New to teaching in Canvas? Still working on building out your Canvas site and need a quick crash course as the semester begins? This workshop packs a lot in just 90 minutes. Learn how to get started with the most important settings and tools, create basic course content using Pages and Modules, communicate with students […]
ISU’s Canvas LMS may be used to supplement your in-person instruction or to facilitate the complete online delivery of your course. In this workshop, we will briefly discuss several “tips and tricks” that can enhance your Canvas courses. These tips can help you address minor troubleshooting questions, enhance your course design, and streamline your Canvas […]
This tech upskill will help you get familiar with the new CidiLabs DesignPLUS Sidebar tool in Canvas. In only 90 minutes, you will learn how to access the DesignPLUS Sidebar in Canvas, test different options for customizing pages, explore how to use the toolbar to make more engaging content, and use the accessibility checkers to […]
New to teaching in Canvas? Still working on building out your Canvas site and need a quick crash course as the semester begins? This workshop packs a lot in just 90 minutes. Learn how to get started with the most important settings and tools, create basic course content using Pages and Modules, communicate with students […]
Discover the latest updates and newest features added to our learning management system, Canvas! In this workshop, we will explore newly released features, discuss any major changes you'll need to be aware of, and other timely updates that you can use to enhance course management, grading, and engagement. While all levels of experience with Canvas […]
You do not have to be a video production specialist to incorporate video into your Canvas courses. Import videos from your computer or record video from your webcam or screen capture—quickly and easily. All videos will be automatically closed captioned. You can record videos once and embed them into multiple courses for teaching, assignments, assessment, […]
Padlet is a web-based program that allows you to organize content for viewing in multiple layouts, including website, bulletin board, blog, or portfolio. In this one-hour introduction, you’ll learn how to setup these interactive digital spaces to increase engagement with your students. You’ll also learn how to request access to Illinois State’s fully licensed version […]
Students report that courses which incorporate instructor videos into their Canvas courses are much more engaging and effective than those containing only text and still images. In this workshop, you will learn how to build interactivity into your videos by inserting hyperlinks and test questions--turning videos into graded assignments. You can also create assignments where […]
Get started using Nearpod, an interactive formative assessment tool. This one-hour workshop will give you a tour of the tool's basic features. It allows you to empower students, distribute learning resources, and check the pulse of your class with ongoing formative assessments in many learning scenarios. Registration is required.
The Center for Integrated Professional Development’s Early Career Learning Community offers course instructors in their first through third years of service at ISU a combination of professional development and peer support. Join us for a series of engaging conversations on teaching, learning, and thriving in academia. For spring 2026, we will focus on the Science […]