{"id":4375,"date":"2026-07-31T14:30:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/?p=4375"},"modified":"2026-08-27T20:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T20:26:46","slug":"recap-of-the-2026-summer-software-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/2026\/07\/31\/recap-of-the-2026-summer-software-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap of the 2026 Summer Software Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">We\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0thrilled to share that Chapman University\u2019s 2026 Summer Software Showcase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">, held last week,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">was<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">a successful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0day of learning and discovery<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">he event featured engaging demonstrations and valuable insights from university colleagues,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">providing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0an opportunity to share\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">their\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">knowledge and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">attendees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">learn\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">ho<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0Artificial Intelligence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">is transforming\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52662237 BCX0\">our daily work processes.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW52662237 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Event Highlights\u00a0and Live Demos:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Missed the live event or want to revisit a session? You can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">view any of the 2026 Summer Software Showcase recordings<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by clicking on each of the workshop titles\u00a0below.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/video.chapman.edu\/V\/Video?v=16657808&amp;node=70995294&amp;a=201461269\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create It Right, Check It Fast: Accessibility in Canvas:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Participants explored simple steps to make Canvas content more inclusive and accessible, such as using Ally to check files and images, improving video captions, and providing alternative formats that support a diverse range of learners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/video.chapman.edu\/V\/Video?v=16657809&amp;node=70995306&amp;a=132102835\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safe AI Usage:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This session clarified which\u00a0types of data are\u00a0suitable\u00a0for sharing\u00a0with AI, what should not be\u00a0disclosed,\u00a0and the reasons for this. It also linked the responsible use of AI with practical advice on how to\u00a0recognize\u00a0vishing and\u00a0phishing\u00a0scams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/video.chapman.edu\/V\/Video?v=16657811&amp;node=70995313&amp;a=31802588\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asking Better Questions: The Art of Prompting with Copilot:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Attendees\u00a0examined\u00a0how thoughtful prompts can improve Copilot responses. The session emphasized guiding the tool with clearer intent and developing a more effective approach to working with AI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/video.chapman.edu\/V\/Video?v=16657812&amp;node=70995319&amp;a=88583126\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turn Ideas into Designs with Canva AI:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The demonstration illustrated the way in which simple concepts and prompts can be turned into professional and editable designs by using the Canva AI tools for content, visuals, and layouts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/video.chapman.edu\/V\/Video?v=16657817&amp;node=70995329&amp;a=18433231\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rough Draft to Remarkable: Grammarly AI in Action:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Participants saw examples of how Grammarly AI could be used to carry out brainstorming,\u00a0rewrite\u00a0and improve their writing, all while saving time and keeping their on-brand voice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/video.chapman.edu\/V\/Video?v=16657818&amp;node=70995342&amp;a=104333815\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI in Practice: Perspectives from Across Campus:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The closing roundtable shared perspectives on how AI is being used in day-to-day work and highlighted AI activity taking place across different areas of the university.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why It Mattered<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2026 Summer Software Showcase gave Chapman staff and faculty an opportunity to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build practical skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with tools and approaches that can support everyday work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use AI more responsibly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by taking account of data safety, the institutional context, and being aware of phishing and vishing\u00a0scams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create more accessible experiences<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0through stronger Canvas content, captions, files, images, and alternative formats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn across departments<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by hearing how colleagues are putting AI into practice around campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-style: inherit\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thank You!<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On behalf of\u00a0everyone at\u00a0Chapman University Information Systems and Technology, thank you to everyone who supported the 2026 Summer Software Showcase. Your questions, ideas, and willingness to explore\u00a0new approaches\u00a0helped make the event a valuable learning opportunity for the Chapman community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to keep up to date with AI standards, approved tools, guidance, and best practices, go to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/ai\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chapman University&#8217;s AI Hub.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay tuned for more AI learning opportunities\u00a0from IS&amp;T!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re\u00a0thrilled to share that Chapman University\u2019s 2026 Summer Software Showcase, held last week,\u00a0was\u00a0a successful\u00a0day of learning and discovery!\u00a0The event 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