{"id":62090,"date":"2019-09-09T10:18:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T15:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/?p=62090"},"modified":"2019-09-09T10:24:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T15:24:14","slug":"fall-2019-learning-technology-center-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/2019\/09\/09\/fall-2019-learning-technology-center-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2019 Learning Technology Center Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"606\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/ltc-fall2019-small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/ltc-fall2019-small.png 1000w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/ltc-fall2019-small-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/ltc-fall2019-small-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/ltc-fall2019-small-495x300.png 495w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The UW-Whitewater Learning Technology Center (LTC) serves all staff in acquiring technology skills needed to be successful in a 21st century learning and working environment. Our enthusiastic team of experienced staff and dedicated student assistants assist: Instructional Staff to effectively use technology to support teaching and learning; and All Staff to effectively use technology to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity related to their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canvas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/2019_CanvasLogoStacked_Color-e1568042559572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62153\" width=\"317\" height=\"282\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) for the UW-System. Canvas is capable of organizing course materials, accepting  student submissions, housing online discussions, autograding quizzes, and more. Canvas offers an enhanced teaching and learning experience for you and your students, which includes a streamlined grading experience and easy to use rubrics! As of summer 2019, Desire2learn is no longer available for courses but will remain available until June 2020 to transfer materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of the recent highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Canvas Course Templates: Additional Flexibility Available.<\/strong>&nbsp;  On Tuesday May 28th, UW-System approved a change in Canvas to allow for additional flexibility in the Course Navigation area and in  the number of Announcements shown.  Additional information is available at: <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/2019\/06\/06\/canvas-course-templates-additional-flexibility-available\/\">http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/2019\/06\/06\/canvas-course-templates-additional-flexibility-available\/<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Grade Posting Policy.<\/strong> Located in the gradebook settings, the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/docs\/DOC-16958-canvas-release-notes-2019-07-13#jive_content_id_New_Gradebook\">Grade Posting Policy<\/a>  can be set to automatic or manual. When set to Manual, grades are automatically hidden (muted) by default which can later be released to students from within the SpeedGrader tool.<\/li><li><strong>Total Grade Calculations with Missing Assignments<\/strong>. Any ungraded items can result in different final grades being presented to Teachers, Students, and\/or the WINS, depending on the settings used by each  individual.  The only way to ensure grades are consistently displayed is to follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.wisconsin.edu\/dle\/91483\">best practices<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Course Combinations.<\/strong>&nbsp; Do you want to combine multiple sections of the same course into a single Canvas course?&nbsp; Follow the steps in the <a href=\"https:\/\/spaces.uww.edu\/x\/pQKv\">Cross-Listing\/Merging Canvas Courses<\/a> guide.&nbsp; If you need to combine courses that you are not the teacher for or if you have any questions please contact <a href=\"http:\/\/uww.edu\/canvas\">Canvas support<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Internet Explorer 11 Support.<\/strong>  Canvas recently dropped support for the Internet Explorer Browser.  If you have been using Internet Explorer, please switch to a <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/docs\/DOC-10720\">supported Canvas Browser<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Helpful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Canvas Login Page<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uww.edu\/canvas\">http:\/\/www.uww.edu\/canvas<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Canvas Service Information<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/uww.edu\/icit\/services\/canvas\">http:\/\/uww.edu\/icit\/services\/canvas<\/a><\/li><li><strong>LTC Canvas Workshop Signup<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/ltc-workshop-signup\">http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/ltc-workshop-signup<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Instructor On-Demand Canvas Training<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/canvas-instructor-training\">http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/canvas-instructor-training<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Student On-Demand Canvas Training<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/canvas-student-training\">http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/canvas-instructor-training<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">24\/7\/365 Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canvas has a robust technical support service that includes 24 \/ 7 \/ 365 toll-free hotline and live online chat interactions.&nbsp; Please use this for all Canvas Questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Phone: <a href=\"tel:18338333208\">1.833.833.3208<\/a><\/li><li>Chat: <a href=\"https:\/\/cases.canvaslms.com\/liveagentchat?chattype=admin\">https:\/\/cases.canvaslms.com\/liveagentchat?chattype=admin<\/a><br><\/li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:support@instructure.com\">support@instructure.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-white-color has-dark-gray-background-color\"><strong>Tell us about your Canvas support experience!<\/strong><br><br>Whether you got an awesome answer from Canvas Support, or if you were wishing they would have provided more information &#8211; let us know! We review all support interactions on a regular basis &#8211; and we want to make sure you get the support and answers you need!<br><br>Submit your feedback by going to <a href=\"http:\/\/uww.edu\/icit\/services\/canvas\"><strong>http:\/\/uww.edu\/icit\/services\/canvas<\/strong><\/a> and clicking on the <strong>Vendor Support Feedback<\/strong> button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UW-Whitewater Mobile App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/69632026_10156191389951126_6389313810477350912_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62118\" width=\"169\" height=\"176\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The official UW-Whitewater App is now available to download. Instructors may find the App useful for communication with students, to see upcoming campus events, and to help students connect with resources.  Be sure to authorize the UW-Whitewater App to interact with your course  in Canvas. This will allow your students to get assignment due  notifications inside of the app. For directions, visit our information  page on <a href=\"https:\/\/spaces.uww.edu\/display\/instructional\/UW-Whitewater+Mobile+App\">using the UW-Whitewater App in Canvas<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nFor additional information please check out our website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/uw-whitewater-mobile-app?fbclid=IwAR3dUBFquO7OIlxG4HCnYhlCC4kabZG1_kQKoDRTTy1JrsIConv16FXK71Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/uw-whitewater-mobile-app<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-3-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canvas Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Fall 2019 semester, the LTC will be offering opportunities to  work on and learn about Canvas features. Open labs will be available to answer your Canvas questions whether you are working on your current course, or planning for  the future. Deep Dives will focus on specific tools can help you in your current courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/Shane-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/Shane-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/Shane-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/Shane-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/Shane-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>View the Workshop schedule and signup now at: <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/ltc-workshop-signup\">http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/ltc-workshop-signup<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canvas Snippets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PL3YYbeVpGHdA4mFX0pduVtkWGAeUb2iCP\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWe have collected some tips and tricks from your colleagues to help you setup your courses in Canvas.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ay4mUBTxUHE\">Canvas 24\/7 Support<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Na3fNo9ilXQ\">Converting a D2L Discussion Forum into Canvas<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iMtYMRmp5N0\">Configuring a Random Section Quiz<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EVVDi43Vfe4\">Group Discussion Setup<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5D3E6rK1UBw\">Weighted Gradebook Setup<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SYR9NNB8MQ8\">Publishing Course Material<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j8VrjGshRvU\">Enabling Respondus LockDown Browser<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=roS9f5ZN6OI\">Adding Time to a Quiz<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QJ_MW2GnLpw\">Speedgrader in Canvas<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MEIVCv-Gx5U\">Rich Text Editor in Canvas<\/a><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KbH03iIKvwM\">Module Organization in Canvas<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adaptive Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/adaptive-learning.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62104\" width=\"317\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/adaptive-learning.png 702w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/adaptive-learning-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/adaptive-learning-453x300.png 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 2019-2020 academic year, the LTC is continuing to explore adaptive learning. A small group of instructors is currently exploring using adaptive learning in a variety of courses, with the goal of sharing their experiences using adaptive learning next spring or summer. Additionally, the LTC would like to invite all members of the UW-Whitewater campus community (students, staff, faculty) to two open discussions on adaptive learning this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Friday September 27th from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in McGraw 19A <\/li><li>Friday October 25th from 9:30 am to 10:15 am in McGraw 19A <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the LTC\u2019s adaptive learning exploration, please feel free to contact us at icit-techpilots@uww.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humanizing Your Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2019-2020 LTC Learn Center workshop series explores creating human-centered learning experiences. Humanized learning  leverages the potential of digital technologies to connect with students, foster relationships, and  build community. This process blends course design and facilitation, while engaging the cognitive and affective domains of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>FALL 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What is Humanizing?<\/strong><br>September 24th 12:00pm &#8211; 1:15pm<\/li><li><strong>Facilitation: Presence, Empathy and Awareness<\/strong><br>October 21st 12:30pm &#8211; 1:45pm<\/li><li><strong>Choice, Control, Constructing  Meaning, Challenges, Collaboration, and Consequences: Human-centered Course Design<\/strong><br>November 12th 12:00pm &#8211; 1:15pm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Register at http:\/\/signup.uww.edu\">Register at http:\/\/signup.uww.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference &#8211; May 2020 &#8211; Save the Date!<br><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/save-the-date-website-graphic-1024x614.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/save-the-date-website-graphic-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/save-the-date-website-graphic-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/save-the-date-website-graphic-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/save-the-date-website-graphic-500x300.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to everyone who attended the Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference this past may.  We will be holding the next Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference on <strong>Wednesday, May 20th, 2020<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/2020-Celebrating-Teaching-and-Learning-Conference.ics\" style=\"background-color:#b48d00\">Add to Outlook Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly Email Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2012\/11\/new-mailchimp-logo-e1536674047249.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56058\" width=\"138\" height=\"159\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can get a weekly email update about what\u2019s going on in the LTC? Every Monday morning, you\u2019ll get an email that contains a summary of the latest items from our blog. To signup for these updates, just fill out the form below!<br\/><\/p>\n<!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --><\/p>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" action=\"http:\/\/uww.us4.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=b78ea3c2adf3a44b8b8813e8b&amp;id=e4027cbceb\" method=\"post\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" novalidate=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><input id=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" name=\"EMAIL\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter Email Address\" type=\"email\"><br>\n<input id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\" name=\"subscribe\" value=\"Subscribe\" type=\"submit\"><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--End mc_embed_signup--><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turning Point 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2018\/02\/turningpoint-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60700\" width=\"142\" height=\"130\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning Point is a student response system that allows instructors to integrate polling slides into their PowerPoint presentations or to pose standalone questions. Students can respond using an app \/ website on a mobile device or a physical clicker. Self paced polling and Canvas gradebook integration is also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The cost for students has been greatly reduced for the Fall 2019 semester!<\/strong>  The student license has been reduced from $24.99 to $14.99 for a 1 year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a <strong>no-cost pilot is available<\/strong> for new instructors who want to try out TurningPoint in their courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/2019\/09\/05\/enhance-learning-with-turningpoint-polling\/\">Join us on Wednesday, September 11th for some Turning Point workshops!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the Learning Technology Center for more details!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poll Everywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2018\/09\/pe_logo_blue-0fc4375af40fbf3b3f2a7e39635a03128c1171cb1c1c392197feb9f081c778b4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2018\/09\/pe_logo_blue-0fc4375af40fbf3b3f2a7e39635a03128c1171cb1c1c392197feb9f081c778b4.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2018\/09\/pe_logo_blue-0fc4375af40fbf3b3f2a7e39635a03128c1171cb1c1c392197feb9f081c778b4-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2018\/09\/pe_logo_blue-0fc4375af40fbf3b3f2a7e39635a03128c1171cb1c1c392197feb9f081c778b4-768x126.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2018\/09\/pe_logo_blue-0fc4375af40fbf3b3f2a7e39635a03128c1171cb1c1c392197feb9f081c778b4-500x82.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Poll Everywhere offers flexible options for interaction in the classroom. Instructors choose from a large variety of poll activities, including multiple choice, open  response, live word clouds, clickable images, up- and down-voting for Q &amp; A, and rank order.  Students respond on the web or via SMS texting at no cost to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you might be interested in using Poll Everywhere but aren\u2019t sure where to get started, consider attending one of the LTC\u2019s information sessions this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/ltc-workshop-signup\">http:\/\/go.uww.edu\/ltc-workshop-signup<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LinkedIn Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/linked-in-learning-banner-1024x297.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/linked-in-learning-banner-1024x297.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/linked-in-learning-banner-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/linked-in-learning-banner-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/linked-in-learning-banner-500x145.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the learning begin! All UW-Whitewater staff, faculty and students now have access to LinkedIn Learning, which teaches the latest software, creative, and business skills through high-quality online instructional videos featuring recognized industry experts.  Lynda.com was bought by LinkedIn in 2015 and this is the roll out of the same great content under the LinkedIn Learning branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore a wide range of subjects from Microsoft Office (2013 and 2016), Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Etc) photography, 3D animation, music, and video to graphic design, project management, and web development. New courses are added every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access the LinkedIn Learning library 24\/7 from desktops, laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Use the lynda.com app for iPhone, iPad, or Android or log in via the LinkedIn Learning mobile site. Watch entire courses or single tutorial videos as needed, share course playlists, bookmark courses you&#8217;d like to watch, or use exercise files to follow along with the instruction as you learn, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access full video training courses by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/go.uww.edu\/linkedinlearning\">https:\/\/go.uww.edu\/linkedinlearning<\/a>, then login using your Net-ID and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration Tools<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few of the collaboration tools we have available!  Looking for something else, just ask us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Webex Teams<\/strong> is a collaboration tool designed for continuous teamwork with video meetings, group messaging, file sharing and white boarding. Get started at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/webex-teams\">https:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/webex-teams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Webex Meetings<\/strong> is an online web conferencing tool that allows you to meet with colleagues or classmates anywhere in the world using your internet.  Get started at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/web-conferencing-and-webex-meetings#WebexMeetings\">https:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/web-conferencing-and-webex-meetings#WebexMeetings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Cisco Webex Education Connector<\/strong> is now available for use in Canvas!  The Webex Connector allows you to interact with Webex Meetings and Webex Teams directly from your Canvas course.  It can be accessed by clicking on \u201cCisco Webex\u201d in the course navigation menu. Get started at: <a href=\"https:\/\/spaces.uww.edu\/x\/74I3AQ\">https:\/\/spaces.uww.edu\/x\/74I3AQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Apps<\/strong> are web-based tools available to all UW-Whitewater users. They allow you to create, share and access documents from any internet-connected computer, tablet, or mobile device. Get started at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/google\">https:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/google<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology Training<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/tech-train.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/tech-train.png 977w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/tech-train-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/tech-train-768x588.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/09\/tech-train-392x300.png 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hands-on training<\/strong> offered focuses  on productivity, communication, and collaboration tools. See the schedule at <a href=\"http:\/\/signup.uww.edu\">signup.uww.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Custom Consulting and Training Services<\/strong> are aimed at helping departments find software solutions to meet their needs. Small-group training sessions can be customized to cover topics relevant to your team and available schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the Learning Technology Center for additional information!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media Recording Scheduling<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/files\/2019\/02\/greenscreen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61769\" width=\"196\" height=\"201\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> The Learning Technology Center (LTC) offers video recording and media production services for instructional use. We now have a new web based scheduling form!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from one of our popular configurations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Presenter Only<\/li><li>Interview Setup<\/li><li>Weatherman Setup<\/li><li>Lightboard Setup<\/li><li>Any many more!<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule your recordings by going to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/media-production#Scheduling\">http:\/\/www.uww.edu\/icit\/services\/media-production#Scheduling<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canvas Media Management Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different methods to create and publish media within Canvas.  The preferred solution at UW-Whitewater is Vbrick Rev. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VBrick Rev<\/strong> is the preferred and recommended media management system at UW-Whitewater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Rev Use:<br> \u2022 Reusable videos.<br> \u2022 Password protected content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kaltura <\/strong>is the media management system available for all of UW-System through integration in Canvas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Kaltura Use:<br> \u2022 One-time use videos.<br> \u2022 Student assignments.<br> \u2022 Recording screen captures and webcam recordings.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/spaces.uww.edu\/x\/toI3AQ\">Canvas Media Management Tools<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t forget to Visit Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you still with us? If so \u2013 great, you made it to the end! Be sure\n to stop by the LTC throughout the semester to visit. As a reminder, we \nare located in McGraw Hall, Suite 120 and are available between 8:00 AM \nand 4:30 PM weekdays. We can also be reached at <a href=\"mailto:ltc@uww.edu\">ltc@uww.edu<\/a>\n or 262.472.1004. We\u2019ll always be willing to help, and have plenty of \ntreats on hand for your sweet tooth. Have a great semester!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UW-Whitewater Learning Technology Center (LTC) serves all staff in acquiring technology skills needed to be successful in a 21st century learning and working environment. 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