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Connections with CTLD #14

Aiming for a Great End to the Semester

The end of the semester is fast approaching, and the latest issue of Connections with CTLD is here to share some tips for wrapping up your semester. In the Instructional Accessibility corner, learn how to be mindful about how you present and share content accessibly. Canvas got you stressed? Check out how to better maintain your Canvas course in the Instructional Design corner. And also in this issue, wind down with a keynote presentation from the recent T4L Conference or read more about how what employers want match up with º£½ÇÉçÇø’s mission. We’re glad you can join us for issue #14!

Executive Director's Corner

Generative AI vs General Studies

Employers were recently surveyed about what they want from higher education graduates. The results are striking — and they line up almost perfectly with º£½ÇÉçÇø’s mission. There’s also a twist: the skills employers say are missing in graduates are the same ones we most need people to have in an AI-driven world. Read on to find out what this means for us.

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Instructional Design Corner

How to Maintain Your Canvas Course

Now is the time to understand the course maintenance process, before the end-of-semester rush begins. This guide shares practical strategies for updating your Canvas course from semester to semester, including adjusting dates, removing duplicate content, fixing broken links, and refreshing materials. Learn how to build on what already works while improving clarity and organization, so your course stays effective, relevant, and ready for your next group of students.

Teaching and Learning Corner

T4L Conference was a success!

Thanks to all who attended and presented at the 10th annual Teaching 4 Learning Conference in February. The CTLD hosted nearly 200 educators from over 25 institutions in 10 states to learn new ideas and discuss teaching practices over three days. Keynote speaker recordings are now available, including Michelle Miller’s insightful talk about the role of memory in this age of Google and generative AI.

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Instructional Accessibility Corner

Tips for Presenting Accessibly

Accessibility isn’t just about creating content in a way that everyone can access. It’s also about being thoughtful in how we disseminate the content. In this issue, we will cover 3 things you can start doing to make your live presentations more accessible: captions, image descriptions, and live response tools.

Contact the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design

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Campus Box 19
PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362

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