Additional Faculty Resources

Student Communication

There are a variety of tools to contact students about final grades, assignments and changes to courses. 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.

• 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.

How do I request a course on Canvas?

Both Canvas and Teams courses are created via a course request. For assistance with your course, visit  How to Request a Canvas/Teams Course tutorial

How do I get access?

You can find Canvas in your Access UH portal or by visiting the Quick Link on the Faculty & Staff section of the University of Houston’s home page.

Can my TA/GA have access?

Here is a step-by-step guide to add your TA/GA or Co-Instructor to your course via INSTRUCTION@UH.

Who can help me set up this course?

There are several Faculty Support Programs. Please explore the program links below: 

Canvas Functional Support

Education Innovation & Technology

Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support

Instructional Designers

Can I stream videos and record my lectures?

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

What are the technology requirements? (version, compatibility, browser)

Verify whether your browser and operating system support Canvas Browser Checker and MS Teams.

How do I create content for an online environment?

You can completely customize your course structure. Go to the Course Structure Setup on the Canvas community.

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

Contact your college/department for detailed information on the Continuity of Operations Plan for continuing classes if there is limited access to campus.

My student is not accessing the online course and materials, and he has not completed assignments or contacted me.

Contact your college/department for detailed information on the Continuity of Operations Plan regarding how to support students if there is limited access to campus. Use UH Navigate if you are concerned about a particular student.

What about my research?

The university has asked researchers to evaluate their research needs.  For more information, visit the university's internal alerts and the Division of Research websites.

For updates, visit the UH website.