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About the Adams Center

We believe that learning is a lifelong process.

The Adams Center exists to promote the lifelong learning of ACU’s faculty as they strive to integrate their faith and their discipline. Today, as in 1992, our purpose remains: to support faculty who understand and appreciate the limitless potential for life changing, value building, and mind expanding achievements in the learning experiences at Abilene Christian University. 

Removing Phantom Zoom Links in New Courses

As you prepare for the courses next semester, be careful that if you clone copy a course with recurring meetings generated via the Zoom LTI in Canvas, the Zoom meetings will remain in your calendar, but they are not actually connected to a Zoom meeting. Therefore,...

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Friday Link Round Up

Here are a few helpful reads/listens for your weekend. I hope it's lovely. -- Laura 3 Ways to Help Students Learn Better The Science of Learning vs. Proctoring Software The Secret Weapon of Good Online Teaching: Discussion Forums Be Kind to Yourself -- h/t Cliff, who...

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Creating a badging system in Canvas

Badging, also known as micro-credentialing, can be used to move students through a course if earning grades isn't the main goal for students. Canvas badge is now working much better than the past using the third-party "Badgr." Here are the general steps to set it up,...

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Contact Us

Laura Carroll

Assistant Provost for Teaching, Learning and Vocational Formation

Scott Hamm

Assistant Director, Director of Pedagogical Partnerships

Rodney Ashlock

Director of Faculty Development

Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby

Director of Faculty Spiritual Formation

Amy Boone

Teaching and Learning Specialist

Hollye Jaklewicz

Event and Communication Specialist

Stephen Rektenwald

Assistant Director of Educational Technology

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ACU Box 29201
Abilene, TX 79699-9201