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UNCG University Libraries’ Research, Outreach, and Instruction (ROI) department has developed an accessible and interactive suite of research modules and tutorials called University Libraries Tutorials for Research Assistance (ULTRA). ULTRA tutorials and modules are connected to the UNCG University Libraries Student Learning Outcomes, can be used with undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines, and include individual topic-based modules.

Tutorials are the categories on the page, and the content of the tutorials are modules. So for example, there is a tutorial on Credit: APA Citation Style that includes the modules: Plagiarism, Citations, and APA Style. All of these tutorials and modules are available through a website, with the option to login and create a certificate upon completion of each of the tutorials. Do you not see a topic covered? Be sure to consult with your department librarian, and these topics can be adapted or tweaked to fit your student and research needs. These tutorials and modules are also available in Canvas as Modules through Canvas Commons, with the accompanying quizzes which can be set as graded or ungraded.

Please contact your department librarian or Sam Harlow (UNCG Online Learning Librarian) at [email protected] to discuss how to best use these research tutorials and modules in your face-to-face or online course. 

Did you know that UNCG ITS offers one-on-one sessions and group training to help you create an engaging learning experience through better understanding and use of our complementary classroom technologies. Far from a simple how-to session on operating technology, these sessions engage with your personal methods and preferences to help create an environment where you can be successful.

If interested, consider submitting an ITS Training Form for more information.

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On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Information Technology Services (ITS) will host an interactive panel discussion featuring faculty members from universities across the country. These experts teach in the Microsoft 365 platform and will share their experiences, insights, and knowledge on the benefits and challenges of using this technology in the classroom.

The panel discussion will take place on Thursday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m. in Microsoft Teams. Faculty will receive a link to the event in their email.

For those who are unable to attend, the discussion will be recorded and made available on the project website at https://technologyinitiatives.uncg.edu/microsoft-365-adoption.

Faculty panelists will include representatives from:

  • Florida International University
  • DigiPen Institute of Technology
  • Villanova
  • The University of Central Florida

This is a great opportunity to learn from and engage with industry leaders in the field and we look forward to seeing you there.

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SoftChalk is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for their 2023 webinars. These live events led by training specialist Dana Thompson, will include practical examples, Q&As and personal support for attendees. Join these interactive sessions to get all of your most important questions answered.

Head over to their course registration page to sign up and learn more about their webinars.

SoftChalk webinar schedule 2023

Happening every 3rd Friday of the month, the monthly Learning and Technology webinar series features faculty, librarians, and learning professionals from around the UNC system. Presenters share innovative pedagogical approaches, best practices using learning technologies, and valuable digital resources. This program provides an opportunity to engage with colleagues across the system and foster meaningful conversations around timely topics.

Each webinar shares relevant updates from the System Office, best practices found across the System, an outside speaker, insights into new technologies, and, occasionally, the opportunity for us to have deeper discussions on a specific topic or research area.

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