Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

Active Learning 101 (Onsite Courses)
2025-08-27 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Busch Campus, Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 206
This four-hour session will explore the fundamentals of active learning. Instructional Designers will discuss the pedagogic underpinnings of collaboration-based learning that can inform course design, class management, and more. Instructional technologists will introduce you to the classrooms and technology that can enhance your teaching. Finally, conversations with colleague and staff who are both new to and versed in active learning will help you build valuable relationships and learn from the experience of other faculty. Anyone who is interested in learning more about active learning is welcome to come. Lunch will be provided.
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Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools (Virtual)
2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:00
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the CidiLabs Design Plus toolbar.
