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Week Zero is back to help you prep for Fall 2026 – join us for a series of practical, flexible workshops and events designed to help you prepare for the start of classes.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re looking to refresh your Canvas skills, rework an assignment, or explore new strategies for engagement, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span>Week Zero 2026: <\/span><\/b>Friday, August 7 – Wednesday, August 12<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd <\/span>Locations<\/span><\/b> (you will receive a calendar invite with the location or Zoom link after you register):<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/07\/Week-Zero-Logo-Fall-2026-300×300.png” alt=”Week Zero flyer stating %22Get ready for Fall with the CFC. 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Week Zero Schedule<\/h2>\n
Friday, August 7
Get a Jump Start\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
– with <\/em>Jonathan Wade, Assistant Director, Educational Technology Manager<\/em><\/p>\nMonday, August 10
Syllabus, Accessibility, Assignments, & Engagement<\/h3>\nTuesday, August 11
Canvas & Technology Day<\/h3>\n
– with <\/em>Jonathan Wade, Assistant Director, Educational Technology Manager<\/em><\/p>\n
– with <\/em>Ryan Cameron, Technology Commons Manager<\/em><\/p>\nWednesday, August 12
Trauma-Informed Teaching<\/h3>\n
– with Caroline Engler & Calista Colbert<\/em>, Health and Counseling Services<\/em><\/p>\nWeek Zero Session Descriptions<\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>The WCU syllabus template provides a consistent foundation for every course. In this session, we’ll walk through the template, demonstrate how to submit it to the syllabus repository, and discuss best practices for sharing your syllabus and other essential course information through Canvas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
New to Canvas or need a refresher? This session walks you through the essentials of setting up your course, adding content, and organizing materials to help your students hit the ground running.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Get help with your course planning and ask questions on syllabus & course information, Canvas set-up, assignments, or anything else related to teaching & learning.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>The WCU syllabus template provides a consistent foundation for every course. In this session, we’ll walk through the template, demonstrate how to submit it to the syllabus repository, and discuss best practices for sharing your syllabus and other essential course information through Canvas.<\/span><\/p>\n
Make your course more inclusive from the start. Learn how to create materials that work for all learners, with practical tips on formatting, images, captions, meeting transcripts, documents, and the built-in Canvas Accessibility Checker. Small changes can make a big difference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Looking to energize your classroom? Explore simple, research-backed strategies to get students thinking, talking, and engaging. You’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas and a renewed sense of what’s possible.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>In this session, participants will use Fink’s Taxonomy of Significant Learning as a framework to redesign an assignment that emphasizes meaningful human learning. Through guided activities and peer discussion, instructors will evaluate an existing assignment and identify ways to make students’ thinking, decision-making, and growth more visible. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a revised assignment that promotes engagement and deeper learning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/b>The WCU syllabus template provides a consistent foundation for every course. In this session, we’ll walk through the template, demonstrate how to submit it to the syllabus repository, and discuss best practices for sharing your syllabus and other essential course information through Canvas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
New to Canvas or need a refresher? This session walks you through the essentials of setting up your course, adding content, and organizing materials to help your students hit the ground running.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/b>Simplify your grading workflow while maximizing feedback quality. Learn how to use SpeedGrader, apply rubrics, record video comments, and manage your gradebook with ease.<\/p>\n
Stay connected with your students with built-in Canvas features. We\u2019ll show you how to use announcements, feedback tools, the syllabus feature, and discussions to build an engaging and communicative course environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>Your Canvas homepage is more than a landing page, it reflects you as an instructor and sets the foundation for your students’ learning experience, whether your course is in-person, online, or hybrid. Your homepage is often their first impression. A clear, welcoming homepage helps students feel confident and ready to learn; a cluttered or confusing one can leave them frustrated and disengaged. Discover different ways to build and customize your Canvas homepage. We will explore homepage layouts, design best practices, and simple strategies for creating a welcoming, organized, and easy-to-navigate starting point for your students.<\/span><\/p>\n
Enhance your projects and assignments with help from I.T.! Explore specialized equipment, training opportunities, and support for students and faculty alike!
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<\/span>In this interactive workshop, participants will explore trauma-informed care principles and identify practical strategies for supporting student wellness in classroom settings.<\/span><\/p>\nCall for Proposals<\/span><\/h2>