UPDATE: Starting August 16, the Welcome Bar in Pearson 116 is reopening by appointment only Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn more.

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What’s New: Fall courses created

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Are you ready for fall?

• Zoom has recently added and updated many features that will help instructors engage students and manage hybrid or hyflex classes including chat options, chimes for raised hands, immersive screen views, reaction emojis, advanced screen sharing options, and breakout room options.
  • • Update your Zoom client software monthly to get access to all the latest features and fixes.
• Check out the latest integrated tools in Canvas for fall including Perusall, Google Assignments, Poll Everywhere, Respondus for Assessments, and Yellowdig Engage.
• Join us for Keep Calm and Teach On (KCTO) where you’ll receive an orientation to classroom spaces and learn how to connect your laptop to display equipment, operate new technologies, and access tech support. You’ll also gain additional insights regarding how to effectively use classroom technology to better support your students as you return to campus. Open house sessions are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in Willard 116. Learn more and sign up at the KCTO site.
  • Classroom Orientations are also available by appointment in your classroom. Make an appointment by contacting IT-UMS at 302-831-3546, or visit the IT-UMS Classroom Technology site.
• To learn more about Zoom, classroom orientations, or Canvas integrated tools, faculty may attend the related Keep Calm and Teach On (KCTO) workshop session or visit the Virtual Welcome Bar Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Learn more about what UDIT has been doing to prepare for fall.

Helping your students prepare for fall

• As you may be receiving questions about what information is being communicated to students, please be aware that the Tech at UD website has been updated for the fall semester. The website is the one-stop source of information for students with technology questions. This site covers all of the major tools, as well as ONEcard services, software, and printing.

Did you know?

• New Quizzes Enforcement begins July 2022. Get the most up-to-date information in the Classic Quiz Sunset Timeline. Consider subscribing to stay informed. Read more discussions in Sunsetting Classic Quizzes Q&A.
• Request UD Capture Classroom recording for your fall courses by Sunday, August 29 to ensure your first sessions are recorded. Requests made after Aug. 29 may be delayed.
• Review the new Recording Options at Home Comparison for guidance on available recording tools.

Workshops

Keep Calm and Teach On (KCTO) Workshops for fall are coming on August 17-19 and August 24-26. Read about the workshops and register.

We have a variety of other upcoming workshops. Check out our workshop calendar to learn more and register.