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June Writing Retreat ’25

Calling All Graduate Students: Elevate Your Writing at Our Online Retreat This June! Are you a Master’s or PhD student ready to take your writing to the next level? Join us for an immersive Online Writing Retreat this June, designed…

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Getting Started with Teaching and Learning Research

“Asking a colleague about a problem in his or her research is an invitation; asking about a problem in one’s teaching would probably seem like an accusation,” writes scholarship of teaching and learning researcher Randy Bass. This Teaching Tip explores the history of this troublesome dynamic, arguing that engaging in teaching and learning research can help you learn to love your teaching problems.

Month of Writing 2025 – June

Description The month of writing happens for one month out of each semester (October, February, June) and features facilitated writing sessions as well as opportunities for professional development and feedback in academic writing. Outcomes Eligibility This program is open to…

Certificate 2024 – Instructional Media

Instructional media, including video, graphics, and interactive elements you might create for your courses, can be a key way to communicate your expertise to students. UAF has extensive resources to support your innovative media creation, from on-campus studios to software…

Certificate 2024 – Canvas Superstar

Canvas Superstars are instructors who strive to offer their students the best possible learning experience that the Canvas LMS has to offer. From facilitating engaging discussions to designing powerful pages, Canvas Superstars become fluent users and creative guides in Canvas.…

Certificate 2024 – OER Foundations

Using and creating Open Educational Resources (OER) is an excellent way to help make education more affordable for UAF students. Instructors who complete the OER Foundations Certification course have a full understanding not just of what OER are, but where…

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iTeach Online

iTeach Online is self-paced and consists of five modules. Participants will be guided through preparing course materials, such as a schedule, learning objectives, and syllabus, with support and feedback from facilitators. The time estimate for completing all five modules is 30-40…

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WeVideo Power Tips: Monitoring Decibel Levels

Handling audio levels properly will depend greatly on the software we use for editing. WeVideo has a very simplified audio control set up which only addresses about half of what we can use to create well crafted audio that will ensure your listeners have a comfortable and engaging listening experience. Simply put, WeVideo’s capabilities would be greatly increased by including a  reliable and accurate visual interface to visually show you exactly what the decibel levels are like most other editing software packages do. Fortunately, there is a workaround.