Interested in weaving more interactivity and multimedia into your course? In January 2027 the CTE will be offering a multi-cartoon character lisa simpson in front of a screen that reads "everything you've done in your life has lead up to you reading this"session workshop providing an opportunity to develop practical skills in creating multimedia and interactive learning materials. Each session combines theoretical background with hands-on practice, so you’ll finish with actual examples of content you’ve made yourself. Whether you’re just starting to work with educational technology or want to build on existing skills, the workshop provides a structured approach to digital content creation.

An illustration of Cognitive Load Theory showing the limited space for working memoryThe sessions cover learning and design theories that inform multimedia development, along with an exploration of how AI and other digital tools are influencing current practices in digital education. You’ll work with a variety of digital tools, learn to establish workflows that are sustainable, and develop methods for evaluating and improving your materials over time. An important focus throughout is creating content that meets accessibility standards and accommodates a variety of learning needs.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have experience developing interactive learning activities, creating multimedia content with accessibility in mind, and applying design principles to evaluate your work. You’ll also have established some practical workflows for creating and maintaining digital content that you can continue to use in your teaching practice.a sample simple storyboard

Come join us! Sign up here: Multimedia and Interactive Learning Spring 2027

Or reach out for more information to Mary Watt: marywatt2@capilanou.ca or Chi Le: lanchile@capilanou.ca