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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Need a headshot for your latest publication or presentation? Learn how to create a professional headshot with Adobe Photoshop and minimal equipment. Click here to view the webinar recording Register and join
Racial trauma has many academics oscillating between fight, flight, and freeze responses. We are fighting on committees and in our classrooms, debating how or if we should stay in harmful environments, and finding ourselves stuck as we hold our own and our community's pain. In this two-part workshop series, Dr. Della will describe the connection […]
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
Panopto is the easiest way to record, manage, and share videos, and it is free to UTSA faculty, staff, and students! Learn about the advanced tools Panopto has to offer to measure engagement such as statistics tracking at the student level, in-video quizzes, and how to assign video projects so students can create their own […]
As UTSA continues to provide digital tools to enhance the learner experience, it is vital to learn how to use these tools with accessibility in mind. We will go over how to incorporate accessibility into tools like Microsoft Office, Panopto, PlayPosit, and Padlet. Please note: the focus of this training will cover implementing accessibility best practices […]
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. Note that all QM […]
Active learning promotes engagement with course materials and energizes the classroom, but how do we move students from passive listeners to active learners? In this workshop, you will learn strategies to engage students in activities that promote analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of course content. Register and Join
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 the basics of PlayPosit, how it is incorporated in our LMS […]
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 the webinar recording Register and join.
Presented by Global Proposal Solutions, this workshop will illustrate how to approach the development of a successful NSF CAREER proposal. Register for this event Presented By: Principal Consultant Dr. Richard (Rick) Nader has 25 years of experience developing and writing proposals to federal, private and corporate foundations and international funding sources at Texas A&M University, […]
Looking for a new way to promote your major or start a side hustle? YouTube is a great way to get the word out about your major or to just have fun filming your hobby. This session will cover the basics of editing video, starting your channel, and planning your filming schedule. Click here to […]
Course Objective(s):
In iLab, Primary Investigators (PI) can assign Lab/Group Managers as Financial administrators with account provisions to perform actions within their associated Lab/Group(s). By attending this course, users will be able to: 1) manage users in their lab/group and control financial access/approvals; 2) manage invoices for completed services; and 3) manage payment and billing information.
Target Audience: This course is beneficial to any UTSA Graduate/Post-Doctoral Students, Research Assistants/Staff, and Research Faculty who need to know how to utilize the iLab software to enhance their research.
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
In many courses, faculty broach relevant but difficult topics surrounding race, ethnicity, civil rights, and much more with sensitivity and caring----but this may be especially difficult in an online classroom. In this session, Dr. Shelley Howell will discuss how faculty can create an inclusive classroom environment digitally to allow for conducive conversations for all parties. […]
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 virtual labs and interactive content using interactive tools such as PlayPosit and Softchalk for an enhanced learning experience in large classes (more than 400 students). Click here to view […]
Midterms are here and the due date for grades is fast approaching! Join us to learn how to organize and manage the Blackboard Grade Center in your course, including navigating 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 […]
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. Register for this event Presented By: Consultant Lucy […]