Upcoming Programs & Events
Teaching and Technology in Practice Workshop Series | Spring 2026
Active Learning for Engaged Classrooms
Dates/Times:
Tues, April 14, 12-12:45pm
Presenters:
Yajaira Garcia, Instructional Designer
Description:
This workshop introduces practical, active learning strategies that support student engagement and interaction. We’ll look at flexible techniques you can adapt to your own courses to make class time more interactive.
Giving Effective Feedback on Assignments
Date/Time:
This workshop was already held.
Presenter:
Donya Rahimi, Instructional Designer
Description:
Effective feedback helps students understand their progress and improve their work. This workshop explores research-informed strategies for providing meaningful, timely, and actionable feedback that supports student learning and guides improvement over time.
Date/Time:
This workshop was already held.
Presenter:
Erick Zelaya, Sr. Multimedia Developer
Description:
Learn how to build a faculty website using the CPP faculty websites template in Cascade. The session will begin with the basics and progress to adding pages and menu items for creating content, such as a bio page, contact information, and publications.
Quick and Efficient Ways to Make Videos for Your Classes
Date/Time:
This workshop was already held.
Presenters:
Ann Loomis, LMS Administrator
Description:
Join this workshop to learn practical techniques for creating, editing, and sharing content using Zoom, Kaltura, and Canvas. The session will include tips to help you save time, avoid common mistakes, and produce effective videos.
Canvas in Practice: Strategies for Course Design and Student Success
Online Testing (Quizzes)
Dates/Times:
Tues, Apr 7, 12-12:45pm
Presenters:
Yajaira Garcia, Instructional Designer
Description:
Design and deliver effective online quizzes. This workshop will cover quiz setup, question types, availability and accommodation settings, and best practices to support authentic student learning.
Calculating Final Grades
Date/Time:
Tues, Apr 28, 12-12:45pm
Presenters:
Ann Loomis, LMS Administrator
Description:
This workshop will guide instructors through the final steps of posting grades in Canvas, including configuring Gradebook settings, choosing between points-based and weighted grading, managing missing and late submissions, incorporating extra credit, and addressing common grading issues.
Course Organization & Learning Outcomes
Date/Time:
This workshop was already held.
Presenter:
Donya Rahimi, Instructional Designer
Description:
A well-organized Canvas course makes learning easier and more engaging. This workshop focuses on effective Canvas navigation and course organization using best practices for modules, navigation menus, and the syllabus, while highlighting the role of clear learning outcomes in guiding student learning.
Communications (i.e., Announcements, Messaging)
Date/Time:
This workshop was already held.
Presenter:
Yajaira Garcia, Instructional Designer
Description:
This workshop will cover Canvas communication tools like Announcements, Inbox, and Discussions. We’ll share some tips, examples, and best practices for setting expectations, reducing confusion, and supporting student engagement.
Transparent Assignments & Assignment Collection
Date/Time:
This workshop was already held.
Presenters:
Donya Rahimi, Instructional Designer
Marisela Chavez, Executive Director
Description:
Clear, transparent assignments help students focus on learning rather than guessing expectations. This workshop explores principles of transparent assignment design alongside practical guidance for setting up assignments in Canvas. Topics include writing clear assignment instructions, articulating purpose and criteria, and using Canvas tools to configure submission types and due dates.
Assignment Grading & Feedback (Speedgrader)
Date/Time:
This workshop was cancelled.
Presenters:
Toni Davis, Instructional Designer
Description:
This workshop focuses on using Canvas SpeedGrader to streamline the grading process and provide learner feedback. Topics include navigating SpeedGrader, using rubrics and annotations, leaving typed, audio, or video feedback, and practical grading workflows.
NOTE: This workshop has been cancelled. For additional Canvas resources please visit our Canvas support pages.
CHAI Workshops
Led by CHAI faculty in partnership with CAFE, Community of Practice meetings (90 minutes) are designed to be pedagogically grounded, discipline-relevant, and highly practical.
Each meeting begins with a brief faculty-led example from real courses, followed by dedicated Bring Your Own Materials (BYOM) work time to collaborate and share strategies to create more accessible and inclusive teaching and learning for your students. Attend one session or the full series.
Schedule for College of Business Administration and Collins College of Hospitality Management Community of Practice Meetings
Using TidyUP and UDOIT to Improve Accessibility in Canvas
Date: Thursday, April 30, 11:30 am - 1 pm, zoom
Overview: In this hands-on session with TidyUP and UDOIT, you will learn how to run course scans, interpret reports, and prioritize improvements. Dedicated work time allows participants to begin making updates during the session.
Accessibility with PDFs
Date: This workshop was already held.
Overview: This session focuses on creating and remediating accessible PDFs, including guidance on scanned documents, textbook/Instant Access materials, and Library resources. Bring your own PDFs to review and improve during the session.This workshop has already been held.This workshop has already been held.
Building Inclusive Canvas Modules and Assignments
Date: This workshop was already held.
Overview: In this session, we’ll explore how to design Canvas modules and assignments that are clear, inclusive, and easy to navigate. Topics include student-friendly organization, transparent expectations, and reviewing assignments for inclusive framing.
Schedule for CLASS, CEIS, and ENV Community of Practice Meetings
Using TidyUP and UDOIT to Improve Accessibility in Canvas
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 9:30am to 11amLocation: TBD
Overview: This hands-on session introduces TidyUP and UDOIT, two tools that help identify and address accessibility issues in Canvas. Faculty will learn how to run course scans, interpret reports, and prioritize improvements. Dedicated work time allows participants to begin making updates during the session. Leave with practical steps for maintaining an organized, accessible Canvas course.
Accessibility with PDFs
Date: This workshop was already held.
Overview: This session focuses on creating and remediating accessible PDFs, including guidance on scanned documents, textbook/Instant Access materials, and Library resources. Participants will learn practical strategies to ensure course readings are usable for all students. Bring your own PDFs to review and improve during the session.
Building Inclusive Canvas Modules and Assignments
Date: This workshop was already held.
Overview: In this session, we’ll explore how to design Canvas modules and assignments that are clear, inclusive, and easy to navigate—especially in large or online courses. Topics include student-friendly organization, transparent expectations, and reviewing assignments for inclusive framing. Participants will have time to 最新糖心Vlog these strategies to their own courses.
On Your Own Resources
Resources for New Lecturers
CAFE has lots of support for new and returning lecturersFundamentals of Accessibility
Format: Online via Canvas
Overview: The Fundamentals of Accessibility eCertificate will show you how to get started with incorporating best accessibility practices as an instructor at 最新糖心Vlog; certificate available for completion.
Intro to Teaching with Canvas Course
Format: Online via Canvas
Overview: This course will walk you through the basic steps for using Canvas to offer a good experience for your students.