Last week we hosted our annual New Instructor Conference. With sessions on everything from setting up your Canvas course to developing an AI policy, it can help any instructor at the beginning of the semester.
You can now view our NIC video playlist here. Or, if you want to view just one session, the full list of available sessions is below for your convenience:
- Opening Session (13:45)
- Organizing Your Canvas Course (36:40)
- Setting up Your Canvas Course: Importing Content and Setting a Home Page (33:01)
- Introduction to Simple Syllabus (26:36)
- Building Discussions, Quizzes, and Assignments in Canvas (34:33)
- Developing an AI Policy for Your Course (37:17)
- Grading in Canvas: Using Speedgrader, Grade Weights, and the Canvas Gradebook (28:54)
- Library Resources, AI Literacy, and Faculty Research Support (21:54)
Upcoming Events
Workshop Wednesday: Ensuring Alignment in Your Canvas Course
August 27, 1:30-2:30 PM
Join this workshop to learn more about aligning your learning objectives and important course components such as learning activities, assessments, instructional materials, and online tools. This training will introduce you to the Quality Matters framework and provide you with practical tools and techniques to ensure alignment in your own course.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link!
Facilitated by Hansen Wetsel, Quality Matters Coordinator.
Quick Hits: Utilizing New Quizzes in Canvas
September 4, 3:00-4:00 PM
This quick hit will cover getting started with New Quizzes in Canvas for beginners. Participants will learn how to build questions in New Quizzes, use item banks, and navigate the tool efficiently.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link!
Facilitated by Gray Jackson, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist.
Clemson Online Fall 2025 Events Calendar
Review our Fall 2025 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
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