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Sakai Enters Restricted Access May 15, 2024

April 24, 2024

Graduating students are taking their cap and gown photos by the Well and campus is in full bloom! It’s hard to believe but the Spring 2024 Semester is quickly coming to a close. The end of the semester also means … Read more

Next Canvas Course Design Snapshot Jan. 4

January 2, 2024

Welcome back and Happy 2024! We hope you are feeling refreshed and rejuvenated for a new year and new semester. For those of you switching to Canvas this spring, we have the next opportunity to get some Canvas training coming … Read more

Teaching with Generative AI

November 2, 2023

You have likely heard of ChatGPT and other discussions around generative AI. As this emerging technology continues to be developed and used by faculty, students, and staff in the larger higher education community, instructors can find University support materials and … Read more

Learning the New Canvas Neighborhood

July 12, 2023

Hello again! You have found our Summer 2023 blog series on making the transition from Sakai to Canvas, the University’s Learning Management System. Throughout this series, we have been breaking down the major elements involved in switching over to Canvas. … Read more

Fall 2023 Courses Now Available

May 15, 2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and to all for finishing up the Spring 2023 Semester! Fall 2023 courses are now ready to be set up in Canvas and Sakai! As a reminder, course sites are automatically created in Canvas … Read more

Upcoming Canvas Training Opportunities

April 5, 2023

By now you will have hopefully heard the news that the University is transitioning its learning management system from Sakai to Canvas. Sakai may be used for teaching through Spring 2024, which means we’re approaching the last summer Sakai is … Read more

2023 Faculty Showcase Program Announced

February 27, 2023

We are thrilled to share that the full program for the CFE Faculty Showcase on Teaching is now available! To provide the most flexibility, the Showcase will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, March 23rd, and then return in-person … Read more

February Gradescope Workshop Series

February 8, 2023

Gradescope is an alternative tool instructors can use to administer and grade online or digitized paper-based assignments and assessments. This includes open-ended or multiple-choice questions and what instructors are now using in their classroom on exams with bubble sheets. Gradescope … Read more

CFE Faculty Showcase Returns March 23-24

January 18, 2023

Every year and a half our ITS Educational Technologies team co-hosts the CFE Faculty Showcase, led by the Center for Faculty Excellence. The CFE Faculty Showcase on Teaching returns this March! The Showcase will be held across two days — … Read more

1-Hour Canvas Crash Course: Jan. 5 & 6

January 3, 2023

Happy 2023! Welcome back to a new year and new term. We’re excited for classes to begin this Spring 2023 Semester and see how many more instructor decide to make the early switch from Sakai to Canvas. Ready to make … Read more