What’s happening?
Gradescope – Now available
Gradescope is now officially available to all instructors as part of the suite of tools supported by Learn@UW. This powerful assessment and feedback tool will help instructors more quickly and efficiently perform their grading tasks in Canvas. Learn more here. To attend one of two live, remote “Canvas – Introducing Gradescope” training sessions, check out Upcoming Events at the bottom of this newsletter.
Canvas – New Quizzes now available
All instructors now have access to Canvas New Quizzes. It’s available as an “opt in” feature on a course-by-course basis. For more information and to get started with New Quizzes, click here and check out Upcoming Events at the bottom of this newsletter.
Top Hat – Features coming in August
We can expect to see several enhancements in Top Hat this month. Here are a few of the highlights.
- Live reactions in guest mode. Presenters will be able to enable a setting allowing students to send real-time emoji reactions to presentation content. This feature will be released first for guest mode sessions in August and for regular classroom use in September.
- Expanded support for video content. Instructors will have more flexibility to incorporate recorded lectures and other videos into courses. Instructors will be able to integrate video content from Kaltura, alongside existing YouTube and Vimeo options.
- Easier transition to the next term with Course Copy. From the course lobby, instructors can click a button to make a copy of the entire course. Learn more here.
UDOIT – Advantage coming soon
On August 18th, we plan to upgrade from UDOIT to UDOIT Advantage. This will give you the ability to scan not only your courses but also your files, all from within Canvas.
More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Upcoming events
Learn@UW – Training Blitz for Fall 2025
Every semester, Learn@UW offers a wide-ranging schedule of remote training sessions on many of its tools. No registration is required. Follow the links for information and to gain access to the room.
Canvas Training
Canvas Fundamentals
Student Assessment in Canvas
Managing the Canvas Gradebook
Canvas – New Quizzes
Using Zoom in Canvas
Canvas – Introducing Gradescope
Canvas Refresher
Canvas – Things You Might Have Missed, Part 1
Canvas – Things You Might Have Missed, Part 2
More Training
Intro to Learn@UW Tools
UDOIT Workshop
An Overview of TidyUp [CANCELLED]
Friday, August 22, 11:00am to 11:30amTuesday, September 2, 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Using Teaching and Learning Data from Student Activities
Using Kaltura MediaSpace to Create, Manage and Integrate Videos in Canvas
Holding Optimal Discussions in Your Canvas Course
Top Hat Fundamentals
Course Readiness Office Hours
Week 1 – Check-in Sessions
All instructors and support staff are welcome to drop in and ask any questions that have arisen during this first week of the semester.
- Tuesday, September 9, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Wednesday, September 10, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- Thursday, September 11, 9:00am to 10:00am
- Thursday, September 11, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
CTLM is hosting several opportunities for instructors and instructional support staff to hone their skills in the creation, presentation, and delivery of their academic content. Learn@UW is proud to promote their resources with the shared goal of improving the teaching and learning experience at UW–Madison.
Teaching at UW: Setting AI Expectations for Students
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- Friday, August 15, 12:00pm to 1:30pm (remote)
Teaching at UW: Challenging Conversations
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- Friday, August 22, 12:00pm to 1:30pm (remote)
Exploring AI in Teaching: Options for Using AI in Your Course
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- Monday, August 25, 12:00pm to 1:30pm (remote)
Teaching & Learning Welcome Event
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- Tuesday, August 26, 10:00am to 2:00pm (in-person)
Pre-semester Teaching Institute
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- Wednesday, August 27, 8:30am to 2:30pm (in-person)