Category: Learn@UW News

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of June 13

What’s happening? Honorlock – Update released, June 9 The latest release for the Honorlock web application and extension brings several improvements impacting performance and accessibility. Learn all the exciting details. Canvas – Known Issue, Watermark in DocViewer In a recent upgrade to Canvas, a watermark began appearing on previously loaded “presentation files” such as Microsoft …

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of May 30

What’s happening? Atomic Assessments – New features Two new functionalities were recently added to Atomic Assessments. Find further information on these features and a full list of release notes (including those coming up on June 3rd). If you need support for Atomic Assessments, refer to our KnowledgeBase articles or contact the DoIT Help Desk. Course Evaluations …

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of May 16

What's happening? Effective this morning, HelioCampus AC evaluation data is available for instructors to review. Read about this and more.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of May 2

What’s happening? HelioCampus AC evaluations end today. Read about it and more.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of April 18

What’s happening? HelioCampus AC – Evaluations have begun Earlier this morning, most HelioCampus AC course evaluations began. They will run for two weeks, ending at 11:59pm on Friday, May 2. HelioCampus AC departmental administrators can monitor the response rates of the course evaluations in their department. For suggestions on how to improve the response rates, …

Engage helps students save on course materials: Fall orders open Mar 19

Engage integrates digital textbooks with Canvas, saving students money while ensuring day-one access to course materials. Order by Mar 26 for summer 2025; fall 2025 ordering opens Mar 19.

Tech made easy with Software Training for Students—for free!

Boost your tech skills with free STS workshops and 1-on-1 support. Learn programming, design, media production and web development—in person or online. Instructors can request custom workshops.

Reserve your summer Engage eTexts before Mar 26 deadline

Engage offers instructors a way to integrate digital publisher materials into their Canvas courses at a fraction of the cost. To date, students have saved just over $19 million off the retail price of their materials.

Next week: Grow your classroom toolkit with free training on Canvas, Top Hat, and more

Your friendly support partners at Learn@UW–‍Madison are kicking off 2024 with comprehensive training to help instructors prep for the spring semester, January 13-17. 2025.

Use Top Hat to increase engagement & belonging in the classroom

Top Hat is a digital tool that allows instructors to engage students by soliciting real-time ideas and feedback, even in the largest lecture.