Joel Vanner
Welcome
Welcome to the Summer 2026 edition of News & Notes!
All the things you need to know as Spring courses wind down, the warmer weather rolls in, and Summer courses heat up!
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.
Have you used any strategies that you've learned from QILT events or resources? Let us know how they went by filling out this form. By doing so, you'll be entered into our Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters book raffle. It will only take a minute or two. All faculty are eligible. Two winners will be selected at random on May 13.
Events to Note
Inclusive Excellence Summer Assembly Network, reflect, debrief, and celebrate at the Provost’s reception! 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rocky Top Student Center (York Hill) Register here →
Navigating Canvas - The Basics Get introduced to the basics of navigating Canvas 10 - 10:30 a.m. Zoom Register here →
Building and Grading Canvas Assignments Online and in the Classroom Set up assignments for online courses, represent and track in-class work using the Gradebook 2 - 2:30 p.m. Zoom Register here →
Organizing Your Canvas Course with Modules and Pages Create a clear course structure for you and your students 10 - 10:30 a.m. 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 the tools available. See all our upcoming events here →
Important 
Canvas and 
Blackboard Information
Information related to Summer and Fall 2026 courses, as well as information about the deprecation process for our Blackboard environment, happening now until June 2028, is now available.
We encourage you to read the information now, and plan any actions you may need to take.
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Responses will help inform future support, training, and potential institutional decisions.
It’s well worth your effort to make adjustments now that will serve you later on.
Resources for grading in Blackboard and Canvas, and for submitting final grades to Self-Service.
Transform your semester-long course into a dynamic, accelerated experience without sacrificing quality.
Canvas is continually evolving with new features, enhancements, and improvements designed to support teaching and learning.
The latest features and improvements in our academic video platform.
The latest features and improvements in our accessibility tool, integrated directly into Canvas.
Looking Ahead to August
Remember, all courses in Fall 2026 will be in Canvas. Check out our website and use our Calendly to get in touch with any questions, requests, or to meet with us. We’ll be here throughout the summer. Thanks for reading!
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