Workshops and Events
Throughout each semester, the CTE sponsors workshops, speakers, and brown-bag discussions related to different aspects of teaching and learning. Upcoming spring '26 events:
SP26 FEATURED PEDAGOGY
- Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT)
- CTE Spring Keynote (recording coming)
- Handout: Introduction to TILT (Transparency in Learning and Teaching) Handout
On Friday, August 14, we will offer workshops and sessions for faculty on pedagogy, Canvas, and other learning technologies. Pedagogy & Tech Boot Camp is presented by CTE, Instructional Design & Technology, Digital Media Services, Library, and IT staff.
Each of these sessions are designed to provide strategies and ideas that you can implement in your courses for this fall.
BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE
View the schedule at a glance below.
Friday, August 14th, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Schedule & Session Descriptions
9:00-9:40 AI + Assignments (Eric Bucher, CTE Faculty Director)
This session explores practical strategies for adapting assignments in an AI-enabled learning environment to better support learning, critical thinking, and academic integrity.
9:50-10:30 Relationship Rich Classroom (Jeremy Steeves, Persistence Project Faculty Associate)
Human relationships are the engine that drives our classrooms. But creating these relationships is challenging. We will explore tactics and strategies for building impactful lasting relationships between faculty and students, as well as student-to-student relationships. Faculty will reflect on initial steps that can be taken to turn their classroom into a welcoming, inclusive community which gives every student the opportunity to succeed. This workshop is a great starting point for anyone involved in, or interested in, taking part in the Persistence Project.
10:40-11:10 Community-Engaged Faculty Academy Info. Session (Sheena Steckl, Community-Engaged Learning Faculty Director)
Interested in connecting your teaching with meaningful community partnerships? Join this information session to learn about Xavier's Community-Engaged Faculty Academy. Participants will explore the goals, structure, and benefits of the academy, hear how community-engaged learning can enhance student learning and civic development, and learn how to get involved in future academy opportunities.
11:30 – 12:10 “Introduction to AI Literacy” Overview (Leslie Whitford, Digital Initiatives Librarian)
Xavier is launching a university-wide approach to AI literacy, beginning with a foundational student Canvas course and expanding into first-year writing and other academic experiences. In this session, faculty will learn what students are being taught about AI, including foundational understanding, critical evaluation, responsible use, and ethical discernment.
12:20-1:00 Transparency in Learning and Teaching (Victoria Vogelgesang, CTE Co-Director)
Small changes in assignment and activity design can have a big impact on student success. In this session, participants will learn the principles of Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and how making the purpose, task, and criteria for success explicit can improve student engagement, belonging, and performance. Faculty will leave with practical strategies for applying TILT to courses, assignments, and classroom activities this semester.
Transparency in Learning and Teaching | Join meeting in Teams | Microsoft Teams
1:10 – 1:50 Accessibility and Ally Basics (Instructional Design and Technology)
For Ignatian educators, the accessibility of learning experiences and course content is at the forefront of their mind. In this workshop, participants will learn the connection between accessibility and Jesuit values and how they can use Canvas and Ally to improve course accessibility in an efficient way. They will also discover Ally’s new PDF remediation features.
Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain connections between Jesuit values and course accessibility.
- Describe the location and utility of each of the following accessibility tools: Canvas Rich Content Editor, Ally Instructor Feedback Panel, and Ally Course Accessibility Report.
- Describe an effective workflow for remediating course content.
- Identify Ally’s PDF remediation features.
Accessibility Update | Join meeting in Teams | Microsoft Teams
2:00 – 2:40 Designing Online Learning Experiences: Faculty Tools and Resources (Instructional Design and Technology)
Explore the tools and resources available to help faculty design effective online learning experiences. Participants will be introduced to two custom GPTs and two faculty resource websites that support online course design, teaching, and the selection of educational technology tools.
Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of two custom GPTs and how they support the development of online learning experiences.
- Locate course design, online teaching, and educational technology resources available through faculty support websites.
- Identify appropriate tools and resources to support their own online course development needs.
2:50 – 3:30 Open Canvas Consultations and Instructional Tech Help (IDT & Classroom Tech.)
Do you have specific questions about Canvas? Drop in for one-on-one support to answer your Canvas questions or brainstorm ideas for using Canvas & other instructional technologies in your course.