Center for Teaching Excellence

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:

Pedagogy & Tech Bootcamp 
Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Schedule & Session Descriptions  

9:00 – 9:40 Title: Relationship Rich Classroom 
Presenter(s): Eric Bucher and Jeremy Steeves 
Description: 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.
Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a99b3c6-3a82-4861-afe6-c7bab72cbaef@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999 

9:50 – 10:30 Title: Discover how to use generative AI to boost your productivity and creativity
Presenter(s): Erik Ball and Jonathan Pallett
Description: This practical session will show you –

  • What is generative AI
  • How to write effective prompts for better results
  • Tips for providing context and structuring your requests
  • Real examples and techniques you can use right away

Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f7290642-bde7-4c43-918e-c3c636123d6b@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999 

10:40 – 11:20 Title: AI Pedagogy 
Presenter(s): Eric Bucher
Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6e2a14b6-8ea8-4a59-90f5-ca61d91d6449@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999 

11:30 – 12:10 Lunch Break 

12:20 – 1:00 Title: Enhancing Online Instructor Presence 
Presenter(s): Lee Owens
Description: Outcomes –

  • Describe online instructor presence and the benefits of enhancing it 
  • Examine techniques and best practices for enhancing online instructor presence 
  • Describe how techniques for enhancing online instructor presence can be applied 

Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ba21abb0-6795-4988-a81c-a1b334861cc9@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999 

1:10 – 1:50 Title: Introduction to the Library’s New Search and Discovery Experience
Presenter(s): Christine Mueller and Sydney Sparks
Description: The University Library system changed to a new state-wide platform in June 2025. This impacted all online interactions with the library, including searching for and accessing resources, placing holds and checking out materials, and requesting items from OhioLINK and inter-library loan. Come see how the new search interface, a replacement for Search@XU called AllForOne, works, including using profiles and filters to refine searching and find materials. Learn how to view holds, renew items, and see course reserves. There will be plenty of time for questions.
Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f5f24884-127b-43ae-82b0-1ff660e0c72d@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999 

2:00 – 2:40 Title: Adding Library Resources into Canvas
Presenter(s): Christine Mueller and Sydney Sparks
Description: Learn how to add library resources such as articles, videos, and research tutorials into your Canvas courses to help make course materials easily accessible for students. The librarians will demonstrate the steps to add different types of resources to Canvas pages and showcase the Library Resources page on the Canvas course navigation menu.
Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b4f5d0cf-35ef-44ca-902e-3255fdb9faa7@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999 

2:50 – 3:30 Title: What’s New in Canva Enterprise
Presenter(s): Paul Weber and Jessica Murphy
Description: Explore the latest features available in Xavier’s new Canva Enterprise account and how they differ from the free version of Canva. We’ll walk through Xavier’s brand kit, shared templates, collaboration tools, and the support and services offered by Digital Media Services to help you make the most of Canva - both in and outside the classroom.
Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a8c48fef-69e5-4acd-b037-6f0586b4e213@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999 

3:30 – 4 Open Canvas Consultations, Classroom 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.
Link and registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3254cb7b-02f7-450c-b90f-160c96943dad@150cf9f2-61ec-4265-ad7f-26b074376999