Digital Learning Resources

Live Workshop Sessions

The following workshops are your opportunity to build your skills while engaging directly with a Digital Learning expert and your peers.  If you missed a session, you can email us to schedule a consultation and/or reach us via our Live Support.

We can also facilitate customized workshops for your college, department, or program. Request a workshop using this survey link.

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Explore practical, student-centered approaches to course design, technology, and support. These workshops highlight strategies for boosting engagement, streamlining course management in Canvas, and fostering student success.

Strategies for Success: Guiding Students to Thrive in Your Course

I have never met a student that began my course thinking, "I hope I do terrible this semester." If we come to the conclusion that no student *wants* to fail, then how do we help them to succeed?

This workshop will demonstrate ways create and share targeted success resources early in the term. Topics include time management tailored to your assignments, effective reading/note-taking for your content, Canvas navigation, and basic metacognitive practices. Faculty will see examples of these topics in action and how to embed them in your course to help students to thrive in the learning environment you create.

Fri., Aug. 28, 11:00am-12:00pm
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Assessment is a central part of a course, and yet, it can start to feel stale or even repetitive. The below workshop series is designed to help you break out of the assessment rut, try new assignments, and approach grading differently.

Grade Smarter, Not Harder: Canvas Rubrics Creation with AI

Stop spending hours on manual grading! This session is your guide to efficient, high-quality feedback using Canvas Rubrics and the power of GenAI. We will:

• Start with a walk-through of Enhanced Rubrics in Canvas.
• Explore methods for using Generative AI to instantly draft and refine your rubrics.
• Demonstrate the seamless integration of rubrics within Canvas SpeedGrader, showing you how to grade with a click.

Learn to save time, reduce grading bias, and provide students with transparent, descriptive feedback effortlessly.

Tues., Sept. 1, 9:30-10:15am
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Quiz Creation in Half the Time with GETMARKED

GETMARKED enables instructors to quickly import questions into Canvas. This powerful solution also supports the importing of images, audio-based questions, feedback, and a variety of question types. Come see how to use this great tool!

Tues., Sept. 8, 2:00-3:00pm
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Unlock the Power of New Quizzes

In this webinar, we’ll take you on a journey through the realm of New Quizzes. We’ll explore the latest question types, accommodations, additional settings, etc. Whether you’re an instructor or facilitator, this webinar promises to show you the ins and outs of Canvas New Quizzes!

Wed., Sept. 9, 11:30am-12:15pm
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Rethinking Assessments in the Age of AI

This hands-on workshop explores innovative strategies for assessment and best practices in an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping how students demonstrate learning. Participants will learn performance-based assessment tools including student-generated content such as videos, the new Canvas portfolio solution, and student annotation tools like Perusall to enrich collaborative meaning-making and critical thinking.

We’ll also explore best practices and examples of AI-resilient assessments that emphasize critical thinking, process, and metacognition. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their assessment practices and support meaningful learning in today’s AI-enhanced courses.

Thur., Sept. 10, 12:30-1:30pm
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Scaling Feedback for Large Classes: Tips for Creating High quality Feedback for Students to Improve

Drowning in grading for large classes with no time left for actual teaching? This workshop shows exactly how to scale high-quality feedback using video comments, SpeedGrader, content libraries, rubrics, and AI.

This session presents practical methods to scale quality feedback in large cap courses. Participants will learn to implement video and audio feedback, reuse high-quality remarks through the SpeedGrader content library, apply detailed rubrics for faster consistent scoring, and incorporate AI to draft and personalize responses. These approaches reduce grading time while maintaining clarity and usefulness for students. The workshop focuses on immediate, Canvas-integrated workflows suitable for any discipline and class size.

Fri., Sept. 25, 11:00am-12:00pm
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A Digital Showcase: Integrating Canvas Portfolios for Authentic Assessment

How do you measure learning when a simple quiz isn't enough? Canvas Portfolios offer a powerful way for students to compile their growth, projects, and achievements into a professional showcase.

This workshop guides faculty step-by-step through setting up portfolio assignments, structuring clear reflection prompts, and evaluating student growth without adding to your grading workload.

Tues., Oct. 6, 9:00-10:00am
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