Change to Syllabus Template |
A significant change has been made to the Academic Honesty section of the Syllabus Template. Students are now directed to the Academic Misconduct Policy rather than the Student Handbook (which does not define academic honesty or misconduct). Please make the appropriate changes to your syllabus.
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Got Your SIEs. So What Now? |
Your fall semester SIE reports arrived December 21st and now it's time for reflection. While these evaluations can be challenging to interpret and practically use, here are practical approaches to help you with them now and in the future:
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- Let AI Help Analyze Comments
Large Language Models (like ChatGPT or Claude) can help identify meaningful patterns in student feedback. If you are comfortable using AI, simply copy all your comments into a Word file, replace your name with a generic term, and ask your favorite AI to "analyze these student comments for key themes and areas for improvement, while filtering out biased feedback.
- Document Teaching Excellence Beyond SIEs Complete Course Design Review to demonstrate proficiency in another element of teaching. Good course design is fundamental to student learning, and the review provides concrete evidence of your teaching quality in complement with the SIEs.
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Help Improve the Questions—A task force is working to improve the core questions. Provide your feedback on the questions here by January 15th.
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If you would like to discuss the feedback and ways to improve your course, contact ETLC at helpdesk@uah.edu. We are here for you!
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It is good to see the campus come alive again! The staff of ETLC is here to help you with classroom technologies, academic technologies, and course design. Contact as seen below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The spring 2025 semester begins today, Wednesday, January 8th. Don't forget to grant your students access to your class materials by publishing your course(s) in Canvas! Email helpdesk@uah.edu for help.
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Need Help Getting Ready to Teach? |
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Canvas support is available 24/7 via the Help link on the Canvas global navigation menu
- Panopto support is available 24/7 by calling 855.765.2341
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Immediate classroom support Monday - Thursday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am–4:30 pm by calling 256.824.7700
- Technology training and support online offered by ETLC
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Other questions? Email helpdesk@uah.edu with your questions, issues, or concerns
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Want to learn more about the new Course Design Review offered by ETLC? We have two opportunities for you to get an overview of what it will do for you and your students and how it works. Sign up here today for either the Jan. 28th or 31st 2pm meeting to receive the Zoom link. Cannot make either of those? Email helpdesk@uah.edu and someone will contact you to answer all your questions.
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Every Classroom—New Profile |
When you log into your classroom computer for the first time this semester, your profile will likely have to be built. Make sure you leave enough time before your first class for this to happen.
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Using Respondus this Semester? |
If you plan to use Respondus LockDown Browser, consider using a practice “Try It Quiz” to help students prepare for upcoming tests; it is crucial to make sure the students can use Respondus before a high-stakes exam. Experience Respondus for yourself in ETLC’s Canvas course on Respondus. Enroll by requesting access through helpdesk@uah.edu.
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January Video Archiving
Event in Panopto |
Panopto will archive the following videos in January:
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All recordings from Spring 2024
- Any not viewed in the last 12 months
To prevent a video from being archived, it must be protected. All non-course related videos will be subject to archiving this year. Need to preserve specific videos? Contact ETLC by emailing us a t helpdesk@uah.edu for assistance.
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