Have You Seen the Orange Triangles on Whiteboards? |
Check out the corners of the whiteboards in your classroom for them. The Student Success Center has ready-to-use Canvas modules that you can import into your courses with instructions on using these RocketBook Beacons! Topics include virtual learning, engaging in class, test-taking tips, and more! Locate the modules by typing “Student Success Center” in the Canvas Commons search bar and then import the content that suits your class. If your classroom whiteboard is missing the orange triangles in the corners, email helpdesk@uah.edu and let us know!
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How to Build Extra Time for Quizzes in Canvas |
If you have students who have DSS-sanctioned accommodations for extra time on timed assignments and exams. If the exam is administered through Canvas, you can set this up easily. Instructions on how to do this can be found here. For questions or additional help, contact ETLC by emailing us at helpdesk@uah.edu.
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Using Respondus LockDown Browser this Fall? |
If you plan to use Respondus LockDown Browser this fall, be aware there are different set ups for New and Classic Canvas quizzes. To better understand the student's experience, you may enroll in an Experiencing Respondus Course.
It allows you to see firsthand what students go through when using the program. Feel free to contact the helpdesk@uah.edu for more information and to request your enrollment in the course.
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Making it Easier:
Pin Google Drive to File Explorer |
Accessibility Tip:
Alt Tag Your Images |
Any digital images or scans you use in your course must have descriptions known as alt tags. For more information and tips on how to apply them, check out the instructions found here. If you need assistance, contact the ETLC instructional designers by emailing us at helpdesk@uah.edu.
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Video Tip: Keep Your Master & Parent Courses Up to Date |
To ensure your videos are maintained, please keep your Master Course up to date. Videos not in Master or Parent Courses will be archived August 25, 2025.
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New McGraw Hill Integration Available in Canvas |
The newest McGraw Hill LTI 1.3 integration is available in Canvas. All legacy McGraw Hill integrations will be decommissioned at the end of the Fall 2025 semester. If you are not currently using the newest McGraw Hill content, you will need to migrate your materials to the newest version before Spring 2026 semester.
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Mark Your Calendar:
AI Showcase Coming Soon |
On Friday, September 12th, come see ideas on how to responsibly integrate AI into your course that ETLC can help you do!
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AI Integration Schedule
10 am
Presentation Generator
12 pm
Presentation Generator
1 pm
Escape Room Activity
2 pm
ChatBot with monitoring
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Every hour a method for using AI will be demonstrated for 10-20 minutes, and then we will be available to discuss use cases and how we can help make it happen.
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New Tool: Introducing
Qwickly for Attendance |
We're pleased to announce that Qwickly, an attendance tracking tool, is now available in Canvas. This streamlined solution allows faculty to easily take attendance that sync automatically to your Canvas gradebook. Qwickly can be accessed directly from your Canvas course Settings>Navigation menu. Instructions for using the tool are available on the ETLC website. For questions or support, contact ETLC at helpdesk@uah.edu.
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