- 2026 Teaching and Technology Summit: Open for Submissions
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
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
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 - Provost’s Faculty, Teaching & Technology Spring Summits
At the Ball State University Teaching Innovation Blog, we focus on providing our readers at Ball State University (and beyond) with research, thoughtful reflections, and innovative ideas about all things teaching. Still, our work isn’t confined to the webpage. The Division of Online and Strategic Learning offers a variety of workshops and seminars throughout the… Read more: Provost’s Faculty, Teaching & Technology Spring Summits - The 10-Minute Reset: 3 Simple Techniques to Re-engage a Lecture Hall
Seeing vacant stares 30 minutes into your lecture? Hit the reset button. Learn how a 10-minute active learning break can re-energize your classroom and provide you with instant feedback—no prep required. It’s a universal experience for instructors: the mid-lecture glance reveals a sea of disengaged students, lost to phones, screens, or the middle distance. This… Read more: The 10-Minute Reset: 3 Simple Techniques to Re-engage a Lecture Hall