Past Topics

Review topics addressed by ULTA by academic year.

Academic Years

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2018-2019 Academic Year

March 2019 Topics

  • LMS Transition Update
  • AT Governance
  • Zoom and Online Meeting FCoP Update 
  • Learning Analytics & Use of Student Data
  • Unizin & the Unizin Data Platform

November 2018 Topics

  • Zoom and WebEx Pilot Update
  • Canvas Learning Outcomes Update
  • Update and Discussion on LACoP Event: Canvas Analytics 2.0 Webinar 

September 2018 Topics

  • Canvas Workshops 
  • Zoom and WebEx Pilot  
  • Online Meeting FCoP Update  
  • LMS Governance Committee Review Process - Examples, Challenges

2017-2018 Academic Year

September 2017 Topics

Summary

  • Enable Google Meet and leave Google Hangouts available until Google announces end-of-life - Recommendation Approved
  • Implement Kaltura Auto-Captioning Process on January 1, 2018 - Recommendation Approved
  • Existing media on Kaltura is retroactively captioned - Not Approved
  • There is concern about the time and costs involved to retroactively caption media that are old or archived. ULTA suggests an opt-in process for retroactively captioning media.
  • Canvas LTI: Blueprint - majority of respondents suggested targeting large, multi-section courses (such as labs). Concerns were raised about testing and pilots, especially since Canvas has a multi-section features that does not show differing due dates.
     

November 2017 Topics

Summary

  • Design Tools was viewed positively 
  • Preferred integration ASAP vs. between semesters.
  • Recommends turning Design Tools on by default for all Canvas users vs. a manual process by each individual user to activate.
  • Recommends promoting Design Tools to all instructors. There was concern about the complexity and general expertise required, but advise training and cooperation with AT staff.

January 2018 Topics

  • Discussion regarding student response systems. Outcome: OIT to get feedback from community regarding consolidating to one system-wide offering
  • Design Tools Mini-Pilot - Request for faculty volunteers
  • Review of proposed Canvas learning tool request process for ULTA feedback

May 2018 Topics

  • Online Meeting FCoP Update
  • Technology Advisory Council & IT Portfolio Introductions
  • Discussion of support challenges for Canvas-linked learning tools
  • Year-in-Review and AY18-19 Planning

2016-2017 Academic Year