Preparing for the Fall with the OTL


It is hard to believe that the fall term is almost here! Welcome back to Sturm College of Law and to the students and faculty whose classes start this week. For those on the quarter system, classes start on September 9. The Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is here to support you as you prepare for and begin your fall classes.


The OTL has many resources to help you develop your course content. Our brand new Prepping for Next Term webpage provides important links, guides, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also utilize the OTL Canvas templates so that you can get a head start on building out your Canvas courses. Visit our Sample Syllabus Statements web page for statements you can use to communicate course requirements to your students.


If you are interested in learning more about Canvas, our Canvas Knowledge Base and the Canvas Help guides provide step-by-step instructions, and you can contact Canvas Help for 24/7 support. You can also join us for an upcoming Canvas training:


Canvas Basics Webinar

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

Online


Need individual support? You can book 1:1 time with the OTL Instructional Designers! You can also visit our OTL Staff Page to learn more about the expertise across our office and schedule a consultation with us.

Student Accommodation and Instructional Accessibility Support


AccessibleDU: Student Disability Services (SDS)


As students send their Letters of Approved Accommodations (LOAA) for this term, please consider making an appointment with the AccessibleDU: Student Disability Services (SDS, formerly Disability Services Program). SDS 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.


OTL Instructional Accessibility and UDL Support


The Office of Teaching and Learning provides support in Instructional Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Interested in learning more about accessible course content and ways to enhance student representation, expression, and engagement? Schedule an appointment with our Accessibility Technologist of Learning and Instruction today!

Respondus Updates


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.

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!

 

Teaching with Canvas Short Course

August 23 - September 6

Asynchronous online in Canvas


Teaching with Technology Short Course

August 23 - September 6

Asynchronous online in Canvas


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