Workshop: Canvas: Assignments and Discussions: Fostering Interactive Learning

This hands-on session is designed for educators who want to enhance student engagement through well-structured assignments and dynamic discussions in Canvas. Participants will explore best practices for creating meaningful assignments, designing engaging discussions, and leveraging Canvas tools to support interaction and learning. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to boost participation, motivation, and academic performance.

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From Our Partners in the NSU Alvin Sherman Library – 11th Annual Power Publishing Day on January 22, 2026

Come join us on Thursday, January 22, 2026 for a day of learning about academic publishing from publishers, editors, and NSU faculty, staff, alumni and students. You will not want to miss this opportunity to meet editors and reps from publishing houses including Clarivate, Elsevier, Emerald, IEEE, IGI, SAGE, Coherent Digital, SirsiDynix, Springer, and Taylor & Francis. This event is open to the public so please share with students, colleagues and your networks. The event will be held in-person and online.

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LEC 2025 Year in Review

The LEC is proud to share a look back at the programs, innovations, and collaborations that shaped faculty development throughout 2025. This year brought new resources, expanded learning opportunities, and strong engagement across our teaching community. Explore the full Year in Review to revisit the highlights.

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LEC 2025 Year In Review: Initiatives

Our 2025 initiatives focused on strengthening research support, deepening conversations around AI in education, and elevating human-centered teaching practices. These efforts created new opportunities for faculty to explore meaningful learning design, research development, and creative teaching approaches. Visit the Initiatives page to see the full scope of this work.

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LEC 2025 Year in Review: Workshops

Our 2025 workshops offered faculty a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities focused on strengthening instructional skills and course design. Returning favorites such as Canvas Gradebook, Rubrics, Turnitin, Analytics, SharkMedia, PollEverywhere, and Annoto supported ongoing teaching needs, while new sessions introduced tools like Canvas Credentials, Lucid for Education, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Forms, and Adobe Express. Explore the Workshops page to view archived recordings and register for upcoming sessions that can support your teaching.

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LEC 2025 Year in Review: Articles

Our 2025 article collection shared timely, research-informed insights on learning design, student success, multimedia integration, and emerging tools. Each piece highlights ideas faculty can apply in their courses to support stronger engagement and learning. Browse the full set of articles to revisit the year’s key themes.

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Get Prepared: Online Course Design & Readiness Checklist

As we approach the new semester, ensuring that your online courses are set up for your students is important. This week’s newsletter provides a comprehensive checklist to prepare your course. It covers various aspects of course design, encompassing elements such as course objectives, instructional materials, assessments, technology integration, learner interactions, and accessibility.

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