Work Smarter: Upcoming Sessions

Mastering Codex: Smarter Code Management Made Simple

With Gregory Strack, Media Systems Lead and Tim Jarrett, IT Architect

Managing code and knowledge across projects doesn’t have to be a headache. In this CMTS Work Smarter session, we’ll dive into Codex best practices for developers—covering how to surface relevant code snippets, track changes, and integrate Codex into your workflow for faster, more reliable development. Register now to sharpen your workflow with smarter code management!

Topics: Canvas, Educational Technology

What is Your Lecture Video Doing in Canvas?

With Kelly Queen, Instructional Technologist and Brian Cole, Sr. Software Engineer

Make your lecture videos easier to find—and harder to ignore. In this CMTS Work Smarter session, we’ll cover best practices for using Panopto—from uploading new videos, making edits to existing lectures, and embedding them for seamless student viewing. Register now to learn about making your course videos easy to find, watch, and revisit.

Topics: Canvas, Classroom Technology, Educational Technology, Panopto

Live Term Start Checklist

Start your semester off right with our CMTS Work Smarter training series! In this session, we’ll walk through our handy term start checklist, covering essential course prep tasks—from adjusting assignment due dates to publishing new content and double-checking gradebook settings. Register now to streamline your course preparation and ensure a seamless semester launch!

Topics: Canvas, Course Prep, Educational Technology, Term Start

Tame Your To-Do List with Asana

With Kelly Queen, Instructional Technologist

New year, same tasks and timelines? In this CMTS Work Smarter session, we’ll walk through best practices in Asana to help you manage projects, track progress, and collaborate more effectively. Register now to get organized and stay on top of your work!

Topics: Educational Technology

Keeping it Together: Managing Groups, Students, and Assignments in Canvas

Enhance student collaboration and peer feedback with our CMTS Work Smarter training series! In this session, you’ll learn how to create and manage group assignments and peer review activities in Canvas, including tips on creating groups and group sets, setting submission criteria, and facilitating effective peer evaluations. Register now to streamline your Canvas workflows and elevate your classroom interactions!

Topics: Canvas, Educational Technology