Academic Innovation

Log In and Enroll With state-of-the-art facial detection technology and a robust suite of fully automated software, Proctorio is UTSA’s official proctoring tool for online courses. In this session, Digital Learning and Teaching & Learning Services will discuss how to set up your exam, privacy and security for students, and best [...]

Log In and Enroll Unicheck will be replacing SafeAssign as UTSA’s university-wide anti-plagiarism tool, helping to achieve authenticity instead of simply pointing out similarity—essential in identifying and teaching the importance of original work. In this session, the Office of Digital Learning will cover how to create Unicheck assignments, edit the settings, [...]

In this workshop, faculty will learn about Labster's award-winning virtual lab catalog with simulations in Biology, Chemistry, and more. Faculty will additionally practice hands-on experience exploring the Labster resource page that allows faculty to locate specific objectives to implement into their course. The Labster's resources page has everything faculty will need to know, including [...]

Classroom routines have the ability to maximize the student learning experience while reducing the prep load for instructors. Join us for this workshop and bring your own device to learn about options for classroom routines and brainstorm ways to apply them to your classroom. Log In and Enroll

Looking for a new way to create engaging and interactive content for your lessons online? PlayPosit is an interactive video platform that allows you to create video assessments and create an active learning experience for your students in an online environment. In this session you will learn how to make existing content more engaging [...]

Join Marcela Ramirez and Amy Buechler-Steubing for a Q&A session about the application process for UTSA’S First-Year Student Experience & Faculty Engagement Mini Grant Program. The First-Year Student Experience and Faculty Engagement Mini-Grant Program is designed to increase overall student-faculty engagement outside of the classroom, enhance first-year students’ sense of connection and belonging to UTSA, […]

This academy will run February 21st - May 31st, with live Zoom sessions Dates on February 21st, 10am - 11am; February 23, 10am - 11am; February 28, 10am - 11am; & March 2, 10am - 11am. The Innovation Academy is an 8-hour long course, completely free to UTSA faculty and offered in a blended modality, […]

Enhance your online discussions and build a strong community of learning with Padlet. From ice-breakers and discussion prompts to group collaborations and portfolios, we'll show you how Padlet can be used in your course and share tips for easier implementation. Click here to view webinar recording Log in and enroll

In this workshop, faculty will learn about Labster's award-winning virtual lab simulations and resources. Faculty will navigate the faculty resource page to locate specific lab supplements and questions to implement into their course. Additionally, Labster's resources page has everything faculty will need to know, including the blog, podcast, news, course packages, faculty support materials, and […]

Implementing digital fluency into your course doesn't have to be difficult. Join us to learn more about how to apply digital literacy skills to your course without changing your curriculum. You will learn how to select digital tools to enhance your existing curriculum and assignments, and see examples of how these tools are used in […]

Using an OER resource can be a great way to make your course more innovative and accessible to students, as it decreases the cost of the course. Join us to learn how to effectively select an OER resource for your course, and how to ensure the resource is accessible to all learners. Click her to […]

Learn more about how to connect with students by engaging them in peer interactions, and following up by monitoring their success in your course with ease using tools in Blackboard. You will learn strategies and skills that are easy to apply in courses in any modality. Click here to view webinar recording Log in and […]

In this session participants will learn how to navigate the grade center, create columns, use calculated columns, edit and modify columns, enter grades, manage, and setup a column for the Blackboard Learn to ASAP transfer. Click here to view webinar recording Log In and Enroll

UTSA is excited to introduce new flexible learning spaces available to the Roadrunner community. During this orientation, interested faculty will be guided through examples of innovative learning activities supported by these spaces and provided with an overview of relevant technical features. Log In and Enroll

Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to help with midterm grades. Click to join

Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to help with midterm grades. Click to join

Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to help with midterm grades. Click to join

The Faculty Coffee Chat is designed to provide faculty members the space to discuss current issues they are facing in an inclusive and supportive environment. Faculty consultant Cate Wengelnik from Academic Innovation and faculty members will work together on finding solutions, connecting faculty to resources and encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas. Come join us and […]

Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to help with midterm grades. Click to join

Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to help with midterm grades. Click to join

Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to help with midterm grades. Click to join

Reclaiming the Joy in Teaching: Fostering Resilience through Asset-Based Thinking Hosted by UT Rio Grande Valley Presenters: Alyssa G. Cavazos, Director Center for Teaching Excellence Alonso Troncoso, CTE Student Teaching Consultant, Business Management, Class of 2024 According to the American Psychological Association “Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, […]

Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to help with midterm grades. Click to join