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).

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Laulima Resources
UH Online Templates
Online Teaching Strategies & Resources
Archived Webinar Resources
Instructional Third-Party Tools
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Laulima Resources

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

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Laulima Resource Guide for Faculty

A compilation of Laulima tutorials and guides for faculty. 

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Laulima 24/7 Tech Support

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

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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.

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UH Online Templates

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Online Teaching Strategies & Resources

Various teaching strategies and resources to help you with designing and developing your course. 

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Accessibility

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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

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Additional Resources

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Open Educational Resources (OER)

UHM Gen Ed Distance Ed Resources

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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.

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Instructional Third-Party Online Tools

There are many third-party tools available to increase student engagement in your course. Examples include:

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Flip

Free video forum tool to build an online learning community.

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Padlet

Free (up to 3) digital boards for student interaction.

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Loom

Free screen recording tool/plugin for quick video feedback. No built-in closed captioning.

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Canva

Free design and graphics tool to create banners and images from pre-made templates.

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Grackle

Easy accessibility checker for Google Suite.

Interested in integrating tools in your online/hybrid course?

  • Read the Privacy Statement and Terms of Service

    Ensure that they align with your needs and minimize risk for yourself and your students.

  • Is the Tool Accessible?

    Ensure the tool addresses accessibility needs (or that you provide an equivalent alternative activity if you move forward with use).

  • Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    Include links to privacy/accessibility policies and course technology requirements into your course and syllabus.

  • 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.

  • Shrinkwrap Process

    Review the Information Technology webpage (linked in the heading) and determine if your tool needs to go through the Shrinkwrap process.

  • 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.

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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.

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