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What’s New at UK Online for Fall
As the semester rolls into the fall season, so do UK Online opportunities for professional development and news you can use. We have expanded our fall workshop and events lineup, added more news items, and published our AY25-26 metrics at a glance.…
YuJa Media Tools Workshop on Sept 21
If you’ve been curious about YuJa, its media tools, and its in-video quizzing for your online course, here’s your opportunity to know more about it!YuJa Media Tools WorkshopAttend this Zoom session on Monday, September 21, at 1-2pm to learn about YuJa,…
Canvas Tips: Gradebook Setup
If you are new to the Canvas Gradebook or need a refresher on the Grades option in the learning management system, The Canvas Instructor Guide has a number of resources available for you.The Gradebook provides a point of access for both instructor and…
A Virtual Visit to the Faculty Media Depot
Follow along for a virtual tour of UK Online's Faculty Media Depot, where University of Kentucky’s instructors can find support for developing and producing multimedia for their online courses and programs UK Online’s Alex Cutadean recently…
Echo360 Webcam Capture Workshop Schedule for Aug. 17
You may have used Echo360 in the face-to-face classroom, but did you know that Echo also includes a video option that will record your screen and/or video taken with webcam? Echo360 Webcam Capture WorkshopJoin us via Zoom this Monday at 2-3pm for…
Live and On-Demand Workshops in August
Start the fall semester strong with UK Online’s events, workshops, and on-demand trainings. Whether you are looking for an introduction to Canvas, a launch-readiness check, or ways to make better use of familiar tools, our team of instructional designers…
Earn Your UKO Strong Start Badge This Fall
The UKO Strong Start Badge is designed for faculty and staff who are new to Canvas and online teaching tools, as well as those who want a refresher before the start of term. Completion of the UK Online Strong Start Badge signifies proficiency in the…
Tool Time: New Grids Help You Pick the Right Software
Online & Distance Learning Tool GridsIf you’ve ever found yourself wondering which tool to use for media capture or content development in your online course, you’re not alone. That’s why UK Online has created a new set of tool grids designed to make…
New Canvas Options for Language Translations
Canvas has introduced expanded language-translation capabilities to better support multilingual teaching and learning. Through the IgniteAI Translations integration, instructors and students can translate select course communications directly within the…
Coming to Canvas: Accessibility, Discussion Checkpoints, and New Quizzes
Instructure is rolling out several updates that can make Canvas course building and communication a little smoother. Highlights include a new whole-course Accessibility Checker, flexible discussion deadlines, expanded support for New Quizzes (including…
