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Imagine receiving an accommodation letter and being able to say, “This course already includes that—for everyone.” Join us virtually tomorrow to learn about:

👀 Visual formatting differences
🖱 Make content navigable without a mouse
📽 Captioning & transcripts
and more!

Register now: buff.ly/3HUVbdU

Program level assessment design and the two-lane approach – Teaching@Sydney The University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment, summarised below in Table 1, focuses attention on the legislated need to ensure our graduates have met the learning outcomes of their courses in a…

🔒 Lane 1 (Secure): assessment of learning — program level, in-person, may or may not allow AI.
🌐 Lane 2 (Open/Unsecured): assessment for/as learning — unit level, open tasks, scaffolded use of AI.

📖 Read more about the Two-Lane approach here: buff.ly/16qwVUr

🍩 At our Fall AI Mini Conference, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant reminded “Don’t leave the donuts in the kitchen.”

Her point? Without structure, the temptation of generative AI in assessment is too strong. That’s why scholars like Bridgeman, Liu & Weeks propose a two-lane approach:

📣 Don't miss out, register for October workshops and events now!
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🫨 Are you finding it more of a challenge to seek balance in your roles? Do you feel that achieving success in one area leads to neglect in the another?

You are not alone! In tomorrow's facilitated discussion, faculty will share their struggles, strategies, ideas and insights. buff.ly/6Wyx52c

Suspect a student has used generative AI inappropriately? Don’t jump to conclusions — follow fair process:

1️⃣ Review your syllabus & assignment instructions
2️⃣ Look at patterns in the student’s work
3️⃣ Talk with the student first
4️⃣ File a report if needed

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📣 Register now for the Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning! On Friday, 10/17, we'll hear from Dr. Ann Austin (Michigan State University), to focus on important principles to guide more effective approaches to teaching evaluation.
Read session descriptions now: buff.ly/vsbIEWA

📅 Have you had the chance to review our Fall workshops? Our center hosts opportunities for professional development on topics like:

📝 Transparent assignment design
🎓 Active learning strategies
💬 Managing student communication
And much more!

Review the schedule & register now: buff.ly/XAvJXsB

In the Gradebook, click on the settings gear in the upper right-hand corner. Under the Grade Posting Policy tab, choose "Manually Post Grades". This allows you to choose when to post grades for each assignment.

RaiderCanvas Insights 🔍: Grade Notifications

The default setting in Canvas automatically publishes grades as they are entered in the Gradebook. This can be changed to allow the grade to be manually released by the instructor and give you the opportunity to make changes as needed!

❗DID YOU KNOW? Friday, August 29 is the last day to export course content from Blackboard! After 5:00 PM, you will no longer have access to any content on Blackboard.

We know this is a busy week, but urge you not to wait until the last minute! Reach out to raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for support.

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 12 Learn how to set up accommodations requested by students through Student Disability Services. You can also find detailed guides on adding accommodations through… Establish SDS Accommodations

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12 Days of RaiderCanvas: How to set up accommodations requested by students through SDS.

Depending on the requirements of the accommodation, you might:
⏳ Give additional time
⏱ Remove time limit
⏩ Add time limit multiplier
➖ Reduce answer choices

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 11 When setting your course end date, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to make any changes and submit your grades before that final date! Have more questions?… Course End Dates

12 days of RaiderCanvas: Please be aware of this important detail when setting course end dates! 🚨

If you change the course end date to match the last day of class, you won't have access to modify content or submit grades using the IOP integration tool once this date passes.

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 10 Learn how to use Respondus LockDown to monitor and proctor online quizzes and exams. Looking for a deep dive on this feature? Check out the long-form recorded training… Where did Proctorio go?

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Starting this fall, we will be using Respondus LockDown to monitor and proctor online quizzes and exams.

A browser extension is not required to use this tool! Learn how to remove Proctorio settings from existing quizzes and customize your remote proctoring settings.

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 9 Learn the easy way to track attendance with aPlus + Attendance. You can find more details on the RaiderCanvas support page:… Why use aPlus+ Attendance?

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Attendance is critical to student learning. Learn the easy way to track it with aPlus + Attendance!

Use this feature to display a QR code that will regenerate at a set interval, making it difficult for in-class students to share the attendance code with absent students.

YouTube video by TLPDC TTU Setting Up Group Assignments

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Would you like to set groups and assign projects to student groups?

Learn how to create group assignments for students in your course! Check out the links in the video description to find more guidance on groups in RaiderCanvas:

YouTube video by TLPDC TTU Organizing Modules

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Modules organize course content in logical, sequential order!

Learn the basics of setting up class modules and creating a predictable flow that is easy for students to follow. Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for more help!

YouTube video by TLPDC TTU YouTube Integration

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you use YouTube videos in your course?

Learn how to embed YouTube videos so that they're ad free, providing a distraction free experience for students. Need more help? Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu

Find more details about creating a graded discussion at Instructure:
community.canvaslms.com/.../How-do-I.../ta-p/1019

YouTube video by TLPDC TTU Discussions: How to set checkpoints

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you know how to assign discussion checkpoints?

Discussion checkpoints will allow you to assign due dates and point values for specific discussion posts and responses. youtu.be/9Da2d6tdX0s

YouTube video by TLPDC TTU Inbox settings

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: What happens to your messages when you use the inbox feature?

Learn about how your students will receive messages from the inbox in RaiderCanvas and how you can adjust your notification settings to see student responses.

YouTube video by TLPDC TTU How to find help in Canvas

12 Days of RaiderCanvas 🎉 Over the next few weeks, we'll share quick tips to help you navigate our new learning management platform! Today we're learning about using the "burger menu", the "snowman menu", and how to find Instructure resources.

Share this with your colleagues!
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Institute for Faculty Excellence flyer explaining two new tracks for faculty to choose from: Conscious & Compassionate Leadership. Revive and Thrive After Tenure or Continuing Appointment. Already a graduate of the IFE? Continue your journey as an IFE Community Fellow!

NEW w/ IFE: Faculty can choose 1 of 2 tracks:
⭐Conscious and Compassionate Leadership (focused on Leadership through NVC)
⭐Revive and Thrive After Tenure or Continuing Appointment (focused on re-engagement)

Review details & apply today: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Programs/InstituteforFacultyExcellence.php

All Events – Texas Tech University This is a full listing of opportunities on our registration site and includes TLPDC sessions and events facilitated by other departments on campus.

‼️ STARTING NEXT WEEK: RaiderCanvas Camp is here to help YOU! Take a moment to register now for any of the many virtual or face-to-face sessions: go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

🚨 Proposals are due for the AI Mini-Grants next week! To support diverse interests, proposals may align with the following themes:
✍️ AI for Assessment & Feedback Innovation
⏳ AI-Augmented Faculty Workflows
🗒 Cross-Disciplinary AI Collaborations
depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php

Welcome to RandomActsofKindness.org Thank you for visiting.

We might find ourselves running out of steam as we're powering through finals to wrap up another semester. 🥴 We encourage you to use this resource to cheer yourself on and be mindful to practice self care as we strive to finish strong! www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-at-work

📢 Get ready for the RaiderCanvas migration! TTU Online is partnering with a consultant to offer hands-on sessions to help prepare your courses for fall. You should identify a course to develop before registering for one of the 16 camps or 1-on-1 consultations: ttu.elementlms.com/raidercanvas-camp

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📅 Save the date for our next AI Mini Conference on Friday, August 22nd! This “back to school” event will help you prepare for the fall semester and provide tangible strategies for teaching in an AI world.

Register now to get this on your calendar! depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/AI-Mini-Conference.php

✨It's Mental Health Awareness Month and we're challenging ourselves to become a Certified Kindness Workplace! Fostering a culture of kindness creates a space where respect and empathy thrive. Practice random acts of kindness for yourself & others this month! randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-at-work

We are excited to announce the 2025 SoTL AI Mini-Grants! The purpose of the mini-grant is to encourage formal investigations of the impact of AI on teaching and learning that can be disseminated to TTU and broader academic communities.

Review details: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php