OTL Teaching and Course Design Resources

As you prepare and teach your fall classes, the OTL has tips and friendly reminders to share. Don’t forget that you can also reach out to us with questions or schedule a consultation by contacting OTL staff directly or booking 1:1 time with the OTL Instructional Designers.

General Information

• Our Prepping for Next Term webpage provides important links, guides, and answers to frequently asked questions.
• Visit the OTL Sample Syllabus Statements web page for course policies language you can copy, adapt, and edit.

Canvas

• Access your fall courses and add them to your Canvas Dashboard.
• Utilize our updated OTL Canvas templates so that you can get a head start on building out your Canvas courses.
• Import Canvas course content if you have content from a previous course that you would like to use again this term.
• Edit your course navigation menu to make sure the organization is clear for your students.
• Ensure that all Canvas course materials are accessible. 
• Visit our OTL Canvas web page for resources, our Canvas Knowledge Base and the Canvas Help guides for step-by-step instructions, and contact Canvas Help for 24/7 support.
• Don’t forget to publish your course to ensure your students have access!
• Learn more about Canvas in our upcoming workshop:



Canvas Basics Webinar

Thursday, September 7, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Online

Accessibility and Student Accommodation Support

• Student Disability Services (SDS, formerly Disability Services Program) is happy to answer any questions you may have about implementing accommodations or navigating the Faculty Accommodate Portal. You can book an appointment by emailing [email protected]. More information about the student accommodation process can be found on the Student Disability Services webpage.
• The Office of Teaching and Learning provides support in Instructional Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Schedule an appointment with Ellen Hogan, OTL Faculty Developer of Instructional Accessibility today!
• Designed to enhance the inclusivity of your Canvas Course experience, UDOIT Accessibility offers comprehensive feedback on the digital accessibility of your course content and materials. This tool is already integrated into your Canvas courses! Schedule an appointment with one of our OTL Instructional Designers or Ellen Hogan, OTL Faculty Developer of Instructional Accessibility or learn more in our upcoming workshop:

Welcome to UDOIT Accessibility: Your Universal Design Online Inspection Tool

Wednesday, September 6, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Online

Share Your Teaching Memories as the OTL Celebrates 25 Years!

The OTL is collecting artifacts to celebrate our 25th anniversary as an office at the University of Denver. We are looking for artifacts and stories from colleagues across campus about the transformation of teaching and learning over the past 25 years.

Please fill out our OTL Artifact survey to share your memories! If you are not sure what to share, email [email protected] or drop by the OTL suite in AAC 350. We are looking forward to celebrating with you throughout this year!

Technology Updates

Respondus

Do your students use LockDown Browser or Respondus Monitor? Make sure they update to the latest version before they need to use it for their next exam! Screen recording is only available for exams that use both LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor and only on the most updated versions. Students using iPads for their exams will not be able to record their screen. Learn more about LockDown Browser updates on the Respondus Updates website and visit the web page screen recording for Respondus Monitor to learn more about Respondus Monitor.

If you use Respondus 4.0 Quiz importer to add test bank questions to Canvas, it is time to update your license information. Visit the Respondus 4.0 IT Knowledge Base for the new installation password. You will have to click on the Log In link in the upper right corner, then log-in with your 87 DU ID number and password to access the information.

Respondus offers several webinars each month about each of its products. Learn more about these webinars and register on the Respondus Webinars website.

McGraw Hill Connect

Do you use McGraw Hill Connect within Canvas? They are updating their Canvas integration! They are not making any changes to your existing content - the update is to improve the way that McGraw Hill Connect communicates with Canvas.

A McGraw Hill representative is happy to work with you to migrate your content to the updated application. Schedule an appointment to receive McGraw Hill migration support. You can also contact McGraw Hill Digital Technical Support if you have specific questions or issues.

Upcoming Events

The OTL and the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (VPFA) are hosting several events and short courses throughout the next month. Join us to learn more about teaching strategies and academic technology, and visit our Events Calendar to discover other upcoming events this term!

Exploring Technology for Teaching

Tuesday, September 5, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hyflex - Join us online via Zoom or in the OTL Conference Room (AAC 345)

Explore Top Hat for Teaching

Tuesday, September 5, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Hyflex - Join us online via Zoom or in the OTL Conference Room (AAC 345)

Welcome to UDOIT Accessibility: Your Universal Design Online Inspection Tool

Wednesday, September 6, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Online

Part-Time Faculty Orientation

Wednesday, September 6, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Online

Canvas Basics Webinar

Thursday, September 7, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Online

Part-Time Faculty Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, September 13, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location To Be Determined