A reminder that the below services are available to all CVPA faculty and staff. CVPA Academic Technology Support – Contact: derice@uncg.edu A wide array of academic technology tools (instructional tools) are supported by the CVPA Academic Technology Specialist (Daniel Rice). Faculty may find support documents for assistance with Canvas, Web Conferencing, Box, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, […]

From UNC System Office Learning & Technology: REGISTER NOW! Designing Effective Online Courses Workshop:  This popular 4-week workshop provides faculty with information, tools, and practice to help them to be more successful and comfortable online. The hands-on workshop provides a framework for designing an online course and guides faculty in creating a syllabus and activities […]

Information about the upcoming transition to Microsoft 365 can be found at technologyinitiatives.uncg.edu and contains an FAQ page as well as a way to submit questions about the transition. As CVPA staff, faculty, and admin have questions about these new initiatives, I would encourage you to visit technologyinitiatives.uncg.edu often for updates and submit your questions […]

The UNC System Open Education Group is inviting interest from faculty instructors in their inaugural Open Pedagogy Incubator. The Incubator program supports faculty in adopting open principles to create more inclusive, student-centered courses through a series of workshops, facilitated discussions, and curated readings. Participants will complete the program with a clear process for implementing open […]

From UNC System Office Learning & Technology: December 16, 2022 Webinar 11 AM – 12 PM Course Design Considerations for Inclusion and Representation. Dr. Racheal Brooks, Director, Office of e-Learning, and Dr. Siobahn Day Grady, Assistant Professor, Library and Information Sciences, North Carolina Central University. Integrating strategies for creating inclusive online courses is a valuable […]

from UNCG ITS: UNCG is moving to Microsoft 365 as the single destination for file storage and collaboration tools currently provided by Google Workspace, Box, and Zoom. Information Technology Services (ITS) invites all students, faculty, and staff to participate in a survey about how collaborative tools are used at UNCG. The survey consists of about 20 questions and […]

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From the UTLC: The UTLC and ITS Learning Technology are collaborating to create a Canvas template that can be used for instructors teaching at UNCG beginning Fall 2023. The template is being designed to help create a consistent look and feel for students, enhance the navigational experience, and support student learning. We are currently seeking […]

From UNCG ITS: “As a result of sweeping state-wide budget reductions, UNC System mandates, and the findings of the IT Controls Audit conducted by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor, UNCG Information Technology Services was forced to evaluate IT services and consolidate many of its duplicate technologies, applications, platforms, and services. These changes, […]