Designing an Effective Course

Whether you’re prepping a new course or refreshing an old one, planning is an essential component to the success of your courses. Here are some resources to help you develop your course.

CourseArc Level 1: Building Your First Lesson

15 September 2026

This introductory session explores CourseArc, UT San Antonio’s new web based content authoring tool for creating interactive and accessible course materials. Participants will learn how to navigate the platform, use core features, and build a basic lesson. By the end of the session, you will understand how CourseArc can support your course design and [...]

Adobe Peer Learning Network

15 September 2026

Ready to ignite creativity, engagement, and digital literacy into your teaching? Join the Adobe Peer Network, a community of faculty exploring innovative ways to enhance learning with Adobe tools and practices. Connect with colleagues, discover emerging trends and teaching strategies, share successes and lessons learned, and leave each session with new ideas and practical [...]

Word Accessibility (Intermediate): Making Existing Word Documents Accessible

15 September 2026

Have an existing Word document that needs accessibility improvements? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to identify and fix common accessibility barriers in pre-existing documents, including issues with structure, images, tables, and formatting. Participants will work directly in Word using sample documents, gaining practical experience remediating content and creating a more accessible experience [...]

Online Teaching Peer Learning Network

16 September 2026

The Peer Network for Online Teaching provides a collaborative space for colleagues who are passionate about online teaching and learning at UT San Antonio to exchange ideas, discover new digital tools, explore proven strategies for student engagement and success, and discuss real-world challenges in online instruction. Through shared experiences and practical conversations, participants gain [...]

Creativity in AI : Identity and Expression in Photoshop

16 September 2026

Explore how Photoshop’s AI tools support personal and professional expression through imagery. Learn to enhance headshots, design promotional visuals, and help students build their own visual identities for academic or career use. Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] one week prior to [...]

Canvas Glow-Up: Transform Your Course from Basic to Brilliant

22 September 2026

Ready to level up your Canvas course? This hands-on session will show you how to enhance your course design with intuitive navigation, multimedia content, and interactive tools that improve student success. 1. Apply design principles to improve the usability and visual appeal of their Canvas course. 2. Embed multimedia and interactive elements to support [...]

Digital Accessibility Drop-In Office / Co-Working Hour

22 September 2026

Join the Digital Accessibility Team for an open drop-in and co-working session focused on improving the accessibility of your digital content. This is an informal work session with individualized support available throughout. Stop by with a question, stay and work alongside colleagues, or use the time to make progress on your accessibility to-do list [...]

CourseArc Level 2: Designing Engaging Course Content

24 September 2026

This session builds on foundational skills to help you design more interactive and accessible learning experiences in CourseArc. Participants will explore strategies for increasing student engagement, apply accessibility best practices, and enhance lessons with purposeful interactions. By the end of the session, you will be able to create more effective and engaging course content [...]

Generative AI Peer Learning Network

29 September 2026

Are you curious about how AI is transforming higher education? Do you want to be at the forefront of these changes at UT San Antonio? Join the AI Peer Learning Network, a supportive community dedicated to exploring how these tools can transform teaching and learning. Since its launch in January 2023, the network has [...]

Creativity in AI : Motion and Emotion in Video with Premiere Pro & After Effects

30 September 2026

Bring emotion and energy into your teaching with AI-assisted video creation. Learn how to create polished lectures, digital narratives, and student-driven storytelling projects that combine voice, motion, and visuals. Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] one week prior to your scheduled training. [...]