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SUMMARY:Communicating Across Campus Using Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Zoom is an online software that enables virtual meeting and collaboration. Zoom is now available to all UTSA faculty\, staff and students as part of the newly acquired university site license! The UTSA Zoom license will provision your UTSA email account with a Higher ED Pro Zoom account that comes with multiple features. Join us as we review these features. including best practices\, for using this software for education and think about the best way to use it in\, for\, and with our digital classrooms. \nLog in and enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/communicating-across-campus-using-zoom-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
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UID:6048-1642672800-1642676400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Panopto Video
DESCRIPTION:Log In and EnrollPanopto is the easiest way to record\, manage\, and share videos\, and it is free to UTSA faculty\, staff\, and students! Learn how to connect Panopto to your course and create and edit engaging video lectures using the powerful desktop software or the nimble online platform. Join us for our Advanced session to learn about more tools to help keep your students engaged in any video or by making their own. \nClick here to view webinar recording
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/introduction-to-panopto-video-6/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T140000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220105T220225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T152501Z
UID:6204-1642683600-1642687200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Creating Engagement with Inclusive Practices and Universal Design
DESCRIPTION:Log In and EnrollIn this workshop\, participants will learn to apply 3-5 inclusive practices and universal design principles to increase student engagement. By attending this course\, participants will be able to: Create/Review course content utilizing inclusive language\, curriculum\, and activities in online courses Apply information provided by automated accessibility checkers to determine content accessibility. \nClick here to view webinar recording
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/creating-engagement-with-inclusive-practices-and-universal-design/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T143000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211209T184258Z
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UID:6008-1642685400-1642689000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:NSF CAREER Information Session
DESCRIPTION:An overview and information session of NSF CAREER. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:\nOffice of Research Support \nors@utsa.edu Dr. Daniel RiechersDirector of Faculty & Grant Development Research Support
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/nsf-career-information-session/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T163000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220114T212030Z
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UID:6244-1642690800-1642696200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Flexible Teaching for the Temporary Online Start of the Semester. Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Empathy and Communication.
DESCRIPTION:Flexible Teaching is an approach to course design and delivery that helps students learn and succeed in any mode: face-to-face\, online\, or hybrid. To ease the transition to an online start to the Spring semester\, a panel of faculty will share their lessons learned from Fall 2021 and how they adjusted their course design strategy and teaching practices to focus on improving the student’s learning experience\, enhance communication\, and create empathy with their students. Panel Format: Online via Zoom. The panel will be one hour long. At the end of the panel\, faculty will have the opportunity to stay connected and join a break-out room with assigned Teaching and Learning Consultants for questions about: flexible teaching\, course design\, teaching practices\, digital tools and educational innovation. \nPanelists: \n– Dr. Melissa Vito\, Vice Provost for Academic Innovation – Moderator \n– Dr. Jill Fleuriet\, Associate Dean Honors and COLFA\, Professor of Anthropology and Faculty Champion Honors \n– Dr. Kim Kline\, Professor of Communication COLFA and representative of Faculty Senate \n– Dr. Eddie Hernandez\, Associate Professor of Instruction in Biology and Faculty Champion COS \n– Dr. Alberto Cordova\, Associate Dean HCAP and Associate Professor of Kinesiology – POC HCAP \n– Jose Escobedo\, Student Government Association President \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog In and Enroll.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/flexible-teaching-for-the-temporary-online-start-of-the-semester-lessons-learned-and-best-practices-for-empathy-and-communication/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220121T150000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211130T195455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T164532Z
UID:5962-1642773600-1642777200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching Support Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Academic Innovation will be providing office hours for faculty to provide teaching support. \nRegister and Join
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/teaching-support-office-hours/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220103T183205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T153201Z
UID:6143-1643018400-1643022000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Project-Based Learning: Investigate the World with PBL
DESCRIPTION:Log In and EnrollIn this workshop\, learn how to create meaningful real-world assignments and assessments to promote active student engagement and participation. We’ll review how to create a plan for a real-world project or assignment and implementing strategies for real-world learning into a course. \nClick here to view webinar recording
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/project-based-learning-investigate-the-world-with-pbl/
LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211222T235205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T235205Z
UID:6120-1643104800-1643108400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Assessment Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Creating assessments that evaluate student learning in a way that doesn’t overwhelm the instructor challenges even the best teachers. In this workshop\, you will learn best practices\, tips and tricks for designing effective assessments in Blackboard. \nLog in and enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-assessment-best-practices/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T150000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220114T213855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T194318Z
UID:6247-1643119200-1643122800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:TutorMe - An Online Tutoring Service for your Students
DESCRIPTION:TutorMe is a tool available to the UTSA community through Blackboard courses. Join us for this workshop to learn how easy it is for instructors to enable to TutorMe and for students to navigate this service. Enabling TutorMe in your courses increases student access to free tutoring services. Come to this workshop ready to see the capabilities of TutorMe and ask any questions you may have. \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/tutorme-an-online-tutoring-service-for-your-students/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220114T214447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T194421Z
UID:6250-1643191200-1643194800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:TutorMe - An Online Tutoring Service for Your Students
DESCRIPTION:TutorMe is a tool available to the UTSA community through Blackboard courses. Join us for this workshop to learn how easy it is for instructors to enable to TutorMe and for students to navigate this service. Enabling TutorMe in your courses increases student access to free tutoring services. Come to this workshop ready to see the capabilities of TutorMe and ask any questions you may have. \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/tutorme-an-online-tutoring-service-for-your-students-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T153000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211209T191415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T193249Z
UID:6011-1643290200-1643297400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: NSF CAREER
DESCRIPTION:This session will begin with a brief introduction and overview of the NSF CAREER program followed by audience Q&A with past NSF CAREER awardees. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:\nOffice of Research Support \nors@utsa.edu Rick Nader and Warren BurggrenGlobal Proposal Solutions (GPS)
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/panel-discussion-nsf-career-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T150000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220121T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T203053Z
UID:6296-1643292000-1643295600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Labster: Explore Online Lab Simulations For Your Course
DESCRIPTION:Labster is an advanced virtual lab simulation tool that allows students to perform experiments and practice laboratory skills. Learn how Labster can be used with all course modalities for various types of assignments\, including pre-labs and case studies. Join us for our introductory session to learn more about using an interactive lab tool to help keep your students engaged. \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/labster-explore-online-lab-simulations-for-your-course/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211220T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T153129Z
UID:6034-1643709600-1643713200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding Proctorio and Proctored Exams
DESCRIPTION:Log In and EnrollWith 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 practices to consider. \nClick here to view webinar recording
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/understanding-proctorio-and-proctored-exams-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211220T194038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T215536Z
UID:6050-1643882400-1643886000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Unicheck - UTSA's Anti-Plagarism Tool
DESCRIPTION:Log In and EnrollUnicheck 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\, make submissions on behalf of students\, and how to allow student resubmissions.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/unicheck-utsas-anti-plagarism-tool/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220121T200406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T200406Z
UID:6298-1643896800-1643900400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Labster: Navigating the Faculty Resource Page
DESCRIPTION: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 the blog\, podcast\, news\, course packages\, faculty support materials\, and more. \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/labster-navigating-the-faculty-resource-page/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211220T225518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T215911Z
UID:6079-1644314400-1644318000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Eliminate the Guesswork with Classroom Routines
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/eliminate-the-guesswork-with-classroom-routines/
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T150000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220127T185327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T185327Z
UID:6318-1644413400-1644418800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Pursuing Funding for Social Science Research
DESCRIPTION:Session for social scientists on how to identify and understand which programs within NSF and NIH fund social sciences\, what reviewers are typically looking for\, and common mistakes to avoid. The presenter will also cover how to identify private foundations that may be interested in funding your social science research. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:\nOffice of Research Support \nors@utsa.edu Moderator: Dr. Erica Sosa\nPanelist: Dr. Robert Hard\, Dr. Megan Piel\, and Dr. Raymond Swisher
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/pursuing-funding-for-social-science-research-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T120000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220121T144857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T144857Z
UID:6293-1644490800-1644494400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:UT System Webinar on OER in Tenure & Promotion
DESCRIPTION:As part of the UT System’s ongoing work to build momentum on OER\, UT System is hosting a webinar on the topic of OER in Tenure and Promotion\, to be held on Thursday\, February 10\, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT.  The webinar will feature Amanda Coolidge\, Director of Open Education at BCcampus in British Columbia\, and Andrew McKinney\, OER Coordinator at CUNY\, the City University of New York.  They are the authors of the DOERS3 OER in Tenure and Promotion Contributions Matrix\, an adaptable advisory model to help guide faculty to include their OER work in their tenure and promotion portfolios. \nRecognizing the contributions by instructors who create and improve OER as part of their professional work is a critical part of sustaining OER in higher education\, and Amanda and Andy will walk webinar participants through the matrix with time for questions and discussion. \nThe webinar will be of interest to not only faculty but also P & T committees\, department chairs and others who make promotion decisions\, as well as library directors\, instructional designers\, and others working to advance OER engagement across the UT System. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAmanda Coolidge is the Director of Open Education at BCcampus. She leads the BC Open Textbook Project as well as the Open Education initiatives in the province of British Columbia\, Canada. The BCcampus Open Education team produces Open Educational Resources (OER) – textbooks\, toolkits\, and other learning materials – in collaboration with the B.C. post-secondary system. The team also develops and delivers workshops to increase awareness\, adoption\, and adaptation of OER by instructors throughout the province and around the world. Amanda has as a background in Educational Technology and Instructional Design. Prior to working in the British Columbia Post-Secondary Sector\, Amanda was the Senior Educational Technologist on the TESSA (Teacher Education in Sub Saharan Africa) project\, based in Nairobi\, Kenya. TESSA is a bank of open educational resources (OER)\, linked to the school curriculum\, and designed to support teachers and teacher educators in developing active approaches to learning. \nAndrew McKinney is the OER Coordinator for the City University of New York’s Office of Library Services. For OLS\, he administers the CUNY OER Initiative\, a $4 million a year program that aims to increase the use of Open Educational Resources and Open Pedagogical Practices across CUNY’s 24 campuses. In that role\, he leverages his 15 years of working across CUNY as a graduate student\, adjunct faculty member\, educational technologist\, faculty development specialist\, and instructional designer to support CUNY’s librarians\, faculty\, staff\, and students as they adopt\, adapt\, and create OER. \nAbout DOERS3:  DOERS3—Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success—works to realize the promise of high-quality\, accessible\, and sustainable OER implementations to achieve equity and student success at scale.DOERS3 members include 28 participating post-secondary systems and statewide/provincewide initiatives\, serving over 6.6 million students at more than 735 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. UT System OER leaders have been a part of several DOERS3 projects. \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/ut-system-webinar-on-oer-in-tenure-promotion/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T150000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220105T182742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T182742Z
UID:6182-1644499800-1644505200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:NSF CAREER Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Global Proposal Solutions\, this workshop will illustrate how to approach the development of a successful NSF CAREER proposal. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:\nOffice of Research Support \nors@utsa.edu Rick Nader or Warren BurgrennGlobal Proposal Solutions\,
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/nsf-career-workshop-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220105T184038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T184038Z
UID:6184-1644571800-1644577200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:NSF CAREER Workshop
DESCRIPTION: This workshop will illustrate how to approach the development of a successful NSF CAREER proposal \nRegister for this eventPresented By:\nOffice Research Support \nors@utsa.edu Rick Nader and Warren BurgrennGlobal Proposal SolutionsDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/nsf-career-workshop-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211209T153333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T174458Z
UID:6004-1645092000-1645095600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Creating Engaging and Interactive Content Using PlayPosit
DESCRIPTION: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 that is also auto-graded and added to the grade center. \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/creating-engaging-and-interactive-content-using-playposit-4/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220105T192159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T192159Z
UID:6186-1645176600-1645182000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: K-12 Research Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:This session will bring UTSA researchers and K-12 administrators together to discuss shared interests and areas for synergistic collaboration. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:\nOffice of Research Support \nors@utsa.edu Jaime GuzmanUTSA Senior Grant Development Coordinator Proposal Development – College of BusinessDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/panel-discussion-k-12-research-partnerships-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220209T182706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T135150Z
UID:6378-1645187400-1645189200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Information session for UTSA’S First-Year Student Experience & Faculty Engagement Mini Grant Program
DESCRIPTION: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\, and develop engaging relationships among faculty and students. UTSA faculty may apply for one mini-grant per semester (up to $1000) which will be used to fund a variety of engagement activities. This award is open to all UTSA faculty regardless of academic title. A total of 10-20 awards will be funded during the spring 2022 term \nClick here to view webinar recording \nRegister and Join
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/information-session-for-utsas-first-year-student-experience-faculty-engagement-mini-grant-program/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220120T203606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T155005Z
UID:6285-1645437600-1645441200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Innovation Academy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Innovation Academy is an 8-hour long course\, completely free to UTSA faculty and offered in a blended modality\, that will help instructors prepare for this\, and future semesters. The academy provides ideas\, best practices and resources to design a course based on the different modalities\, ensuring a quality design and delivery built on Universal Design for Learning principles\, instructor presence\, student engagement and digital fluency. \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/innovation-academy-4/
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T110000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20211207T203326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T174557Z
UID:5992-1645524000-1645527600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Enhancing Discussions Using Padlet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog in and enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/enhancing-discussions-using-padlet/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T150000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220215T142755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T142755Z
UID:6420-1645538400-1645542000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Labster: Explore the Lab Supplements and Resources
DESCRIPTION: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 more. Faculty can view a demonstration of Labster before attending the session: https://youtu.be/UEW4JeVwvps \nLog in and enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/labster-explore-the-lab-supplements-and-resources/
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T120000
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SUMMARY:Implementing Digital Fluency Into Your Curriculum
DESCRIPTION: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 other courses. \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog in and enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/implementing-digital-fluency-into-your-curriculum/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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SUMMARY:Accessible Innovation using OER
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick her to view webinar recording \nLog in and enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/accessible-innovation-using-oer/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T140000
DTSTAMP:20261106T124632
CREATED:20220127T142231Z
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UID:6313-1646053200-1646056800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Student Connection: Monitoring student success and leveraging student engagement
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog in and enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/student-connection-monitoring-student-success-and-leveraging-student-engagement/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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UID:5995-1646128800-1646132400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Get Started with Blackboard Learn Grade Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to view webinar recording \nLog In and Enroll
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/get-started-with-blackboard-learn-grade-center/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation
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