Classroom & Webinar Courses

Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement while monitoring their progress in your course?

Join us to learn more about how to use tools within Canvas to assess student learning across all coursework, and how you can use this information to make data-driven decisions using New Analytics.

Join us for this hands-on webinar where you'll learn how to evaluate and improve the accessibility of your PDFs! We'll introduce you to essential tools and resources, giving you the confidence to create documents that everyone can access. Plus, take advantage of follow-up office hours to get personalized support and answers to any lingering questions.

Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.

In this workshop for HCaP Faculty, we will discuss strategies and techniques for navigating challenging conversations in educational settings, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.

Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.

We invite faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students across the UT System to join our monthly webinar series, Generative AI Across the UT System.
This series will explore how each campus is integrating generative artificial intelligence into teaching and learning.
Each session will be organized by the respective Center for Teaching and Learning, or its equivalent, on participating campuses, providing a platform for sharing insights, strategies, and innovations.

Course Description: Join us for an informative webinar designed to help faculty navigate the Course Accessibility Report in Canvas. This session will guide you through the steps to locate and interpret the report, providing valuable insights into the accessibility of your course materials. Enhance your teaching by learning how to identify and address accessibility issues, ensuring a welcoming learning environment for all students. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your course accessibility and support student success.
Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.

Join us to learn more about how to set up your Canvas course for the semester for a smooth start for you and your students. In this workshop, we will work with you to set up the structure of your course, including navigation, settings, setting up your gradebook, and we will go over strategies to start off the semester.

Faculty will learn how to create an iClicker Cloud account as the instructor. They will get an overview of this UTSA standardized student response system on how to get started using it in their classroom and in Canvas. The iClicker 6.0 Cloud Platform is deployed in all general academic classrooms. Website resources will be shared for best practices for instructors and how to instruct students on creating their iClicker account. The course will also will provide some general pedagogical approaches while implementing the iClicker cloud platform in your class.

Our names are central to our unique identities, and saying them correctly is the first step in connecting with, respecting, and appreciating one another. Namecoach provides a simple and effective solution: audio name pronunciations embedded online to easily learn and remember how to say them. Perfectly! Learn more about Namecoach and how to implement this new tool in Canvas at this training.

***Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.***

Course Objectives: By attending this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the significance of correctly pronouncing names in fostering a culture of respect and belonging.
• Identify the key features and functionalities of the Namecoach tool.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using the Namecoach tool to record and pronounce names accurately.

Target Audience: TLDT Staff
Enrollment Type: Closed

When examining the evidence supporting resilience and a growth mindset, it becomes clear that mistakes play a pivotal role in the learning process. To effectively help students learn from these mistakes, three essential components come into play: providing constructive feedback, offering opportunities for improvement, and fostering a solid foundation of trust between faculty and students through confirming communication. By analyzing how mistakes shape our teaching approach and identifying effective techniques to establish positive relationships and trust with our students, we can create assessment strategies that significantly enhance student performance and facilitate deep learning.

Join us for a panel discussion with UTSA Faculty Champions. Learn successful strategies for forming effective teams, streamlining grading, and evaluating teamwork in your courses.

Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.

College of Education faculty are welcome to join the library and Academic Innovation to learn more about how the Reading List embedded in Canvas, and OER resources can assist in designing their courses.

Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.

This is an opportunity for the Hub and Spoke staff to understand the fundamentals of digital accessibility, particularly within the Canvas Learning Management System. Participants will explore the core principles of digital accessibility, learn to utilize Canvas's built-in accessibility tools, and develop skills to create inclusive multimedia and interactive course materials. The session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure all students have equal access to educational resources.

Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.

Labster is an advanced virtual lab simulation tool that allows students to perform experiments and practice laboratory skills. Learn how Labster can be used with all course modalities for various types of assignments, including pre-labs and case studies. Join us for our introductory session to learn more about using an interactive lab tool to help keep your students engaged.

In this workshop, faculty will learn about Labster's award-winning virtual lab catalog with simulations in Biology, Chemistry, and more. Faculty will additionally practice hands-on experience exploring the Labster resource page that allows faculty to locate specific objectives to implement into their course. The Labster's resources page has everything faculty will need to know, including the blog, podcast, news, course packages, faculty support materials, and more.

TutorMe is a tool available to the UTSA community through Blackboard courses. Join us for this workshop to learn how easy it is for instructors to enable to TutorMe and for students to navigate this service. Enabling TutorMe in your courses increases student access to free tutoring services. Come to this workshop ready to see the capabilities of TutorMe and ask any questions you may have.