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2026-10-28T19:33:12Z

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	Helpful tips for teaching.		Helpful tips for teaching.

	'''[[Transformative ~~Feast~~]]'''		'''[[The Transformative Banquet]]'''

	Contemplative approaches to maintain balance.		Contemplative approaches to maintain balance.

Bart: complete overhaul

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	Welcome to '''CAT Base'''~~, the new and improved CAT+FD~~ wiki, designed to support programming by the [http://cat.xula.edu/ Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development] at [http://www.xula.edu/ Xavier University of Louisiana].		Welcome to the '''CAT Base''' wiki, designed to support programming by the [http://cat.xula.edu/ Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development] at [http://www.xula.edu/ Xavier University of Louisiana].

	[[File: CATFD-Color-Seal.png\|400px\|CAT+FD]]		[[File: CATFD-Color-Seal.png\|400px\|CAT+FD]]

	~~Looking for resources from a recent workshop? [[:Category: CAT+FD 2026-2027\|2026-2027~~ Workshops~~]] / [[:Category: CAT+FD 2025-2026\|2025-2026 Workshops]]~~		'''Recent Workshops'''

	~~==Brightspace Tutorials==~~		''Looking for resources from a recent workshop? Try [[:Category: CAT+FD 2026-2027\|2026-2027]] or [[:Category: CAT+FD 2025-2026\|2025-2026]] or try the [https://catwiki.xula.edu/index.php?search search].''
	* [[~~Brightspace~~: ~~Instructors Quick Start Tutorial~~]] ~~— To successfully teach your courses, you must be able to utilize basic Brightspace tools~~. ~~If you are not already familiar with Brightspace, or if you need a refresher, start here~~.

	* Design Course to Facilitate Learning		'''[[Brightspace Tutorials]]'''
	** [[~~Customize Your Course Homepage in~~ Brightspace]] ~~— Customize your course homepages to enhance the course experience for your students.~~
	** [[Accessibility Is Not Just For Individuals With Disabilities]] - Create accessible course materials that can benefit everyone.
	** [[Set Students Up for Success Using Release Conditions]] - Create a more personalized, organized, and responsive learning environment.

	* Help Learners Stay on Track		Learn all about Xavier's Learning Management System.
	** [[Automate Communications Using Intelligent Agents]]
	** [[Engage Students Using Awards in Brightspace]]
	** [[Allow Learners to Reflect on Their Learning ~~in Brightspace\|Allow Learners to Reflect on Their Learning]]~~
	** [[Utilize Brightspace to Help Students Stay on Track]]
	** [[Course Analytics: Insights to Empower Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning]]
	** [[Unlocking the Potential of Brightspace to Help Identify and Support At-Risk Students]]

	* Accessing Learners		'''[[EdTech Tutorials]]'''
	** [[~~Proactive Strategies for Academic Integrity]]~~
	** [[Rubrics Reimagined: Save Time and Boost Feedback]]
	** [[Using Alternative Assessments to Improve Student Learning]]
	** [[Rethinking and Improving Online Tests in Brightspace]]
	** [[Secure the Testing Environment and Protect the Integrity of Online Tests]]
	** [[Rethinking Assessment Strategies in the Age of AI]]
	** [[Online Assessment Strategies in the Age of AI]]

	* Collaborative Learning		Technology in service of education.
	** [[Engagement Strategies for Online Discussions in ~~Brightspace]]~~
	** [[Facilitating Group Work in Your Brightspace Course]]
	** [[Using VoiceThread to Enhance Lectures and Discussions]]

	* [[~~Inclusive Teaching in Mixed-Mode~~]]		'''[[Pedagogy Presentations]]'''
	* [[Instructional Continuity]] — Anything from extreme weather to family emergencies can disrupt scheduled courses. An instructional continuity plan will assist you with continuing course delivery in the event of a disruption by minimizing the effects of the disruption.
	* [[LearnEverywhereXULA\|#LearnEverywhereXULA]] (Online/Hybrid Instructor Tutorial)
	* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/topic/brightspace/ Brightspace Small Plates] — Timely tips from our award-winning blog.
	* See also our [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-faq/ Brightspace FAQ] as well as our [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-documents/ Brightspace documents].

	~~==EdTech Tutorials==~~		Helpful tips for teaching.
	* [[Achieving HTML Literacy]] — The mysterious code of web pages doesn't have to be so mysterious anymore.
	* [[AI²]]: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity
	* [[Artificial Intelligence “Bootcamp” for ~~Xavier Faculty Spring 2023]] — explore the potential benefits and risks of AI, including the use of AI to improve your~~ teaching ~~and research~~
	* [[Content Curation for Teaching & Learning]] — The content curator is emerging as an important role in the 21st century.
	* [[Creating a personal website using WordPress\|How to create a personal website]] — These simple step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process of setting up a free personal website on WordPress.com.
	* [[Everybody's a Visual Learner]]
	* [[How to Make Excellent Video Lectures]]
	* [[FaCTS 2024]] — Human Learning in an AI World
	* [[Mastodon and Beyond]]: Our Federated Future
	* [[Using Camtasia]]
	* [[Using Feedly]]
	* [[Using VoiceThread for Teaching and Learning]]
	* [[Video help]]

	~~==Pedagogy Presentations==~~		'''[[Transformative Feast]]'''
	* [[~~Integrate Equitable Grading into Your Own Course]]~~
	* [[Show Up & Speak Up\|Show Up & Speak Up: Cultivating a Culture of Participation]]
	* [[Tips & Tricks for the First Week]]

	~~==Transformative Feast==~~		Contemplative approaches to maintain balance.
	* [[Mindfulness for You & Your Students]]
	* [[Technopathology and the Mindfulness Movement]]
	* [[Developing a Personal Vision]] — Articulating a personal vision can re-energize your efforts, inform your short-term and long-term plans, even improve your daily time-management skills.
	* [[Developing a Personal Vision and a Personal Website]]
	* [[Five Iron-Clad Laws of Extremely Efficient Time Management]]
	* [[Social Media, Social Justice]]
	* [[Maintaining Focus in a Fragmented World]]

	~~{{communities}}~~		'''[[Communities]]'''

	~~== Resources ==~~		Sustained, collegial groups that bring faculty together around shared interests and shared work.

	* [[~~Brightspace Educator Share Showcase]] (The Orange Room)~~		'''[[Resources]]'''
	* [[Brightspace FAQs]]
	* [[Brightspace HTML Templates Resource]]
	* [[Brightspace Known Issues]]
	* [[Creative Commons Resources]]
	* [[Equipment]] — Actual physical hardware Xavier faculty can borrow.
	* [[Faculty Resources]]
	* [[Inverted Teaching]]
	* [[KeepTeachingXULA]] (Instructional Continuity Toolbox)
	* [[QR Codes in Education]]
	* [[STEM and Mentoring Resources]]
	* [[Tips for Hybrid (Mixed-Mode) Presentations]] (in CAT+FD facilities)
	* [[Transparency in Learning and Teaching]]
	* [[Using CC Licenses and CC Licensed Works]]
	* [[Writing and Research Productivity]]

	~~== Archived Resources ==~~		A real grab-bag — if you couldn't find it above, try here!

	* [[~~Academic Integrity]]~~		'''[[Archived Resources]]'''
	* [[Assessing Student Learning]] (Assessment Toolbox)
	* [[Career Pathways Initiative]]		Older material retained for historical continuity.
	* [[Digital Footprint Resources]]
	* [[Grounding]]
	* [[NASA SHELiB Bridge to High Schools]]
	* [[Student Resources]]
	* [[2017 RISE & BUILD Summer Workshops]]
	* [[2019 RISE & BUILD Summer Workshops]]
	* [[50 Web Tools for ~~Online Teaching and Learning]]~~

Jflorent: reorganized #LEX topics

2026-10-08T16:05:39Z

reorganized #LEX topics

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	** [[Automate Communications Using Intelligent Agents]]		** [[Automate Communications Using Intelligent Agents]]
	** [[Engage Students Using Awards in Brightspace]]		** [[Engage Students Using Awards in Brightspace]]
			** [[Allow Learners to Reflect on Their Learning in Brightspace\|Allow Learners to Reflect on Their Learning]]
	** [[Utilize Brightspace to Help Students Stay on Track]]		** [[Utilize Brightspace to Help Students Stay on Track]]
	** [[Course Analytics: Insights to Empower Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning]]		** [[Course Analytics: Insights to Empower Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning]]
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	** [[Rethinking and Improving Online Tests in Brightspace]]		** [[Rethinking and Improving Online Tests in Brightspace]]
	** [[Secure the Testing Environment and Protect the Integrity of Online Tests]]		** [[Secure the Testing Environment and Protect the Integrity of Online Tests]]
	** [[Allow Learners to Reflect on Their Learning in Brightspace\|Allow Learners to Reflect on Their Learning]]
	** [[Rethinking Assessment Strategies in the Age of AI]]		** [[Rethinking Assessment Strategies in the Age of AI]]
	** [[Online Assessment Strategies in the Age of AI]]		** [[Online Assessment Strategies in the Age of AI]]

Jflorent: added link to resource page

2026-09-18T05:57:06Z

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	* Help Learners Stay on Track		* Help Learners Stay on Track
	** [[Automate Communications Using Intelligent Agents]]		** [[Automate Communications Using Intelligent Agents]]
			** [[Engage Students Using Awards in Brightspace]]
	** [[Utilize Brightspace to Help Students Stay on Track]]		** [[Utilize Brightspace to Help Students Stay on Track]]
	** [[Course Analytics: Insights to Empower Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning]]		** [[Course Analytics: Insights to Empower Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning]]

Jtodd1 at 17:58, 1 September 2026

2026-09-01T17:58:25Z

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	[[File: CATFD-Color-Seal.png\|400px\|CAT+FD]]		[[File: CATFD-Color-Seal.png\|400px\|CAT+FD]]

	Looking for resources from a recent workshop? [[:Category: CAT+FD ~~2025~~-2026~~\|2025~~-~~2026~~ Workshops]] / [[:Category: CAT+FD ~~2024~~-2025~~\|2024~~-~~2025~~ Workshops]]		Looking for resources from a recent workshop? [[:Category: CAT+FD 2026-2027\|2026-2027 Workshops]] / [[:Category: CAT+FD 2025-2026\|2025-2026 Workshops]]

	==Brightspace Tutorials==		==Brightspace Tutorials==

Mark2: /* Pedagogy Presentations */

2026-08-21T15:36:44Z

Pedagogy Presentations

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	* [[Integrate Equitable Grading into Your Own Course]]		* [[Integrate Equitable Grading into Your Own Course]]
	* [[Show Up & Speak Up\|Show Up & Speak Up: Cultivating a Culture of Participation]]		* [[Show Up & Speak Up\|Show Up & Speak Up: Cultivating a Culture of Participation]]
			* [[Tips & Tricks for the First Week]]

	==Transformative Feast==		==Transformative Feast==

Mark2: /* Pedagogy Presentations */ added correct link

2026-08-21T14:47:54Z

Pedagogy Presentations: added correct link

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	==Pedagogy Presentations==		==Pedagogy Presentations==
	* [[Integrate Equitable Grading into Your Own Course]]		* [[Integrate Equitable Grading into Your Own Course]]
	* [[Show Up & Speak Up: Cultivating a Culture of Participation]]		* [[Show Up & Speak Up\|Show Up & Speak Up: Cultivating a Culture of Participation]]

	==Transformative Feast==		==Transformative Feast==

Mark2: /* Pedagogy Presentations */

2026-08-21T00:52:08Z

Pedagogy Presentations

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	==Pedagogy Presentations==		==Pedagogy Presentations==
	* [[Integrate Equitable Grading into Your Own Course]]		* [[Integrate Equitable Grading into Your Own Course]]
	* [[Show Up & Speak Up]]		* [[Show Up & Speak Up: Cultivating a Culture of Participation]]

	==Transformative Feast==		==Transformative Feast==

Jflorent: added link to workshop resource page

2026-03-03T18:50:29Z

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	* Help Learners Stay on Track		* Help Learners Stay on Track
			** [[Automate Communications Using Intelligent Agents]]
	** [[Utilize Brightspace to Help Students Stay on Track]]		** [[Utilize Brightspace to Help Students Stay on Track]]
	** [[Course Analytics: Insights to Empower Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning]]		** [[Course Analytics: Insights to Empower Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning]]

Jtodd1 at 19:57, 30 January 2026

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	[[File: CATFD-Color-Seal.png\|400px\|CAT+FD]]		[[File: CATFD-Color-Seal.png\|400px\|CAT+FD]]

	Looking for resources from a recent workshop? [[:Category: CAT+FD 2025-2026\|2025-2026 Workshops!]] / [[:Category: CAT+FD 2024-2025\|2024-2025 Workshops!]]		Looking for resources from a recent workshop? [[:Category: CAT+FD 2025-2026\|2025-2026 Workshops]] / [[:Category: CAT+FD 2024-2025\|2024-2025 Workshops]]

	==Brightspace Tutorials==		==Brightspace Tutorials==