Resources
This page includes a compilation of the most frequently accessed resources by UH faculty and staff.
UHOIC Compiled Tutorials and Resources
For a comprehensive tutorial list of Laulima, Google, Zoom, and other resources useful for online teaching, visit UHOIC Tutorials and Resources (Google Sheet).

Laulima Resources
The University of Hawai’i Learning Management System (LMS)

Laulima Resource Guide for Faculty
A compilation of Laulima tutorials and guides for faculty.

Laulima 24/7 Tech Support
The ITS Help Desk is open 24/7 to assist you with any technical issues.
Due to recent browser updates, if you are having challenges viewing embedded third-party tools in Laulima, review this troubleshooting guide.

Laulima Course Design Assistance
If you need assistance with your Laulima course design and/or instruction, utilize Instructional Design services or follow the Online Teaching & Learning Pathways.

UH Online Templates
Feel free to use the UH Online Course Map, Syllabus, and Laulima Templates for your own course.

Course Map Template
Make a copy of the Course Map Template to help you plan out and align your course components. The template is offered in two formats: Google Sheets and Google Docs.

Course Syllabus Template
Request a Syllabus Template (5-Week, 16-Week, Summer), prepopulated with basic requirements and policies to use for your own courses.

Course Design Document
Make a copy of the Course Design Document to help you write out and organize your course content! The template is a Google Doc and has 5 weeks/modules included. Feel free to add as many weeks or modules as needed for your course.

UH Online Laulima Template
Request a Laulima Template (5-Week, 16-Week, Summer) to be installed in your own courses. The template incorporates built-in organization and best practices.

Online Teaching Strategies & Resources
Various teaching strategies and resources to help you with designing and developing your course.

Accessibility
- Accessibility at UH
- Creating Accessible Media at UH
- Keeping Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Mind
Ed Tech Tools
- Online Learning Tech Slam – Tools & Resources Exchange (Padlet Forum) – Review and contribute to this compilation of educational technology tools and help resources)
- Google@UH Productivity Tools
- Apps for recording (Loom, ScreenPal, Snagit)
- Free Tech for Learning – Here is a curated resource by ISTE and EdSurge for free educational technology tools for learning. Use the left-hand menu to filter criteria. Select “PostSecondary ” and “Adult Learning” to filter tools for higher education.

Faculty Resources & Sharing
Several Padlet forums have been created around themed topics (e.g., Building Empathy and Strengthening Online Community, Online Assessments, STEM Resource for Remote Instruction, Tools & Resources Exchange, etc). Some resources you may find useful:Using Zoom for Instruction

Additional Resources
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources for Teaching and Learning
- UH Online Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Informational Webpage
Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Open Educational Resource (OER) at UH
- Reach out to your campus’ OER team for assistance in building your OER content
- OER Workshop Presentation Archive, Part 1 and Part 2 (provided by Leeward Community College
UHM Gen Ed Distance Ed Resources
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- Laulima Resources
- UH Online Templates
- Online Teaching Strategies & Resources
- Accessibility
- OER

Laulima Resource Guide for Faculty
A compilation of Laulima tutorials and guides for faculty.

Laulima 24/7 Tech Support
The ITS Help Desk is open 24/7 to assist you with any technical issues.

Laulima Course Design Assistance
If you need assistance with your Laulima course design and/or instruction, utilize Instructional Design services or follow the Online Teaching & Learning Pathways.

Template: Course Map
Make a copy of the Course Map Template to help you plan out and align your course components. The template is offered in two formats: Google Sheets and Google Docs.

Template: Course Syllabus
Request a Syllabus Template (5-Week, 16-Week, Summer), prepopulated with basic requirements and policies to use for your own courses.

Template: Laulima Course
Request a Laulima Template (5-Week, 16-Week, Summer) to be installed in your own courses. The template incorporates built-in organization and best practices.

Online Assessment Strategies and Tips

Pilina (Relationship) Building

Open Educational Resources
- Open Educational Resource (OER) at UH
- Reach out to your campus’ OER team for assistance in building your OER content
- OER Workshop Presentation Archive, Part 1 and Part 2 (provided by Leeward Community College

Netiquette

Using Zoom for Instruction

Archived Webinar Resources
Unable to attend one of the UHOIC-hosted webinars? No worries! Check out the recordings of our amazing faculty and staff guest presenters along with other archived past event resources.
Work Smarter Not Harder: AI-based Strategies to Improve Productivity and Workflow for Teaching (and More!)
Webinar Resources: Webinar Recordings (YouTube Playlist) Presentation Slides (Google Slides)...
View webinar resources >Edtech Innovations: Exploring the Possibilities for Education
Are you looking to keep up with the ever-changing landscape...
View webinar resources >Work Smarter (Not Harder): Google Suite Productivity Tips & New Features
Google Workspace tools (formerly GSuite) is regularly updated with new...
View webinar resources >2023 UH Online Unconference: Aʻo Aku, Aʻo Mai
Aʻo Aku, Aʻo Mai in Hawaiian means to teach, to...
View webinar resources >Designing Powerful Learning Experiences: Strategies from Innovation and Impact Showcase Awardees
As higher education professionals, we strive to prepare our graduates...
View webinar resources >
Instructional Third-Party Online Tools
There are many third-party tools available to increase student engagement in your course. Examples include:
Interested in integrating tools in your online/hybrid course?
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Read the Privacy Statement and Terms of Service
Ensure that they align with your needs and minimize risk for yourself and your students.
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Is the Tool Accessible?
Ensure the tool addresses accessibility needs (or that you provide an equivalent alternative activity if you move forward with use).
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Privacy and Accessibility Policies
Include links to privacy/accessibility policies and course technology requirements into your course and syllabus.
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Data Governance Process
Review the Data Governance webpage (linked in the heading) and determine if your tool needs to go through the Data Governance process.
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Shrinkwrap Process
Review the Information Technology webpage (linked in the heading) and determine if your tool needs to go through the Shrinkwrap process.
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Be Aware
Be sure to turn on your UH Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). Check on the MFA support page linked in the heading for more information.
UH ITS Reviewed Instructional Third-Party Online Tools or Microservices (Widgets) for Faculty
You can view the list of ITS reviewed instructional third-party tools or microservices commonly used by faculty. You will need to be logged into your Google@UH account to view the spreadsheet.
Don't see your tool on the UH ITS Reviewed Instructional Third-Party Online Tools or Microservices (Widgets) for Faculty list?
Submit the tool for review with the UH ITS Instructional Third-Party Online Tools: Faculty Submission for Review Google form.