Teaching Online@DU Updates
Dear, 

Welcome to the final Teaching@DU newsletter for 2018! In this edition are tips for saving time using the Canvas Due Date Modifier and how to take Canvas on the go with the Canvas Teacher App. We are also excited to announce a new workshop for experienced online instructors and the formation of the Courseware Faculty Advisory Board (CFAB).

OTL staff are available during the winter break so please don't hesitate to reach out to us to schedule a consultation. We are also offering several workshops over the break including last minute Canvas drop-in sessions facilitated by Jill Weddle, OTL's awesome instructional technology specialist.

Please take a minute to scan the news and articles in the Teaching@DU Newsletter. Enjoy your winter break!

Kathy Keairns, Director of Web-Based Learning
303-871-4156 | [email protected] | @kkeairns
Office of Teaching & Learning
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Meet Jill Weddle!

Over the summer, Jill Weddle joined the OTL as our Instructional Technology Specialist. Jill is here to support faculty in using Canvas and other educational technologies. A Texas native, Jill holds a master's degree in learning technologies from the University of North Texas and has previously worked in various educational technology and instructional design roles at the university level. 

Jill leads the OTL's Instructional Technology Advisory Staff Committee, organizes Canvas training workshops, and is also available for individual 
consultations. 

Jill can be reached at [email protected] or ext. 1-7882.

Advanced Teaching Online Workshop Coming Soon!

This workshop is for experienced online instructors  interested in taking their online course and teaching practices to the next level with advanced topics in online teaching, learning, technology, and course design.  Faculty members who have completed the Teaching Online Workshop or the Teaching Online Short Course, and who are scheduled to teach an online course within the next 12 months will be eligible to register. 

I f you are interested in being notified when we will be offering the Advanced Teaching Online Workshop so that you might register, or if you simply would like to learn more, please contact [email protected].

CFAB Members (Allison Friederichs not pictured)
Courseware Faculty Advisory Board (CFAB)

The Courseware Faculty Advisory Board (CFAB) at the University of Denver was established in the Fall of 2018. The board provides faculty input on policy and issues related to the university's learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies.

Members
April Chadwick-Ludwig, Writing Program
Allison Friederichs, University College
Barb Hurtt, Biological Sciences
Kathy Keairns, OTL and CFAB Chair
Mike Keables, Geography
Sue Lutz, DU IT
Michael Myers, Marketing (DCB)

Is there are issue you would like CFAB to address in 2019?  If so, please feel free to contact us. 
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Upcoming Workshops

December 6, 2018 (10:00-11:30 AM)
OTL Conference Room (AAC 345)
 
Advanced Canvas: Assignments & Grading Strategies
December 6, 2018 (1:00-2:30 PM)
OTL Conference Room (AAC 345)

December 12, 2018 (10:00-11:30 AM)
OTL Conference Room (AAC 345)
 
December 12, 2018 (1:00-2:30 PM)
OTL Conference Room (AAC 345)
 
Heart of Higher Education Conversations
December 13, 2018 (12:00-1:00 PM)
OTL Conference Room (AAC 345)
 
Try Before You Buy In: Testings in Canvas with Respondus LockDown Browser
December 14, 2018 (10:00-11:30 AM)
Chan Classroom (AAC 284)
 
Last Minute Canvas Help Drop-in Hours (No Registration Required)
January 2, 3, and 4, 2019 (10:00 AM-Noon)
OTL Conference Room (AAC 345) 
 
Canvas Mobile 
Teacher App

Canvas Teacher allows faculty to facilitate their courses on the go, both inside and outside the classroom. This app provides quick access to grading, communicating, and updating the most frequent course facilitation tasks for teachers: Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes. 

Students can take their courses to go with the Canvas Student App.
Canvas Quick Tip (Due Date Modifier)

Update all assignment due dates from the same screen with the Canvas Due Date Modifier. Before you can use the Due Date Modifier, you must first add the Multi-Tool to the navigation menu in your Canvas course. Visit the Multi Tool knowledge base article for step-by-step instructions.  

Important: Please verify that the due dates have been updated when using this tool. 
Call for Volunteers to Pilot Respondus Monitor

Respondus Monitor is a companion application for LockDown Browser that uses webcam and video technology to proctor students during online exams. With Respondus Monitor, students are required to enable their webcam so their testing can be recorded and reviewed later by the instructor if cheating is suspected. For more information, see the Respondus Monitor Overview Video.

If you would like to pilot this app in the Winter Quarter, please reach out to [email protected].
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