Workshop Resources
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.
Teaching the Students We Have
This year’s workshop plenary featured Margarita Rayzberg (Sociology & Criminology) and members of the Student Expectations Task Force. Margarita gave a report on “Who are the students we have?” The…
Read more »The Future of Higher Education
This year’s workshop featured guest speaker and Futurist Bryan Alexander, Ph.D. Dr. Alexander completed his English language and literature PhD at the University of Michigan in 1997, with a dissertation…
Read more »Celebrating Teaching & Learning Innovation
This year’s workshop plenary featured Jonathan Canning (Director of the Brauer Musuem of Art) and Lisa Jennings (Director of the Valparaiso University Experience). Jonathan provided an overview of exhibits planned…
Read more »Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI
This year’s workshop featured guest speaker Derek Bruff, Ph.D. Dr. Bruff received his Ph.D. in Mathematics and has over twenty years of experience as an educator and academic leader in…
Read more »Designing and Teaching Writing Assignments
University Writing Director Kelly Belanger is leading an August workshop on designing and teaching courses that include one or more writing assignments. This two-day workshop certifies faculty to teach VU’s general education…
Read more »Artificial Intelligence
The Spring Workshop focused on Artificial Intelligence, including ChatGPT and was comprised of four breakout sessions: AI and Re-Imagining Writing Assignments, Creative Uses of AI, Academic Integrity and AI, and…
Read more »It’s Time Things Got Simple
Canvas replaced Blackboard as the primary learning management system in Summer 2025. Simple Syllabus workshops are held throughout the academic year for faculty on topics related to navigation, organization, design,…
Read more »It’s Time to Navigate Better
This workshop includes an introduction to Blackboard’s Base Navigation, providing faculty with understanding of the key features, benefits, uses, scenarios, and information on where to find help.
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