What’s happening
Canvas – SIS uploads interruption, tomorrow
The Student Information System (SIS) is scheduled for an upgrade tomorrow, November 9, from 8:00am – 1:00pm. All SIS batch jobs will be placed on hold starting at 7:30am. This includes data extracts from SIS that provide course, section, and enrollment updates to Canvas.
During the upgrade window the data in Canvas will reflect the last data extract, which will be from 4:00am on Saturday. The updates to course and enrollment data in Canvas will resume as normal after the upgrade is complete
HelioCampus AC – Evaluations begin November 27
For most courses, HelioCampus AC course evaluations begin on Wednesday, November 27. HelioCampus AC departmental administrators should complete the setup of their evaluation instances, including the assignment of course sections, by end of day November 20. For refreshers on the process, refer to this KnowledgeBase document.
UDOIT – Scan your course for accessibility
It’s never too late in the term to run UDOIT to scan Canvas courses for common accessibility errors. Any changes you make to courses now will be in place for the next time you use the material. It only takes a few minutes. For more information on how to make materials accessible, see the Make it Accessible guide.
Engage – Ordering period for spring 2025 now open
For courses in Spring 2025 that will employ eTexts or digital learning tools, the Engage order period will remain open until end of day Monday, December 2. No orders will be accepted after that time. Please share this information with interested instructors.
Important fall semester dates & deadlines
As we approach the final weeks of the fall semester, the following are some key dates and deadlines taken from multiple campus calendars. Please note dates that Learn@UW–Madison support will not be available.
- Nov 11 – Enrollment begins for Spring 2025
- Nov 20 – HelioCampus AC administrators should finish preparing evaluations
- Nov 27 – HelioCampus AC evaluations begin for fall 2024
- Nov 28 – Learn@UW–Madison support unavailable (Thanksgiving)
- Nov 29 – Learn@UW–Madison support unavailable
- Dec 11 – Last day of classes & last day for students to submit HelioCampus AC evaluations
- Dec 12 – Study day
- Dec 13 to Dec 19 – Final exams
- Dec 22 – Grades due
- Dec 24 – Learn@UW–Madison support unavailable
- Dec 25 – Extended grading period ends & Learn@UW–Madison support unavailable (Christmas)
- Dec 27 – Instructors can access HelioCampus AC results
- Dec 31 – Learn@UW–Madison support unavailable
- Jan 1 – Learn@UW–Madison support unavailable (New Years Day)
Upcoming events
Learning Analytics Community of Practice
Join us on November 8 in ZOOM for the November Learning Analytics Community of Practice. We’re trying something a little different for this meeting – a “Teaching and Learning Data/Data Practices Topic Hop” that will allow you to pop into three short breakout sessions with a variety of experts.
Topics include assessment & evaluation, using Learn@UW tools and T&L data, active learning and classroom observation, the T&L data environment, and practical examples of using data/LA to support students.
Title: Teaching & Learning Data/Data Practices Topic Hop
Date/time: November 8, 12:00 pm to – 1:00 pm
Where: https://kb.wisc.edu/132358 (go to the Zoom tool)
For more information, contact Kari.Jordahl@wisc.edu.
HelioCampus AC – Fall training series
The following training sessions are intended for UW–Madison’s HelioCampus AC administrators. But all are welcome. No registration necessary. Follow the links to access the Zoom room.
HelioCampus AC – Clean Up
Non-Credit Community of Practice
Join us for Accessibility for Canvas, presented by the Community of Practice Non-Credit Instructional Design Team on November 12, at 10:00 am. This session will explore essential strategies for creating inclusive and accessible e-learning environments within Canvas, ensuring your course content is beneficial for all participants. Share this PDF with anyone who might be interested.
Guest speakers for this session include a UX Architect from the Center of User Experience and members of the Learn@UW Team within DoIT. Whether you’re new to accessibility or looking to refine your skills, this event will provide valuable insights and practical tips. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your instructional design with accessibility in mind!
Honorlock – Webinars in November
Honorlock is hosting two sessions of a webinar titled “How to Review & Analyze Results”. These sessions are open to all who register. (If you are unable to attend, they will distribute a recording of the session to all who register.)