As hopefully everyone has heard by now, the University is currently embarking on a project to streamline and modernize digital collaboration across its campuses.  Information about the project, including the timeline, can be found on the project website. Content migrations for people at UNO will take place in waves, with the first groups starting on May 19. You will all receive individualized emails about when your content will be moved and what to expect. One aspect of this move which could impact instructors is that any links you have in Canvas to files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint will break and need to be updated.

Can I fix these items now?

Yes and no. New links to content in OneDrive and SharePoint won’t exist until after your content is migrated. But especially if you are teaching this summer, you might consider downloading the files from OneDrive and uploading them directly to Canvas so that you minimize disruptions to your summer teaching. If you would prefer to keep using OneDrive for storing those files, here is a guide about how to fix the links AFTER your content has been moved. How do I fix links in Canvas to files stored on OneDrive or SharePoint.

I’m still unsure if this affects me, how do I know if I have any linked files from OneDrive in Canvas? 

The Digital Learning team has a tool where we can scan your courses for any links and give you a report. Simply submit this form, and we’ll get you a report within a few days. 

What if I need more help?

The Digital Learning team is always willing to help out and can be reached by email or through our drop in support, found by clicking the Help icon in Canvas. For other general issues and questions related to the FRCCW project, please check the Support Resources page, contact your specific IT representative, check the ITS knowledge base for the project, or email nusupport@nebraska.edu. 

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In response to the needs of online programs across campus, a new Hybrid Remote section modality has been created. These new 870 sections are identical to our current Hybrid In-Person (860) sections, except that the synchronous class sessions are held remotely (usually over Zoom) instead of in the classroom or physically at another learning site. This allows faculty to use up to 25% of the scheduled course time as virtual sessions for “real time” assessment, discussion, lab work, etc. The full definition of this new modality is:

Mostly asynchronous online instruction mixed with reduced synchronous virtual class meetings at regularly scheduled times using academic technologies (e.g., Zoom). Asynchronous online instruction accounts for 75% or more of total instruction time. Synchronous virtual class meetings will not exceed 25% of what is usually scheduled in Fully Remote sections. Students could be located anywhere but must be available for a reduced number (usually 6-8) of virtual class meetings and should have a reliable learning space and Internet access to attend during the semester.

The virtual sessions will be held at regular meeting times and available in the Registrar’s schedule for students to view as they enroll. Any classes that were previously scheduled as asynchronous Fully Online (850) asynchronous synchronous sections but asked that students be available for synchronous virtual meetings or testing should now be scheduled as 870 sections.

For updated definitions of all UNO’s distance education modalities, please see the Online at UNO website. For questions about scheduling a Hybrid Remote (870) section in CLSS for the Fall 2025 semester, please contact Dan Hawkins, Director of Online Development (dhawkins@unomaha.edu).

The CBE+Champions project is progressing into its second quarter and continuing to build momentum. This initiative supports academic programs in developing competency-based education (CBE) models that align with workforce needs. Programs interested in exploring or launching a CBE pathway are encouraged to connect with Erin Bass or Stephanie Larsen to learn more—programs are currently being solicited and can help academic units develop programs for students who our existing programs do not currently serve.