Instructor Training Options
*Please note: FAU will retire use of Webex on June 30, 2023. The Webex platform will no longer be available for use in meetings after this date. Webex will be removed from Canvas on May 8, 2023, at the end […]
Explore Zoom’s Interactive Map for Zoomtopia 2021
Hello Owl family! Zoomtopia 2021 is drawing near and they’ve released an interactive map to pique the interest of industry users, including education. It features experiences, teasers, and session highlights to look forward to. The Imaginarium contains the Pavilion of […]
LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor — September Webinars
Greetings FAU Family! We’re pleased to share this list of comprehensive Respondus training webinars, being offered throughout the month of September. These sessions are perfect for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. Each […]
Zoom’s New Update Policy
Hello Owl Family, This is a reminder to keep your Zoom application up to date as new features roll out. On November 1, 2021, all Zoom users will be required to have their Zoom software updated to ensure that it […]
Zoom Updates for Web and Desktop App- August 2021
Hi FAU Family! Zoom rolled out updates for Zoom’s web portal and desktop app in late July. Here are a few features and helpful information for your future Zooming experiences. Web Users who sign in to FAU Zoom online will […]
Zoom Academy Training
Mics? Check. Camera? Check. Stable internet connection? Check! Hi Owl Family! Zoom created a collection of training videos with the goal to inspire and empower professionals, including educators, with basic and advanced techniques to leverage Zoom for remote and hybrid […]
Mediasite U — Interactive Training Now Available!
Greetings FAU Family, OIT is pleased to announce that Mediasite U is now available for instructors! This new interactive set of training courses instills best practices and is sure to level up your Mediasite Mosaic presentations. Please click here for […]
Registration for Zoomtopia 2021 is Open!
Hello, Owl Family! Registration for Zoomtopia 2021 is now open! The free two-day event will fall on September 13-14. There will be over 75 interactive and engaging sessions that will include expert panels, education-specific product features, and more. Reserve your spot today, […]
Fall 2021 Is Here!
Welcome to Fall 2021! The Instructional Technologies team is here to provide everything you need to get your Canvas courses ready and published. We offer workshops, one-on-one appointments, general support and other resources to get you ready to teach with […]
New Canvas Feature: Annotation Assignments
A new feature in Canvas is making waves, allowing your students to submit manually marked assignments. This is extremely useful for professors who create worksheets or assessments where students need to draw figures or write out formulas and show work […]
Student Readiness Checklist
*Please note: FAU will retire use of Webex on June 30, 2023. The Webex platform will no longer be available for use in meetings after this date. Webex will be removed from Canvas on May 8, 2023, at the end […]
Turnitin Draft Coach & Feedback Studio
Greetings FAU Family! We’re pleased to announce that Draft Coach — the latest writing coach tool from Turnitin, is now available to all FAU students and faculty! Draft Coach is a Google Docs based add-on which encourages learning and provides […]