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  • Remaining Teachable: What Student Feedback Taught Me About Teaching
    by Amanda Moreno
    February 4, 2026
    Learn how student feedback, especially midterm feedback, supports faculty growth by helping instructors remain teachable. I began my higher ed faculty journey like so many others: carefully designed syllabi, rehearsed lectures, and high hopes. For all my planning, one of the most powerful teaching tools I’ve found wasn’t even something I had prepared – it… Read more: Remaining Teachable: What Student Feedback Taught Me About Teaching
  • Unlocking the Offline Functionality in Canvas App: Why It Matters and How to Use It!
    by Carlos Lopez Mercado
    January 21, 2026
    We understand that sometimes internet connectivity can be a challenge for students. That’s why we want to highlight the incredible benefits of using Canvas apps, even when they’re offline. In this guide, we’ll share the importance of offline functionality and provide step-by-step instructions to help you implement it. Let’s dive in! Canvas App: A Quick… Read more: Unlocking the Offline Functionality in Canvas App: Why It Matters and How to Use It!
  • 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit: Open for Submissions
    by John Carter
    January 14, 2026
    Learn about an opportunity to present at the Ball State University 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit and join the teaching and technology conversation. If you are using AI to support your teaching, we want to hear from you! Submit a proposal for the 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit, hosted by the Division of Online and… Read more: 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit: Open for Submissions
  • Canvas Magic: Adding Students’ Accommodations
    by Mac Clark
    January 7, 2026
    This article reviews common student accommodations (quiz times, attempts, and assignment due dates) and how to implement them in Canvas.  Ball State students with disabilities can access resources and request accommodations from physical aids like the University’s shuttle service to in-class services such as note-taking. While there are a variety of accommodations for students, common aids include extending quiz time and assignment due dates on… Read more: Canvas Magic: Adding Students’ Accommodations
  • 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit: Open for Submissions
    by John Carter
    December 10, 2025
    Learn about an opportunity to present at the Ball State University 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit and join the teaching and technology conversation. The 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit is now accepting presentation proposals. Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20  8:30 a.m. – Noon Eastern (both days)Free and virtual via Zoom What is the… Read more: 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit: Open for Submissions

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