Joel Vanner
Welcome
Welcome to the Spring 2026 midterms edition of News & Notes!
The midterm point of a semester is a good time to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. It’s an opportunity for both students and instructors to assess progress, make adjustments, and remember that learning is an evolving process.
Each edition of this newsletter will bring you the latest news, fresh ideas, faculty highlights, and resources to spark innovation in your teaching. If you have an idea of something we should include next time, let us know! All full and part-time faculty receive this newsletter and are welcome to contribute.
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Don’t Miss These Events
Let’s Talk: Student Feedback Gathering, interpreting, and acting on student feedback 9 - 10 a.m. SB350 (in-person only) Register here →
Spring 2026 Canvas Day Sessions of our popular (and timely) Canvas workshops All Day SB350 & Zoom Register here →
There’s more! Check out what’s coming up — workshops and events designed to support your teaching, spark innovation, and help you make the most of tools like Blackboard and Canvas. See all our upcoming events here →
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Tips for implementing changes that come from student feedback
Learn why rubrics are useful, and how to build an effective one
Turn passive video watching into active engagement
Resources for grading in Blackboard and Canvas
See the new features now available in Canvas
See the latest updates to the YuJa Video (Lumina) platform
Until Next Time
When we have more to share, we’ll be in touch. Until then, check out our website and use our Calendly to get in touch with any questions, requests, or to meet with us.
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