CTL Happenings - Message #198

Opportunities to Learn Canvas

The Center for Teaching and Learning is ready to help IUPUI faculty learn Canvas. To learn more about Canvas at IU, visit Next.IU.edu. There are ample Canvas resources currently available to faculty and more will be offered, soon.  See the list below for current offerings. Canvas consultations can be scheduled by contacting the Center for Teaching and Learning at 317-274-1300 or by emailing thectl@iupui.edu.

Canvas Training Resources:

• Teacher Orientation 101 - Offers an in-depth look at many of Canvas’ features; join the course to access activities and quizzes
• Up and Running with Canvas – Lynda.com tutorial
• Canvas Instructor Guide
• Canvas Instructor Quickstart Guide - PDF download
• Canvas Video Guide  - a collection of video feature demos
• Register to Watch a Recorded Overview of Canvas by IT Training

Canvas Workshops

Getting Started with Canvas

Friday, June 13, 2014 | University Library 1130 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register» | Organizer and Presenter: Amy Powell

Friday, June 20, 2014 | University Library 1130 | 2 - 4 p.m. 
Register» | Organizer and Presenter: Lauren Easterling

Thursday, July 3, 2014 | University Library 1130 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register» | Organizer and Presenter: Lauren Easterling

Friday, July 18, 2014 | University Library 1130 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Register» | Organizer and Presenter: Tom Janke

Friday, August 1, 2014 | University Library 1130 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register» | Organizer and Presenter: Mark Alexander

Friday, August 8, 2014 | University Library 1130 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Register» | Organizer and Presenter: Tom Janke

Friday, August 22, 2014 | University Library 1130 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register» | Organizer and Presenter: Amy Powell

In this introductory session participants will have the opportunity to take a first-hand look at the Canvas learning management system. During this hands-on workshop participants will explore and learn about the following tools:

• Navigation: Global vs. Course
• Settings: Creating a profile and understanding notifications
• Conversations: Canvas messaging system
• Files: Canvas resource center
• Syllabus
• Announcements
• Calendar

Seating is limited.

eBook: How Learning Works

Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M. A., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C., Norman, M. K. (2010). How learning works: Seven research-based principles for smart teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.  Available as an ebook through University Library here.

SoTL Travel Grants

The Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) and the Mack Center for Inquiry on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning are pleased to announce a partnership that will offer travel grants to faculty presenting SoTL work at a conference. 

Applications for funding of faculty travel to conferences, as presenters, will be evaluated and awards made twice a year. Grants are for allowable costs as delineated by IU Travel Management up to $750. Faculty are encouraged to combine this funding with other sources.

The fall application deadline is July 1st for travel that will be completed by the following January. The spring application deadline is December 1st for travel that will be completed before the start of the next academic school year.

Please visit the website for more information on the application process https://facet.indiana.edu/events-programs/travel-grants.shtml