Teaching Well with… Semester Start-Up!

The OIT Teaching and Learning Technologies team provides their “Semester Start Up” prior to each semester as a way for faculty to access the team for consultations, presentations and workshops on Canvas and so much more! Whether faculty, staff or a TA, participants can attend as many sessions as they would like and enjoy a collegial space to plan for and prepare courses (or the courses they might support). 

Sessions are held IN PERSON, so that participants can take time to work on course sites during their time with us. Bring your own device, and we will bring breakfast treats, coffee, and lunch.

Our next event:

Fall 2025 Semester Start-Up – Aug 19-20, 2025

Prepare for the new semester with a mini-conference that includes consultations, presentations and workshops. Sessions will cover Canvas tips and design ideas, discussions and presentations on AI, and information about the Respondus Lockdown Browser pilot this fall. This a la carte workshop series allows instructors the flexibility of choosing which sessions they’d like to attend, with a casual atmosphere and lunch provided. Schedule of sessions RSVP to join – lunch included

Spring 2025 Semester Start Up – January 7, 2025

Slides and recorded sessions can be accessed from the SP25 Semester Start-Up Resources.

Fall 2024 Semester Start Up – Aug. 20-21, 2024

Slides and recorded sessions can be accessed from the FA24 Semester Start-Up Resources.


Check under the Workshop Recordings & Slides tab for additional content from our workshops.