by Joe Olivier | May 2, 2024 | How-tos
“Grading is my favorite part of being a professor,” said no professor ever. While the principles and practices of “un-grading” have received attention recently, most teachers–and institutions for that matter–require grades as a means of evaluating student learning and...
by Joe Olivier | Mar 19, 2024 | Canvas, Surveys and Feedback
As the academic year progresses, Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) is committed to ensuring that you have the best possible experience with digital teaching tools. To achieve this, we need your valuable input! If you teach or have taught at the University of...
by Joe Olivier | Mar 6, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos, Student
Did you know that you can search for a syllabus in Canvas? A syllabus can help inform your course selections by giving you a sense of course content, objectives, teaching approach, and more. It’s important to note that not all course syllabi are visible to all users,...
by Joe Olivier | Dec 1, 2023 | Pedagogy
Perhaps you’ve already used LinkedIn Learning to acquire a new skill or learn a new piece of software. But have you considered leveraging LinkedIn Learning as a supplement to your teaching materials? From people skills like communication strategies and leadership to...
by Joe Olivier | Oct 17, 2023 | How-tos, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Surveys and Feedback
If you teach at UChicago, you are probably familiar with how students can provide formal feedback on the courses you teach towards the end of the quarter. The University Registrar administers the Course Feedback process, and you are able to add customized questions,...