Center for Learning Innovation (CLI) Archive

  • 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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  • Canvas Workshop: Creating New Quizzes on August 15

    Canvas Workshop: Creating New Quizzes on August 15

    In this workshop, you will learn to craft quiz questions and adjust settings, exploring a range of assessment question types. You will also discover effective strategies for using feedback, item banks, and quiz settings to enhance quiz effectiveness. This workshop will be led by a Canvas Facilitator.

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  • April Virtual Faculty Lounge: Student Learning Assessment on Wednesday

    April Virtual Faculty Lounge: Student Learning Assessment on Wednesday

    Faculty and staff are invited to join the Center for Learning Innovation for its final virtual faculty lounge of the semester on Wednesday, April 24. Learn about the institutional assessment processes on campus and how it affects you. Register and join colleagues for an update on the current focus and work of our Illinois Tech's assessment committees. Discuss new streamlined processes, upcoming fall events, resources, and how you contribute to systematically improve student learning on campus.

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  • Attend ‘Focus on Assessment’ Workshop to Get Tips on Aligning Course to Curriculum

    Attend ‘Focus on Assessment’ Workshop to Get Tips on Aligning Course to Curriculum

    Learn more about institutional assessment and how it affects your courses: The University Program Assessment Committee and the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI) invite you to "Focus on Assessment: Aligning your Courses" on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 9–11 a.m.

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  • CLI Summer Camp 2024: Transforming with Canvas

    CLI Summer Camp 2024: Transforming with Canvas

    This summer, learn practical applications and valuable insights into Canvas as we explore how you can leverage our new learning management system to increase learning. You’ll complete these sessions with an understanding of Universal Design for Learning standards, explore templates designed to foster student engagement and optimize learning outcomes and also how to use data effectively to guide students to achieving their educational goals. By the end of this Summer Camp, you’ll have a Canvas course site ready for your future class.

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  • Register for Introduction to Canvas Workshop

    Register for Introduction to Canvas Workshop

    We're thrilled to offer you a variety of options for our Introduction to Canvas workshop. To ensure we find the perfect time for you, please select from the dates and times provided that best suit your schedule.

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  • Updates Made to Panopto Policy Affect Archiving and Storage

    Updates Made to Panopto Policy Affect Archiving and Storage

    The policy for Panopto assets has changed in order to limit risks associated with retaining video content and user data, reduce the number of videos retained on the platform, and decrease storage costs.

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  • Faculty Affiliates Seeking New Members

    Faculty Affiliates Seeking New Members

    The Center for Learning Innovation is seeking instructors to participate in our 2024-2026 cohort. The Faculty Affiliates program is a partnership between faculty and the Center for Learning Innovation, and are instrumental advocates for teaching innovation and best practices to further Illinois Tech’s strategic planning initiatives.

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  • Faculty Lounge on FERPA to Be Held November 9

    Faculty Lounge on FERPA to Be Held November 9

    We hear a lot about FERPA, but how well do we really know what it means? Join us Thursday, November 9, for this Faculty Lounge where experts will answer your common questions about FERPA and how it relates to you as an Illinois Tech instructor. The Center for Learning Innovation hosts this online faculty lounge to provide a place for Illinois Tech instructors to share ideas, learn from each other and get to know their colleagues better.

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