Orange and teal calendar icon Get personalized Canvas support for course setup, assignments, and the gradebook. Drop-in Office Hours for faculty/staff are every Friday from 10am - 12pm (Central Time)* via Zoom, https://utexas.zoom.us/j/82094271380. Remember to sign in to Zoom with your UT EID.
*No office hours: March 20th (Spring Break)

Can't "drop by" on Friday? Design, assess, and engage better in Canvas. Choose a time that works for you.

Interested in Vendor-led Training? Jump down to view offerings and/or past recordings from Panopto, Perusall, Gradescope, Ed Discussion* and Honorlock* (*CSU-paid tools)

Workshops offered by Enterprise Learning Technology [Canvas & MS Teams]

These workshops support instructors, GRAs/TAs, and academic support staff new to using online technology (ed tech tools), as well as those who are looking to explore these topics in greater detail. We're excited to connect, collaborate, and innovate together to make this a season of growth, learning, and success for all.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Select topic for details and registration info: Accessibility & Ally • Assignments & Grades • Build Your Course • Canvas QuickStart • Canvas Crash Course for GRAs/TAs • Discussion Redesign • Gradebook • Inclusive by Design [UDL] • M365 + Canvas • Manage Large Courses • Mid-Semester Feedback • Migration Strategies • Modules • New Quizzes • Pages in Canvas • Panopto Basics • Rubrics & SpeedGrader • Simple Syllabus • Start the Semester Strong • Teaching Tools & Integrations • UT Instapoll •

Note: Sign in to UTLearn (https://utexas.csod.com/) and search for "Canvas" [http://bit.ly/4bdh00R]. Unable to find sessions/register? Please contact kkondoff@austin.utexas.edu for additional assistance. Workshop descriptions, Date/Time, and registration links are below.

Accessibility: How Ally Supports Accessible Course Design

Register: Tu Jan 20 at 1:30pm (virtual)

Ally is a digital accessibility tool that scans your Canvas course and provides recommended steps needed to improve the accessibility of content where it does not comply with accessibility guidelines. It provides students with alternative formats of the original document so they can select the one that best fits their unique learning needs.

This workshop will provide an overview of the Ally accessibility platform from both the instructor and student experience:

Ally Course Accessibility Report; course score; strategies to fix content
Most common issues with documents flagged by Ally and how to resolve them
Alternative Formats and how they can benefit students
Campus Resources and where to go for additional assistance

Assignments and the Gradebook in Canvas

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Thu Jan 29 at 2pm

Join us for a fast-paced, practical webinar designed to streamline your assignment and grading workflow in Canvas. This session will equip you with a thorough understanding of how to create online assignments, manage student submissions, grade efficiently, and provide meaningful feedback—all within Canvas.

In this session, you will learn how to:

Weight grades by assignment groups (e.g., Quizzes 20%, Exams 30%) and automatically drop the lowest scores for fairer assessment.
Assign tasks to individual students, sections, or groups for targeted instruction and differentiated learning.
Utilize rubrics for structured feedback, annotate directly on student submissions in SpeedGrader, and add comments to clarify expectations.
Adjust grading policies—set default grade settings for all assessments, make individual assignment adjustments, and implement automatic late policies to support consistent grading.

Whether you’re new to Canvas or looking to optimize your grading process, this webinar will empower you to save time, enhance student engagement, and ensure grading accuracy.

Build Your Course in Canvas

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In this 60-minute webinar, we will explore best practices for designing student-centered online courses that are engaging, accessible, and well-organized. Whether you are designing a new course or revising an existing one, you’ll walk away with practical action steps that can immediately improve your course design. We will not cover assignments or the gradebook in this workshop.

How to create a clear and logical course structure that guides students through content effectively.
- Uploading and Organizing documents in Files.
- Strategies for ensuring accessibility and usability, making your course accessible to all learners.
How to simplify the learning path with easy-to-follow course layouts, timelines, and deadlines.
- Creating Pages and Modules to present content to your students.
Techniques for keeping students engaged through communication, active learning, and clear expectations.

Join us for practical tools and tips to enhance your course design and ultimately create a more student-centered learning experience.

Canvas QuickStart

Register in UTLearn (virtual): Tu Jan 20 at 11am

Looking to boost efficiency and student engagement? Ready to make Canvas work for you? Join us for “Canvas QuickStart,” a short 45-minute virtual workshop designed to equip you with essential tools and strategies for organizing, engaging, and streamlining your course. Previous Recording - 11/11/2025

What you’ll learn:

Organize course content using Modules for a clear learning path.
Develop engaging, interactive Pages with multimedia.
Customize and optimize your Home Page for student success.
Streamline course navigation to minimize distractions.
Create effective assessments aligned with learning outcomes.
Use the Canvas Gradebook for transparent grading and timely feedback.
Checklist and Handout - https://bit.ly/47kTnQS.

Resources: Identifying Key Tools and Functions within Canvas and Getting Started in Canvas.

Canvas Crash Course for GRAs & TAs

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Wed Jan 14 at 6pm

Learn the ins and outs of Canvas from course set up to final grade submission. This workshop is designed to help Teaching Assistants create and maintain well-organized courses; communicate with students; provide feedback and grades using SpeedGrader; and explore features such as Automated Late Policies and Grade Posting Policies.

Upload/Import files to your Canvas course; discussion on accessible file formats; setting permissions
Create Modules and Pages to organize content for your students
Assignment creation, Assignment Groups (weight final grades/drop the lowest score)
Options under View & Action; Grading Policy for all assessments or individual assignments; Automatic Late Policy
Review options under Course Details; hiding tabs under Navigation; adding external tool integrations
Announcements (flexible message format/Delay Posting) and Inbox Messages (aka, text messages)

Resources: Identifying Key Tools and Functions within Canvas and Getting Started in Canvas

Canvas Tips & Tricks

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Thu Jan 22 at 12pm and Wed Jan 28 at 12pm

1/22: Modules

1/28: Pages

Discussions Redesign [TOT]

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This webinar will introduce the Discussions feature in Canvas. Encourage students to engage in conversations outside of class time by creating graded or ungraded Discussions.

We will start with the current state of Discussions and then examine what's new with the Discussions Redesign.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

Gradebook & Final Grade Submission [TOT]

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Curious about when students see feedback and grades? Want to add an automatic Late Policy to your gradebook? What are those options hiding under the three dots and what function does the Grade Detail Tray serve? Join us as we provide an overview of the Gradebook and help demystify the dropdowns and dots.

Add an automatic Late Policy to your gradebook and excuse a student from the deduction penalty.
Adjust the default Grade Posting Policy and learn when students see feedback and grades.
Create and manage filters and export that view of the gradebook.
Apply scores to ungraded assessments and create a grading scheme for your course.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Inclusive by Design: UDL + Accessibility in Canvas

Discover short webinars on Canvas tools, assignment design, accessibility, and UDL principles. Access recordings and materials from our May 2025 event to gain tips and insights for confident course design.

✨Access Recordings & Info✨

🌟 What is Universal Design for Learning?

Kick off the series with an overview into the "why" behind UDL. This session will introduce the core principles and framework of UDL, explore its origins in neuroscience and education research, and highlight the value of inclusive design in all learning environments.

Panopto Recording

 

🧱 Recognizing Barriers: Shifting from Deficit to Design Thinking

Reframe student challenges as design opportunities using a UDL lens. This interactive session explores common barriers in course sites—like confusing navigation or cognitive overload—and offers practical strategies to address them. Learn how to apply ‘Plus One’ thinking to make small, impactful changes that improve access and engagement for all learners.

Panopto Recording

🚦How Ally Supports Accessible Course Design

Discover how the Ally accessibility tool supports inclusive learning by identifying accessibility gaps in your course content and offering students alternative formats that meet their diverse needs. We’ll explore how instructors can interpret Ally’s feedback and take meaningful steps toward more accessible, learner-centered design.

Panopto Recording

🚀 Multiple Means, Multiple Wins: Engagement, Representation, and Action

This hands-on session will unpack the three principles of UDL—engagement, representation, and action/expression—and how to apply them when designing learning experiences in Canvas. Discover strategies and tools that support diverse learners and improve accessibility.

Panopto Recording

🛠️ UDL in Canvas: Practical Tools for Inclusive Course Design

Turn theory into action with a guided walkthrough of Canvas features that support UDL implementation. Learn how to create accessible content, design flexible assessments, and organize course materials to reduce cognitive load.

Panopto Recording

 

🎯From Idea to Action: Creating Your UDL Implementation Plan

In this collaborative session, participants will review their current course(s) through a UDL lens and build a personalized action plan. Peers will provide feedback and encouragement as everyone takes steps toward more inclusive design.

Panopto Recording

📝 Flexible Online Assignments and NEW Student Self-Assessment

Learn how to create flexible, accessible assignments in Canvas that support all learners. Explore options for varied submissions, student self-assessment with rubrics, and easy, inclusive grading tools.

Panopto Recording

✅ Streamlined Syllabus Creation with Simple Syllabus

Learn how to efficiently create accessible, interactive syllabi in Canvas with Simple Syllabus. Discover how prepopulated templates, customizable content blocks, and automatic syncing enhance flexibility and ensure compliance, all while supporting diverse learner needs.

Panopto Recording

✨Link to full agenda with resources and recordings.

M365 + Canvas

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Tues Jan 27 1:30pm

Power Up Your Courses with Canvas & Microsoft Tools: Teaching just got easier! Learn why integrating Canvas with Microsoft Education is a game-changer for faculty. Boost engagement, streamline communication, and access everything you need in one place.

Managing Large Courses in Canvas [TOT]

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Are you teaching a large course that includes multiple unique sections and requires coordination between various instructors and/or teaching assistants? If so, this workshop is designed for you! Join us as we explore effective strategies for managing large courses in Canvas, simplifying the coordination process while enhancing student engagement.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

Merge Sections: How to merge multiple sections into one cohesive course, streamlining communication and the grading processes. We’ll discuss the practical steps involved and the implications for course management.

Utilize Virtual Courses: How to create a Virtual Course by linking instructor and student enrollments from all sections. This setup allows for centralized lecture content—such as files, modules, and pages—and facilitates all-section communication through announcements and the inbox. Note that lab and discussion sections will remain autonomous, with content and assessments created for one section not appearing in others.

Leverage Blueprint Courses: How to use the Blueprint feature to maintain separate sections while ensuring consistent content delivery across all of them. We’ll highlight how to set up a Blueprint course and its benefits for managing large courses.

Evaluate Options: Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of merging sections, creating Virtual Courses, and using Blueprint features to make informed decisions based on your course needs.

Communication Strategies: Explore effective methods for communicating with students in both merged and separate section scenarios, ensuring that all students receive timely updates and support.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

Adding a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey to Your Canvas Course [TOT]

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Interested in adding a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey to your Canvas course? Mid-Semester feedback enables instructors to fine-tune a course that is already in progress. Gathering this type of feedback sends a message to students that you care about their success in the course.

Create a Graded or Ungraded Survey using Classic Quizzes.
Learn how to "find" the question bank and select appropriate questions.
Edit the question bank once inside your course and add new questions.
Assign to students and learn where to find responses.

Guide - Creating a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

Migration Strategies for Classic & New Quizzes

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This webinar will explore the new quizzing engine in Canvas! We will present an overview of New Quizzes, a comparison of "Classic" vs "New" Quizzes and when to make the switch (Comparison Document). We will explore the different migration strategies and issues to look out for when selecting each.

Resources: Instructor New Quizzes Readiness Checklist

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

Advanced Modules in Canvas [TOT]

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Curious to learn more about Modules in Canvas? Modules are the backbone of your course, controlling the flow of content and serving as an interactive roadmap for your students. In this 40-minute workshop, we’ll dive into the essentials of creating and managing modules, adding engaging content, and exploring valuable features. It's time to "master modules" in Canvas - your interactive roadmap for student success!

In this workshop, we will discuss:

Creating New Modules: Step-by-step guidance on setting up modules that effectively organize your course materials.
Interactive Learning: Learn how to make your modules engaging and navigable for your students.
Exploring Features: Discover the various features available within modules, including the exciting new “Assign To” option for module differentiation.
Quality Matters Template: Review a customizable Quality Matters module template that can help elevate your course design.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 30min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

Transitioning to New Quizzes in Canvas

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Wed Feb 4 at 11am

Ready to enhance your assessment strategies? Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on the transition to New Quizzes in Canvas. Discover how this powerful tool can help you challenge student understanding and accurately assess comprehension, while streamlining your exam and survey workflows.

In this session, we’ll cover:

Overview of New Quizzes: Explore the latest features and improvements and compare "Classic" vs "New" Quizzes to help you decide when to make the switch.
New Question Types & Features: Learn about innovative question formats, shuffling questions/answers, setting time and attempt limits, and more.
Controlling Student Experience: Manage what students see upon quiz completion, including feedback and results visibility.
Quiz Moderation & Accommodations: Discover how to moderate quizzes, provide additional time or attempts, and assign quizzes to students with accommodations.
Using Item Banks: Create unique quizzes for each student using Item Banks (the new replacement for Question Banks/Groups).
Grading & Regrading: View student submissions in SpeedGrader and learn how to regrade when necessary.
Migrating Classic Quizzes: Step-by-step guidance for migrating existing Classic quizzes (without Question Groups or Banks) to New Quizzes.

Whether you’re new to Canvas quizzes or looking to leverage the latest features, this workshop will empower you to create engaging, flexible, and accessible assessments for your students.

Advanced Pages in Canvas [TOT]

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Join us for a 40-minute dive into the world of Pages in Canvas! While Pages can be simple conveyors of text, they also offer endless possibilities for creating engaging digital media filled with images, videos, and links to your course materials. In this webinar, we will explore advanced formatting techniques that will take your Pages to the next level, including how to create tabs, accordions, and a comprehensive table of contents. Plus, we’ll share a bonus tip on how to add a Page to your students’ To Do List and designate a “Publish By” date to ensure they stay on track!

If you're comfortable working with HTML, you'll have the opportunity to see a course where you can copy a template page to enhance your own content.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand the versatility of Pages in Canvas and how to utilize them effectively.
Create advanced Page layouts using tabs, accordions, and a table of contents for enhanced organization.
Apply basic HTML skills to customize Pages, including copying templates from a course.
Add Pages to the To Do List for improved student engagement and task management.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

Creating Content in Panopto

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Thu Jan 15 at 10am

This webinar is for anyone who is interested in recording content for participants to watch online - posted in a Canvas course or website. Learn how to use the Panopto Capture recorder to record content from your own computer and then place these recordings into a Canvas course or post Share links. Topics will include setting up Panopto, recording content, adding quiz questions, and making a recording available to participants.

Resources: Panopto - Record and Store Media

Enhance Student Feedback with Rubrics and SpeedGrader [TOT]

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In this 45-minute webinar, we'll show you how to provide clear, personalized feedback to students using Canvas tools like Rubrics and SpeedGrader. Focus on improving communication, helping students understand their performance, and guiding their growth.

Designing Rubrics: Create rubrics that provide clear feedback, making expectations transparent and actionable.
Providing Actionable Feedback: Use SpeedGrader to offer timely, constructive feedback that guides student improvement.
Annotating Submissions: Annotate student work directly to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
Streamlining Feedback Delivery: Learn how to quickly manage and deliver detailed feedback across different types of assignments.

TOTs or "That one Thing in Canvas" are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: TBA; please Schedule a Consult

Simple Syllabus

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Simple Syllabus helps instructors save time and eliminate redundant tasks associated with syllabus creation in Canvas. The template-driven architecture of Simple Syllabus automatically ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards while still giving faculty the autonomy to personalize curriculum content for their classroom directly within the Canvas. Designed specifically for publishing syllabi, Simple Syllabus helps you work smarter, not harder.

Prepopulated fields and the ability to quickly add new content blocks.
Ability to toggle some content private (students only) or public.
Ability to see which students have viewed and/or acknowledged the syllabus.
Directly syncs Canvas assignments, quizzes, discussions and more—no double entry.
Accessible from anywhere, anytime - inside Canvas or on the web - without software installation or updates.
Leverage rich media to build interactive syllabi directly within Canvas.
Carry content forward each term–eliminating the need for tedious copy and paste.

Start the Semester Strong [in-person]

Enterprise Learning Technology is pleased to partner with the Center for Teaching and Learning, UT Libraries, and the Office of Academic Technology to help faculty and instructors "Start the Semester Strong: Spring 2026." We are offering several concurrent hands-on workshops to help faculty and instructors get prepared.

Notes: Please bring your laptops and copies of your Spring 2026 syllabi, as you will have time to work on your course materials, Canvas sites, and the technologies we will be exploring. Each session will be offered more than once during this block of time. Please feel free to come to the session(s) that best meet your needs and schedule.

All sessions will take place in the PCL Learning Labs 2 and 4. While these sessions are going on, we will have a drop-in room for you in Learning Lab 3 to stop by and ask specific questions or get a consultation. We are happy to offer coffee, breakfast tacos and refreshments to keep you going! Map to the PCL Learning Labs

Maximizing Your Canvas Course: A Guide to Teaching Tools and Integrations

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Join us for an interactive workshop designed to empower instructors with the teaching tools available in Canvas. We’ll dive into the various resources at your fingertips, from integrated tools to self-install options, ensuring you can enhance your course delivery and student engagement.

In this session, we will:

Explore Integrated Tools: Discover the powerful features that can seamlessly integrate into your courses to enhance learning experiences.
Requesting Integrations: Learn the step-by-step process for requesting new integrations that can support your teaching goals.
Navigating Settings: Familiarize yourself with the tools available under Settings > Navigation and how to enable them effectively in your courses.
Self-Installing Tools: Uncover the range of self-install options available in our in-house UT Canvas Apps store, giving you the flexibility to customize your course as needed.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the teaching tools at your disposal and practical strategies for implementing them in your Canvas course. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to expand your toolkit, this session is designed to elevate your teaching experience.

Getting Started with UT Instapoll

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Join us to learn more about the free classroom response system created here at UT Austin. UT Instapoll leverages a Canvas assignment, allowing instructors to pose multiple choice or text entry questions or polls to their students, thereby pushing performance and/or participation scores to the Canvas gradebook.

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:: Microsoft 365 :::

Interested in learning more about the tools, applications and resources in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem available to Faculty, Staff and Students at UT Austin? Great! Join us for an overview of each tool and gain insight into how these tools can help increase productivity. Sessions will be independent and interested attendees are encouraged to register for one or all depending on their needs and/or interests.

Intro to Microsoft 365 - MS Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Lists and more!

UTLearn Playlist

For more information, Teams and/or SharePoint consultations, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu

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::: About Panopto :::

Panopto is the easiest way to record and share videos. Upload and host your videos in your Canvas course. Search inside videos for any word spoken or displayed on screen (PowerPoint/Keynote slides!). Panopto provides greater flexibility for recording videos, more advanced video editing tools, and simpler workflows for finding and sharing videos securely online. Additionally, Panopto delivers elevated viewing experiences that engage audiences and enable more flexible collaboration.

When live two-way conversation isn’t necessary, you can use Panopto for Asynchronous learning and teaching (pre-recording lectures; creating flipped class videos; creating microlearning videos; student video projects, presentations, and performances; providing assessments and feedback; and recording on-demand employee training videos) and Sharing knowledge and information (sharing video tutorials, demonstrations and how-tos; creating video documentation and SOPs; capturing and searching SME knowledge; recording and sharing video presentations; creating on-demand CSU communications videos; recording employee onboarding videos).

Panopto Customer Training Webinar Video Library

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Panopto with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
Basic Training Webinars These webinars are designed for new users and beginners who would like to learn how to use the Panopto software. Please note, registrations must be manually approved before users can access the webinar.	Past Event: Link to Recording
Advanced Training Webinar: Advanced Editing Did you know you can use Panopto’s video editor to add quizzes, a slide deck, or YouTube videos to your Panopto content? Or, that you can splice multiple clips together into one video? This month, join us for an in depth look at how to use Panopto’s editor to combine many sources of content into one rich recording. We’ll address some common editing scenarios we often get questions about, such as how to allow viewers to download your slides, how to curate which streams a viewer will see at different parts of your videos, and how to embed a webpage into a video.	Past Event: Link to Recording
Advanced Training Webinars - Making Panopto Videos More Interactive Did you know you can add quizzes, webpages, and YouTube videos to your Panopto videos? This month, we will explore a variety of ways to make your Panopto videos more interactive. Learn how to knowledge-check viewers through quizzing, add content like YouTube videos and webpages, as well as give viewers the opportunity to record their own videos within an existing Panopto video. We will also take a look at some additional video editing tools outside of Panopto that you can use to add layers of interactive content.	Past Event: Link to Recording
Advanced Training Webinars - Microsoft Teams Integration This month, join us for a discussion on Panopto’s integration with Microsoft Teams - including the ability to store Teams meeting recordings in Panopto and to access Panopto videos within Teams. We’ll first talk about the integration’s benefits and features, then show how Administrators can set up and configure the integration. Finally, we’ll cover how users can add the integration and begin using it. We’ll end the webinar with live Q&A.	Past Event: Link to Recording

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::: About Ed Discussion :::

Ed Discussion is not a free tool. Colleges, Schools or Units* that elect to use Ed Discussion will be included in a centrally administered contract, and billed back by the Office of Academic Technology for their seat counts. *The College of Natural Sciences and Electrical & Computer Engineering have elected to join the Ed Discussion contract.

Ed Discussion is a Q&A platform designed to help students and staff communicate efficiently and effectively.

All your course communication in one place.
No more emails - questions and answers posted on Ed benefit the whole class.
Keep questions and posts organized under different categories.
Supports equations, figures, multimedia sources, and code.

Ed Discussion - Resources for Instructors and Students

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Ed Discussion with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
Transitioning from Piazza to Ed Discussion Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning. This workshop is helpful for those instructors who want to find out how to do things in Ed Discussion that they previously did in Piazza. In this workshop, we'll show you: How to save time and reduce student emails by leveraging the class Q&A How to post an icebreaker thread to encourage and engage students from week 1 How to set up course categories and subcategories to keep questions organized and searchable This is a 60 minute* workshop. There will be additional Q&A time to discussion any questions.*	Past Event Link to Recording
Getting Started with Ed Discussion Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning. Ed Discussion is a quick and easy drop in for class Q&A with superior functionality and usability. Less direct emails being sent to staff Fewer duplicate questions being asked Students often answer each other's questions Questions can reach and benefit the whole class Students like the modern user interface and excellent usability Higher quality questions and less back and forth with thread templates Easier to express ideas with equations, runnable code, annotations, and more This is a 60 minute* workshop. There will be additional Q&A time to discussion any questions.*	Past Event Link to Recording
Advanced Features in Ed Discussion Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning. For instructors already familiar with Ed Discussion, this workshop will have more time available to hear from individual instructors about their use cases and provide some ideas on how to best use Ed Discussion. This is a 60 minute* workshop.*	Past Event Link to Recording

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::: About Gradescope :::

Gradescope is a feedback and assessment tool that dramatically reduces the pain and time associated with grading exams, homework, and other assignments. Gradescope is widely used to deliver assessments remotely. It enables instructors and graders to give better and more timely feedback, resulting in improved learning outcomes. Dynamic rubrics help streamline the tedious parts of grading while increasing grading consistency. AI-assisted Grading allows instructors to automatically group similar answers and grade all the answers in each group at once. Gradescope also helps with grading programming assignments at scale and can automatically grade printed bubble sheets. You can learn more and create an account at www.gradescope.com. The Gradescope team is happy to help, so please let them know if you have any questions at help@gradescope.com.

Vendor Documentation
- Get Started (videos)
- Remote Assessment FAQ Guide for instructors
- The Latest and Greatest Gradescope Updates
UT Documentation
- Gradescope
- Gradescope - Bubble Sheet Assignments

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Gradescope with descriptions and a registration links
Description	Date/Time & Registration
Gradescope: Stories from the classroom As educators, the best stories come from our peers. Join instructors from Purdue University to hear how they use Gradescope to improve and accelerate assessments all while saving time. Together, we’ll explore how Gradescope helps you to: - Design formative and summative assessments without constraints around logistics and grading capacity - Develop smarter workflows to help instructors, whether grading alone or coordinating a multi-section course with 20+ graders - Get insights you need to support student learning, understand trends, and improve teaching Whether you’re already familiar with Gradescope or you’re curious about how it can support you this semester and beyond, join our team to learn more.	PAST EVENT: Register to watch recording

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::: About Honorlock :::

Honorlock is not a free tool. Colleges, Schools or Units that elect to use Honorlock will be included in a centrally administered contract, and billed back by the Office of Academic Technology for their seat counts.

Honorlock is a remote proctoring service that creates a fair testing environment for all students by protecting exams and academic integrity. Honorlock's proctoring software is primarily browser-based and most students will not have to download any software to access it. Students will need to use the Google Chrome browser and once they install the Honorlock Chrome extension, they can simply log into Canvas like they normally do and get started.

For previously recorded webinars, go to the Recent Faculty Webinar Recordings article.

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Panopto with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
Honorlock Overview Join us to see how Honorlock blocks AI like ChatGPT, finds leaked test content, and detects cell phones. You can disable printing, require students to only use a single screen, record their web traffic, prevent them from accessing external sites and applications, and require a room scan before the exam to ensure the student isn’t using illicit resources. If your students need access to specific information, you can whitelist websites they’re permitted to access during the exam. Honorlock support agents are available 24/7 to help troubleshoot any remote proctoring issues and answer any questions. Proctoring Online Exams Shouldn't Feel Like Homework No additional passwords or logins are required Instructors can create proctored exams like they already do within the LMS and review reports and time-stamped exam session recordings Students launch the proctored exam within the LMS like normal and can access support without having to leave the exam window Using Honorlock with Canvas	On Demand: Link to Presentation

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::: About Perusall :::

Perusall Academy returns January 7th, 2026, with new training sessions, live community conversations, and an exclusive walkthrough of our new platform look and features for 2026.

Whether you’re preparing for your spring courses or want a closer look at new tools such as grouping methods or gated assignments, these sessions will help you get your course fully ready for students.

Enroll in Academy Sessions

Would you like your students to come to class ready to participate? With Perusall, an online social annotation platform, you can increase student engagement, collaboration, and community within your course. Plus, Perusall works with your favorite course content including books, articles, web pages, videos, podcasts, and images.

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Hypothes.is with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
What's new in Perusall: Platform updates with Co-founder Brian Lukoff Kick off the new year with a walkthrough of our latest features and fresh, modern look, led by Brian Lukoff, Perusall Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer. In this live webinar, discover: New platform design with all of your favorite tools and features New Grouping sets New Gated assignments option	Wed Jan. 7 at 9am CST (page 3 of 4)
Level 1 - Activate Get started and build your course with the basics to set up for the term. Each hour-long session includes all of the below. Set up your course step-by-step Connect Perusall to your LMS Add and organize course materials Create your first assignments Customize your course for accessibility and a personalized experience	Dates: Tue, Jan 13 · 11:00 AM EST Tue, Jan 27 · 2:00 PM EST Mon, Feb 2 · 10:00 AM EST Enroll in Academy Sessions
Level 2 - Innovate Learn more about advanced assignments and grouping to customize your course. Each session includes a 30-minutes overview on grouping followed by a special topic.* Customize student groups for flexible collaboration Design engaging peer review, fishbowl, instructor review, and differentiated assignments Create staged threads & gated assignments	Dates: Wed, Jan 14 · 11:00 AM EST Peer review & fishbowl assignments Wed, Jan 28 · 2:00 PM EST Instructor review & differentiated assignments Wed, Feb 4 · 10:00 AM EST Staged threads & gated assignments Enroll in Academy Sessions*
Level 3 - Elevate Go deeper course design and analytics for collaborative learning. Each session includes a 30-minute overview on scoring and AI best practices, followed by a special topic.* Customize automatic scoring for your course Discuss AI best practices and explore academic integrity features Use advanced course settings for scoring and feedback Review analytics Add quizzes	Dates: Thu, Jan 15 · 11:00 AM EST Review-based assignment scoring Thu, Jan 29 · 2:00 PM EST Analytics Fri, Feb 6 · 10:00 AM EST Quizzes Enroll in Academy Sessions*
Perusall Academy - Kickstart Boost your pedagogy with the Perusall Academy! Elevate your Perusall skills with our Perusall Academy! This webinar series will teach you how to use Perusall and its latest features in your courses today. Join educators worldwide in these dynamic sessions and earn your Perusall Academy Certificate of Completion by attending all three in any order. Kickstart Let's jump-start your journey with Perusall! Join this interactive introductory webinar designed for new users. We'll guide you through: Setting up your Perusall account step-by-step Seamlessly connecting Perusall to your LMS Adding and organizing your course materials Creating your first assignments with confidence Building a sandbox course to test and explore features	If you were unable to attend the live session, we have a recording of the fall Kickstart session here: Perusall Kickstart Week IV
Perusall Academy - Next Level Boost your pedagogy with the Perusall Academy! Elevate your Perusall skills with our Perusall Academy! This webinar series will teach you how to use Perusall and its latest features in your courses today. Join educators worldwide in these dynamic sessions and earn your Perusall Academy Certificate of Completion by attending all three in any order. Next Level Elevate your Perusall skills! Join our interactive Next Level session designed for users ready to explore advanced capabilities. We'll guide you through: Customizing student groups for flexible collaboration Mastering the automatic scoring system for efficient grading Designing engaging peer-review assignments Following along live in your sandbox course	If you were unable to attend the live session, we have a recording of the fall Next Level session here: Next Level Week IV Recording
Creating a social learning experience using OpenStax and Perusall OpenStax is the world's largest publisher of textbooks created from open educational resources (OER). Perusall and OpenStax work together to promote learning by providing well developed content in a social learning environment. We’re excited to invite you for an interactive webinar in collaboration with OpenStax, where you’ll discover how your class can be transformed when more students are reading their assignments. During the session, you'll have a chance to join a Perusall course, hear from adopters sharing their success stories, and engage with the presenter, and other participants.	On Demand: Link to Presentation

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Workshops offered by Enterprise Learning Technology [Canvas & MS Teams]

Accessibility: How Ally Supports Accessible Course Design

Register: Tu Jan 20 at 1:30pm (virtual)

Assignments and the Gradebook in Canvas

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Thu Jan 29 at 2pm

Build Your Course in Canvas

Canvas QuickStart

Register in UTLearn (virtual): Tu Jan 20 at 11am

Canvas Crash Course for GRAs & TAs

Canvas Tips & Tricks

Discussions Redesign [TOT]

Gradebook & Final Grade Submission [TOT]

Inclusive by Design: UDL + Accessibility in Canvas

✨Access Recordings & Info✨

🌟 What is Universal Design for Learning?

🧱 Recognizing Barriers: Shifting from Deficit to Design Thinking

🚦How Ally Supports Accessible Course Design

🚀 Multiple Means, Multiple Wins: Engagement, Representation, and Action

🛠️ UDL in Canvas: Practical Tools for Inclusive Course Design

🎯From Idea to Action: Creating Your UDL Implementation Plan

📝 Flexible Online Assignments and NEW Student Self-Assessment

✅ Streamlined Syllabus Creation with Simple Syllabus

M365 + Canvas

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Tues Jan 27 1:30pm

Managing Large Courses in Canvas [TOT]

Adding a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey to Your Canvas Course [TOT]

Migration Strategies for Classic & New Quizzes

Advanced Modules in Canvas [TOT]

Transitioning to New Quizzes in Canvas

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Wed Feb 4 at 11am

Advanced Pages in Canvas [TOT]

Creating Content in Panopto

Register in UTLearn: (virtual) Thu Jan 15 at 10am

Enhance Student Feedback with Rubrics and SpeedGrader [TOT]

Simple Syllabus

Start the Semester Strong [in-person]

Maximizing Your Canvas Course: A Guide to Teaching Tools and Integrations

Getting Started with UT Instapoll

:: Microsoft 365 :::

Intro to Microsoft 365 - MS Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Lists and more!

UTLearn Playlist

::: About Panopto :::

Basic Training Webinars

Advanced Training Webinar: Advanced Editing

Advanced Training Webinars - Making Panopto Videos More Interactive

Advanced Training Webinars - Microsoft Teams Integration

::: About Ed Discussion :::

Transitioning from Piazza to Ed Discussion

Getting Started with Ed Discussion

Advanced Features in Ed Discussion

::: About Gradescope :::

Gradescope: Stories from the classroom

::: About Honorlock :::

Honorlock Overview

Proctoring Online Exams Shouldn't Feel Like Homework

::: About Perusall :::

What's new in Perusall: Platform updates with Co-founder Brian Lukoff

Level 1 - Activate

Level 2 - Innovate

Level 3 - Elevate

Perusall Academy - Kickstart

Kickstart

Perusall Academy - Next Level

Next Level

Creating a social learning experience using OpenStax and Perusall