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Workshops offered by ITS - Teaching, Learning & Collaboration Services [Canvas & MS Teams]

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Look ahead to Spring 2024

Schedule of ITS-led workshops for Canvas with descriptions and registration link
Workshop Descriptions	Date/Time
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 (Comparison Document). For more information, please see the New Quizzes Hub and Instructor New Quizzes Readiness Checklist. 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 students (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 Groups or Banks) over to New Quizzes	Fri 12/15 at 10am
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) Identifying Key Tools and Functions within Canvas and Getting Started in Canvas	Thurs 12/7 at 1pm
Overview of the Ally Accessibility Platform Ally is a digital accessibility tool that scans your Canvas course and provides recommended steps needed to improve the accessibility of content where it does not comply with accessibility guidelines. It provides students with alternative formats of the original document so they can select the one that best fits their unique learning needs. This workshop will provide an overview of the Ally accessibility platform from both the instructor and student experience: Ally Course Accessibility Report; course score; strategies to fix content Most common issues with documents flagged by Ally and how to resolve them Alternative Formats and how they can benefit students Campus Resources and where to go for additional assistance	Thurs 12/14 at 2pm Tues 1/9 at 11am - 12pm Thurs 1/18 at 1 - 2pm
Canvas Quizzes + Honorlock This webinar will introduce online exam security with Honorlock. We will cover basic quiz creation in Canvas, dive into how to enable Honorlock in a Canvas course and add it to a quiz; give an overview of common settings for remote proctoring; and wrap up with a look at the Honorlock Gradebook. If you wish to use a remote proctoring solution, we advise you to connect with your department or Dean's office to determine whether they plan to support remote proctoring financially. Not all colleges, schools, and units are participating in the Honorlock pilot. Exam Security with Honorlock	Tues 12/5 at 2pm
Overview of Canvas Gradebook Curious about when students see feedback and grades? Want to add an automatic Late Policy to your gradebook or adjust the default Grade Posting Policy? 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 drop-downs and dots. Weight your grades by assignment groups. g. Exams 50%, Papers 25% Exclude a student from a course assignment. Assign an assignment to certain students in your course. Drop the lowest score in an assignment group. Create a grading scheme for your course.	Tues 12/5 at 1pm Fri 12/8 at 10am
Assignments & Gradebook This webinar will cover the workflow of online assignment creation, student submission, instructor grading and student’s view of feedback. We will discuss the advantages of using grading tools such as Rubrics and SpeedGrader and wrap up with an overview of the gradebook. Weight grades by assignment groups (e.g., Quizzes 20%, Exams 30%); and/or drop the lowest score Assign an assignment to certain students/sections/groups in your course Add Rubrics for feedback/grading; annotate on student submission in SpeedGrader and add Comments Adjust default Grading Policy for all assessments or individual assignments; add automatic Late Policy; discuss options under View/Actions and assessment column's three dots Tutorials - Assignments Guide and Gradebook Guide	Wed 12/6 at 2pm
Simple Syllabus for Sp24 Pilot We will be piloting Simple Syllabus in Spring 2024 and encourage any interested instructors to sign up to be part of the pilot. 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 required University, state and federal information, 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.	Wed 12/6 at 3:30pm Tues 12/12 at 11am Thurs 1/4 at 3 - 4pm Wed 1/10 at 11am - 12pm
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 you ready for Final Grade Submission time.	Mon 12/11 at 2pm Wed 12/13 at 11am
Build Your Course in Canvas This webinar will focus on content creation and organization, it will NOT cover assignments or the gradebook. Upload and organize files in your Canvas course and which file formats to use so students can access your content Create Pages and Modules to present content to your students Tips for using the dynamic Syllabus tool and other Home page options How to take accessibility and mobile device needs into your course design	Tues 12/12 at 3pm Thurs 12/14 at 12pm
Creating Content in Panopto Video This webinar is for instructors who are interested in recording lectures for their students to watch in their Canvas course(s). Learn how to use the Panopto Capture recorder to record lectures from your own computer and then place these recordings into a Canvas Module or Page. Topics will include setting up Panopto for Canvas, recording a lecture, adding quiz questions, and making a recording available to students. Utilize the Panopto Capture recorder to create high-quality lecture recordings from your browser. Edit and enhance lecture recordings using Panopto's basic editing tools. Add interactive quiz questions to lecture recordings to promote student engagement and assessment. Employ privacy and sharing settings to control access to video content. Integrate Panopto recordings into Canvas Modules or Pages seamlessly.	Fri 12/15 at 2pm Fri 1/19 at 2 - 3pm Wed 1/31 at 12 - 1pm

Click on the Date/Time link below to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the workshop and links to add it to your calendar.
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Schedule of Spring 2024 ITS-led workshops for Canvas with descriptions and registration links
Workshop Descriptions	Date/Time
Canvas QuickStart: Turbocharge Your Teaching Efficiency New to Canvas or prepping for Spring? Welcome to Canvas QuickStart, the ultimate workshop designed to maximize your efficiency and save you valuable time when using Canvas. In less than 60 minutes, participants will learn some of the basics, time-saving features and shortcuts, ensuring a seamless and productive Canvas experience. Learning Outcomes: Rapid Navigation Mastery: Streamline your Canvas experience by mastering efficient navigation techniques, allowing you to find what you need in seconds and focus more on teaching. Express Course Setup: Learn to set up a new course in record time with a step-by-step guide, eliminating unnecessary steps and ensuring a quick and hassle-free start to your online courses. Content Blitz: Discover shortcuts and tricks for rapid content creation. From uploading files to organizing modules, learn the quickest ways to populate your course with engaging materials. Communication Strategies: Utilize Canvas communication tools to deliver announcements and facilitate discussions with minimum effort, ensuring timely and effective interaction with your students. Swift Assignment Management: Cut grading time with efficient assignment setup and streamlined use of SpeedGrader. Learn to provide feedback and manage grades in a fraction of the time. Effortless Quizzes and Assessments: Create quizzes and assessments with ease, leveraging time-saving features like question banks and pre-set settings to reduce prep time while maintaining assessment quality. Gradebook Ninja Techniques: Unlock Gradebook secrets for speedy grade entry, feedback delivery, and seamless grade tracking. Maximize efficiency with grading schemes for quick and accurate assessment. By the end of Canvas QuickStart, you'll be armed with time-saving superpowers, allowing you to navigate Canvas with lightning speed and dedicate more time to what you do best—teaching! Say goodbye to unnecessary clicks and hello to a more efficient Canvas experience. Turbocharge your teaching now!	Wed 1/3 at 11am-12pm Fri. 1/12 at 10-11am Thurs. 1/18 at 11am-12pm
Syllabus Essentials: Uploading and Navigating in Canvas Description: Join us for a targeted workshop designed to streamline the process of uploading your official course syllabus in Canvas. This session focuses on utilizing the Canvas Syllabus tab, ensuring your document is easily accessible to students. We'll also explore an alternative option—the Simple Syllabus tool—for a hassle-free experience. Discover the simplicity of making your syllabus central to your Canvas course. Learning Objectives: By the end of this short session, participants will be able to: Canvas Syllabus Tab: Navigate to the Canvas Syllabus tab and understand its features. Learn the step-by-step process of uploading the official course syllabus. Ensure proper file naming conventions for seamless organization. Simple Syllabus Tool: Overview of the Simple Syllabus tool as an alternative to traditional uploads. Understand the benefits of using Simple Syllabus for enhanced syllabus visibility. Format: This focused presentation will include live demonstrations with an optional Q&A/lab afterwards. Whether you prefer the Canvas Syllabus tab or the Simple Syllabus tool, we've got you covered. Leave with the confidence to showcase your syllabus seamlessly on Canvas! Streamlining Your Course Content: A Quick Guide for Faculty Join us for a focused session tailored for instructors looking to optimize their Canvas experience. This presentation zeroes in on two essential aspects: FILES and MODULES. Learn the ins and outs of effortlessly uploading and organizing content to create a seamless course structure. Walk away with practical tips to enhance your efficiency in managing files and crafting a well-organized course flow. Learning Objectives: By the end of this short session, participants will be able to: FILES: Upload Content with Ease Learn the step-by-step process of uploading files to Canvas. Understand file access settings for control and privacy. Explore efficient ways to organize and categorize uploaded content. MODULES: Craft a Clear Course Flow Discover the power of Canvas Modules in structuring your course. Learn how to create, edit, and organize modules for a cohesive learning journey. Understand the benefits of aligning modules with course objectives. Format: This concise 30-minute session will be a focused presentation with an optional hands-on lab afterwards. Bring your questions and leave with actionable strategies to enhance your content management in Canvas. Let's make your course organization a breeze!	Wed. 1/3 at 1:30 - 3pm Tues. 1/9 at 2:30 - 4pm In Person (PCL) Thurs. 1/11 at 10am - 12pm Wed. 1/17 at 10 - 11:30am
Communication Simplified: Announcements, Inbox, and Grades Description: Join us for the first of a two-part series on the essentials of communicating grades and feedback to your students. Session 1 will provide an overview of Announcements, the Inbox, and we'll dip our toes into the Canvas Gradebook. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Canvas Communication Tools for Feedback: Leverage Canvas Announcements for broad communication on graded assignments. Utilize Inbox for private and individualized communication with students. Navigate and Customize the Gradebook: Customize and navigate the Gradebook to efficiently manage and communicate grades. Set up grade posting policies to control when and how grades are released. Discover the power of ‘Message Students Who’ as a communication tool for grades. Format: This 45-minute interactive workshop will include live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and opportunities for Q&A. Bring your laptop or device, and let's explore Canvas together. We'll guide you through each step, ensuring you leave with the confidence to start using Canvas for grades and feedback right away. No prior experience required—just enthusiasm to learn! Communication Simplified: Rubrics and SpeedGrader Description: Ready to elevate your use of Canvas and transform the way you communicate feedback and grades to your students! In Session 2 of Communication Simplified, we’ll dive into rubrics and SpeedGrader, unlocking a range of strategies for personalized and impactful communication with your students. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Create and Implement Effective Rubrics: Understand the versatility of rubrics in providing clear expectations and feedback. Create customizable rubrics within Canvas to streamline the grading process. Harness the power of rubrics to provide detailed and constructive feedback on assignments. Efficient and Effective SpeedGrader Strategies: Maximize the potential of SpeedGrader for quick and personalized feedback. Utilize annotation tools for in-depth comments on student submissions. Incorporate audio and video feedback for a multimedia approach. Format: This 45-minute interactive workshop will include live demonstrations and hands-on activities, allowing participants to explore Canvas tools in real-time. Join us for an engaging session that goes beyond the basics, providing you with a toolkit of diverse communication options to enhance your students' learning experience in Canvas! Bring your own assignments and grading materials to apply these strategies directly to your course content.	Thurs. 1/4 at 10-11:30am In Person (PCL) Thurs. 1/11 at 2 - 4pm Tues. 1/17 at 2 - 3:30pm
Designing Engaging Canvas Courses Formerly "Build Your Course in Canvas" Join us for a dynamic 60-minute webinar where we delve into the art of crafting compelling 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. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Efficiently Upload and Organize Files: Master the art of seamlessly uploading and organizing files in your Canvas course, while understanding the optimal file formats for enhanced student access. Create Engaging Pages and Modules: Harness the power of Pages and Modules to present your course content in a way that captivates and guides your students through their learning journey. Navigate the Dynamic Syllabus Tool: Gain insights into utilizing the dynamic Syllabus tool and explore other Home page options to enhance course navigation and accessibility. Design with Accessibility in Mind: Learn key strategies for integrating accessibility principles into your course design, ensuring inclusivity for all learners. Additionally, discover how to optimize your course for mobile devices, catering to the diverse needs of your student audience. Join us as we empower you to elevate your Canvas course design and create an engaging educational environment for your students.	Thurs. 1/4 at 1 - 2pm Mon. 1/8 at 2 - 3pm Tues. 1/16 at 11am - 12pm
Streamlining Student Grade Communication Formerly "Assignments & Gradebook" Description: Embark on a transformative journey through Canvas in this comprehensive 60-minute webinar designed to empower educators in effectively communicating student grades. We will provide a holistic approach to online assignment creation, grading workflow optimization, and Gradebook management. Join us to unlock the full potential of Canvas in fostering transparent and efficient communication of student progress. Learning Outcomes: Navigate the Canvas Interface: Gain confidence in navigating Canvas's intuitive interface, covering everything from assignment creation to Gradebook management. Create Effective Assignments: Master the art of crafting diverse and impactful assignments, leveraging multimedia elements to enhance instructional content. Optimize Grading Tools: Explore the advantages of using grading tools such as Rubrics and SpeedGrader to streamline grading processes and provide meaningful feedback. Strategic Gradebook Management: Learn to strategically weight grades by assignment groups, customize grading policies, and utilize advanced Gradebook features for personalized course management. Efficient Communication of Student Grades: Delve into strategies for efficiently communicating student grades using Canvas, ensuring transparency and fostering a positive learning experience. Join us for this transformative Canvas Mastery Series webinar, where you'll emerge with the skills and knowledge to navigate Canvas seamlessly, create impactful assignments, optimize grading workflows, and effectively communicate student grades.	Mon. 1/8 at 3:30 - 4:30pm Tues. 1/16 at 1 - 2pm Thurs. 1/25 at 12 - 1pm
UT Instapoll Join us to learn more about the free classroom response system created here at UT Austin. UT Instapoll leverages a Canvas assignment, allowing instructors to pose multiple choice or text entry questions or polls to their students, thereby pushing performance and/or participation scores to the Canvas gradebook. How do I use UT Instapoll in a Canvas course?	Fri. 1/5 at 10 - 11am Tues. 1/23 at 12 - 1pm
Managing Large Multi-Section Courses Many large courses are comprised of multiple unique number sections and sometimes require coordination between multiple instructors and/or TAs. If this is you and you’re interested in simplifying this process, we encourage you to join us. The goal of this workshop is to introduce multiple avenues for managing large courses, from merging the sections together as one to using the Blueprint feature to manage all of them as separate sections. We will highlight each choice, discuss advantages and disadvantages, and when to choose one over the other. In addition, we will also discuss ways to communicate with students in both scenarios. This workshop assumes that participants have basic knowledge of Canvas. Managing Large Multi-Section Courses	Fri. 1/5 at 2 - 3pm
Canvas for GRAs & TAs Learn the ins and outs of Canvas from course set up to final grade submission. This workshop is designed to help Teaching Assistants create and maintain well-organized courses; communicate with students; provide feedback and grades using SpeedGrader; and explore new features such as Automated Late Policies and Grade Posting Policies (formerly Mute/Unmute). Upload/Import files to your Canvas course; discussion on accessible file formats; setting permissions Create Modules and Pages to organize content for your students Assignment creation, Assignment Groups (weight final grades/drop the lowest score) Options under View & Action; Grading Policy for all assessments or individual assignments; Automatic Late Policy Review options under Course Details; hiding tabs under Navigation; adding integrations Announcements (flexible message format/Delay Posting) and Inbox Messages (aka, text messages) Identifying Key Tools and Functions within Canvas and Getting Started in Canvas	Fri. 1/19 at 10 - 11am Tues. 1/23 at 4 - 5pm Thurs. 1/25 at 6 - 7pm Wed. 1/31 at 6 - 7pm

:: 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

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. 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	Fri 11/10 at 2pm (use registration link at left)

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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.

- Gradescope for Remote Assessment Resources Page
- Remote Assessment FAQ Guide for instructors
- The Latest and Greatest Gradescope Updates

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Gradescope with descriptions and a registration links
Description	Date/Time & Registration
Get Started with Gradescope Join a workshop with the Gradescope team to learn how you can use Gradescope to deliver and grade all of your assignments, whether online or in person. We will walk you through how to cut down on time spent grading and get a clear picture of how your students are doing in your courses. In these workshops, you will learn how to: Set up assignments where students can submit freeform work (no printers or templates needed) Grade your existing exams and homework on Gradescope Make rubric changes as you grade - changes apply to previously graded work to maintain consistency Write each comment only once - apply previously used comments with a click Use ‘assignment analytics’ to gain insight into student learning These one-hour workshops will focus on how you can use Gradescope to deliver and grade your assignments that are paper-based, fully online, and a combination of the two. TAs and Graders are welcome! Interested in learning more? Register today! If you can't attend live, register to receive a follow-up email with a recording.	Get Started with Gradescope Wed Nov 15 at 10am Tues Dec 12 at 2pm Bubble Sheets Assignments Mon Nov 27 at 10am Tues Dec 5 at 10am Programming Assignments Mon Nov 13 at 2pm Final Exams Fri Dec 1 at 12pm
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. If you, your college, school, or unit is interested in using Ed Discussion, please complete this interest form. *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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::: About Hypothes.is :::

Based on the popularity of our Hypothesis 101 webinar this fall, we’re offering more opportunities to join us online and see what it would look like to use Hypothesis for social annotation in your course(s). Whether you’re an instructor or a course designer, RSVP for one of the sessions below to find out more about our tools and services. We’ll discuss the pedagogical value of collaborative annotation and show you a quick demo of Hypothesis. Get a jump start to the upcoming term by joining us for a primer on social annotation.

While we would love to see you on Zoom in one (or more) of these workshops, don’t worry if you can’t attend live. We will record these sessions and share the videos with all registrants. Upcoming Events

You can find recordings of previous workshops on our YouTube channel.

Schedule of vendor-led workshops from Hypothes.is with descriptions and registration links
Description	Date/Registration link
Hypothesis Academy: Social Annotation 101 We're thrilled to introduce you to a transformative learning journey - the Hypothesis Academy: Social Annotation 101, where you can master the art of social annotation to elevate your teaching strategies. This two-week asynchronous course will not only guide you in using the Hypothesis tool effectively but will also empower you to craft social annotation assignments that enhance your students' learning experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with other instructors using Hypothesis in their courses. Suitable for both beginners and experienced users, offering new assignment ideas and a vibrant community of educators with whom you can exchange insights.	Cohort 8: November 7-21, 2023
Social annotation to foster equity and belonging The Hypothesis team will share how instructors can implement Hypothesis social annotation into their courses in order to increase equity and belonging amongst students. We’ll first broadly discuss pedagogical strategies for increasing equity and belonging in teaching and learning. Then, we’ll dive into specific strategies instructors can use with Hypothesis social annotation in their own courses. Participants can expect to come away from the workshop with concrete assignment ideas for using Hypothesis social annotation with equity and belonging in mind.	F Nov 3 at 1pm
Creative ways to use social annotation in your courses In this workshop, the Hypothesis team will lead participants through various discussion protocols and active-learning strategies that can help make social annotation even more engaging and fun. Participants will come away from this session with several strategies for creatively using social annotation in their courses.	Tu Nov 7 at 3pm
Social annotation for STEM subjects The Hypothesis team will discuss how collaborative annotation with Hypothesis can be used to make student reading visible, active, and social in STEM courses. Social annotation’s collaborative and metacognitive nature can encourage students to tackle difficult concepts in a new way. For example, social annotation can assist students in identifying patterns and relationships, in analyzing the validity of arguments and/or solutions, and in locating and contextualizing important information in problems. Additionally, it can give instructors an opportunity to guide students through texts or course materials asynchronously. In addition to sharing pedagogical best practices for collaborative annotation, the Hypothesis team will demonstrate how Hypothesis can be used with course readings in your LMS. Participants can expect to come away from this session with a clear idea about how they can start incorporating collaborative annotation into their courses to improve student success.	Tu Nov 28 at 3pm
Planning for your term with Hypothesis: Annotate your syllabus Asking your class to annotate the syllabus allows you to introduce students to social annotation in a low-stakes way. Even better, you’re providing them with an opportunity to engage with the syllabus, to share ideas and to ask questions about the course in a way that sets the tone for engagement throughout the term. In this workshop, the Hypothesis team will review ideas and guidance for the collaborative syllabus annotation assignment. Planning for your term with Hypothesis: Annotation starter assignments This workshop is ideal for instructors who are interested in using social annotation in their courses but aren’t exactly sure how to provide guidance to students. The Hypothesis team will review ideas for annotation starter assignments and provide you with ready-to-use instructions for a variety of disciplines and modalities. It doesn’t matter if you’re teaching humanities, business, STEM, or the health professions, or if you’re teaching face-to-face or online — you’ll get strategies from this workshop that you can add immediately to an assignment in your course.	Annotate your syllabus Tu Dec 12 at 3pm Annotation starter assignments Tu Dec 19 at 3pm
Annotate This #2: Explore Latest Releases and Upcoming Product Roadmap Join us for a dynamic and engaging journey into the heart of Hypothesis’s product innovation. This immersive webinar will unveil our latest technological advancements and offer exclusive insights into our roadmap for future developments, such as: Seamlessly transport annotations to different locations with our export/import annotations feature. Transcend ordinary learning experiences with YouTube transcript annotations. Our side-by-side mode guarantees an uninterrupted content viewing experience. Elevate your interaction with visual content with image annotation capabilities. Direct important discussions to the right people with @mentions.	Past Event: Link to Presentation

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::: About Honorlock :::

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 Honorlock as they describe the features and functionality of the session viewer. We'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. All webinars will be recorded and shared via email within one business day of completion, so even if you cannot attend live, you'll receive a copy of the recording. 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.	Th, Nov. 16 at 12 pm Tu, Nov. 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).

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 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
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

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.

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Workshops offered by ITS - Teaching, Learning & Collaboration Services [Canvas & MS Teams]

Getting Started with New Quizzes

Canvas Crash Course

Overview of the Ally Accessibility Platform

Canvas Quizzes + Honorlock

Overview of Canvas Gradebook

Assignments & Gradebook

Simple Syllabus for Sp24 Pilot

Final Grade Submission

Build Your Course in Canvas

Creating Content in Panopto Video

Canvas QuickStart: Turbocharge Your Teaching Efficiency

Syllabus Essentials: Uploading and Navigating in Canvas

Streamlining Your Course Content: A Quick Guide for Faculty

Communication Simplified: Announcements, Inbox, and Grades

Communication Simplified: Rubrics and SpeedGrader

Designing Engaging Canvas Courses

Streamlining Student Grade Communication

UT Instapoll

Managing Large Multi-Section Courses

Canvas for GRAs & TAs

:: Microsoft 365 :::

Introduction to MS Teams

::: About Gradescope :::

Get Started with 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

::: About Hypothes.is :::

Hypothesis Academy: Social Annotation 101

Social annotation to foster equity and belonging

Creative ways to use social annotation in your courses

Social annotation for STEM subjects

Planning for your term with Hypothesis: Annotate your syllabus

Planning for your term with Hypothesis: Annotation starter assignments

Annotate This #2: Explore Latest Releases and Upcoming Product Roadmap

::: 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 Webinars - Microsoft Teams Integration

Advanced Training Webinars - Making Panopto Videos More Interactive