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Events & Workshops

Thorpe Programming

The Thorpe Center offers several opportunities for you to learn about best practices, explore new technologies, and develop deeper skills to improve your courses. You can find more information about each of our program initiatives below as well as our Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule.

EdVentures

EdVentures is an informal, monthly series showcasing IWU faculty innovators who serve as your guide through uncharted teaching territories, sharing their experience with innovative tools and pedagogical approaches.

EdTech:30

EdTech:30 is a monthly webinar and learning lab offering a short, practical demonstration of tech tools and strategies that can be easily implemented into your teaching practice. Registation is required.

Byte-Sized Bulletin

Byte-Sized Bulletin is our monthly newsletter highlighting tips to maximize your teaching and learning. You will also receive updates from the IDT team. Miss one? Check out our archives.

Fall 2025 Workshops

Date Time Location Event
8/18 9-10 a.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Course Management and Organization
8/18 10-11 a.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Assessment and Feedback
8/18 11 a.m.-Noon Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Communication and Collaboration
8/19 1-2 p.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Back to Basics
8/19 2-3 p.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Canvas Studio
8/20 9-10 a.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Back to Basics
8/20 10-11 a.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab 
Canvas Studio
8/20 1-2 p.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Course Management and Organization
8/20 2-3 p.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Assessment and Feedback
8/20 3-4 p.m. Ames 129 Canvas Learning Lab
Communication and Collaboration
9/3 12-1 p.m. Ames 300 EdVentures
Curating Care: A Student's Journey in IWU's Nursing Archive
9/18 12:30-1 p.m. Zoom  EdTech:30 
Zoom Tools (Webinar)
9/19 12-2 p.m. Ames 300 EdTech: 30 
Zoom Tools (Learning Lab)
10/1 12-1 p.m. Ames 300 EdVentures 
From Scattered to Supported: Teaching Students How to Work in Teams 
10/16 12:30-1 p.m. Zoom EdTech:30 
Canvas Studio (Webinar)
10/17 12-2 p.m. Ames 300 EdTech:30 
Canvas Studio (Learning Lab)
11/5 12-1 p.m. Ames 300 EdVentures
Implementing a Flipped Classroom Using Class Preparation Tasks 
11/20 12:30-1 p.m. Ames 300 EdTech:30 
Perusall (Webinar)
11/21 12-2 p.m. Ames 300 EdTech:30 
Perusall (Learning Lab)
12/3 12-1 p.m. Ames 300 EdVentures 
Beyond Introductions: Fostering Trust and Interaction within your First Week of Class
12/8 1-3 p.m. Ames 300 Canvas Office Hours
12/15 1-3 p.m. Ames 300 Canvas Office Hours