Please note: Any references to Blackboard refer to our previous learning management system. We have since transitioned to Canvas, which is now our current platform.
Workshops: CITAL
2026 Teaching Tools Symposium
The 2026 Teaching Tools Symposium brought faculty together for a hands-on morning of practical teaching technology, including Canvas tools, IgniteAI, Perusall, Top Hat, RATE, and more. Sessions focussed on boosting student engagement, simplifying grading, and using Canvas features more effectively—followed by lunch and open discussion.
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The 2025 Teaching Tools Symposium is a one-day professional development event at Valparaiso University focused on practical instructional technologies. The symposium features short, hands-on sessions highlighting tools such as Canvas features, Khanmigo, Perusall, and Top Hat, giving faculty opportunities to explore strategies that enhance teaching and learning.
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