Center for Learning Innovation (CLI) Archive

  • Midterm Course Evaluations Open Soon — Your Voice Matters!

    Midterm Course Evaluations Open Soon — Your Voice Matters!

    Midterm Course Evaluations will open next week for full-semester courses. Your instructors are eager to hear your thoughts on your courses. Your insights can directly improve your current courses this semester.

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  • Faculty Lounge: Managing Attendance in Large and Small Courses

    Faculty Lounge: Managing Attendance in Large and Small Courses

    Join us on February 19 for the Faculty Lounge, hosted by the Center for Learning Innovation, focusing on "Managing Attendance in Large and Small Courses." This session will feature a short demonstration of the Attendance Tool in Canvas, showcasing its capabilities for tracking attendance.

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  • Come to Canvas Virtual Workshop on January 6

    Come to Canvas Virtual Workshop on January 6

    This virtual Canvas workshop from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, January 6, will provide Illinois Tech instructors with the tools they need to build and manage their Canvas course sites. It is ideal for new instructors or those who need a refresher.

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  • Coursera — A Year of Learning/Lessons Learned

    Coursera — A Year of Learning/Lessons Learned

    Learn more about Coursera at a virtual session November 5. Norma Scagnoli, Vice Provost of Learning Innovation, will share insights into course offerings, teaching experiences, student profiles and future plans.

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  • Sign Up to Attend CLI Symposium: Harnessing Technology – August 27

    Sign Up to Attend CLI Symposium: Harnessing Technology – August 27

    The CLI will be holding it's second Symposium for Illinois Tech Instructors and staff on the theme: Harnessing Technology. There will be three sections, an introduction with "lightning talks" on technology, followed by "table-top" and Hands-on sessions to chat with instructors and network with colleagues, followed by another round of lightning talks and a panel with instructors on their experience with Canvas. August 27, 2024 from 11:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Galvin Tower, 7th Floor, Center for Learning Innovation Conference Room. Light snacks will be provided.

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  • Turnitin Refresher and Q-and-A on Sept. 13

    Turnitin Refresher and Q-and-A on Sept. 13

    This Turnitin session on Friday, September 13, will provide a brief refresher of using Turnitin and offer time for Questions and Answers. This session will be held by an expert from Turnitin and is hosted by the Center for Learning Innovation.

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  • Turnitin Virtual Training for Faculty on Aug. 26

    Turnitin Virtual Training for Faculty on Aug. 26

    Join us on Monday, August 26, for an online training and learn how you can get the most out of Turnitin. The training will offer guidance on Canvas settings, the interpretation of the report, and provide an introduction to Turnitin and AI writing.

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  • Canvas Workshop: Grading and Feedback on August 16

    Canvas Workshop: Grading and Feedback on August 16

    This workshop will cover the Canvas gradebook from both instructor and student views, highlighting Speed grader's efficiency and feedback capabilities. Participants will also learn to create and use rubrics for assignment assessment.

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  • Canvas Workshop: Course Data and Analytics on September 19

    Canvas Workshop: Course Data and Analytics on September 19

    This workshop will highlight the analytics features available to teachers. Participants will learn how to use the reporting features to monitor student progress, interaction with the course content, and track mastery on key standards or skills.

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  • Canvas Workshop: Content Creation with the Rich Content Editor on September 10

    Canvas Workshop: Content Creation with the Rich Content Editor on September 10

    This workshop offers a detailed look at Canvas’ Rich Content Editor (RCE), essential for all course functions. We'll practice adding text, links, images, media, and documents through pages and announcements, while sharing best practices for formatting, accessibility, and content creation.

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