Academic Technology

NOTE: Top Hat is only available for UMKC and Missouri S&T.

Attention isn’t a resource to be captured; it’s a fluctuating state to be intentionally designed for. In an age of constant distraction, how do we move beyond the myth of the "15-minute attention span" to transform passive lectures into dynamic learning experiences? This interactive session explores practical, learning-science-backed strategies to pique student curiosity and sustain focus across the entire learning journey. We will look at how to model engagement and create an inviting classroom climate that assists with long-term retention. Along the way, we will provide a brief overview of Top Hat, demonstrating how you can seamlessly bring these engagement strategies to life. Participants will walk away with actionable practices to foster connection and design learning experiences that resonate in an attention-scarce world.

Please note: This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the session, please see our TopHat knowledgebase materials. As always, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation or contact us if you have any questions.

This session covers an introduction to iClicker, the polling software, discussing registration, use of the Roster Grade Sync (RGS) function, student onboarding and more. Topics covered in this session include:

• Setting up your iClicker Course
• Manipulate iClicker Course Settings
• Understanding and learning about using the iClicker Floating Toolbar
• Syncing your iClicker roster and grades with Canvas
• Best Practices for using iClicker in the Classroom

Note: iClicker is free for MU but is a student cost at UMKC and UMSL.  It is not currently available at Missouri S&T.

Please note: This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the session, please see our iClicker knowledgebase materials and overview video. As always, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation or contact us if you have any questions.

Online proctoring tools lock down some aspects of a student's computer and use advanced machine learning, face-detection technology, and other metrics to ensure test integrity. To prepare for the session we suggest you look through Honorlock's best practices for remote test taking information.

Topics covered in this session include:

• Is online proctoring right for my class? 
• Setting up a Canvas quiz with Honorlock
• Overview of Settings
• Evaluating proctoring reports
• Resolving accessibility and technical issues

Please note: This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the session, please see our Honorlock knowledgebase materials and overview video. As always, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation or contact us if you have any questions.

This session covers the basics of setting up your Canvas course shell. Topics covered in this session include:

• Account & Notifications Settings
• Editing the Course Navigation Menu
• Understanding the difference between Modules, Pages, and Files
• Basics of using Discussions
• Assignments and Grades
• Editing the Syllabus
• Student view

Please note: This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the session, please see our Canvas knowledgebase materials and overview videos. As always, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation or contact us if you have any questions.

This session covers the basics of setting up your Canvas course shell. Topics covered in this session include:

• Account & Notifications Settings
• Editing the Course Navigation Menu
• Understanding the difference between Modules, Pages, and Files
• Basics of using Discussions
• Assignments and Grades
• Editing the Syllabus
• Student view

Please note: This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the session, please see our Canvas knowledgebase materials and overview videos. As always, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation or contact us if you have any questions.

This session covers the basics of setting up your Canvas course shell. Topics covered in this session include:

• Account & Notifications Settings
• Editing the Course Navigation Menu
• Understanding the difference between Modules, Pages, and Files
• Basics of using Discussions
• Assignments and Grades
• Editing the Syllabus
• Student view

Please note: This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the session, please see our Canvas knowledgebase materials and overview videos. As always, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation or contact us if you have any questions.