Canvas Power Build: Master the Calendar and Automate Scheduling

Join the Instructional Technology team for an interactive mini lab focused on using the Canvas Calendar to automate student meeting reservations and streamline multi-course time management.

Following a short workflow demo, participants will engage in a 20-minute sprint to configure Appointment Groups for office hours, filter multi-course views, and sync Canvas feeds to external calendars such as Outlook and Google. Attendees will leave the session with an automated scheduling system designed to reduce administrative back-and-forth and keep students connected.

Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

  • Time: 10:15鈥11:15 a.m.

  • Location: In-Person

  • Format: 1-hour workshop

Leveraging Canvas 1 | Course Foundations: Creating Digital Presence & Sustained Connection

Join the Instructional Technology team for a hands-on session exploring best practices and technical workflows for establishing instructor presence and improving student success in the digital workspace.

Presenters will guide participants through configuring user profiles and notification preferences to maintain continuous engagement. Attendees will edit key course materials鈥攊ncluding the home page, 鈥淪tart Here鈥 module, and course announcements鈥攖o foster community and build a strong online presence. Participants will leave the session with a functional, welcoming course foundation ready for their students.

Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

  • Time: 2:00鈥3:00 p.m.

  • Location: Online

  • Format: 1-hour synchronous workshop

AI Faculty Seminar Series: Can AI Actually Save Me Time? Faculty Share What Really Works

Join 国产伦理 faculty for a practical seminar exploring how instructors are leveraging generative AI to streamline daily teaching responsibilities while maintaining high instructional quality.

Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, faculty presenters will share effective workflows for lesson planning, content development, grading support, feedback generation, and student communication. Attendees will gain actionable insights and clear techniques for integrating time-saving AI tools directly into their teaching practice.

Details:

  • Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

  • Time: 10:00鈥11:00 a.m.

  • Location: Online

  • Format: 1-hour synchronous workshop

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Rebecca Burgner, Senior Director, Course Innovation & Faculty Success.