Academic Innovation

***Please note this session is specifically for HCAP Faculty.*** This session will break down what's changing, what’s required, and how it impacts the digital materials you share with students. We'll also highlight practical steps to get started with accessibility and share the key supports and resources available to help you succeed. Creating an effective [...]

Ready to ignite creativity in your classroom? Join the Adobe Peer Network, a dynamic community where faculty like you come together to explore innovative ways to integrate digital literacy and creativity into teaching. In these online sessions, you will: Engage with other faculty interested in the topic. Learn the newest tips, trends and tools [...]

Ready to prepare your students for the future of AI? Join us for the second Global AI Community of Practice (CoP), a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) and the University of Texas at San Antonio (Texas, USA). This year's event, "Industry Readiness with AI," is your chance to connect with leading experts […]

Discover how to use Adobe Illustrator's AI features to transform complex data and concepts into clear, professional-looking posters and compelling infographics that will capture your audience's attention. Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] one week prior to your scheduled training. Click here to […]

Ready to move beyond the traditional lecture? Join us to discover how to transform passive learning into dynamic, engaging experiences. This session explores a variety of active learning techniques that promote critical thinking and collaboration, all designed to work in any teaching format—in-person, online, or hybrid. You'll leave with practical strategies and the confidence to […]

You're invited to UT System's monthly webinar series exploring how the core curriculum equips students with essential skills for an evolving world. Join us for faculty-led conversations that delve into innovative teaching practices in student partnership, productive struggle in the age of AI, and new ways of making learning visible and durable. Together, these sessions […]

Ready to level up your Canvas course? This hands-on session will show you how to enhance your course design with intuitive navigation, multimedia content, and interactive tools that improve student. Objectives: Apply design principles to improve the usability and visual appeal of their Canvas course. Embed multimedia and interactive elements to support diverse learning styles. […]

Ready to boost your digital literacy and create stunning content for your courses? Join our Adobe Express Faculty Institute, a series of four engaging 45-minute sessions designed to introduce you to this powerful online tool, available FREE to all UTSA faculty, staff, and students You'll complete short, hands-on projects, building practical skills and creating artifacts […]

Simplify your exam grading. This hands-on training will guide you through the entire Gradescope Bubble Sheets process, from setting up answer keys to efficiently scanning and automatically grading exams. Discover how to leverage this new system, supporting UTSA's Summer 2025 move from ParScore/Scantron, and effectively manage all your grading needs.By attending this course, participants will […]

Ready to transform your online teaching? Join the Peer Network for Online Teaching, a vibrant community designed to help you master the art of online education. Connect with passionate colleagues to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and navigate the evolving digital landscape together. Whether you're new to online teaching or a seasoned pro, this […]

Join Honorlock for an engaging informational webinar to see a step-by-step demonstration on how to integrate and enable Honorlock for your assessments. You'll get to see the process from both the faculty and student perspective, learn how to review results, and leave with best practices for a smooth exam day. Creating an effective learning environment […]

Simplify your exam grading. This hands-on training will guide you through the entire Gradescope Bubble Sheets process, from setting up answer keys to efficiently scanning and automatically grading exams. Discover how to leverage this new system, supporting UTSA's Summer 2025 move from ParScore/Scantron, and effectively manage all your grading needs. By attending this course, participants […]

***Please note this session is specifically for College of Science Faculty.*** This training provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the Gradescope Bubble Sheets workflow, from creating answer keys to uploading and grading completed exams. Participants will learn how to scan and submit bubble sheets for automated grading, evaluate results, and resolve grading exceptions. This training supports […]

Thanks to our partnership with the UT System, this engaging session from UT Arlington is available to you. Join us to get fresh teaching ideas from five of the most celebrated educators at UT Arlington, who will share their most impactful, practical teaching tips in five-minute "lightning talks." Whether you're looking for new ways to […]

Are you curious about how generative AI is transforming higher education? Do you want to be at the forefront of these changes at UTSA? Join the Generative AI Peer Learning Network, a vibrant community dedicated to exploring how these tools can transform teaching and learning. Since its launch in January 2023, the network has become […]