Category: Teaching and Learning
Quick Clicks: Copying Canvas Course Content
In this Quick Clicks video from IT Academic Technologies, Cassie Mallette from The Office of Digital Learning at the University of Nebraska Omaha leads Canvas instructors through the steps of both copying an entire course, as well as copying specific course content. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Laura ChytkaInstructional Technologist, IT Academic Technologies For assistance, contact […]
Jan 9, 2023
Quick Clicks: Using the URL Shortener
In this Quick Clicks video from IT Academic Technologies, Laura Chytka provides a brief overview of how faculty, staff, and students of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine can use the “Go UNMC” URL shortener. More information about the “Go UNMC” URL shortener can be found here. This VIDEO was created by: Laura ChytkaInstructional Technologist, IT Academic […]
Dec 20, 2022
Watch some or all of this three-part session that provides a brief overview of 15 tech tools faculty can use in their courses, as well as more in-depth knowledge of eight tools.
Dec 13, 2022
Best Practices for Designing Canvas Modules
Canvas modules are an organization tool that helps instructors structure course content by week, unit, topic, or outcome. Modules help simplify student navigation through a course and ensure a sequential flow of content. With modules, instructors can establish prerequisites, assign materials to specific students or groups, and organize content through files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and […]
Dec 3, 2022
Work Smart Productivity Series
Productivity can often feel like an unattainable goal. But the truth is you can’t change working habits overnight. Small changes in how you work can add up to big improvements over time. Watch this 3-part series focused on creating better habits to enhance productivity. From effective meeting structures to an organized inbox, you’ll discover useful […]
Nov 8, 2022
Ally: Creating Accessible Course Content
In this webinar, Suhasini Kotcherlakota, Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing, and Julie Gregg, Instructional Designer in IT Academic Technologies, discuss the advantages of using Ally to create accessible course content. This webinar focused on the basics of using this add-in, as well as the importance of designing accessible course content. Ally is a […]
Oct 20, 2022
This session showcases systems to simplify learning and demonstrate effective ways to engage students.
Sep 30, 2022
Echo360 Active Learning Platform (ALP) can automatically record lectures on UNMC campuses, as well as provide valuable engagement tools to enhance learning and instruction. This guide offers seven essential ideas for using Echo360 when wanting to use video created outside of the classroom environment. Links are included to Quick Reference Cards (QRCs) that were created […]
Sep 16, 2022
Top Four Things for Students to Use in Echo360
Echo360 Active Learning Platform (ALP) can automatically record lectures on UNMC campuses, as well as provide valuable engagement tools to enhance learning and instruction. This guide was created by a student worker who provided invaluable insight into what students should use in Echo360 ALP. THIS GUIDE WAS Created by: Julie GreggInstructional Designer, IT Academic Technologies […]
Sep 2, 2022
Three Things Your Students Wished You Utilized
Echo360 Active Learning Platform (ALP) can automatically record lectures on UNMC campuses, as well as provide valuable engagement tools to enhance learning and instruction. This guide was created by a student worker who provided invaluable insight into what students want from faculty using Echo360 ALP. THIS GUIDE WAS Created by: Julie GreggInstructional Designer, IT Academic […]
Aug 19, 2022