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CATL Weekly
March 7, 2026
In the March 7, 2026 issue
WORTH READING.
As you prepare exams, consider the entire exam process, from planning to reflection, to make the exam experience helpful for you and your students (University of Waterloo; ~10 min read).
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
- Universities of Wisconsin is seeking input from campuses about needs, wants and usage with Artificial Intelligence. Please complete the UW AI survey before March 6, 2026.
- Registration is open for the Universities of Wisconsin Spring Conference on Teaching and Learning. The event is April 23 to 24 in Madison.
CANVAS TIP.
If students submit multiple times to the same assignment, they can only see the latest submission. Instructors can see all submissions in Speedgrader. If you plan on using the same assignment for draft submissions, make sure the students download the feedback after you complete each review, or use the Canvas mobile app to review. The Knowledge Base (KB) article: How do I submit an assignment? provides submission tips and tricks.
EVENTS & REMINDERS.
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Japan Education & Culture Panel
Presented by visiting students from the University of Teacher Education Fukuoka -
Book Club: Engaging Ideas
- 8:50 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, March 9
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New(ish) Instructors
Community of Practice, Sponsored by CATL (Spring 2026)- 12:05 to 1 p.m. Monday, March 9
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Coffee Meets Learning
connect with CATL over coffee or tea, talk about teaching- 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 10
- 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 24
- 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 31
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Artificial Intelligence
Community of Practice, Sponsored by CATL, Spring 2026- 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10
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DREAM Presents: Emily Ladau
Author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10
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Digital Accessibility Support
no appointment required, support from CATL- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 25
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 1
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Write On
Research Writing Work Time for Instructors, Spring 2026- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 13
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 20
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27
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Book Club: Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT
- 12:40 to 2:05 p.m. Thursday, March 26
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Book Club: Design for All Learners
- 2:15 to 3:40 p.m. Thursday, March 26
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY.
12 Weeks to Digital Accessibility
Week 8 - PDF File Names and Document Titles
When you download a PDF, what do you notice first — the file name or the document title? Learn why these two elements aren’t interchangeable — and how aligning them can reduce confusion, support accessibility standards, and model strong digital literacy practices for your learners.
Action for this week:
- Read the short blog article to figure out the why and how with PDF file name and document title.
- Find a PDF in your course that is flagged with accessibility concerns that is a PDF of a file you created.
- Update the file name and the document title.
- For in-person support with Adobe products including PDFs, stop by the Eagle Help Desk.