CTL Events
Tuesdays
|  |  | Canvas: Open Lab Hours (No Open Lab 10/28)
 
 Come to the CTL for open hours on all things related to Canvas! Tyr wiill help you with all questions and issues. 
 
 
 Please click on this event for the Webex link | 
Fridays
|  |  | Canvas: Open Lab Hours
 
 Come to the CTL for open hours on all things related to Canvas! Tyr wiill help you with all questions and issues. 
 
 
 Please click on this event for the Webex link | 
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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 Have you been in Canvas and noticed the little green, yellow, and red guys inside the shapes? Ever wonder what’s up with that? Let Tyr tell you, and introduce you to our brand-new accessibility tool, YuJa Panorama. Find out how it’ll make your life easier, and keep you in-line with the laws going into effect next April! 
 
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|  |  | Canvas Tips and Tricks
 
 
 
 A workshop about all the hidden things in Canvas. Learn about the Link Validation Tool, how to restore deleted content, and, maybe, even the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything 
 
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Monday, October 20, 2025
|  |  | Canvas Tips and Tricks
 
 
 
 A workshop about all the hidden things in Canvas. Learn about the Link Validation Tool, how to restore deleted content, and, maybe, even the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything 
 
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
|  | Fall Reflective Practice
 
 The CTL invites faculty to join our new reflective practice community which offers
                                          the opportunity to reflect and connect. Here’s how it works – the group will meet
                                          every other week on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm (virtually) and spend 15 – 20 minutes on written
                                          reflection. Interested faculty are then invited to stay and discuss their reflections
                                          for another 15 – 20 minutes. The CTL designed a reflective practice journal for participants
                                          with different questions each session about teaching, scholarship (if applicable),
                                          professional duties, and life outside of work. So join us for reflection, or reflection
                                          and discussion! 
 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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 Learn basic Degree Works information such as making course exceptions and how to utilize the notes function. We will also cover how to use Degree Works in an advising capacity by going over how to build a plan of study, read course hyperlinks, and basic tracking of degree requirements. 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Friday, October 24, 2025
|  | Online Teaching Series: Session II 
 
 Session II – Student Engagement Sometimes it feels challenging to build community in an online course. Or you find yourself wondering if students even care about an online course. Our second session in the online teaching series focuses on student engagement and building connections. You’ll learn more effective strategies for class discussions, assignment design, and student support. 
 Faculty who attend all three sessions in the Online Teaching Series will earn a Canvas Badge in Online Pedagogy. 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Thursday, October 30, 2025
|  |  | Canvas Basics
 
 
 
 Join us in the CTL or on Webex for coverage on Canvas Basics. Click on this event to see the full schedule of Canvas trainings and the Webex link to join virtually. 
 
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
|  | Fall Reflective Practice
 
 The CTL invites faculty to join our new reflective practice community which offers
                                          the opportunity to reflect and connect. Here’s how it works – the group will meet
                                          every other week on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm (virtually) and spend 15 – 20 minutes on written
                                          reflection. Interested faculty are then invited to stay and discuss their reflections
                                          for another 15 – 20 minutes. The CTL designed a reflective practice journal for participants
                                          with different questions each session about teaching, scholarship (if applicable),
                                          professional duties, and life outside of work. So join us for reflection, or reflection
                                          and discussion! 
 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Monday, November 10, 2025
|  | Faculty Reading Group - Make It Stick
 
 Join the CTL Faculty Reading Group for this semester's read Make It Stick: The Science
                                             of Successful Learning. We'll gather and discuss teaching ideas from the book and
                                             how they apply to your courses. Participants receive a free copy of the book. 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
|  | Fall Reflective Practice
 
 The CTL invites faculty to join our new reflective practice community which offers
                                          the opportunity to reflect and connect. Here’s how it works – the group will meet
                                          every other week on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm (virtually) and spend 15 – 20 minutes on written
                                          reflection. Interested faculty are then invited to stay and discuss their reflections
                                          for another 15 – 20 minutes. The CTL designed a reflective practice journal for participants
                                          with different questions each session about teaching, scholarship (if applicable),
                                          professional duties, and life outside of work. So join us for reflection, or reflection
                                          and discussion! 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Friday, November 21, 2025
|  | Online Teaching Series: Session III 
 
 Session III – Assessment Options in Online Courses Our final session in the online teaching series focuses on best practices in assignments, projects, quizzes/exams, and other assessment options. You’ll learn about creative assessment options as well as options for proctoring exams and policies related to AI use. 
 Faculty who attend all three sessions in the Online Teaching Series will earn a Canvas Badge in Online Pedagogy. 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
|  | Fall Reflective Practice
 
 The CTL invites faculty to join our new reflective practice community which offers
                                          the opportunity to reflect and connect. Here’s how it works – the group will meet
                                          every other week on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm  (virtually) and spend 15 – 20 minutes on
                                          written reflection. Interested faculty are then invited to stay and discuss their
                                          reflections for another 15 – 20 minutes. The CTL designed a reflective practice journal
                                          for participants with different questions each session about teaching, scholarship
                                          (if applicable), professional duties, and life outside of work. So join us for reflection,
                                          or reflection and discussion! 
 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Wednesday, Decemeber 10, 2025
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 Co-director Jennifer Scroggins will guide you in drafting an annual review narrative. You’ll learn more about what needs to be included and effective strategies for writing a strong narrative. There will be time to work on your narrative so bring your laptops and your questions! 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Friday, December 12, 2025
|  | HyFlex 1.0 Training-in person meeting 
 
 If you plan on teaching a HyFlex course, you’ll first need to complete the CTL’s HyFlex training. The asynchronous training begins and includes one in-person meeting on December 12th from 1:00 to 4:30 in COE 328. 
 Please click on this event to sign up | 
Have a Workshop Idea?
Have workshop ideas that you would like to present to your fellow faculty? Feel free to submit any idea, even if it's not well developed. The CTL staff plans to group related topics and organize faculty panels as well as individual workshops. Faculty who help lead/develop workshops, panels, and dicussions will receive a $250 stipend.
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