Workshops & Trainings
The CITL offers a variety of events focused on innovation in teaching and learning, with emphasis on instructional design best practices and educational technology. You can view a full calendar of upcoming events below.
In order to access the registration form, you will need to be logged in to your TN Tech account within Microsoft Teams.
June 3, 2026
Canvas: Modules
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Explore how to create and manage content modules, leverage progress monitoring capabilities, and scaffold student access to course content.
June 4, 2026
Canvas: Q&A
Microsoft Teams | 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Join this open Q&A session designed to support your transition to Canvas. Bring your questions about course setup, communication tools, content creation, assessments, or any other feature you’re exploring. Get real‑time guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and walk away with clear next steps tailored to your teaching needs. This flexible session ensures you get the answers that matter most as you build confidence in the new LMS.
June 8, 2026
Canvas: Course Communication Tools
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Examine Canvas communication tools and strategies instructors can use to facilitate student dialogue and engagement. Specific tools highlighted in this session include Calendar, Announcements, Discussions, and Chat.
June 9, 2026
Canvas: Q&A
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Join this open Q&A session designed to support your transition to Canvas. Bring your questions about course setup, communication tools, content creation, assessments, or any other feature you’re exploring. Get real‑time guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and walk away with clear next steps tailored to your teaching needs. This flexible session ensures you get the answers that matter most as you build confidence in the new LMS.
June 22, 2026
Canvas: Pages & Rich Content Editor
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Learn more about creating engaging and dynamic pages supporting student learning and interaction with course content. Examine how to embed third-party tools to reduce distractions while exploring other features of the Rich Content Editor for delivering media-rich content.
June 23, 2026
Canvas: Q&A
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Join this open Q&A session designed to support your transition to Canvas. Bring your questions about course setup, communication tools, content creation, assessments, or any other feature you’re exploring. Get real‑time guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and walk away with clear next steps tailored to your teaching needs. This flexible session ensures you get the answers that matter most as you build confidence in the new LMS.
June 29, 2026
Canvas: Assignments
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Explore Canvas Assignments to help meet pedagogical goals and encourage student engagement and interaction.
June 30, 2026
Canvas: Q&A
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Join this open Q&A session designed to support your transition to Canvas. Bring your questions about course setup, communication tools, content creation, assessments, or any other feature you’re exploring. Get real‑time guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and walk away with clear next steps tailored to your teaching needs. This flexible session ensures you get the answers that matter most as you build confidence in the new LMS.
July 7, 2026
Canvas: Discussions
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Explore Canvas Discussions as a tool to support pedagogical goals and promote active, meaningful student engagement and interaction.
July 13, 2026
Canvas: Quiz Tools
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Explore Canvas’ Quizzing features and functions, including how to leverage Item Banks (Question Libraries) and how to make adjustments to accommodate diverse learner needs
July 14, 2026
Canvas: Q&A
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Join this open Q&A session designed to support your transition to Canvas. Bring your questions about course setup, communication tools, content creation, assessments, or any other feature you’re exploring. Get real‑time guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and walk away with clear next steps tailored to your teaching needs. This flexible session ensures you get the answers that matter most as you build confidence in the new LMS.
July 27, 2026
Canvas: Grading and Feedback
Microsoft Teams | 10 AM-11 AM
Explore Canvas’ grading and feedback tools, including how to navigate the Gradebook, use SpeedGrader to review student work, and manage scoring policies. Learn practical ways to streamline your workflow, provide meaningful feedback, and track student progress with confidence.