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CATL Weekly
May 20, 2026
In the May 20, 2026 issue
AI SUMMIT ON THURSDAY!
THURSDAY! AI Summit 2026. Registration is still open! The full schedule and program for the 2026 AI Summit is available so check it out. See you soon!
TUESDAY! AI for Everyone: Skills, Learning, and the Future of Work. The keynote speaker at the AI Summit, Dr. Swen Schneider from Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, will also being giving a public address. You are encouraged to attend and join for the pre-event social!
CANVAS TIP.
Issue persists - Syncing Final Grades (Canvas to WINGS) - Intermittent issues may prevent final grades from syncing from Canvas to WINGS. Universities of Wisconsin and Instructure/Canvas are working on a fix. If grades do not appear in WINGS after following the standard steps, please enter them manually or try syncing again once the issue is resolved. Grades are due 8 a.m. Friday, May 22.
EVENTS & REMINDERS.
TEACHING ONLINE.
If you're teaching online in Summer 2026, CATL is here to support your online teaching with resources to meet U.S. Department of Education’s requirements for Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in online classes, a Canvas course template to make design easier, considerations on mobile-friendly Canvas design, and designing for clarity to help set students up for success. We’re also happy to meet with you to talk through strategies, review your course, and provide a second set of eyes on your materials. Set up a meeting today!