Category: Academic Technology

SMU Faculty Help Shape the Future of Teaching with AI

Canvas+SMU is proud to be among a select group of institutions participating in Instructure’s product testing for the Canvas Ignite Agent, an AI-powered feature designed to support instructors in the Canvas learning environment. By invitation from Instructure (Canvas’s parent company), SMU chose to participate in this program as part of its ongoing commitment to responsible innovation in teaching and learning. Continue reading SMU Faculty Help Shape the Future of Teaching with AI

Fall 2025 Faculty Technology Workshop Recordings Now Available!

Blue circle with the works faculty technology workshop in 3dWe’d like to thank everyone who attended our Faculty Technology Workshops this semester! If you weren’t able to make it to a session, we have the recordings ready for your to view at your convenience! Continue reading Fall 2025 Faculty Technology Workshop Recordings Now Available!

Continuing the AI Conversation: Reflections from the 2025 Provost Symposium on AI in Research and Teaching

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I was honored to join Associate CIO of Academic Technology Jason Warner for the Teaching & AI panel during the Provost Symposium on AI, alongside incredible faculty from Dedman College, Dedman Law, Lyle, Simmons, and the Center for Teaching Excellence. This event brought together a vibrant mix of educators and leaders to explore how AI is being thoughtfully incorporated into research and teaching and how we, as a campus community, can lead the way. Continue reading Continuing the AI Conversation: Reflections from the 2025 Provost Symposium on AI in Research and Teaching

Faculty Technology Workshops Return With a Focus on AI

Blue circle with the works faculty technology workshop in 3dOur Faculty Technology Workshops return this fall. Starting August 13, 2025, and running through August 21, this Back-to-School Bootcamp is open to all University instructors and will be available online via Zoom. Whether getting you up and running with Canvas, learning about prompts and AI, or conquering quizzes, we’ve got you covered for the win (FTW)! Registration is required, so save your seat now. Continue reading Faculty Technology Workshops Return With a Focus on AI

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