Additional Faculty Resources

Student Communication

There are a variety of tools for contacting students about final grades, assignments, and course changes. Many of the following tools will allow you to communicate with students as a group

• Canvas

• UH Navigate

• Office 365 – MS TEAMS

• Online Meetings w/TEAMS

Teaching

The university has various tools available to help you provide academic continuity via online instruction. 

• All courses at UH have a course shell created.

• Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support -FDIS will offer online demonstrations and Q&A sessions via Zoom to assist instructors.

For additional teaching information, visit these sites:

• UH Canvas

• UH Instruction

• Getting Started

• Office 365 - MS Teams

• Online Meetings w/TEAMS

• Create a TEAMS Class

Research

Visit the Division of Research website for information.

Resources

There are technology resources available to help with online instruction.  Below are a few resources to get you started:

• University Information Technology (3-1411)

• UH Access

• Office 365

• VPN

• Skype

• Zoom

Technology

• Hardware requirements for Microsoft Teams

• Hardware requirements for Zoom

• Hardware requirements for Google Meet

University Resources

A list of helpful university resources:

• Human Resources

• Faculty Handbook

• Statistical handbook

• Faculty Senate

• UH Policies – MAPP and SAM

• Office of Faculty Engagement and Development

FED-Faculty Engagement and Development SharePoint – All faculty have access to professional development resources. Visit the FED-Faculty Engagement and Development.

1. How do I request a course on Canvas?

Courses in Canvas and Teams are created via a course request.
Refer to the How to Request a Canvas/Teams Course tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

2. How do I get access?

Access Canvas through:

• Access the UH portal, or

• The Quick Link on the Faculty & Staff section of the University of Houston homepage.

3. Can my TA/GA have access?

Yes.  Follow the guide to add your TA/GA or Co-Instructor via INSTRUCTION@UH.

4. Who can help me set up this course?

Explore these Faculty Support Programs:

• Canvas Functional Support

• Education Innovation & Technology

• Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support (FDIS)

• Instructional Designers

5. Can I stream videos and record my lectures?

Yes. Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support (FDIS)  provides professional support services, including guidance on technology use.

6. What are the technology requirements?

Check compatibility using:

• Canvas Browser Checker

• MS Teams system requirements

7. How do I create content for an online environment?

Customize your course structure using Course Building Best Practices.

8. I have questions about instructional expectations, class times, and online instructions.

Contact your college/department for details on the Continuity of Operations Plan for limited campus access.

9. My student is not accessing the course or completing assignments.

• Contact your college/department for guidance under the Continuity of Operations Plan.

• Use UH Navigate if you are concerned about a specific student.

10. What about my research?

Evaluate research needs as advised by the university.
Visit:

• University internal alerts

• Division of Research website

11. Where can I find updates?

Visit the University of Houston website for the latest information.