August 12, 2025 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
The fall semester begins August 25! During this session for adjuncts teaching in-person classes on the Mequon campus, we will share best practices for all instructors and how to find information on the portal. We will provide access to resources addressing first-day teaching, Christ in the Classroom, student academic support, Academic Resource Center services, classroom AV, Canvas, and more.
08-12-25 Mequon-Adjunct-In-Service – Orientation.pptx
Canvas Basics
Learn how to add content, modules, assignments, and set up the gradebook for your Fall course! This is an ideal session for faculty new to using Canvas. The session is for those who set up their own Canvas courses.
Canvas Basics Helpful Links PDF.pdf
Canvas Basics – Faculty Training 08.06.2025.pptx
Canvas Basics – Video Recording
Canvas Quizzes, Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor, and TurnItIn software
This session will show how faculty can create tests in Canvas using common question types. Then the session will cover Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor. Faculty will learn the difference between LockDown Browser and Monitor, and how to enable the appropriate settings based on where students take the test. Faculty will also learn about TurnItIn and how to use it as a plagiarism and AI detector for students’ written work.
Navigating_Quizzes_in_Canvas_Workshop_CUW_BrandAligned.pptx
Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor, and TurnItIn software – Video Recording
Faculty Resources
Learn what resources are available to you as faculty, including research/scholarship support, where to find them, and who to contact if you need more help.
ORSP Faculty Resources Handout 08-2025.docx
Instructional Resources Handout 2025.docx
Faculty Resources – Video Recording
Designing/Refreshing Your Course and Syllabus
Learn about and incorporate best practices in course design and syllabus development. Discussion includes how to improve your objectives, align course objectives with assessments, how to post your syllabus in Canvas, and how to connect to program outcomes and the University Cornerstones.
1-CELT_CourseSyll Design_7_31_25.pptx
Designing/Refreshing Your Course and Syllabus – Video Recording
Engaging Your Learners
Effective teaching fosters learning; students need to be engaged for learning to happen. This session introduces strategies to engage students in multiple instructional modes.