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The Connected Professor A fresh look at teaching and learning with technology at IU

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What students wish you knew

How their experiences with technology might be different than you think, and what you can do about it.

Get a better sense of where your students are coming from.


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A student's advice for instructors

Accelerated Master of Health Administration student Alexa Maliano advises putting everything within reach.

Learn what this means for your course design


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The student majority you might be overlooking

Technology and the non-traditional student: What happens when coursework has to fit around an already full life.

Hear from a student who returned to college years later.


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The most important lesson you can teach: How to get unstuck

Prepare your students for long-term success. Help them know where to start, what to try next, and where to get help.

Get student outreach insights from orientation.


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Five Canvas tips to keep students on track

Small, targeted adjustments that take only a few minutes but directly shape how students experience your course.

Make simple changes that have substantial impact.


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Fall 2026 happenings

An IU eTexts active reading mystery, Google AI Educator Workshops, Accessibility Webinars, Speed Labs, and so much more.

Join us this fall for an exciting lineup of new events.


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In case you missed it

Recent IU news about teaching and learning with technology.

Catch up on the latest from Academic & AI Innovation.


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