Tip of the Week
Each week, the Office of Distance Learning sets out to provide interesting and helpful topics in technology and education.
H5P licenses available for UH interactive content creators
Week of 02/20/2023
H5P is a plugin tool to produce and play interactive learning content within Laulima as well as other LMS and WordPress sites. H5P can replace numerous third-party tools to create drag-and-drop activities, interactive videos, crossword puzzles, timelines, flashcards ...
Send online articles and local PDFs to Kindle
Week of 02/13/2023
Kindle, a free e-reader app, can be downloaded to your PC or Mac. No proprietary tablet is required to enjoy a custom Kindle reading experience. Change font size, color mode, and column layout to your preferences. Listen to text read aloud. Highlight text and add ...
Week of 01/30/2023
In December, the Laulima v21 update resulted in several improvements to the LMS user interface and introduced new tools. Among the changes is an optional dark mode theme and a Dashboard tool. The UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC) recently presented a webinar ...
New Zoom whiteboard enhances online experience
Week of 01/23/2023
Zoom’s new whiteboard is a collaborative workspace that can be used to illustrate lecture points or host a group activity. New template options include a timeline, flowchart, SWOT analysis, world map, storyboard, and other formats to spur discussions and plan ...
Guard against search engine phishing with an ad blocker
Week of 01/16/2023
The FBI has recently urged internet users to install ad blockers on their browsers to block ads that impersonate brands and lure users to mock websites. The public service announcement offers tips to protect against search engine phishing, which can include ...
New Americans with Disabilities Act website
Week of 01/09/2023
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a revised Americans with Disabilities Act website, ada.gov. The updated website is designed to better serve the public and improve access for people with disabilities. Users can now access the website with mobile devices, ...
Grammarly checks for writing mistakes in documents, social posts
Week of 01/02/2023
Need a bit of AI assistance with writing mechanics? Grammarly points out spelling and punctuation mistakes, as well as repetitive language, to improve writing results. A UH ITS-approved instructional third-party tool, Grammarly can also streamline sentences with ...
Laulima templates simplify course building
Week of 12/12/2022
Planning an upcoming online course? Consider applying a Laulima course template. The UHWO Course Design Template includes ready-to-use Lessons pages complete with checklists to help students keep track of weekly requirements, and accordion drop-downs to organize ...
Build community with YouTube polls
Week of 12/05/2022
UH YouTube channels are a well-established way to reach students with lecture videos and curated playlists. Community posts are another option to connect with these viewers. Find the Community tab under the Content section of YouTube Studio. Click the plus-sign icon ...