Fall 2022 course shells are now available on Canvas. If you're wanting to get a jump start on your course shell and need a refresher on how to copy an entire course or individual items to your Fall 2022 course, check out the tech tips from our November newsletter.
We have a lot of great information to share in this newsletter! You'll find information about the upcoming events we're hosting, our course development grants, how to add groups to discussions and assignments in Canvas, and how you can nominate a colleague for our annual Innovative Teaching with Technology Award, among other items! Check it all out below!
Canvas Updates
Canvas has made the equation editor more accessible for students who use tablets, IPads, and mobile devices to complete their work. To learn more, click here!
ITS is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Innovation in Teaching with Technology Award. If you know a faculty member who is successfully incorporating innovative teaching approaches through the use of technology, consider nominating them by clicking on the button below. All current full and part-time faculty are eligible to be nominated.
The Office of Digital Learning will be hosting our annual Digital Learning Showcase virtually on Tuesday, May 10th, from 2:00-4:30p.m. Register to attend below!
We are currently looking for faculty who are interested in delivering a 20-minute presentation over topics that highlight key practices related to digital course activities. We are open to all topics, but especially interested in proposals that highlight impactful practices related to shorter, condensed courses. Faculty presenters will receive a $100 stipend for their time. If you have something to share, we'd love to hear from you! Last day to submit a proposal is April 27th!
Are you ready to game? In this session, you'll learn effective strategies to engage students by incorporating elements that gamify your course. Join us to learn about the what, why and how of gamification!
Tips for Teaching Online: Practical Advice from Instructors
Tuesday, April 19th, 1:00-2:00p.m.
The Office of Digital Learning is partnering with UNO faculty to share practical advice on mastering your online course. Join us for tips and a conversation on teaching effective online courses.
Three times a year, the Office of Digital Learning awards grants for faculty to develop or improve the online delivery of one of their courses; the next approaching due date is for courses that are marked for spring 2023 course delivery.
What Are These Grants About?
There are two types of grants that are awarded depending on the level of development or improvement that needs to be completed: a course refresh, and an individual course grant. For more information about each grant, click on the associated buttons below.
Not looking to do a development grant but wanting feedback on your course and how to improve it? Apply to have one of our instructional designers evaluate your course in conjunction with the Open Suny Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR). For more information and to apply, click on the button below.
Struggling with Canvas, VidGrid or Zoom? Looking to work on your course design? Set-up a 30 minute one-on-one meeting with one of our Instructional Technologists or Instructional Designers!
Feel free to drop into our virtual support room from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Monday - Friday by clicking the button below or stop by and see us in the Eppley Administration Building, Room 113 from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Monday - Friday. You can also quickly access our virtual drop-in room through Canvas by clicking on the help icon in the global navigation bar.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Digital Learning, 6001 University Dr., Eppley Administration Building 113, Omaha, NE 68182, uno.its.digitallearning@unomaha.edu
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