Instructional Support Training

The ITS Teaching & Learning workshop series supports faculty and staff new to using online teaching tools, as well as those who are looking to explore deeper-dive topics. To receive workshop announcements and reminders, join the Canvas at Michigan site.

Note: We are now requiring registration for our trainings. To register for a training, click the registration TTC link listed within the drop downs below.

ITS Teaching & Learning 2023 Canvas Summit
The Summit was held August 16-17, 2023. Visit the Summit Canvas site to view session recordings on several Canvas external tools, what's new in Canvas, Generative AI tools, and other relevant teaching and learning updates.

Upcoming Training

If you need individualized assistance please complete our brief intake form to request a consultation. Also consider our on-demand recordings.

Thursday, December 7

Generative AI Basics

TeachTech Workshop
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

This workshop is designed for instructors, students, and staff who are interested in learning the basics of generative artificial intelligence and its applications in both academic and everyday settings. By completing this workshop, participants will gain a basic understanding of common GenAI tools and its relevance to various educational and professional contexts. Additionally, participants will be introduced to high-level ethical and equity issues, which will prepare you for further, more extensive training opportunities.

Visit this recording to watch this workshop on demand.

Level: Beginner
Trainer: Monica Hickson, Nargas Oskui, Brandon Blinkenberg, Hetal Thaker
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Monday, December 11

Generative AI in the Classroom

TeachTech Workshop
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

This training course is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. The course will also focus on linking transparent design principles and authentic assessments to ensure that students are able to apply their learning in practical, real-world situations. 

Visit this recording to watch this workshop on demand.

Level: Beginner
Trainer: Aaron Elam, Carson Waites, John Beals
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Wednesday, December 13

Getting Started with Canvas

Canvas Workshop
noon–1:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

This workshop provides a general overview for instructors who are new to Canvas. Participants will be provided with demos on how to begin setting up a Canvas course. There will also be a hands-on opportunity to set up a test course, create a page, make an assignment, set up modules, and publish the course.

  • Course navigation menu
  • Modules/Pages/Files/Home Page
  • Canvas syllabus
  • Assignments intro
  • Publishing Content
  • Course templates
  • Canvas help guides
Level: Beginner
Trainer: Angela Marocco
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Wednesday, January 3

Getting Started with Canvas

Canvas Workshop
noon–1:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

This workshop provides a general overview for instructors who are new to Canvas. Participants will be provided with demos on how to begin setting up a Canvas course. There will also be a hands-on opportunity to set up a test course, create a page, make an assignment, set up modules, and publish the course.

  • Course navigation menu
  • Modules/Pages/Files/Home Page
  • Canvas syllabus
  • Assignments intro
  • Publishing Content
  • Course templates
  • Canvas help guides
Level: Beginner
Trainer: Angela Marocco
Register Online
Join with Zoom
Add to Google Calendar

Monday, January 8

New Quizzes – Join the future of quizzing in Canvas

Canvas Workshop
2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

This workshop will enable you to understand and use New Quizzes and migrate away from Classic Quizzes in Canvas.  In this session, you will learn the new quiz options (Hot Spot, Categorization, and Stimulus questions) and the differences between Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes.

  • Switching from Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes
  • Setup of quizzes
  • Quiz options
  • Previewing quizzes
  • Moderating quizzes
Level: Beginner
Trainer: Kalpana Joshi, Monica Hickson
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Tuesday, January 16

Transform Video Watching into Active Engagement Using Annoto

Canvas Workshop
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

Say goodbye to passive student video watching and hello to active video learning, empowering students to ask questions, share insights, and connect with course video content with Annoto, an in-video annotation tool for MiVideo/Kaltura in Canvas.

Incorporate video-based feedback into assessments,  create in-video quizzes or meaningful discussions by letting your students add time-based annotations, use it as a personal learning journal through the course, and much more.

Join us for this hands-on training where we demonstrate how to quickly and easily shift your course videos to interactive and enriching learning experiences with Annoto.

Training overview

  • Introducing Annoto
  • Discussion of Use Cases
  • How to Measure Engagement
  • Hands-on practice
Level: Beginner
Trainer: Gili Cohen
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Wednesday, January 17

New Quizzes – Join the future of quizzing in Canvas

Canvas Workshop
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

This workshop will enable you to understand and use New Quizzes and migrate away from Classic Quizzes in Canvas.  In this session, you will learn the new quiz options (Hot Spot, Categorization, and Stimulus questions) and the differences between Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes.

  • Switching from Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes
  • Setup of quizzes
  • Quiz options
  • Previewing quizzes
  • Moderating quizzes
Level: Beginner
Trainer: Kalpana Joshi, Monica Hickson
Register Online
Join with Zoom
Add to Google Calendar

Friday, January 19

Generative AI Basics

TeachTech Workshop
10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
About This Workshop

This workshop is designed for instructors, students, and staff who are interested in learning the basics of generative artificial intelligence and its applications in both academic and everyday settings. By completing this workshop, participants will gain a basic understanding of common GenAI tools and its relevance to various educational and professional contexts. Additionally, participants will be introduced to high-level ethical and equity issues, which will prepare you for further, more extensive training opportunities.

Visit this recording to watch this workshop on demand.

Level: Beginner
Trainer: Monica Hickson, Nargas Oskui, Brandon Blinkenberg, Hetal Thaker
Register Online
Add to Google Calendar

Thursday, January 25

Generative AI in the Classroom

TeachTech Workshop
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
About This Workshop

This training course is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to begin integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting and considering its impact. The course will also focus on linking transparent design principles and authentic assessments to ensure that students are able to apply their learning in practical, real-world situations. 

Visit this recording to watch this workshop on demand.

Level: Beginner
Trainer: Carson Waites, John Beals, Aaron Elam
Register Online
Add to Google Calendar

Look for more workshops to be scheduled in the future.