Turnitin’s AI writing detection feature is no longer available in Blackboard. The AI writing detection report is located in the Similarity area of the Feedback Studio and is only visible to instructors and administrator users. This feature was a temporary addition to our Turnitin environment, and we are not continuing its use based on the…
Update: This issue is resolved. Users should be able to access Qualtrics through the URL qualtrics.ua.edu without receiving an error message. If you are still receiving an error, please let us know. CIT is aware of an issue where users get an error message when trying to access qualtrics.ua.edu. We are working on this and…
This fall, the Center for Instructional Technology is partnering with Adobe to offer four customized Adobe training sessions exclusive to UA faculty members. Each session is instructed by an Adobe certified trainer and designed to share ideas and resources for infusing creative thinking and communication in the classroom. Participants will receive a certificate and digital…
Each year we provide a new “activation password” that can be used to reactivate a copy of Respondus 4.0 that was previously installed or to install a new copy of the software. New installations of Respondus 4.0 can begin using this password information immediately. Current users may be prompted to enter the new password upon…
CIT has received reports from several instructors that Required Texts are listed incorrectly for Fall syllabi in Simple Syllabus. Please follow these steps to begin troubleshooting this issue: Check The University Supply Store website to confirm that the listed texts are correct. If the texts are listed incorrectly at the Supe Store website, email textbook@ua.edu…
Turnitin’s AI writing detection feature will become unavailable on August 1, 2023. The AI writing detection report is located in the Similarity area of the Feedback Studio and is only visible to instructors and administrator users. This feature was a temporary addition to our Turnitin environment, and we are not continuing its use based on…
Turnitin will take an 8 hour maintenance window on August 12, 09:00AM – 5:00PM, with the following services being unavailable during these times: Turnitin (including all Integrations) Originality (including all Integrations) Similarity (including Integrations) Draft Coach Gradescope (Code Similarity & LTI 1.3 Only) Feedback Studio for iOS CIT will post another reminder about this maintenance…
Hello from your Center for Instructional Technology! Below, you’ll find announcements and events to assist you with teaching and learning needs. Collaborate End of Use On August 1, 2023, Class Collaborate will be deactivated and no longer available to use at UA. This change does not affect the Blackboard Learn system, only the virtual web…
Join The Center for Instructional Technology to get your Fall courses polished and ready to go. CIT is hosting two days of workshops and one-on-one technical and pedagogical assistance to get you ready for the Fall semester. Register for a session(s) you would like to attend or drop by and receive one-on-one help setting up…
Update 6/28/23: We are still working with the vendor to resolve the issue. In the meantime, users should be able to access Simple Syllabus by adding a tool link in their Blackboard course. Follow the instructions below or visit our knowledge base article: In your Blackboard course, click on the + icon at the top…
