Resources
This page includes a compilation of the most frequently accessed resources by UH faculty and staff.
Tutorials and Resources Knowledge Base
For a comprehensive tutorial list of Lamakū, Laulima, Google, Zoom, and other resources useful for online teaching, visit the Tutorials and Resources Knowledge Base.
Laulima Resources
The University of Hawai’i Learning Management System (LMS)
Getting Started with Laulima
Laulima Resources Knowledge Base
Select the Laulima folder to view all of the Laulima tutorials in the knowledge base.
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.
Lamakū Resources
The University of Hawai’i’s new LMS. Visit the Discover Lamakū website for more information regarding the LMS transition.
Getting Started with Lamakū
Lamakū Resources Knowledge Base
Select the Lamakū Tutorials and Resources folder to view all of the Lamakū tutorials in the knowledge base.
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.
Course Design Assistance
If you need assistance with your course design and/or instruction, utilize Instructional Design services or follow the Online Teaching & Learning Pathways.
UH System and campus-specific instructional designers are also available to provide support as instructors design, develop, or improve upon their courses.
General Lamakū Information and Inquiries
Email uhdl@hawaii.edu for general Lamakū questions regarding migration, enrollment support, etc.
Laulima Resources
The University of Hawai’i Learning Management System (LMS)
Getting Started with Laulima
Laulima Resources Knowledge Base
Select the Laulima folder to view all of the Laulima tutorials in the knowledge base.
Lamakū Resources Knowledge Base
Select the Lamakū Tutorials and Resources folder to view all of the Lamakū tutorials in the knowledge base.
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 Lamakū, review this troubleshooting guide.
Course Design Assistance
If you need assistance with your Lamakū 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.
Copy Google SheetsCopy Google DocsCourse Syllabus Template
Course Design Document
UH Online Laulima Template
Online Teaching Strategies & Resources
Various teaching strategies and resources to help you with designing and developing your course.
Faculty Resources & Sharing
Select More to access a Padlet repository focused on themed topics and related resources.
Faculty Resources & Sharing
Using Zoom for Instruction
Select MORE to view and access resource on using Zoom for instruction and related resources on web conferencing.
Additional Resources
Select MORE to reveal a section below to access resources on Open Educational Resources and UHM Distance Education Resources.
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
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.
UH Lamakū Faculty Panel: Insights from the Summer 2024 Pilot
Description: As the transition to Lamakū (Brightspace by D2L) progresses,...
View webinar resources >AI Exploration Showcase
Interested in learning more about how your UH colleagues are...
View webinar resources >Work Smarter Not Harder: Level Up AI Prompting
Description: Entering prompts into AI tools may appear to be...
View webinar resources >2024 UH Student Panel: Bridging Perspectives on AI in Education
Webinar Resources: Webinar Recording (YouTube) Presentation Slides (Google Slides) Summary...
View webinar resources >AI and Authentic Assessment: Practical Strategies & Approaches
Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools provide unprecedented opportunities for educators...
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 for Faculty list?
Submit your tool(s) for review to ensure that institutional data (e.g., student, instructor, etc.) is in alignment to UH policies when integrated into instruction. Additional notes on how to further safeguard student and instructor data may also be provided upon completion of a review. All reviewed tools and associated guidance are posted on the UH ITS Reviewed Instructional Third-Party Online Tools for Faculty list.