Orange and teal calendar icon Drop-in Office Hours for faculty/staff are every Friday from 10am - 12pm* https://utexas.zoom.us/j/93485675351. Remember to sign in to Zoom with your UT EID.
Can't "drop by" on Friday? Please visit the One-on-One Consultations page to schedule an appointment.

*Fri., Nov 15 office hours will END early, 10 - 11am (same Zoom link as above). Come join us at AI Live!

Interested in Vendor-led Training? Jump down to view offerings and/or past recordings from Perusall (new), Honorlock* (new), Panopto, Gradescope, and Ed Discussion*

Workshops offered by UT's Teaching Learning Technologies [Canvas & MS Teams]

The TLT workshop series supports instructors and staff new to using online technology (ed tech tools), as well as those who are looking to explore topics in greater detail.

Note: We are now requiring registration for our workshops. To register for a session, select the Zoom Registration link and use your [EID]@eid.utexas.edu email (e.g., sqs95@eid.utexas.edu). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the workshop, a Zoom meeting link, and options to add it to your calendar. Unable to register via Zoom? Please contact kkondoff@austin.utexas.edu for additional assistance. Workshop descriptions, Date/Time, and registration links are below the calendar image.

November & December calendar of workshops and office hours with details and Zoom registration links below the image

** Assignments & Grades ** Build Your Course ** Canvas Crash Course ** Final Grade Submission ** Gradebook ** Managing Large Courses ** Mid-Semester Feedback **
** Modules in Canvas ** New Quizzes Overview ** Pages in Canvas ** Panopto Basics ** Quiz Migration Strategies ** Rubrics & SpeedGrader ** Simple Syllabus ** Teaching Tools and Integrations **

Adding a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey to Your Canvas Course (TOT)

Interested in adding a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey to your Canvas course? Mid-Semester feedback enables instructors to fine-tune a course that is already in progress. Gathering this type of feedback sends a message to students that you care about their success in the course.

Create a Graded or Ungraded Survey using Classic Quizzes.
Learn how to "find" the question bank and select appropriate questions.
Edit the question bank once inside your course and add new questions.
Assign to students and learn where to find responses.

Resources: Creating a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey and CTL's Mid-Semester Feedback

TOT or That One Thing... in Canvas webinars are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Tue 10/15 @ 12pm and Wed 10/16 @ 10am

Simplify Grading using Rubrics and SpeedGrader

Join us for a 45-minute webinar designed to enhance your grading efficiency and consistency using Rubrics and SpeedGrader in Canvas. This session will provide practical strategies for creating effective rubrics and leveraging SpeedGrader to streamline the grading process across various assignment types.

Creating Rubrics: Learn how to craft rubrics that not only improve grading efficiency but also enhance feedback for students.
Using SpeedGrader: Explore how to utilize SpeedGrader for various assignment types, including No Submission assignments and Discussions, in addition to file uploads.
Annotating Submissions: Discover how to annotate directly on student submissions and provide feedback on rubric criteria to facilitate clearer communication.
Viewing and Managing Assignments: Get familiar with viewing different assignment types in DocViewer and managing grades effectively through SpeedGrader.

TOT or That One Thing... in Canvas webinars are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Fri Oct 18 at 12pm and Mon Nov 4 at 2pm

Getting Started with New Quizzes

We will present an overview of New Quizzes, a comparison of "Classic" vs "New" Quizzes and when to make the switch.

Learn the new question types and features in New Quizzes; how to shuffle questions/answers, add time/attempt limits.
Learn how to manage what students see when they complete the quiz.
How to moderate a quiz and add additional time or attempts; create a new Assign To for students with accommodations.
Use Item Banks to make a quiz unique for each student (Item Banks replace Question Banks/Groups).
How to view a student's submission in SpeedGrader and Regrade if necessary.
Learn how to migrate an existing Classic quiz (without Question Banks) over to New Quizzes

Date/Time: Tue Oct 22 at 12pm

Creating Content in Panopto

This webinar is for anyone who is interested in recording content for participants to watch online - posted in a Canvas course or website. Learn how to use the Panopto Capture recorder to record content from your own computer and then place these recordings into a Canvas course or post Share links. Topics will include setting up Panopto, recording content, adding quiz questions, and making a recording available to participants.

Date/Time: Thu Oct 24 at 12pm

Maximizing Your Canvas Course: A Guide to Teaching Tools and Integrations

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to empower instructors with the teaching tools available in Canvas. We’ll dive into the various resources at your fingertips, from integrated tools to self-install options, ensuring you can enhance your course delivery and student engagement.

In this session, we will:

Explore Integrated Tools: Discover the powerful features that can seamlessly integrate into your courses to enhance learning experiences.
Requesting Integrations: Learn the step-by-step process for requesting new integrations that can support your teaching goals.
Navigating Settings: Familiarize yourself with the tools available under Settings > Navigation and how to enable them effectively in your courses.
Self-Installing Tools: Uncover the range of self-install options available in our in-house UT Canvas Apps store, giving you the flexibility to customize your course as needed.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the teaching tools at your disposal and practical strategies for implementing them in your Canvas course. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to expand your toolkit, this session is designed to elevate your teaching experience.

Date/Time: Wed Dec 11 at 1:30pm

TOT - Gradebook

Curious about when students see feedback and grades? Want to add an automatic Late Policy to your gradebook? What are those options hiding under the three dots and what function does the Grade Detail Tray serve? Join us as we provide an overview of the Gradebook and help demystify the dropdowns and dots.

Add an automatic Late Policy to your gradebook and excuse a student from the deduction penalty.
Adjust the default Grade Posting Policy and learn when students see feedback and grades.
Create and manage filters and export that view of the gradebook.
Apply scores to ungraded assessments and create a grading scheme for your course.

TOT or That One Thing... in Canvas webinars are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Oct 30 at 1pm and Tue Dec at 12pm

Classic to New: Quiz Migration Strategies

This webinar will explore the new quizzing engine in Canvas! We will present an overview of New Quizzes, a comparison of "Classic" vs "New" Quizzes and when to make the switch (Comparison Document). The second part of this webinar, we will discuss migration strategies and issues to look out for.

Date/Time: Oct 29 at 12pm

Managing Large Courses in Canvas

Are you teaching a large course that includes multiple unique sections and requires coordination between various instructors and/or teaching assistants? If so, this workshop is designed for you! Join us as we explore effective strategies for managing large courses in Canvas, simplifying the coordination process while enhancing student engagement.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

Merge Sections: How to merge multiple sections into one cohesive course, streamlining communication and the grading processes. We’ll discuss the practical steps involved and the implications for course management.

Utilize Virtual Courses: How to create a Virtual Course by linking instructor and student enrollments from all sections. This setup allows for centralized lecture content—such as files, modules, and pages—and facilitates all-section communication through announcements and the inbox. Note that lab and discussion sections will remain autonomous, with content and assessments created for one section not appearing in others.

Leverage Blueprint Courses: How to use the Blueprint feature to maintain separate sections while ensuring consistent content delivery across all of them. We’ll highlight how to set up a Blueprint course and its benefits for managing large courses.

Evaluate Options: Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of merging sections, creating Virtual Courses, and using Blueprint features to make informed decisions based on your course needs.

Communication Strategies: Explore effective methods for communicating with students in both merged and separate section scenarios, ensuring that all students receive timely updates and support.

Resources: Managing Large Multi-Section Courses

Date/Time: Th Nov 7 at 2pm

Build Your Course in Canvas

Join us for a dynamic 60-minute webinar where we delve into the art of crafting engaging courses on Canvas. This session will equip you with essential skills for content creation and organization, ensuring an immersive learning experience for your students. We will not cover assignments or the gradebook in this workshop.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Upload, organize files, and determine which file formats are best for accessibility.
Create Pages and Modules to present content to your students.
Use the dynamic Syllabus tool or select another Home page option.
Take accessibility and mobile device needs into course design consideration.

Date/Time: Wed Nov 13 at 10am and Tue Nov 19 at 1pm and Tue Dec 10 at 2pm

TOT - Advanced Pages in Canvas

Join us for a 40-minute dive into the world of Pages in Canvas! While Pages can be simple conveyors of text, they also offer endless possibilities for creating engaging digital media filled with images, videos, and links to your course materials. In this webinar, we will explore advanced formatting techniques that will take your Pages to the next level, including how to create tabs, accordions, and a comprehensive table of contents. Plus, we’ll share a bonus tip on how to add a Page to your students’ To Do List and designate a “Publish By” date to ensure they stay on track!

If you're comfortable working with HTML, you'll have the opportunity to see a course where you can copy a template page to enhance your own content.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand the versatility of Pages in Canvas and how to utilize them effectively.
Create advanced Page layouts using tabs, accordions, and a table of contents for enhanced organization.
Apply basic HTML skills to customize Pages, including copying templates from a course.
Add Pages to the To Do List for improved student engagement and task management.

TOT or That One Thing... in Canvas webinars are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Tues Nov 12 at 2pm

TOT - Mastering Modules in Canvas: Your Interactive Roadmap for Student Success

Curious to learn more about Modules in Canvas? Modules are the backbone of your course, controlling the flow of content and serving as an interactive roadmap for your students. In this 40-minute workshop, we’ll dive into the essentials of creating and managing modules, adding engaging content, and exploring valuable features.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

Creating New Modules: Step-by-step guidance on setting up modules that effectively organize your course materials.
Interactive Learning: Learn how to make your modules engaging and navigable for your students.
Exploring Features: Discover the various features available within modules, including the exciting new “Assign To” option for module differentiation.
Quality Matters Template: Review a customizable Quality Matters module template that can help elevate your course design.

TOT or That One Thing... in Canvas webinars are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Wed Nov 20 at 12pm

Streamlining Assignments and the Gradebook in Canvas

Join us for targeted webinar focused on the assignment and grading process in Canvas. This session will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the workflow of creating online assignments, managing student submissions, grading, and providing feedback in Canvas.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

Weight grades by assignment groups (e.g., Quizzes 20%, Exams 30%) and learn how to drop the lowest scores.
Assign tasks to specific students, sections, or groups for targeted instruction.
Utilize Rubrics for structured feedback, annotate directly on submissions in SpeedGrader, and add comments for clarity.
Adjust grading policies, including default settings for all assessments, individual assignment adjustments, and implementing automatic late policies.

Date/Time: Thu Nov 21 at 11am and Mon Dec 2 at 2pm and Wed Dec 11 at 3pm

Simple Syllabus

Simple Syllabus helps instructors save time and eliminate redundant tasks associated with syllabus creation in Canvas. The template-driven architecture of Simple Syllabus automatically ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards while still giving faculty the autonomy to personalize curriculum content for their classroom directly within the Canvas. Designed specifically for publishing syllabi, Simple Syllabus helps you work smarter, not harder.

Prepopulated fields and the ability to quickly add new content blocks.
Ability to toggle some content private (students only) or public.
Ability to see which students have viewed and/or acknowledged the syllabus.
Directly syncs Canvas assignments, quizzes, discussions and more—no double entry.
Accessible from anywhere, anytime - inside Canvas or on the web - without software installation or updates.
Leverage rich media to build interactive syllabi directly within Canvas.>
Carry content forward each term–eliminating the need for tedious copy and paste.

Date/Time: Thu Dec 5 at 12pm and Tue Dec 10 at 10am

TOT - Final Grade Submission

Is your gradebook ready to submit final grades? Do you have questions about weighting groups, dropping lowest scores, muting & unmuting assignments, and/or removing dashes? Do you know what the difference is between Current Score and Final Score? Come join us for a workshop where we dig deep into the gradebook, dispel any myths, and get ready for Final Grade Submission time.

TOT or That One Thing... in Canvas webinars are short 40min. presentations with time at the end for questions.

Date/Time: Mon Dec 9 at 2pm and Thu Dec 12 at 3pm

Canvas Crash Course

New to Canvas or prepping for Spring? In less than an hour, learn some of the basics: uploading Files, organizing in Modules, creating Assignments (gradebook columns), and communicating with students (Announcements vs Inbox messages). We will wrap up with some helpful tips to save you time throughout the semester.

FILES: Upload/Import files to your Canvas course; discussion on accessible file formats; setting permissions
MODULES: Create Modules and Pages to organize content for your students
ASSIGNMENTS: Assignment creation, Assignment Groups (weight final grades/drop the lowest score)
GRADES: Options under View & Action; Grading Policy for all assessments or individual assignments; Automatic Late Policy
SETTINGS: Options under Course Details; Hiding tabs under Navigation; adding integrations
COMMUNICATION: Announcements (flexible message format/Delay Posting) and Inbox Messages (aka, text messages)

Resources: Identifying Key Tools and Functions within Canvas and Getting Started in Canvas

Date/Time: Wed Dec 11 at 10am

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:: Microsoft 365 :::

Interested in learning more about the tools, applications and resources in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem available to Faculty, Staff and Students at UT Austin? Great! Join us for an overview of each tool and gain insight into how these tools can help increase productivity. Sessions will be independent and interested attendees are encouraged to register for one or all depending on their needs and/or interests. These sessions are also listed in UT Learn. For more information, Teams and/or SharePoint consultations, please contact tlc-training@austin.utexas.edu

Intro to Microsoft 365 [Playlist] - Follow

Schedule of ITS-led workshops for Microsoft 365 with descriptions and registration link(s)
Description	Date/Time
Introduction to MS Teams This course provides an overview of Microsoft Teams, a collaborative communication platform that integrates chat, meetings, file sharing, and other tools. Attendees will become familiar with the user interface, navigation, and basic features of Teams, such as sending messages, adding emojis and reactions, and using @mentions. They will leave the training with a basic understanding of how to use Teams to improve their productivity and teamwork. Duration: 45 minutes with time for Q&A. UT Learn registration(s), https://bit.ly/utaustin-msteams Attendees will learn how to: Create and join teams Use channels to organize conversations Schedule and participate in meetings Share files and collaborate in real time Customize settings to fit their needs	Register with UT Learn: https://bit.ly/utaustin-msteams
Intro to MS Forms This course provides an overview of Microsoft Forms. Forms is an application designed for creating surveys, quizzes, and polls. Microsoft Forms serves as a dynamic platform for data collection and analysis, with a user-friendly interface that allows for the creation of custom forms. Each form can be tailored with a variety of question types and design elements to gather the precise data needed. Microsoft Forms is a useful tool for obtaining feedback, taking in requests, and engaging with audiences in a structured manner. Participants will learn how to effectively utilize Microsoft Forms for streamlined data gathering and insightful analysis. The training will encompass topics such as form creation and personalization, response management, and integration with other Microsoft 365 tools. By the conclusion of the training, attendees will possess an understanding of Microsoft Forms’ capabilities and be prepared to apply this knowledge to practical applications.	Register with UT Learn: Tue, Oct 15 at 2pm Thu Nov 7 at 2pm

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::: About Perusall :::

Would you like your students to come to class ready to participate? With Perusall, an online social annotation platform, you can increase student engagement, collaboration, and community within your course. Plus, Perusall works with your favorite course content including books, articles, web pages, videos, podcasts, and images.

Boost your pedagogy with Perusall in the second iteration of our webinar series. The Perusall Academy is back with a fresh lineup of three distinct educational webinars, each led by a seasoned Perusall professional. Choose your starting point from the options below, or join us for the entire series to receive a Perusall Academy Certificate of Completion!

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Hypothes.is with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
Creating a social learning experience using OpenStax and Perusall OpenStax is the world's largest publisher of textbooks created from open educational resources (OER). Perusall and OpenStax work together to promote learning by providing well developed content in a social learning environment. We’re excited to invite you for an interactive webinar in collaboration with OpenStax, where you’ll discover how your class can be transformed when more students are reading their assignments. During the session, you'll have a chance to join a Perusall course, hear from adopters sharing their success stories, and engage with the presenter, and other participants.	Thu Oct 17 at 10am CDT
Perusall Kickstart Kickstart your journey with Perusall! Our introductory webinar is perfect for new users and those curious about the platform. Learn how to get started and explore the foundational features that make Perusall a game-changer in social learning. Topics include: Setting up your first course and getting students on board. Creating engaging assignments in your Perusall course. Introducing basic scoring and configuration settings. Highlighting new tools and features for beginners. There will also be a dedicated Q&A session. Come see how Perusall can become an essential tool for educators.
Perusall Academy Next Level Elevate your skills and create dynamic courses with advanced features, including Peer Review and Differentiated Assignments. Exploring advanced feature sets and updates, including new parameters in commenting and course analysis. Advanced assignment creation and customization, including Peer Review and Differentiated Assignments. Implementing discipline-specific scoring strategies. Using the course management and academic integrity tools to best fit your course needs. There will also be a dedicated Q&A session. Come see how Perusall can elevate your pedagogy.	Link to the recording: Perusall Next Level (9/25/2024) Completed Q & A report
New Features Show & Share We’re excited to introduce a number of new features in Perusall that will be available for fall courses, including Peer Review Assignments! Join us for our Show & Share webinars where Brian Lukoff, Perusall Co-Founder & CTO, will walk you through what’s coming this summer – and we’ll also catch you up on some recent new features you may have missed. What’s New? Here is a sneak peek at some of the new features we’ll be discussing: Peer Review Assignments Facilitate student review of each others’ work with Peer Review Assignments: students can submit work, provide comments on each others’ work, respond to peer comments, and score the work according to a rubric you define. Leverage the richness of social interactions in Perusall to drive students towards more authentic engagement with their peers’ work—and combine automatic grading of student feedback with peer assessment to simplify and streamline the delivering peer review at scale. Differentiated Assignments Create a Differentiated Assignment to assign different content to different students in a single assignment—that syncs to a single column in your LMS gradebook. Differentiated assignments can cut across your groups for the course so you can easily create individualized assignments for specific students. Citation Helper Guide students towards good academic practice when they use outside material in their comments. When a student pastes text into the comment box, a helper will appear to encourage them to cite their source properly and will help them automatically quote the material in their comment. Can't attend live? Register to receive a recording after the event.
Perusall Academy Mastery Achieve Perusall Mastery! This advanced webinar is designed for IT and ID administrators, Learning Designers, and educators aiming to become Perusall experts. Master the latest LMS integration techniques, troubleshooting strategies, and innovative uses of sandbox courses. Topics include: Common LMS integration questions and solutions. Effective troubleshooting techniques for seamless use. Utilizing sandbox courses to build out template courses and train staff. How to build professional development courses, study groups and books clubs. There will also be a dedicated Q&A session. Learn how to master Perusall.

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::: About Honorlock :::

Honorlock is not a free tool. Colleges, Schools or Units that elect to use Honorlock will be included in a centrally administered contract, and billed back by the Office of Academic Technology for their seat counts.

Honorlock is a remote proctoring service that creates a fair testing environment for all students by protecting exams and academic integrity. Honorlock's proctoring software is primarily browser-based and most students will not have to download any software to access it. Students will need to use the Google Chrome browser and once they install the Honorlock Chrome extension, they can simply log into Canvas like they normally do and get started.

For previously recorded webinars, go to the Recent Faculty Webinar Recordings article.

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Panopto with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
How to Analyze and Review Results Join Matt for an informational webinar describing the features and functionality of the session viewer. He'll discuss the different types of flags that may appear on student sessions and provide tips on how to manage your time when analyzing results. After this session, you will be able to: Confidently navigate the student session viewer. Understand what the different flags mean. Understand methods of detecting potential academic dishonesty.	Thu, 11/14 at 12 pm Tue, 11/28 at 2 pm
Honorlock Overview Join us to see how Honorlock blocks AI like ChatGPT, finds leaked test content, and detects cell phones. You can disable printing, require students to only use a single screen, record their web traffic, prevent them from accessing external sites and applications, and require a room scan before the exam to ensure the student isn’t using illicit resources. If your students need access to specific information, you can whitelist websites they’re permitted to access during the exam. Honorlock support agents are available 24/7 to help troubleshoot any remote proctoring issues and answer any questions. Proctoring Online Exams Shouldn't Feel Like Homework No additional passwords or logins are required Instructors can create proctored exams like they already do within the LMS and review reports and time-stamped exam session recordings Students launch the proctored exam within the LMS like normal and can access support without having to leave the exam window Using Honorlock with Canvas	Past Event: Link to Presentation

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::: About Panopto :::

Panopto is the easiest way to record and share videos. Upload and host your videos in your Canvas course. Search inside videos for any word spoken or displayed on screen (PowerPoint/Keynote slides!). Panopto provides greater flexibility for recording videos, more advanced video editing tools, and simpler workflows for finding and sharing videos securely online. Additionally, Panopto delivers elevated viewing experiences that engage audiences and enable more flexible collaboration.

When live two-way conversation isn’t necessary, you can use Panopto for Asynchronous learning and teaching (pre-recording lectures; creating flipped class videos; creating microlearning videos; student video projects, presentations, and performances; providing assessments and feedback; and recording on-demand employee training videos) and Sharing knowledge and information (sharing video tutorials, demonstrations and how-tos; creating video documentation and SOPs; capturing and searching SME knowledge; recording and sharing video presentations; creating on-demand CSU communications videos; recording employee onboarding videos).

Panopto Customer Training Webinar Video Library

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Panopto with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
Basic Training Webinars These webinars are designed for new users and beginners who would like to learn how to use the Panopto software. Please note, registrations must be manually approved before users can access the webinar.	Past Event: Link to Presentation
Advanced Training Webinar: Advanced Editing Did you know you can use Panopto’s video editor to add quizzes, a slide deck, or YouTube videos to your Panopto content? Or, that you can splice multiple clips together into one video? This month, join us for an in depth look at how to use Panopto’s editor to combine many sources of content into one rich recording. We’ll address some common editing scenarios we often get questions about, such as how to allow viewers to download your slides, how to curate which streams a viewer will see at different parts of your videos, and how to embed a webpage into a video.	Past Event: Link to Presentation
Advanced Training Webinars - Making Panopto Videos More Interactive Did you know you can add quizzes, webpages, and YouTube videos to your Panopto videos? This month, we will explore a variety of ways to make your Panopto videos more interactive. Learn how to knowledge-check viewers through quizzing, add content like YouTube videos and webpages, as well as give viewers the opportunity to record their own videos within an existing Panopto video. We will also take a look at some additional video editing tools outside of Panopto that you can use to add layers of interactive content.	Past Event: Link to Presentation
Advanced Training Webinars - Microsoft Teams Integration This month, join us for a discussion on Panopto’s integration with Microsoft Teams - including the ability to store Teams meeting recordings in Panopto and to access Panopto videos within Teams. We’ll first talk about the integration’s benefits and features, then show how Administrators can set up and configure the integration. Finally, we’ll cover how users can add the integration and begin using it. We’ll end the webinar with live Q&A.	Past Event: Link to Presentation

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::: About Gradescope :::

Gradescope is a feedback and assessment tool that dramatically reduces the pain and time associated with grading exams, homework, and other assignments. Gradescope is widely used to deliver assessments remotely. It enables instructors and graders to give better and more timely feedback, resulting in improved learning outcomes. Dynamic rubrics help streamline the tedious parts of grading while increasing grading consistency. AI-assisted Grading allows instructors to automatically group similar answers and grade all the answers in each group at once. Gradescope also helps with grading programming assignments at scale and can automatically grade printed bubble sheets. You can learn more and create an account at www.gradescope.com. The Gradescope team is happy to help, so please let them know if you have any questions at help@gradescope.com.

Vendor Documentation
- Get Started (videos)
- Gradescope for Remote Assessment Resources Page
- Remote Assessment FAQ Guide for instructors
- The Latest and Greatest Gradescope Updates
UT Documentation
- Gradescope
- Gradescope - Bubble Sheet Assignments

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Gradescope with descriptions and a registration links
Description	Date/Time & Registration
Gradescope: Stories from the classroom As educators, the best stories come from our peers. Join instructors from Purdue University to hear how they use Gradescope to improve and accelerate assessments all while saving time. Together, we’ll explore how Gradescope helps you to: - Design formative and summative assessments without constraints around logistics and grading capacity - Develop smarter workflows to help instructors, whether grading alone or coordinating a multi-section course with 20+ graders - Get insights you need to support student learning, understand trends, and improve teaching Whether you’re already familiar with Gradescope or you’re curious about how it can support you this semester and beyond, join our team to learn more.	PAST EVENT: Register to watch recording

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::: About Ed Discussion :::

Ed Discussion is not a free tool. Colleges, Schools or Units* that elect to use Ed Discussion will be included in a centrally administered contract, and billed back by the Office of Academic Technology for their seat counts. *The College of Natural Sciences and Electrical & Computer Engineering have elected to join the Ed Discussion contract.

Ed Discussion is a Q&A platform designed to help students and staff communicate efficiently and effectively.

All your course communication in one place.
No more emails - questions and answers posted on Ed benefit the whole class.
Keep questions and posts organized under different categories.
Supports equations, figures, multimedia sources, and code.

Ed Discussion - Resources for Instructors and Students

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Ed Discussion with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
Transitioning from Piazza to Ed Discussion Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning. This workshop is helpful for those instructors who want to find out how to do things in Ed Discussion that they previously did in Piazza. In this workshop, we'll show you: How to save time and reduce student emails by leveraging the class Q&A How to post an icebreaker thread to encourage and engage students from week 1 How to set up course categories and subcategories to keep questions organized and searchable This is a 60 minute* workshop. There will be additional Q&A time to discussion any questions.*	Past Event Link to Presentation
Getting Started with Ed Discussion Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning. Ed Discussion is a quick and easy drop in for class Q&A with superior functionality and usability. Less direct emails being sent to staff Fewer duplicate questions being asked Students often answer each other's questions Questions can reach and benefit the whole class Students like the modern user interface and excellent usability Higher quality questions and less back and forth with thread templates Easier to express ideas with equations, runnable code, annotations, and more This is a 60 minute* workshop. There will be additional Q&A time to discussion any questions.*	Past Event Link to Presentation
Advanced Features in Ed Discussion Instructors are using Ed Discussion for class Q&A with great success. Folks have found it saves considerable time for teaching staff, reduces emails, while also increasing student engagement and peer learning. For instructors already familiar with Ed Discussion, this workshop will have more time available to hear from individual instructors about their use cases and provide some ideas on how to best use Ed Discussion. This is a 60 minute* workshop.*	Past Event Link to Presentation

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Looking for a previously recorded workshop? Check out the Panopto Video tab for recordings of past workshops. Note: You may need to log in with your UT EID to view the Panopto recordings.

Workshops offered by UT's Teaching Learning Technologies [Canvas & MS Teams]

Adding a Mid-Semester Feedback Survey to Your Canvas Course (TOT)

Simplify Grading using Rubrics and SpeedGrader

Getting Started with New Quizzes

Creating Content in Panopto

Maximizing Your Canvas Course: A Guide to Teaching Tools and Integrations

TOT - Gradebook

Classic to New: Quiz Migration Strategies

Managing Large Courses in Canvas

Build Your Course in Canvas

TOT - Advanced Pages in Canvas

TOT - Mastering Modules in Canvas: Your Interactive Roadmap for Student Success

Streamlining Assignments and the Gradebook in Canvas

Simple Syllabus

TOT - Final Grade Submission

Canvas Crash Course

:: Microsoft 365 :::

Introduction to MS Teams

::: About Perusall :::

Creating a social learning experience using OpenStax and Perusall

Perusall Kickstart

Perusall Academy Next Level

New Features Show & Share

Perusall Academy Mastery

::: About Honorlock :::

How to Analyze and Review Results

Honorlock Overview

Proctoring Online Exams Shouldn't Feel Like Homework

::: About Panopto :::

Basic Training Webinars

Advanced Training Webinar: Advanced Editing

Advanced Training Webinars - Making Panopto Videos More Interactive

Advanced Training Webinars - Microsoft Teams Integration

::: About Gradescope :::

Gradescope: Stories from the classroom

::: About Ed Discussion :::

Transitioning from Piazza to Ed Discussion

Getting Started with Ed Discussion

Advanced Features in Ed Discussion