Important Canvas alerts, Spring term prep, an invitation to a community of
ETLC Newsletter • 2025 • Late October Edition |
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Spring Term in Canvas Is Open - Merge Now! |
If you are the Instructor of Record in Banner for a course in the Spring, then you should see the course in Canvas. The new term has been created. If you do not see a course on your Dashboard, then check if you are the Instructor of Record. This must be added in Banner through the registrar's office.
Have you seen the first day of the Spring term? It starts on Monday, January 5th. If you want courses or sections merged, please contact ETLC at helpdesk@uah.edu ASAP to get this done! We will not have much time between the semesters or when we come back in January before classes begin.
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Do you want to join a community of practice focused on improving the student experience in your classroom? Registration for the Spring 2026 cohort of SHAPE (Supporting Habits and Practices in Excellence) will be open soon! SHAPE is UAH’s community of practice which is following the nationwide Student Experience Project (SEP) model, and it’s focused on ensuring that our classroom environments encourage students to learn and make all students feel welcome.
SHAPE is open to all UAH faculty members. Fill out this form if you are interested in participating. An information session will be held on Friday, December 5th at noon. Email Dan Armentrout for more information on the SHAPE program.
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Ideas on Getting Students to Prepare to Engage in Classes |
Check out these newsletters by Beth McMurtie from The Chronicle of Higher Education on Teaching! There are some really interesting ideas in them. Note that you will need to create a free account in order to view and read them.
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If you want tangible evidence to document your good teaching preparation, explore the Course Design Review (CDR) process. CDR provides a structured framework to showcase the deliberate planning and instructional strategies you incorporate into your courses.
To get started, make a copy of this worksheet and review the criteria and questions you will need to answer.
Have questions? Want some help getting started? Email ELTC at helpdesk@uah.edu to connect with an instructional designer to answer any questions you have.
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Get Ready: UAH Mission Accessible Launching Soon! |
UAH Mission Accessible is launching to support faculty in meeting updated Title II accessibility guidelines in early November.
Accessible materials benefit all learners - captions help both learners with hearing loss and those new to content terminology, while clear document structure aids everyone from mobile users to learners with vision impairments. This campus-wide initiative will provide training and resources to help you enhance course accessibility step by step. We're starting this journey together, with ongoing support as we work toward improving experiences for all learners.
Watch for details on upcoming online training and resources!
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New Panopto Editing Feature -
Be Careful |
A new feature - the Save As function in Panopto video editing - has been enabled in Panopto. When used, the changes made are permanent in the video. This means if you deleted a portion of the video, it will be permanently deleted. If you Apply changes, then the changes are reversible.
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If you plan to use the Save As function when editing your video, we strongly recommend you first make a copy of it. For more information on the use of the Save As function, check out this video and feel free to contact ETLC at helpdesk@uah.edu.
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The SSC is Hiring Learners for Spring 2026 Semester |
Do you know a learner who would be a great Tutor or PASS Leader? The SSC is now seeking recommendations for learner hires. Submit your recommendations today or reach out to ssc@uah.edu for more information. or if you have questions.
Good candidates have the following qualifications:
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher
- An A or B in the supported course
- A desire to help others
- Strong interpersonal skills
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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. Need assistance with the migration? Contact your McGraw Hill representative or reach out to the McGraw Hill Support Center.
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