- Video Blog: New AI Features in Canvas
In this video blog, learn about Canvas IgniteAI, new AI features available in Canvas for faculty and students. We also share an important update about transitioning to New Quizzes in Canvas. This video will be presented at the virtual, 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit Thursday, March 19. Check out the full program here. Watch the 15-minute video with captions. New AI Features in Canvas Canvas now offers a suite… Read more: Video Blog: New AI Features in Canvas - AI in Education: A Conversation with Flower Darby
Learn about encouraging academic honesty in learners through intrinsic motivation and how faculty can use AI to support instructor workloads. As the 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit approaches, I spoke with our opening keynote speaker, Flower Darby, about AI in higher education. Specifically, we discussed encouraging academic honesty among learners by fostering intrinsic motivation and… Read more: AI in Education: A Conversation with Flower Darby - New Title II ADA Digital Accessibility Rule Takes Effect April 26
Digital accessibility law is changing. Learn more about the new Title II ADA rule, which goes into effect April 26, 2026. This post is a re-publication of the same blog published February 26, 2025, with minor revisions. Author’s Note: I am not a lawyer, and this article does not represent legal advice. It is intended… Read more: New Title II ADA Digital Accessibility Rule Takes Effect April 26 - Four Years Later: A Conversation with Summit Organizers About the Teaching and Technology Summit
Learn about the Ball State University Teaching and Technology Summit and why its organizers look forward to it every year. In 2022, the Teaching Innovation Team launched the annual Teaching and Technology Summit, and now, four years later, we prepare to gather virtually once again with peers and colleagues to discuss teaching, technology, and the exciting ways… Read more: Four Years Later: A Conversation with Summit Organizers About the Teaching and Technology Summit - Small Changes, Big Impact: Practical Steps for Course Design with the Student in Mind
Discover how a simple shift in course organization can transform student frustration into meaningful engagement. A Well-Designed Course and a Surprising Problem Professor Collins believed she created the perfect online course. She spent months developing rich video lectures, interactive simulations, and carefully crafted assessments. Her content was academically rigorous, her examples were relevant, and her passion for the subject matter shone through every module. But… Read more: Small Changes, Big Impact: Practical Steps for Course Design with the Student in Mind