Upcoming Events

eLearnX - Experiential Training for Digital-Age Teaching

Workshop/Training

The eLearnX event is cosponsored by the Office of Empowering Teaching Excellence (ETE) and by the Center for Innovative Design and Instruction (CIDI). This three-day virtual workshop provides a hands-on deep dive into the teaching tools and methodologies of online, broadcast, and blended instruction.

• Day 1: Sessions on e-learning pedagogy and course mapping.


• Day 2: Breakout sessions on edtech teaching tools and practical applications of instructional approaches from USU instructors and instructional professionals.


• Day 3: Culminates in the creation of activities and other useful resources than can be immediately implemented into courses.

Little Naturalist

Lecture/Readings | Home, Family, and Food

Little Naturalist is the perfect program for 3 to 5 year olds who are curious about animals, their habitats, the environment, and exploring nature. Join us twice a month, October through May, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to read a specially selected nature-themed book, explore the natural world, and complete a craft. Some favorites include snowshoeing on the Preserve, interacting with live reptiles and amphibians, upcycling old materials into holiday decorations, and much more!

Cost is $2.00 per youth participant, or buy a $15.00 punch card good f or 10 programs.

CIDI Workshop - Humanizing Online Learning Environments

Workshop/Training

Online learning environments can be just as engaging as a face-to-face class experience. Let us show you how!

CIDI Workshop - Managing Large Classes in Canvas

Workshop/Training

This workshop will advise instructors how to manage large classes online in the Canvas LMS.

Backyard Composting Virtual Workshop

Workshop/Training | Gardening

Want to get compost started at your home but aren't sure how? Already have a composting system but have questions? Join USU Extension-Summit County and the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter for a virtual composting workshop with Assistant Professor and Urban & Small Farms Extension Specialist, Melanie Stock! Participate from the comfort of your home. Once you register for this event, we will send you the information on how to access the webinar on your home computer or smartphone. We will also be recording this lecture and will share it with registrants afterward.

Virtual Order of the Engineer Ceremony

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

Join the college of engineering in celebrating the Order of the Engineer Ceremony online. The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer.

CIDI Workshop - How to Quickly Create a Beautiful Canvas Course

Workshop/Training

Design Tools for Canvas allows you to rapidly stylize and build out your Canvas course, allowing you to focus more time on planning engaging content and learning activities in your course.

CIDI Workshop - Building Interactive Learning Activities with Atomic Assessments

Workshop/Training

Atomic Assessments provide 65 question types with multiple delivery and feedback options. They can be embedded nearly anywhere in Canvas, for practice or for points. Options abound for math and science. See how to create the interactive lessons you've longed to provide your students.