Ball State faculty can find updates to the May 11 ADA Title II compliance deadline in our Digital Accessibility site, part of the Teaching Innovation Team Public Resources Canvas Community. As you prepare your course for accessibility, access resources to remediate your content to align with the updated requirements. What is This New Rule? What […]
Learn how to foster student agency and connection by integrating peace-centered pedagogy into your classroom. When I first began teaching, my father passed along an influential piece of advice he had received from my mother: “Be the teacher you wish you’d had.” What do our students need today? What does the world need from our […]
Learn about how Ball State University’s Teaching Innovation Team is joining a multi-year research study to examine the use of AI in curriculum design. Ball State University’s Teaching Innovation Team, part of the Division of Online and Strategic Learning, was recently selected to participate in the QM+iDesign Human–AI Collaboration in Online Program Design initiative, a national, multi-year research study led by Quality […]
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 […]
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 […]
Digital accessibility law is changing. Learn more about the new Title II ADA rule, which goes into effect April 24, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
