master Google Workspace Studio, the built-in engine for connecting your Google apps. You will learn how to build "Flows" that act as a digital bridge between Gmail, Drive, and Sheets—automatically filing paperwork, logging data, and sending notifications. This workshop focuses on the platform’s logic and triggers, giving you the tools to automate your administrative tasks without needing to write code or use AI.

Speakers

Elizabeth Young

Enterprise Applications Developer/Administrator, Lewis & Clark College

Thursday May 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Online (Zoom)

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