Tag: learning
Equitable, Valuable, & Readable: How to Write An Outstanding Letter of Recommendation
Session co-sponsored by the UNMC Office of Faculty Development and Offices of Inclusion and Equity Letters of recommendation (LOR) serve an essential role throughout the academic physician’s career, from residency applications to faculty promotion. Many faculty writing these letters, particularly junior-level academicians, may have little information on what a letter should include or how they can […]
Mar 28, 2023
In this webinar, Michael Kozak, Instructional Designer in IT Academic Technologies, discusses the advantages of using Adobe Express to design printable and digital communications. The session focuses on the basics of Adobe Express and how to create a simple product by utilizing campus-specific brand guidelines. Adobe Express users can choose from thousands of beautiful, unique […]
Mar 22, 2023
This session will explore instructional and assessment strategies that promote student engagement, learning, satisfaction and community.
Feb 27, 2023
Using the Accessibility Checker in Canvas
The Rich Content Editor includes an accessibility tool that detects common accessibility errors within the editor. You can use the Accessibility Checker to design course content while considering accessibility attributes. This tool only verifies content created within the Rich Content Editor. You may use other accessibility tools to verify additional content in Canvas. THIS GUIDE […]
Feb 3, 2023
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
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
