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The Digital Learning Hub equips APU faculty with the two capabilities that define effective teaching today, Digital Skills and sound Instructional Design. Through weekly trainings, AI-focused sessions, and sustained CPD pathways, we develop educators who design better learning experiences, use technology with confidence, and grow professionally throughout their careers at APU.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

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Master Faster®

Master Faster is DLH's flagship professional learning series of focused workshops that build real capability in digital platforms, AI-enabled tools, and the techniques that make teaching materials better.

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IDeaS®

A series of focused, high-impact workshops grounded in instructional design principles, equipping APU faculty to strengthen alignment between outcomes, teaching, and assessment and to make student learning more visible.

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AI Series

A growing family of programmes equipping APU students and faculty to engage with generative AI responsibly and effectively, from foundational literacy to full course redesign

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Onboarding

Structured support at every stage of your APU journey, from a comprehensive orientation for new academic staff to ongoing CPD opportunities that support teaching excellence and career growth

UPCOMING TRAININGS

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October

2026

AI Amplified® Research

Amplified Researcher

Bring AI into the research journey without losing your critical edge

Research involves navigating large amounts of information, identifying relevant sources, developing ideas, and working through different stages of the research process. With the right AI tools and approaches, researchers can explore information more efficiently while maintaining a critical and thoughtful approach to their work. This practical session explores how AI can support different aspects of the research journey:

Research Exploration – Using AI to explore research topics, questions, concepts, and potential areas of investigation
Information & Source Support – Exploring ways AI can help researchers work with information and make sense of relevant sources
Research Development – Using AI to support the development and refinement of research ideas, questions, and content
Critical Evaluation – Understanding how to work with AI-generated information critically, verify outputs, and maintain academic integrity throughout the research process

2:00 – 4:00 pm (MYT)

All faculty · 30 seats

In person · 2 hours

This session is designed to be practical and interactive. Participants are encouraged to bring a research topic, question, article, or current research task in mind, so they can consider how AI applies to their own research context. Please complete the Course Nomination Form, have it signed, and submit it to HR for CPD recording.

DLH TRAINING CALENDAR

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TRAINING ARCHIVE

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July

2026

Master Faster 2026 Content Creation

Master Faster® Easygenerator

An insightful overview of the Al assisted content creation tool.

10:00 am – 11:30 am

All faculty

In-person · 90 min

What you will leave with

Course Creation

Interactive Course Content

Templates and Content Design

Publishing and Sharing

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July

2026

IDeaS® 2026 Assessment Redesign

AI Assessment Redesign

An Expert's Practical Perspective

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All faculty

In-person · 120 min

Featured Speaker

Patrick Charland B.Ed., M.Sc., Ph.D.

UNESCO Chair in Curriculum Development

Université du Québec à Montréal

Limited to 45 seats — register early to secure your spot

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August

2026

Master Faster AI Video Creation

Turning Text into Teaching Videos with Pictory AI

A hands-on hour with Pictory AI

Learn how to generate videos using Pictory AI to turn the teaching material you already have into short, engaging clips your students will actually watch. Bring a script, a lecture slide deck or a blog-style article and leave the session with a finished video.

Convert scripts, slides and articles into narrated video in minutes
Choose AI voiceovers, captions and stock visuals that suit your subject
Edit video by editing text, no timeline skills needed
Produce module intros, concept explainers and assessment briefings
Practical tips on accessibility, branding and where AI video fits in your course design

10:30 am – 11:30 am (MYT)

All faculty

Online · 60 min

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August

2026

Master Faster Moodle & Course Design

Moodle: Content & Organisation

Build a course students can actually navigate

A well-organised Moodle course makes it easier for students to navigate their learning, locate resources, and stay engaged across the semester. Structuring content clearly and consistently creates a more intuitive experience that supports student success and reduces confusion.

Course structure – design a logical, consistent layout that is easy for students to follow
Content organisation – arrange resources, topics and sections to improve navigation and accessibility
Labels and visual design – use headings, labels, icons and formatting for a clean, engaging course page
Course management – simple techniques that improve the student experience and keep courses easier to maintain

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (MYT)

All faculty · 25 seats

In person · 60 min

Practical and beginner friendly. Bring one of your own Moodle courses so you can apply the techniques during the session. Please also complete the Course Nomination Form, have it signed, and submit it to HR for CPD recording.

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August

2026

IDeaS® Instructional Design

MEA: Motivation, Engagement & Alignment

Design learning experiences that engage and meaningfully align

Effective teaching goes beyond delivering content—it requires thoughtful learning design that motivates students, sustains their engagement, and ensures every learning activity contributes meaningfully towards the intended outcomes. The MEA framework provides a practical approach to designing learning experiences that are purposeful, engaging, and constructively aligned.

Motivation – Designing learning experiences that capture students' interest, establish relevance, and encourage active participation from the outset
Engagement – Creating meaningful learning activities that sustain attention, promote interaction, and encourage deeper learning throughout the module
Alignment – Ensuring that learning outcomes, teaching and learning activities, and assessments are constructively aligned to provide a coherent learning experience

9:30 am – 12:00 noon (MYT)

All faculty · 30 seats

In person · 2.5 hours

This interactive instructional design workshop is highly practical and collaborative. Participants will work through examples and apply the MEA framework to one of their own modules, leaving with ideas and strategies that can be implemented immediately. Please complete the Course Nomination Form, have it signed, and submit it to HR for CPD recording.

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August

2026

Master Faster® Moodle

Moodle: Activities

Move a course beyond content delivery into active learning

Moodle offers a range of activities that can help move a course beyond simply sharing content. When used purposefully, these tools can encourage participation, collaboration, reflection, discussion, and more active student engagement within the learning environment. This practical session explores how selected Moodle activities support different teaching and learning needs:

Interactive Activities – Using Moodle tools to create opportunities for students to participate actively rather than only access learning materials
Collaboration and Discussion – Exploring activities that support communication, peer interaction, and collaborative learning
Student Engagement – Choosing activities that encourage students to contribute, respond, reflect, and remain involved throughout the course
Activity Design – Matching Moodle activities to the intended learning purpose so that each activity contributes meaningfully to the student learning experience

10:00 – 11:30 am (MYT)

All faculty · 30 seats

In person · 1.5 hours

This session is designed to be hands-on. Participants are encouraged to bring a Moodle course, topic, or learning activity they would like to develop or improve during the session. Please complete the Course Nomination Form, have it signed, and submit it to HR for CPD recording.

DLH training calendar, July to December 2026
#	Date	Time	Programme	Session	Description
1	31 JulFriday	10:00 – 11:00 am1h	Master Faster	Pictory (text to video)	Convert written content such as lecture notes or scripts into short explainer videos using Pictory's AI. A quick way to create video resources without recording yourself on camera.
2	6 AugThursday	2:00 – 4:00 pm2h	AI Amplified	CPRV + Content Creation	Apply the CPRV prompting framework to build classroom ready materials with generative AI, including case studies, discussion scenarios, and differentiated content for diverse learners.
3	14 AugFriday	3:00 – 4:00 pm1h	Master Faster	Moodle: Content & Organisation	Upload and organise your course materials in Moodle so students can find readings, slides, and resources in one place, then build content directly in Moodle's editor with formatted pages and embedded video.
4	19 AugWednesday	9:30 am – 12:00 noon2.5h	IDeaS	MEA	An instructional design workshop built on the three MEA pillars: Motivation, Engagement, and Alignment. Work through what keeps students invested in a module, how to design activities that hold their attention, and how to keep learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments constructively aligned.
5	28 AugFriday	10:00 – 11:00 am1h	Master Faster	Moodle: Activities	Go beyond file uploads and set up interactive activities in Moodle such as discussion forums, assignments, and quizzes that let students engage directly within the platform.
6	2 SepWednesday	10:00 am – 12:00 noon2h	AI Amplified	CPRV + Assessment Creation	Use the CPRV framework with generative AI to draft assessment questions, rubrics, and feedback templates across different levels of Bloom's taxonomy, saving preparation time while maintaining academic rigour.
7	11 SepFriday	3:00 – 4:00 pm1h	Master Faster	Moodle: Assessments	Set up and manage assessments in Moodle, including assignment submission portals, grading rubrics, and online quizzes, all tracked automatically in the gradebook.
8	18 SepFriday	2:00 – 4:30 pm2.5h	IDeaS	MEA	An instructional design workshop built on the three MEA pillars: Motivation, Engagement, and Alignment. Work through what keeps students invested in a module, how to design activities that hold their attention, and how to keep learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments constructively aligned.
9	25 SepFriday	10:00 – 11:00 am1h	Master Faster	Slido / Padlet / MS Forms	Three tools for making your classes more interactive: run live polls and Q&A with Slido, collect ideas on a shared digital board with Padlet, and build quizzes or surveys using MS Forms.
10	1 OctThursday	2:00 – 4:00 pm2h	AI Amplified	CPRV + Research (Scholar)	Bring the CPRV framework to your scholarly work. Use AI tools alongside Google Scholar to search and screen literature, build reading summaries, and organise sources for a paper, while keeping verification and academic integrity at the centre.
11	9 OctFriday	3:00 – 4:00 pm1h	Master Faster	Canva	Design visually engaging teaching materials in Canva, including infographics, module guides, posters, and social media style content. No graphic design experience needed.
12	16 OctFriday	9:30 am – 12:00 noon2.5h	IDeaS	MEA	An instructional design workshop built on the three MEA pillars: Motivation, Engagement, and Alignment. Work through what keeps students invested in a module, how to design activities that hold their attention, and how to keep learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments constructively aligned.
13	23 OctFriday	10:00 – 11:00 am1h	Master Faster	Gamma	Turn your notes or outlines into polished, web based presentations and documents in minutes. An alternative to PowerPoint that works well for sharing online.
14	28 OctWednesday	10:00 am – 12:00 noon2h	AI Amplified	CPRV + Content Creation	Apply the CPRV prompting framework to build classroom ready materials with generative AI, including case studies, discussion scenarios, and differentiated content for diverse learners.
15	6 NovFriday	3:00 – 4:00 pm1h	Master Faster	EasyGenerator	Build structured e-learning modules using EasyGenerator, a tool designed for educators with no technical background. Create self paced online courses with quizzes and branching content.
16	10 NovTuesday	2:00 – 4:30 pm2.5h	IDeaS	MEA	An instructional design workshop built on the three MEA pillars: Motivation, Engagement, and Alignment. Work through what keeps students invested in a module, how to design activities that hold their attention, and how to keep learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments constructively aligned.
17	20 NovFriday	10:00 – 11:00 am1h	Master Faster	NotebookLM	Explore NotebookLM, a Google AI tool that reads your uploaded documents such as lecture notes, articles, and readings, and helps you generate summaries, study guides, and Q&A from your own content.
18	26 NovThursday	2:00 – 4:00 pm2h	AI Amplified	CPRV + Assessment Creation	Use the CPRV framework with generative AI to draft assessment questions, rubrics, and feedback templates across different levels of Bloom's taxonomy, saving preparation time while maintaining academic rigour.
19	4 DecFriday	3:00 – 4:00 pm1h	Master Faster	Moodle: Learning Design	Structure your Moodle course so it mirrors good pedagogical flow, including constructive alignment between learning outcomes, content and activities, and assessments.
20	9 DecWednesday	9:30 am – 12:00 noon2.5h	IDeaS	MEA	An instructional design workshop built on the three MEA pillars: Motivation, Engagement, and Alignment. Work through what keeps students invested in a module, how to design activities that hold their attention, and how to keep learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments constructively aligned.