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Adhoccomtes

…Committee Artificial Intelligence Literacy Catalog Designation Taskforce Back to top Composition: 9 faculty, representing all divisions 1 student, non-voting 1 representative from OIR, ex officio Charge of the committee: Inventory current courses with artificial intelligence (AI) content, as part of broader AI inventory by Academic Affairs. Develop a…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/facultysenate/adhoccomtes.php

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Blackboard Video (Video Studio) | Office of Instructional Resources

…note, which students value. You can record your camera, your voice, your screen, or a combination, right from the feedback editor. For more on feedback while grading, see the OIR page on communicating with students. Blackboard help: Record audio and video 8. Captions and accessibility Captions make your video usable for students who are deaf or hard of …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Blackboard/blackboard-video.php

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The Craft of Teaching

… how to teach, and anyone can improve their teaching skills through experience, practice, and education. In a university setting, there is a wide diversity of teaching styles, and OIR works to support you in the type of teacher YOU want to be. We don't offer cookie-cutter advice in an effort to create standardized experiences. Instead, we work to get you the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Pedagogy/index.php

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Designing and Redesigning Courses in the Age of AI | Office of Instructional Resources

… your syllabus and repeat it on the assignments it applies to. Students often have several courses with different rules, so clear and specific expectations help them follow yours. OIR can help you write a statement that fits your course. 3. Design more authentic assessments Authentic assessments ask students to do something close to real work in your field, …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Blackboard/course-design-in-the-age-of-ai.php

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Aaron Rife

… Aaron. “First Year Students are a Joy.” Teaching Today Newsletter, WSU Instructional Design and Access, 2/11/21 https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2021/Feb.php Rife, Aaron. “How Far FYS Has Come.” Teaching Today Newsletter, WSU Instructional Design and Access, 3/11/21 https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2021/March.php Rife, Aaron. “Thinking…

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ThingsToKnowCES

…a Blackboard account. It is fine if you do not use Blackboard for teaching purposes. However, you will need to access it for CES. Contact the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) for assistance with any Blackboard questions. CES utilizes Blackboard to centralize all facets of the course evaluation process including communications to alert faculty and…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Watermark/Assets/2023Letters/ThingsToKnowCES.docx

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Teaching Today 2021

…Request Info Quia modi ut aut quidem in. Quod reiciendis omnis qui nemo molestiae. Temporibus voluptatum ullam voluptate eveniet laudantium. Our Innovative Approach Looking For OIR Library? Teaching Today 2021 Teaching Today is now a mature newsletter with a large subscription base and a dedicated following! If you would like to access issues from 2021,…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2021/index.php

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ARC Unplugged

…Where to begin? What to do? This session will get you started with practical tips that will improve your courses quickly. 12pm - Instruction (and staff!) appreciation event, OIR StaffJoin OIR staff to learn about the accessibility of your courses and get some hands-on help improving where it will do the most good. All people welcome! If you have…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/ARC/unplugged.php

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New to Blackboard | Office of Instructional Resources

…and use Batch Edit to set due dates and visibility. Canvas modules and Brightspace units come in as folders, and Moodle sections come in as learning modules, which you can adjust. OIR can help you plan a move from another system. Email OIR@wichita.edu. Blackboard help: Migration and conversion 3. Learning modules and folders Blackboard gives you two kinds of…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Pedagogy/new-to-blackboard.php

WSU Newsletters

Consider switching to Ultra Course Format for spring 2022

… format in spring 2023. The Ultra Course format has both design, layout and grading interface differences from the past versions Blackboard. The Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) knows this conversion is a big ask for instructors. OIR is here to help and support instructors throughout the process, and they have compiled many of their support materials …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/08/consider-switching-to-the-ultra-course-format-for-spring-2022/

WSU Newsletters

Quiet Time meditation program now has a newsletter

… the Quiet Time newsletter as a little oasis of mental wellbeing info in a busy week. After checking out the inaugural issue, reach out to the Office of Instructional Resources at oir@wichita.edu to subscribe. As always, all OIR resources are free and available to everyone, so spread the word to those friends you think might be interested, whether they work …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/16/quiet-time-meditation-program-now-has-a-newsletter/

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Vital Blackboard Ultra information for instructors

…If you use Panopto, your videos will have to be relinked in your Ultra Course Format class. If you need help, instructors can email the Office of Instructional Resources at OIR@wichita.edu for help. OIR staff runs that email during the week and checks it on the weekends for emergency needs. All instructors of any rank and all WSU staff are invited to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/29/vital-blackboard-ultra-information-for-instructors/

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Course Evaluations and Survey Tool FAQ

…or TA. If you use “test student” in a student role, when done testing please remove so CES won’t count this as a student. Any Blackboard Role questions can be directed to OIR. Is there any change to Blackboard if a student does not click on the course evaluation link? Yes. On the last day of the administration period, the pop-up notifying students…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Watermark/cesfaq.php

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May 2026 ARC

…am Building an AI Policy for your Class AI brings a lot of complexity and challenges — and writing clear policy for your syllabus can be a challenge. The MRC and OIR have created a tool to help write a policy that suits your specific class and needs. Come learn how! John JonesExecutive Director, Media Reources Center Building an AI Policy for your Class …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/ARC/2026/May/index.php

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Teaching Today

…of creativity: Digital Transformation Foundations The Future of Work Big Data in the Age of AI Thinking Creatively Style Position Image Image Credit Header Join Us! Content OIR has a vibrant and active Facebook group, and we hope you will join us. Once known as the "ARC" group, we now maintain a year-round presence with curated training, interesting…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2023/October.php

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Data and Analytics for Instructors | Office of Instructional Resources

…grades, and progress, without being able to take part in the course. Observers use an observer dashboard. Setting up observer associations is usually handled centrally, so contact OIR if you think an observer role applies to your course. Blackboard help: Observer role 9. Check your course accessibility with Ally WSU uses Ally, which reviews your course…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Blackboard/data-and-analytics.php

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Grading | Office of Instructional Resources

…credit separate from your regular items. If your gradebook is weighted rather than points based, extra credit takes an extra step so it does not distort the weighting. Contact OIR and we will help you set it up for your grade scheme. Blackboard help: Extra credit 9. Accommodations You can grant course-wide accommodations to individual students, such as a…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Blackboard/grading.php

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Teaching Today

…in developing your own views on this topic, OIR recommends Sudowrite because it's free and easy to use. New Challenges, New Class Assignments The rise of misinformation, especially through social media coupled with the development of "deepfakes," hyper-realistic manufactured images, represents a potential threat to elections in the United States…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2022/October.php

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Teaching Matters Resources

…teaching is the shared goal. We hope participants find the community supportive, caring, and collegial. Teaching Resources Faculty Toolkit Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) OIR's Teaching Today Steps faculty can take to improve students retention Retention Fellows Live Sessions Teaching Matters Student Panel - October 2025 Navigating Transitions:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/fare/retention_fellows_resources/index.php

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Course and Content Management | Office of Instructional Resources

…to record from your camera, your screen, or audio only, or to upload a video file. For everything Video Studio can do, including video assignments, feedback, and captions, see the OIR page on Blackboard Video. Blackboard help: Video Studio Step-by-step guides Access the Syllabus Tool Open Access the Syllabus Tool in a new tab Add a Course Schedule Open Add a…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Blackboard/course-and-content-management.php