by Jennifer Wagner | Nov 17, 2023 | Accessibility, Course Design & Plannning, Inclusive Teaching
A key component of learner success is course content that learners can easily navigate. By considering the design of course content in Canvas, faculty can significantly affect how successful learners are in a course. This workshop will provide participants with best practices related to course navigation, module structure, and the Canvas content editor. These strategies will help you reduce barriers for learners.
by Jennifer Wagner | Sep 26, 2023 | Accessibility, Course Design & Plannning, Inclusive Teaching, Student Engagement, Teaching Tips
Description Earn the distinguished “Top 5 Universal Design for Learning” badge by demonstrating your commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment that empowers all learners to succeed, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or...
by Sarah Kettell | Aug 14, 2023 | Accessibility, Inclusive Teaching, Technology
Anthology Ally is now enabled in Canvas. Based on our experience in the Spring 2023 pilot, we will discuss the alternative format options available to all students, the accessibility guidance features for faculty, lessons learned, and tips for how to get started using the tool.
by Sarah Kettell | Aug 14, 2023 | Course Design & Plannning, Inclusive Teaching, Student Engagement
Group work can be both challenging and rewarding for students. In this session, three faculty members from the disciplines of sociology, engineering, and mathematics will discuss how they have successfully implemented student collaboration into their courses.
by Sarah Kettell | Aug 14, 2023 | Assessment, Student Engagement, Technology
In this session, faculty colleagues will discuss their use of 2 student response systems: Top Hat and Poll Everywhere. Dr. Yang will discuss her uses of Top Hat for class polling, student self-introductions, and group discussions. Dr. Taherian will discuss his use of Poll Everywhere for in-class quiz competitions in multiple courses to get students excited and engaged.