Academic Innovation

Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement while monitoring their progress in your course? Join us to learn more about how to use tools within Canvas to assess student learning across all coursework, and how you can use this information to make data-driven decisions using New Analytics. Identify currently used methods to [...]

Ready to enhance the accessibility of your images? In this session, you’ll learn the essentials of writing alt text and when to mark images as decorative. Perfect for anyone looking to make their visual content more accessible and impactful! Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, [...]

This Virtual lunch and learn series will introduce faculty to the basics of using generative AI to create with Adobe. Each hour-long session will cover a specific tool. Getting started with Adobe Generative AI – Firefly and Express Generating images with Firefly vs. stock images Editing Firefly prompts and Generative Fill Adding type and [...]

UTSA is honored to serve as the Idea Exchange Host Institution for the THECB Digital Learning Summit, a free virtual event that brings together educators and leaders to explore the latest innovations in higher education. Don't miss this opportunity to join our watch party at the Academic Innovation Center (MS 240) to connect with colleagues, [...]

Learn to create Word documents that are accessible and inclusive from the start. This training covers key features like headings, image descriptions, and color contrast to ensure your content is usable by all. Leave with the skills to confidently design documents that meet accessibility standards. By the end of this event, learners will be able […]

UTSA is honored to serve as the Idea Exchange Host Institution for the THECB Digital Learning Summit, a free virtual event that brings together educators and leaders to explore the latest innovations in higher education. Don't miss this opportunity to join our watch party at the Academic Innovation Center (MS 240) to connect with colleagues, engage […]

We invite faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students across the UT System to join our monthly webinar series, AI Across the UT System. This series will explore how each campus is integrating generative artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. Each session will be organized by the respective Center for Teaching and Learning, or its […]

Thinking about using publisher content in Canvas? Join us for a walkthrough of commonly used methods to include publisher content in Canvas. After attending this course, faculty will be able: Evaluate the uses of publisher content in your course. Determine the best way to deploy the content from their chosen publisher into Canvas. Build a […]

Join our informative sessions on teaching and learning with generative AI, where you can bring your questions and engage in dynamic discussions. Explore a tour of our self-paced online course designed to explore generative AI in education. Discover spotlight strategies to effectively engage students and integrate generative AI into your teaching practices. By attending this […]

The Adobe Roundtable Series at UTSA is designed to foster an interactive, collaborative dialogue about the integration of Adobe tools into university courses. This series will underscore Adobe’s influential role in enhancing digital literacy and spearheading educational innovation. Each monthly session connects educators with Adobe experts, UTSA staff, and faculty who are adopting groundbreaking methods […]