Ready to take your Canvas courses to the next level? Dive into our hands-on workshop to gain familiarity with DesignPlus tools to enhance the look, quality, accessibility, and consistency of your course! If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student […]
Learn how to build and mange Canvas New Quizzes for low and high stakes tests. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants and undergraduate students, please get in touch with Student Accessibility Services. * Even if you are unable to attend […]
The Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop focuses on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and hybrid courses. It is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, and administrators. In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, […]
As AI tools become more integrated into education, faculty face critical questions: What are reasonable and ethical guidelines for using AI in teaching? How can we help students navigate AI ethically while leveraging its potential for learning? And how can instructors use AI to enhance course design, assessment, and engagement without compromising integrity? This session […]
The purpose of the Teaching with Technology Learning Community is to share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning; see how others are using the University Learning Management System (LMS) to create innovative learning experiences, inform the campus about existing and new web-based instructional technologies, participate in new technology testing and evaluation; and […]
Every course is different, and so are the educators who use Top Hat. In this dynamic roundtable, you’ll hear from fellow instructors on how they’re bringing interactivity to the classroom and improving student outcomes. Join this interactive session to ask questions, learn how they got started with Top Hat, the lessons learned, and the go-to […]
As AI rapidly reshapes education, the need for critical engagement with its ethical, pedagogical, and practical implications has never been greater. This talk will explore Critical AI in Education, highlighting our work on the Miller Faculty Fellowship project and broader efforts to develop educators' AI literacy. We will discuss pedagogical approaches for preparing educators to […]
Discover course design concepts that break down barriers for neurodivergent students and engage all learners. Using Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML) principles, we'll explore practical strategies to minimize cognitive load, focus student attention, and foster meaningful connections with course concepts. Through learning activities and real-world examples, we'll apply CTML principles that address a range of cognitive […]
The Well-Being Community of Practice is for instructors interested in embedding well-being into ISU environments, practices, and culture. The purpose of this community is to: Enhance faculty and staff knowledge, skills, and competencies in well-being and student success. Build institutional capacity to learn and apply practices to transform environments, practices, and culture toward well-being Support […]
The Large Enrollment Community of Practice is for instructors of courses with sections that enroll 100+ students. The purpose of this community is to: Support instructors who are teaching large enrollment courses. Build community and connection across disciplines. Connect instructors to resources and solutions. End-of-Year Social/Community Building Join other instructors of large enrollment courses […]
Literature reviews are essential components of scholarly publications, capstone research projects, and writing assignments in graduate study. Teaching graduate students how to prepare a literature review has always been of high demand. In the current era of technological advancements, the increasing availability and variety of GenAI tools requires instructional guidance for how to aptly and […]
The Level 1 Workshop will equip you with the skills to make the most of Top Hat’s core features, enabling you to adopt, customize and create interactive educational content, leverage Top Hat’s AI & assessment tools to see what students are understanding (or not understanding), and better engage your students—before, during and after class. Why […]
Join us as we review some of the lessons learned while developing a new online masters program to help meet the unique needs of adult working professionals. Presenter: Dr. Kira Werstein, Teaching Professor, Master of Digital Health, Director of Graduate Education (DOGE) ** This Event Will Be Recorded If you need a […]
The Level 2 Advanced Workshop will equip you with the skills to take content creation to new heights. Learn how to leverage AI to further address low-performing areas, reuse and optimize in-class content in a way that’s dynamic, engaging, and flexible. You will learn how to implement proven evidence-based teaching and learning techniques with Top […]
When your teaching materials are interactive, they have a greater potential to support student engagement and success. Activities like videos, practice questions, and flashcards can make text-based materials more immersive and help students test their understanding of core concepts. In this workshop, you will learn how to utilize the tools built into the ISU Digital […]
Learn important tips and tricks to efficiently and accurately manage your Canvas gradebook. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants and undergraduate students, please get in touch with Student Accessibility Services. * Even if you are unable to attend the session, […]
