UAB Resources
eLearning Workshops
UAB eLearning, in collaboration with other units across campus, offers an exciting and informative series of workshops primarily focused on online and hybrid/blended course design and teaching, Universal Design for Learning, and Teaching Tools (Academic Technologies).
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Certificates
Certification affirms that a UAB faculty member has participated in significant professional development in teaching through CTL-hosted workshops, teaching observations, development of teaching materials, and other approved activities that strengthen and develop teaching skills.
Non-UAB Resources
Magna Digital Library
Offers on-demand versions of Magna's most popular Magna Online Seminars, covering a broad range of topics of interest to faculty and administrators.
The Journal of Faculty Development (JFD)
Provides on-demand faculty development resources, including scholarly journals. This resource can be accessed on Igenta website without a Magna account while on UAB's internet or VPN.
Quality Matters
Quality Matters (QM) provides on-site, online, and web conferencing professional development opportunities to a broad audience including instructional designers, faculty, administrators, adjunct instructors, and more! Regardless of your role, you will discover that QM has the tools needed to ensure your online courses are quality courses.
Online Learning Consortium
UAB is an Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Institutional Member. Institutional benefits include the following: Up to 30 individuals from UAB may enjoy workshops, conference and publication discounts, research, and interaction with other OLC members. Individuals must setup their own account with OLC.
Awards and Recognition
eLearning Certificates
Attendance in eLearning workshops can earn you one or both eLearning Certificates. The two eLearning certificate tracks are Online Design and Teaching Certificate and Teaching Tools Certificate.
Transformative Online Courses (TOC)
The Provost’s Awards for Transformative Online Courses (TOC) recognize online courses developed by UAB faculty that exemplify best practices and innovation in online education.
Quality Matters Certified Courses and Peer Reviewers
UAB has several QM certified courses and QM Certified Course Reviewers. See a list by school college and learn how to get your QM journey started.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a subscriber to The Journal of Faculty Development Ingenta Connect, which provides on-demand faculty development resources, including scholarly journals. The institutional subscription provides UAB faculty and staff with instant access to Ingenta content, current and archived. No account creation is required. Users must access the website from a device on the UAB network on campus or VPN when off campus.
Access The Journal of Faculty Development
Step 1 - Access Ingenta Webpage
- UAB’s subscription requires you access the Journal of Faculty Development via UAB’s Wifi, Ethernet, or VPN. Verify that the system as recognized you as part of University of Alabama at Birmingham in the upper right.
- Navigate to the Journal of Faculty Development webpage hosted on Ingenta.
If you do not see “Signed in as University of Alabama at Birmingham” at the top right of the page, verify that your device is connected to UAB’s wifi, ethernet or VPN and reload the page. In some instances, you may need to restart your browser and/or delete your browser cache. If it still does not recognize you as University of Alabama at Birmingham, please contact UAB eLearning for assistance. - There will be a list of Volume ## with issue Number below (B). The issues that are accessible through UAB’s subscription have an S in a yellow box beside the blue link text. Click on the Number you wish to access.
Step 2 - Choose Article
- Once you have chosen an issue, a table of contents will be presented. Click the blue link text (A) of the article name that you wish to read.
Step 3 - Download Article
- After selecting the article, click Download (A) to read it.
Optimal Video Solution-Kaltura
The recommended solution for storing and sharing videos with students is through Kaltura (My Media & Media Gallery). UAB has unlimited space with Kaltura, though videos that are not watched for over four years will be remvoed. See the following guides for how to use Kaltura:
- Add Media to My Media
- Kaltura Capture Guide
- Search and Edit in My Media
- Add Captions to Media
- Embed/Publish Media in Canvas
Find more information about Kaltura on our Kaltura webpage.
Alternative Solutions
If Kaltura is having issues preventing you from using that solution or you desire to use another system there are alternative methods of storing and sharing videos with students. Please note that there are limitations with each of these methods. See the different options below.
Zoom Meetings
Instructors can use Zoom to produce recordings and share them within the course if the meeting was scheduled using the Zoom tab in Canvas. Instructors can also share the Zoom recording link in Canvas by adding the link as an external URL to a module or pasting the link in a Canvas Announcement, Page, or email.
For more information about Zoom, please visit the Zoom webpage.
Note: Zoom recordings are deleted after 30 days. Instructors or students can download the files before the link expires if they want to keep them longer than 30 days.
Other software for Recording
Instructors can use other software that is available to them to record their screen, audio, and/or webcam.
Some free options available online are:
- Screencast-o-matic
- Screencast.com
- QuickTime (Mac-Screen Only)
Some options available for purchase are:
Other software for Editing
Some free basic options are:
- Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (Windows Computers Only)
- iMovie (Mac or iOS devices only)
Some free advanced options are:
- Adobe Premiere (Mac & Windows) All students have access, Faculty/Staff licenses available by request through UAB IT
Other Options for Sharing Video files with Students
UAB Box
Canvas Media Upload
- Upload the file into a Canvas Module
- Embed the video into Canvas Page, Discussion, Announcement, etc.
Please Note: Canvas courses have a limit on the course storage amount that cannot be changed. Canvas media uploads is not an optimal solution if you plan on having a large amount of videos.
Learning Technologies is happy to meet with instructors to assist them in finding a solution that works for them. Schedule a meeting.
UAB offers different solutions for instructors to poll their students. Use the information below to select which solutions work best for your class.
Compare Polling Software
Software: |
Zoom Polls |
iClicker |
Poll Everywhere |
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Types of Polls |
Multiple Choice, Single Choice |
Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Numeric, Target Questions, Multiple Answer, Word Cloud |
Multiple Choice, Word Cloud, Clickable Image, Open Response, Q&A, Ranking, Competition |
Supported Presentation Devices |
Windows, Mac, or Linux Computers |
Windows & Mac Computers, iPad (iClicker Cloud System Requirements) |
Any web enabled device iOS and Android Mobile Devices |
Instructor Experience |
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Supported Response Devices |
Any device Zoom is supported on: |
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Additional Features |
Polling reports |
Asynchronous assignments, GPS attendance, instant study guides, Canvas integration, reports, quizzing, exit polling, iClicker Instructor mobile app |
Asynchronous response through link, game based competitions, survey tool, Canvas integration, integration with presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides), reports |
Student Cost |
None |
None |
None |
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a subscriber to Magna, which provides on-demand faculty development resources, including online seminars. The institutional subscription provides UAB faculty and staff with instant access to Magna content, current and archived.
Magna offers Magna Online Courses, Magna Digital Library, Academic Leader, Teaching Professor, and The Journal of Faculty of Development.
Magna Online Courses and Magna Digital Library offer on-demand versions of Magna's most popular Magna Online Seminars, covering a broad range of topics of interest to faculty and administrators.
Academic Leader covers the trends, challenges, and best practices today’s academic decision-makers need to protect and enhance their institution’s mission while meeting the evolving demands from internal and external stakeholders.
Teaching Professor offers a highly informative newsletter with a singular purpose: to provide ideas and insight to educators who are passionate about teaching. A source of cutting-edge information and inspiration for more than 10,000 educators at universities and colleges worldwide.
The Journal of Faculty Development (JFD) provides on-demand faculty development resources, including scholarly journals. This resource can be accessed on Igenta website without a Magna account while on UAB's internet or VPN. See instructions for how to access JFD.
As a member of our campus community, this online content from Magna Publications is available at no cost to UAB faculty and staff. Since 1972, Magna has been a leading provider of higher education professional development resources. Create your account today and help energize your higher education career.
Access Content from Magna Webpage
- Navigate to the MagnaPubs webpage and log in.
- If you are using a UAB IP address (internet on campus or VPN), you will be automatically logged in to the UAB group account.
- If you are not using a UAB IP address, login with your UAB email address and your password for Magna. Users who don't have an account or forgot their password can create/edit their account here.
- Click the Go to Magna Online Courses (A) button or Go to Magna Digital Library (B) button to view Magna Online Seminars. Click Go to Teaching Professor (C) button to view articles included with the subscription. Click Go to Academic Leader (D) button to read trends, challenges, and best practices for today’s academic decision-makers.
Note: Go to Academic Leader (D) button is only available when you are using a UAB IP address.