The Spring 2023 teaching session is on its way. Canvas subject sites will be published and made available to students on Monday 31 July. Here is everything you need to do to have your Canvas site ready to teach for start of session.
Spotlight on academic integrity and generative AI in Spring 2023
Help your students navigate academic integrity and generative AI at UTS by making use of the following resources:
- Let students know how you expect them to use generative AI – we’ve provided a template page you can import into your Get Started module to help you make this clear
- Also now available in Canvas Commons is an ‘Academic Integrity at UTS’ template that you can import to your Canvas site (search ‘Academic Integrity at UTS’ in Canvas Commons)
- Embed UTS Library’s new Generative AI Study Guide into your Canvas site by following these simple steps – for help, contact your faculty librarian or contact the Library via chat or an enquiry
- There are also PowerPoint slides available that you can download and customise to communicate AI and academic integrity to your students in the classroom:
🗓️ Before 31 July: get your subject site ready for students
- Check key settings, content and dates in Canvas before your site is published – use our subject rollover checklist for a step-by-step guide on what you might need to check and update from previous teaching sessions
- Review your Canvas site using Student View and make sure content you want students to see is Published (or Unpublished, to stay hidden)
- Provide students with clear links to library resources by updating your Reading Lists
- Inclusive teaching boosts belonging for all students at UTS – make sure your site is accessible to everyone when your subject commences.
- Keep everyone on track and create a subject schedule in Canvas with schedule templates from your Faculty Template Site – get access to your Faculty Template Site by signing up here
Need advice to finalise your subject site or make any changes? Contact the LX.lab as soon as possible.
🗓️ 31 July: connect, communicate and offer support
Help your students feel part of the subject by sending them a welcome announcement. Let students know how you will be communicating with them throughout the session, how they can access support, and your expectations for the use of generative AI in your class.
🗓️ 7 August: Week 1
In your first classes, help students feel at ease by building belonging and community in your teaching. Simple actions by you, like explaining the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of your subject, or encouraging students to ask questions, can contribute to student participation and engagement in their learning.
Where can your students go for support?
- Canvas 24/7 online and phone support
- IT Support: Online, phone 02 9514 2222 or drop-in to Building 10, Level 2, room 212 (CB10.02.212)
- UTS Student Centre for administrative and hands-on support
- Student Learning Hub for advice and guidance on UTS student support services, including peer to peer coaching on how to use Canvas
Where can you go for support?
- Online or face-to-face consultations with the LX.lab team
- Self-help resources on LX Resources
- Discover the latest news and workshops on the weekly LX Digest
- Canvas 24/7 online or phone support on 1800 (+61) 1800 017 123
- IT Support Centre: online IT support, phone 02 9514 2222, or drop-in to Building 10, Level 2, room 212 (CB10.02.212)