LSU New Orleans-LSU New Orleans Transition Updates
- LSU New Orleans transition to the LSU system is a big change, whether that is in processes, policies, or more importantly in culture. Change is hard for everyone and there may be a lot of misinformation or missing information abound. The anxiety is understandable, so LSU Online has gathered and shared what they have heard most frequently and tried to debunk those
misconceptions to allay faculty concerns in this faculty misconceptions vs. facts document.
SUM 2026 Courses in Canvas
- If you are not in a Canvas course your are teaching but you do see the course in Workday, please wait 3-6 hours for Workday and Canvas to sync.
- If you are not in a Canvas course you are teaching and do not see the course in Workday, please talk to your department chair. You must be in Workday in order to be added to the Canvas course.
Faculty Survey
We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the CTI's Faculty Survey and let us know what kind of programming and support you'd like to see from the CTI this semester and beyond.
Syllabus Information
- Syllabus Requirements
- Sample Syllabus Template
- Generative AI Syllabus Policy Template
- Syllabus Attachment
Canvas Training Playlist
News and Events
- YuJa Panorama Added to Canvas for Accessibility
LSU New Orleans’s accessibility software, YuJa Panorama, is now enabled in Canvas. Panorama helps identify potential accessibility issues in course content and provides guidance on how to address them. Accessible course design supports all learners, including students who use assistive technologies, students with temporary or situational access needs, and students who benefit from clearer structure and more usable materials. The CTI's Accessibility page is a great resource for learning more about Panorama and all things digital accessibility! - AI Literacy Microcredential
Interested in getting your students ready to use AI ethically and responsibly? Have them complete the UL system's Empowering AI Literacy Microcredential! Email [email protected] to be added as an observer, yourself. Need help figuring out how to best use the AI Literacy microcredential in your class? Check out the AI Literacy Microcredential Faculty Playbook! - Get Ready for Summer and Fall 2026 in Canvas
Start building your course with the LSU New Orleans Canvas Quickstart Guide or learn about Canvas by watching our trainings through our Canvas Training Playlist. - AI Information Added to CTI Website
The CTI has added a section on AI policy and links to larger AI conversations/topics in our Teaching Resources page. - Student "Online Learning at LSU New Orleans" Page
When your students have questions about online learning at LSU New Orleans, point them to LSU New Orleans's new Online Learning webpage. LSU New Orleans's Online Learning webpage helps your students understand the types of online learning available at LSU New Orleans, as well as guides them through basic tools and skills needed to be a successful student. - Keep Teaching During An Emergency
With hurricane season upon us, the CTI is reminding you to be prepared. Familiarize yourself with our Keep Teaching website. There you will find useful information for teaching continuity during any emergency campus closure. As always, your syllabus should be uploaded to your Canvas shell during the week before classes start (as per the Faculty Workload policy). - CTI Workshops
Check out our current workshop schedule. The CTI's workshops range from pedagogy-based workshops, such as equity-based learning to skills-based, like setting up your Canvas site. All workshops take place on Zoom. Find the ones that best fit your needs! - Teaching Resources
Check out our updated teaching resources for information and up-to-date resource that relate to our current modes of teaching. You'll find information on online proctoring, authentic assessments, and more.