UNF Office of Teaching and Learning - OTL

09/04/2026

📢 Join us today at 12 PM for Navigating OneSearch: An Updated User Guide with Sarah!

Looking to improve your research and resource discovery skills? This practical session will walk you through the updated OneSearch user guide, including how to conduct effective searches, apply filters, locate relevant resources, and take advantage of new features and interface improvements.

🔎 Learn best practices to streamline navigation, enhance search accuracy, and make the most of your OneSearch experience.

👉 Register now: https://cirt.libcal.com/event/16946157

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09/03/2026

📢 Join us today at 12 PM for The Foundations of Accessibility in Teaching and Learning with Topaze!

Discover the essentials of digital accessibility and learn how the POUR Framework (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust) can help create more inclusive learning experiences. This interactive workshop will cover ADA considerations, accessibility best practices for documents, media, and course content, and strategies for identifying and addressing common accessibility barriers.

🌟 Build confidence in creating accessible, learner-centered content that supports all students.

👉 Register now: https://cirt.libcal.com/event/17213249

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09/02/2026

📢 Join us today at 12 PM for Canvas Tips & Tricks: Boost Your Efficiency with Yasmeén!

Ready to work smarter in Canvas? Discover time-saving shortcuts, hidden features, and best practices that can streamline course management and enhance the learner experience. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on session will help you navigate Canvas with greater confidence and efficiency.

👉 Register now: https://cirt.libcal.com/event/16946134

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09/01/2026

🍂 Hello, September! 🍂

As we welcome a new month filled with fresh opportunities and inspiration, we're also celebrating a very special birthday month for our Assistant Director of Quality Assessment, Kevin! 🎉🎂

Wishing you a September filled with happiness, good health, success, and moments of well-deserved celebration. Thank you for all you do!

Happy Birthday Month, Kevin! 🎈🎁

08/28/2026

📢 Join us today at 12 PM for Get Comfortable with Canvas: The Basics Made Easy with Wendy!

New to Canvas? This beginner-friendly session will walk you through the essentials, including creating course content, uploading files, understanding assessment options, and navigating the Gradebook. Build your confidence and get a strong start with Canvas!

👉 Register here: https://cirt.libcal.com/event/16946112

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08/26/2026

📢 Join us today at 12 PM for Leveraging Respondus for Effective Online Assessment and Academic Integrity!

Learn how to use LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor to create secure online testing experiences, support academic integrity, streamline proctoring reviews, and gain insights into the student experience. Plus, get your questions answered during a live Q&A with the vendor.

👉 Register here: https://cirt.libcal.com/event/16946076

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08/20/2026

✨ Looking for your next opportunity?

The Office of Teaching and Learning at UNF is searching for an Instructional Designer to help support innovative teaching and student success. If that sounds like you, apply today! Know someone who'd be perfect for the role? Tag them or share this post.

🔗 Learn more and apply through the link: https://bit.ly/4wAunzv

Department Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL), Online Course Development Compensation $56,000.00 to Negotiable Annual General Description / Primary Purpose The Instructional Designer in the Office of Teaching and Learning collaborates with faculty and other subject matter experts to design, dev...

08/19/2026

🎉📚 Welcome back, UNF Faculty!

We’re already halfway through the first week of Fall 2026, and we’re excited to welcome you back for another semester of teaching, learning, and innovation.

You may have noticed that CIRT is now the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL)! While our name has changed, our commitment to supporting faculty success remains stronger than ever. OTL brings together faculty development, teaching innovation, instructional design, academic technologies, and instructional media to better serve educators across all teaching modalities.

✅ Same trusted team
✅ Same valuable resources and services
✅ New opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow

Be sure to bookmark our new home:
🔗 https://www.unf.edu/otl/
🔗 https://uofnorthflorida.sharepoint.com/sites/otl

Here's to a successful Fall 2026 semester. Let's make it a great one, Ospreys! 🦅💙

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08/01/2026

🎉 Welcome, August—we’re celebrating our Awesome August birthdays! 🥳🎂

Cheers to our incredible team members—Wendy, Adrian, Danny, Topaze, Ish*ta, and Andy! Wishing you all an abundance of achievements, amazing moments, and a month full of celebration. ✨🎈

07/27/2026

📢 Join us today at 12 PM for Getting Started with Online Learning for Adjuncts with Yasmeén and Noelle! 💻📚

This introductory session is designed to help instructors confidently launch their online courses in Canvas. Learn how to navigate the platform, organize content, and use key tools like announcements, discussions, assignments, and quizzes. We’ll also cover strategies to prepare for the first two weeks—so you can engage students early and start strong! 🚀✨

👉 Register here: https://cirt.libcal.com/event/16685522

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