Teaching

The Course (Re)Design Institute (in person from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 19-20 and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 21) supports faculty to design or redesign a course through foundational teaching and learning principles. Participants will engage with overarching concepts of course design in five core sessions and during individual work time. Two additional sessions on support resources for students and teach…

How do we sustain our joy in teaching? Alternatively, how might the joy we reclaim in the classroom sustain us outside of it? We first explored this topic in a 2009 Spring Teaching Forum. 17 years later, against the backdrop of an increasingly fraught national and international landscape, can we imagine our classrooms as places of refuge and hope? This event will explore how teaching might help…

Formally known as Blank Canvas, this one-day, hands-on workshop will discuss and showcase the effective use of Canvas for course organization, accessibility, and assessment. Canvas Course Templates will be available for import, and sessions will encompass working open lab/ drop-in hours for faculty to work directly in their course sites. Friday, August 21st 9am-3pm (in person, food provided…

Join us for a focused and practical session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who want to make informed decisions about which quiz tool best fits their teaching needs. This session will help participants: Understand the key differences between Classic and New Quizzes Explore the strengths and limitations of each tool Learn how to cre…

Join us for a practical and interactive training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who want to gain confidence in using the Canvas Gradebook. Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to refine your grading workflow, this session will provide essential strategies for managing grades effectively and troubleshooting common issues. Participants wi…

Join us for a dynamic and training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who are new to Canvas or looking to refresh their skills in creating effective assignments. This workshop will empower participants with the confidence and strategies to: Navigate the Canvas interface and personalize their dashboard Design and structure assignme…

Join us for a dynamic and hands-on training session designed for instructors, instructional support staff, and academic leaders who are new to Canvas or looking to refresh their foundational skills. This workshop will equip participants with the confidence and strategies needed to navigate Canvas effectively, set up courses with clarity, and utilize essential tools that enhance teaching and lea…

Join us for the Canvas Lightning Talks Poster Viewing Session, an opportunity to explore innovative ideas, research, and practices through a dynamic poster showcase. This session is designed for attendees who want to engage with presenters, ask questions, and learn more about projects highlighted during the Canvas Lightning Talks. Browse a range of poster presentations at your own pace, conn…

Canvas generates a lot of data that instructors can use to see broad trends in their course to better understand students and their learning. This online workshop will go over the Course Analytics tool available on a Canvas course site, which makes the Course Grade and Weekly Online Activity dashboards available for instructors. Additionally, we will also review the new Needs Attention report, …