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november 19, 2024

Dear Colleagues,

Mindful that this is the last CITAL newsletter before the Thanksgiving break, we want to wish everyone a happy and relaxing holiday. If you or loved ones are traveling, may your journey be uneventful and safe. Here at CITAL, we are constantly looking for connections. We begin this issue with a reflection on some of the lessons learned from the recent International Leadership Association Global Conference. Next, we provide some useful time saving tips, a reminder of resources for the migration to Canvas, and a list of upcoming workshops and faculty development opportunities. Finally, we provide some resources around Quality Matters (QM) and Simple Syllabus. As always, we stand ready to support you in enhancing your teaching.

Sincerely,

The CITAL Team (Ed, Cindy, Gina, and Marsennia)

The Power of Leadership in Learning

I was fortunate to attend the 26th Annual International Leadership Association (ILA) Global Conference in Chicago, November 7-10. The impact of leadership in higher education cannot be overstated. In this article, I will mention just a few takeaways and implications that struck me as particularly timely.

To Read the Full Article, Click Here.

FREE Canvas Webinar in December via Zoom

Sign up today and discover how Canvas can help you get more done in less time.
Discover how Canvas can save you time and increase your efficiency!

December 3, 1:00 PM CST

December 4, 9:00 AM CST

For details and registration, Click Here.

WILL YOU BE READY?

Request Blackboard Course Migrations
for Spring & Summer NOW!

Blackboard will end at Valpo on June 30, 2025.
You have the choice of starting your courses in Canvas from scratch or migrating existing content from your previous Blackboard courses. The migration process may take several weeks. If you are thinking about migration next semester, now is the time to request to have your previous Blackboard courses copied to Canvas for spring & summer 2025.

Click here for the Request Form to Migrate Previous Blackboard Courses

The request for 2025 summer course migrations are now open!

Transitioning to Canvas Gradebook

Learning a brand-new grading system can be challenging. Once you become more familiar with the Canvas Gradebook, you will find that it is both flexible and easy to use. To learn more about Canvas Gradebook, consider signing up for a Faculty Focus Friday session described below.

November - December 2024
Canvas Workshop Schedule

Don't Miss Out!

Virtual Canvas Workshops via Zoom

These lively one-hour online sessions are designed as an overview to introduce you to the Valpo-branded course shell template and navigation, the top ten most popular features, and the 24/7 Canvas help and support available for you and your students.

Faculty Focus Fridays at CITAL

Bring your laptop to the CITAL Collaboration space (Room 117, Kretzmann Hall)
for open lab workshop sessions starting on select Fridays here you can get help
managing your Canvas courses and topics of your choice.

Click Here For the Calendar Schedule & to Register

CITAL'S New Webpage:
QM Course Review Faculty Resources

Are you curious about the QM Course Review process and certification?
Would you like to see how your online or hybrid course might measure up to the Specific Review Standards from the Higher Education Rubric, 7th Edition?

Click Here to find answers to these common questions, other useful QM information, and how to perform an unofficial confidential course review on your courses.

Simple Syllabus Upgrade

Student Engagement Report

You can now track student engagement with your Syllabus. To access your Simple Syllabus Student Engagement Report (a downloadable spreadsheet,) click on the Blue Bar at the top of your published syllabus.

Once you click on the blue bar, a window will open showing student engagement list whree you can click the Export Button. Below is a sample report that shows how your students are interacting with your syllabus.

Visit the CITAL Website, Your One-Stop-Shop for Faculty Resources

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