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CATL Weekly
June 30, 2024
In the June 30, 2024 issue
- Conference on Teaching and Learning.
- Syllabus.
- Canvas Tip.
- UWSA Research Study about Teaching Centers.
- International Opportunity.
Conference on Teaching and Learning.
Join us for the 25th annual Conference on Teaching and Learning! Tuesday, August 27, 9-noon. The theme is "Through the Years" and it is a great schedule. There will be a keynote, posters, workshops about current and proven topics on teaching and learning, and celebratory 25th anniversary cake! Register today so we can plan for your attendance.
Syllabus.
Are you working on your syllabus? The templates are updated. Remember why we have a syllabus and what is required. Be sure to include the Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy for all course modalities. If you want need help writing or want a set of eyes on your newly written policies, let CATL know. Also, remember that CATL can import the syllabus template into your Canvas course for you to edit.
Canvas Tip.
Latest updates:
- You can now sort your long list of courses with the all courses filter.
- New feature in Speedgrader allows you to randomize order of students.
- Student view is now labeled View as Student, same functionality.
- If you missed it at the beginning of the summer, there's been a mostly visual change to discussions with the discussion redesign.
UWSA Research Study about Teaching Centers.
Are you interested in being part of a study of the relevance and impact of Centers of Teaching & Learning (CTLs) on instructors within the Universities of Wisconsin System? Participation involves a scheduled 40-minute interview via Zoom at your convenience now through October 2024. If you are interested, contact CATL and we will share the full call with you.
International Opportunity.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries in the 2025–26 academic year. Information and assistance can be offered via UWL IEE.