Regardless of the modality you teach in (face-to-face, synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid), while the process of transitioning your course from one modality to another will no doubt feel unfamiliar and at times possibly frustrating, try as much as possible to be patient and be willing to switch tactics if something isn’t working. Yes, you might not […]
Join us for this training event to learn more about UTSA's learning management system, Blackboard Ultra, and how to communicate with your students effectively. With Qwickly, you can now post announcements, send email, create content, and more to multiple sections at one time. We'll walk you through the features, show you how to use the tool, and answer [...]
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join
When it comes to selecting instructional strategies for your course, there are a number of variables to consider including class size, learning outcomes, and time. Deciding whether to teach synchronously or asynchronously will determine which instructional strategies you should employ to keep your students engaged and accomplish your learning outcomes. “How” you deliver content may change, but […]
Panopto 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 beginner session to learn more […]
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join
Provide all students with a voice while diversifying student feedback. Track attendance and student participation through innovative polling features to give your students a voice while distance learning. Join us to learn about practical ways to incorporate iClicker into your course! Click here to view the webinar recording Register and join
As the Spring semester gets going, questions continue rolling into the Digital Accessibility inbox. We want to make it easier to get your questions answered. Visit our Digital Accessibility Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! Drop by Fridays between 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. For additional questions about digital accessibility, please contact [email protected] for more information. Register and […]
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join
Tour the new Blackboard homepage, navigation, and features for the upcoming semester. The agenda includes an Introduction to Blackboard Cloud, a tour of the new Blackboard homepage and navigation; review improvements to course management, and a question and answer session. Click here to view the webinar recording Register and join.
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is a powerful, built-in tool to engage students in a virtual conference. In this session, the Office of Digital Learning will discuss the basics and best practices of scheduling online sessions, holding virtual office hours, and use the virtual whiteboard or write on top of documents. We'll also show you how to […]
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join
Tour the new Blackboard homepage, navigation, and features for the upcoming semester. The agenda includes an Introduction to Blackboard Cloud, a tour of the new Blackboard homepage and navigation; review improvements to course management, and a question and answer session. Click here to view the webinar recording Register and join.
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join.
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join.
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join.
As the Spring semester gets going, questions continue rolling into the Digital Accessibility inbox. We want to make it easier to get your questions answered. Visit our Digital Accessibility Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! Drop by Fridays between 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. For additional questions about digital accessibility, please contact [email protected] for more information. Register and […]
Course Description: This webinar is designed for UTSA's Research Community to broaden their understanding of how to utilize the iLab Operations Software to reserve/request scientific resources offered by at our institution's Research Core Facilities (RCF), or simply referred to as “Cores”—to enhance their academic research projects/programs. Our core facilities provide access to technologies, training and […]
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join.
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join.
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join.
As the spring semester kicks off, we are here to assist you with course design strategies. Drop in for our virtual office hours where we can assist you with everything from course copy to course enhancement for online delivery. Register and join.
iClicker is the fastest and easiest way to increase student engagement in remote courses with any web conferencing platform for synchronous or hybrid teaching. Extend flexibility and create new pathways for student engagement and active course participation regardless of location through quizzing and gamification. Register and join.
Gender inequities remain pervasive in academia. The COVID19 pandemic has only magnified these inequities. This webinar will focus on the barriers and facilitators to gender equity in academia and highlights actionable strategies for institutions to implement to improve gender equity. Note: Webinar available via UTSA membership with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity […]
Blackboard has a variety of tools and features to create assignments and assessments, allowing you to grade them seamlessly within the LMS. In this session, we will explore the assignment tool in Blackboard and how to provide written feedback to students, including the inline grading tools. We will also discuss the strategies to actively measure and monitor student progress in your […]
As the Spring semester gets going, questions continue rolling into the Digital Accessibility inbox. We want to make it easier to get your questions answered. Visit our Digital Accessibility Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! Drop by Fridays between 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. For additional questions about digital accessibility, please contact [email protected] for more information. Register and […]
Want to add Adobe programs to your course but you aren’t sure how? Stop by Adobe Office Hours for a casual conversation on how you can implement Adobe in your classroom. Register and Join
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 exams, assignments, surveys, and formative assessments. Click here to view the webinar recording Register and join.
Join this workshop to explore how this instructor designed and delivered an exemplary course with an innovative design and a student-centered approach. This workshop is focused on the use of Adobe Creative for content creation and providing options for student engagement online. Register and join
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, make submissions on behalf of students, and how to allow […]
Hello and welcome back! For Spring 2021, Academic Innovation is providing professional development opportunities by offering Quality Matters workshops/Courses. Quality Matters (QM) is a faculty-centered, peer-review process designed to certify the quality of online and blended courses. UTSA became a Full Subscribing member of Quality Matters in October 2019 and began implementation in January 2020. […]
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 practices to consider. To view this webinar recording, […]
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. Register for this event Presented By:
Session for faculty on how to develop strong outreach and education components to meet NSF’s broader impacts requirements. (Note that the emphasis will not be on education components for NSF CAREER proposals, which are covered in an on-demand NSF CAREER webinar also available to UTSA faculty. For further information, contact [email protected]). Register for this event Presented By: Consultant Lucy Deckard […]